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AFL 2021
Tigers star Bolton injured in nightclub fight
Shai Bolton will miss the next two to three weeks of football with a fractured wrist sustained in a nightclub fight, after stepping in to defend teammate Daniel Rioli and his girlfriend.
- by Michael Gleeson, Anthony Colangelo and Jon Pierik
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AFL injury ward
Caldwell’s season in doubt, Stephenson sidelined
- by Daniel Cherny and Anthony Colangelo
AFL
Lions rev engines with comfortable win over Dockers
The Brisbane Lions kept in their comfort zone to claim victory over the Fremantle Dockers at the Gabba.
- by Roy Ward
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AFL 2021
No comeback this time for the Hawks as Eagles fly higher
Hawthorn trailed by 33 points early in the third term against the Eagles, who were desperate for a win on the road. Instead of roping the visitors in, the margin extended through a third quarter where the Hawks needed to make a charge.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Insight & Analysis
Was the Super Rugby final the most significant provincial game in Australian rugby history?
Wayne Smith
Many a facile word is spoken in commentary but Tim Horan’s observation after Queensland’s thrilling win that “rugby is back” was on the money.
Cricket
Opinion
IPL
‘We can give back’: Easy to condemn IPL from afar but far more complex for players
- by Malcolm Knox
Soccer
Two down, two to go: Kerr’s golden boot steering Chelsea to a historic trophy sweep
The Matildas superstar claimed the FA Women’s Super League title and the prestigious golden boot with 21 goals. But there is more to come.
- by Vince Rugari
Kerr scores in Chelsea title decider
Aussie superstar Sam Kerr scored a goal as Chelsea beat Reading 5-0 to retain the English FA Women's Super League title.
Racing
Tennis
Barty beaten in Madrid Open final
Aussie world No.1 Ash Barty has lost a three set final at the Madrid Open against Aryna Sabalenka.
Three straight: Zverev defeats Nadal again, but first time on clay
Alexander Zverev ended his winless streak on clay against Rafael Nadal, keeping the Spaniard from winning a sixth Madrid Open.
- by Tales Azzoni
NRL
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‘Not queue jumping’: Why athletes don’t deserve to be caught in vaccine debate crossfire
Australia’s Olympians are deeply grateful for the chance to be vaccinated. They shouldn’t endure the scorn of a public they are so proud to represent.
- by Phil Lutton
‘Everything will work out’: Jackson confident Cambage will compete at Olympics
Opals legend Lauren Jackson says she ‘knows’ Liz Cambage will sort out her differences with the AOC in time for the Tokyo Games, and backed the star for expressing her opinions.
- by Sarah Keoghan
