Sport
Freo fightback flattens Roos, extends winning start
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has hailed his side’s growing maturity after star ruckman Luke Jackson sparked a dramatic turnaround in a 26-point win over North Melbourne.
- by Shayne Hope
Grand Prix Melbourne 2024 LIVE updates: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
- by Scott Spits and Roy Ward
AFL
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AFL 2024
AFL live updates: Tigers with nose in front of concerning Power at half-time; Weightman enjoyed six-goal haul as Dogs downed Suns
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG.
- by Marnie Vinall
‘Pretend to be tough’: Papley slams Dons’ off-ball tactics, Wright faces ban
Essendon’s Peter Wright is facing a likely ban of three or four matches when the AFL match review officer assesses the incident that left Sydney’s Harry Cunningham concussed and unable to take further part in Saturday night’s game.
- by Marnie Vinall
Insight & Analysis
Why free agency won’t rescue the Tigers or Pies (or nearly any AFL team)
A packed MCG and the buzz of being on Broadway or the more private surrounds offered by the Getaway clubs? Players have options, but free agency is not the panacea for clubs. Here’s why.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
Why Demetriou may have only three games to save his job
A short run of home matches will have a big bearing on the future of the South Sydney coach.
Christian Nicolussi
Reporter
Rabbitohs rage about Mitchell coverage
South Sydney chief executive Blake Solly is fuming at suggestions the NRL gives Latrell Mitchell preferential treatment because he is Indigenous.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Cricket
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Australian cricket
Revealed: Where the Tests will be played against India next summer
- by Malcolm Conn
Soccer
How Messi’s ‘crazy’ mate is lending a hand to Socceroos’ goalkeeping heir
Joe Gauci is not even two months into life at Aston Villa, one of the Premier League’s rising powers, and says he can already feel the growth in his game – thanks, in large part, to Emiliano Martinez.
- by Vince Rugari
Why the door is open for more Socceroos debutants in rematch
With Riley McGree and Jordan Bos sidelined, and Keanu Baccus banned, Graham Arnold’s side will look a little different in Tuesday night’s rematch with Lebanon.
- by Vince Rugari
Basketball
Racing
Now or never for this Guy’s Country Championship bid
Trainer Todd Smart fears if he waits another year, Gundy Guy will be ineligible for the series.
- by Ray Hickson
Race-by-race preview and tips for Goulburn on Sunday
All you need to know to pick a winner at the eight-race meeting.
- by Ray Hickson
Tennis
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NRL round 3 LIVE: Can Parramatta down the high-flying Sea Eagles?
Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. Join us for all the live action as the Eels host the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium at 4pm.
- by Adam Pengilly
Russell survives scary crash
George Russell survives a scary crash in the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
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- by Scott Spits and Roy Ward
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Star halves win concussion battles as Roosters look to end Penrith domination
- by Dan Walsh and Michael Chammas