Sport
Who’s better, Dusty or Gaz? Here’s what the man who’s played with both thinks
Dion Prestia has played side by side with two of the modern-day greats, Dustin Martin and Gary Ablett jnr. Here’s what he said when asked to pick between them.
- by Steve Barrett
AFL
AFL teams and expert tips for round 13: Libba back for Bulldogs
Tom Liberatore returns from concussion for Friday night’s clash with the Lions. See all the ins and outs for round 13 and how the experts see it playing out.
A 50-disposal gun, an almost flawless prospect and Cripps 2.0: Draft hopefuls to watch
We spoke to AFL club recruiters to find out which of this year’s prospects are at the top of their boards at the midway point of the season as the national under-18 championships take centre stage.
- by Marc McGowan
Insight & Analysis
Flag favourites, disasters and the side that’s just plain boring: Kane Cornes’ mid-season verdict on every club
At the halfway point of season 2024, here’s a look at the AFL ladder and the masterstroke moves made to date, the teams in the fight for the flag, and the clubs who should just move on to planning for next season.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
‘Toxic and unwelcome’: The issue driving young people out of community sport
A new study revealed more than half of LGBTQ young people in community sport have witnessed some form of homo/bi/transphobia, while 40 per cent reported first-hand experiences of being discriminated against.
Marnie Vinall
Sports reporter
‘Some clubs have got that wrong’: Inside the AFL’s growing injury toll
About 150 AFL players are out injured right now. It’s an alarming number, and Collingwood coach Craig McRae is among many startled by it.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Soccer
Facing 115 charges, Manchester City are suing the Premier League. Here’s why
- by Tom Morgan and Ben Rumsby
Basketball
Live
NBA
NBA Finals 2024 Game 1 LIVE updates: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks open series in Boston
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the NBA Finals tip off in Boston.
- by Roy Ward
His dad played with Michael Jordan. Now this Melbourne-born star is shooting for an NBA championship
On Friday morning, Dante Exum will line up alongside countryman Josh Green in their quest for an NBA championship.
- by Roy Ward
Racing
Tennis
Gauff bursts into tears after umpire clash
Coco Gauff was not thrilled about the chair umpire's ruling that went against her during her semi-final loss to Iga Swiatek in Paris.
Kooyong Classic under threat as event does ‘not align’ with venue’s ‘core business’
New Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club president Darren O’Loughlin said in a statement on Thursday that the Classic did not “align with the club’s core business”, despite it being “an important and historical” part of the prestigious club.
- by Marc McGowan
NRL
Queensland were bashed and belted for all but 90 seconds, but still prevailed
- by Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
Also in Sport
Jakara Anthony completes mind-boggling season
Australian mogul skier Jakara Anthony in action in the dual moguls in Valmalenco, Italy.
The Australian Open has a dilemma: can men and women keep playing together?
Five months out from this year’s event, there is still no official venue. Is the viability of one of the most historic golf tournaments under threat?
- by Adam Pengilly
