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Latrell Mitchell is expected to miss round one next year as part of his punishment for bringing the game into disrepute.

The controversial precedent that could help Latrell Mitchell’s NRL case

The NRL’s decision to allow Taylan May to play in the 2022 finals series polarised opinion. Now Rabbitohs officials will use it in their case to have superstar available for the 2025 season opener.

  • by Adam Pengilly

NRL

Josh Papalii’s wife Masepa has been banned for her involvement in a brawl.

Josh Papalii’s wife to face assault charges over footy brawl

The fallout from a wild brawl at a local women’s match in Canberra is far from over, with the wife of an NRL star poised to face assault charges.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Luke Brooks returns to Leichhardt for the first time to receive the same frosty reception the fans gave James Tedesco, Aaron Woods and Mitchell Moses.

‘He’ll be booed … they booed him as a Tiger’: Brooks prepares for Leichhardt return

Luke Brooks can expect a similarly frosty reception to the one received by James Tedesco, Mitchell Moses and Aaron Woods when he plays his first game at Leichhardt since leaving Wests Tigers.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
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Insight & Analysis

‘Coach’ Walz has the runs – and lessons – on the board to stare down Trump and Co.

It’s a long way from Mankato West High School to maybe holding the second-highest office in the United States.

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

Columnist and author

Give the punters something, Joe: Wallabies fans need to see a cutting edge

It was always going to be hard to gauge the Wallabies in two Tests against the Springboks. But “work in progress” signs can’t stay up forever.

Paul Cully
Paul Cully

Rugby columnist

Stephen Crichton wanted to testify at the judiciary. This is why he didn’t

The Bulldogs captain was prepared to give evidence via video in the biting case against Kyle Flanagan before Phil Gould intervened.

Danny Weidler
Danny Weidler

Sport columnist

Cricket

Soccer

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou after Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Leicester.

As it happened: Wasteful Spurs held to 1-1 draw in Premier League opener

Ange Postecoglou’s second season in charge of Tottenham Hotspur has begun with a disappointing 1-1 draw away to newly-promoted Leicester City.

  • by Vince Rugari
Mo Salah celebrates after scoring.

Salah strike helps Liverpool start Slot era with win, Arsenal beat Wolves

Mohamed Salah scored a record ninth goal on an EPL opening weekend as Liverpool prevailed in their first competitive match without Juergen Klopp at the helm in nine years.

  • by Martyn Herman

AFL

Basketball

Steph Curry roars after nailing a three-point shot.

Curry hits four three-pointers in two minutes to lead America to gold

The French got to within three points with three minutes remaining, then Steph Curry did what only Steph Curry does.

  • by Michael Chammas
Isobel Borlase broke through for the Opals.

The Opals’ best hope is bronze – yet there are clear silver linings

The Opals were comprehensively handled by Team USA in their semi-final in Paris. But there’s still hope for excitement, beginning with a debutant.

  • by Konrad Marshall

Racing

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Jannik Sinner holds his Australian Open trophy.

Nick Kyrgios says Jannik Sinner should get two-year ban for two failed drugs tests

The Australian Open winner was cleared by a tribunal that accepted his reason for testing positive twice to an illegal substance.

  • by Ben Rumsby
Cate Campbell begins her professional career post-swimming as part of Nine’s Paralympic coverage.

Campbell reveals most important skill in her locker as she prepares for commentary gig

After calling time on her swimming career, four-time Olympian Cate Campbell is diving into commentary after being called up to Nine’s Paralympic Games broadcast team.

  • by Billie Eder

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