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Dons skipper has his say after Stringer, Laverde denied contract extensions
The meeting between Zach Merrett and coach Brad Scott came a day after Stringer and Laverde met the club to discuss their futures.
- by Sam McClure
AFL
Opinion
AFL 2024
‘I’m not well’: Kevin Sheedy is sick but still passionate about the Giants, Swans … and Folau
Folau declared last week that he only signed with the GWS Giants for the money – but the legendary coach holds no grudges.
- by Andrew Webster
Honours roll in for Bont as All-Australian side named; Rising Star Dempsey gives cheeky thanks to tribunal
Follow along as the AFL award winners are announced including the AFL Rising Star and All-Australian players.
- by Roy Ward and Claire Siracusa
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AFL 2024
‘No real repairing needed’, says Gawn, as Dees president admits she hasn’t spoken to Petracca about grievances
- by Peter Ryan and Danny Russell
Insight & Analysis
September heat: This is who is under the most pressure in the finals
These six men face the toughest task of all – staying composed when the heat is on in finals and delivering when it matters most in September.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
When it came to footy tipping, my focus was beating Kane Cornes
It’s always nice to have bragging rights over someone with strong football opinions. Here’s how I ended up winning, and who I’m picking in the finals.
Mathew Stokes
AFL columnist
Why Petracca’s bid to depart the Demons remains a long shot
Melbourne have reached a crossroads as Christian Petracca continues to try and force his way to a Victorian powerhouse, but rival clubs are yet to step forward with a realistic package to secure the champion midfielder.
Cricket
Analysis
Australian cricket
Cricket rights cash fight threatens lifeblood of the game
- by Daniel Brettig
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Broadcast rights
Indian boss to take over world cricket amid $4.5 billion TV rights fight
- by Daniel Brettig
Soccer
How a chat in the Herald kitchen led to a book on Ange Postecoglou
- by Bevan Shields and Vince Rugari
Updated
Australian soccer
Why Arnold left highly rated Man City product out of Socceroos squad
- by Vince Rugari
Basketball
No-action Jackson: Legend’s fifth medal comes the Ezi way as Opals claim bronze
Lauren Jackson “played” her last game for Australia on Sunday and came away with a bronze medal and a trove of memories.
- by Greg Baum
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
Australia 85 Serbia 67
Paris 2024
‘This is sick!’ Opals dominate Serbia to seize semi-final spot
- by Konrad Marshall
Serbia 95 Australia 90 (OT)
Paris 2024
If this was Patty Mills’ final Olympic act, it belongs in the Louvre. It wasn’t enough
- by Greg Baum
Racing
Tennis
Thompson takes top-10 scalp at US Open; four Aussie men into third round
Jordan Thompson, Chris O’Connell and Alex de Minaur have joined Alexei Popyrin in the US Open’s last 32 as Australia’s strong start in New York rages on, with more countrymen still to play on Friday.
- by Marc McGowan
Stunning result as Alcaraz crashes out
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz crashes out of the US Open in a straight sets loss to Botic van de Zandschulp.
NRL
Penrith 34 Souths 12
Match report
After the hardest week of his life, a South Sydney Indigenous star stands tall
- by Adam Pengilly
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