Sport
Swans storm home in pulsating derby to book home preliminary final
The Swans are one win away from another grand final appearance after a stunning comeback victory against GWS
- by Jonathan Drennan
NRL
‘Skinny as’ but Lehi defying weight of expectations in stunning rise
Lehi Hopoate’s brothers love poking fun at him over one thing – but they also know he could be the best player the family has produced yet.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Cowboys 44 Bulldogs 6
Match report
Canterbury’s loss to Cowboys could cost NRL $1 million, Panthers secure top-two finish
Canterbury blew a chance to host an elimination final on Saturday – and the result could now cost the NRL a seven-figure sum in gate takings next week.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko
‘Sick of the attention’: Brown avoids surgery but says he badly needs a break
- by Christian Nicolussi
Old Chocolate Soldiers relive war stories as wreckers roll up at Penrith Park
- by Christian Nicolussi
Insight & Analysis
Tip of the hat, NRL: Your draw for this weekend is perfect
The list of likely premiers is just two, but that won’t stop us leaguies from loving the round 27 action.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Belmore is alive with Bulldogs fans again. Why are the police fining them?
You know the Bulldogs are officially back when Burwood Road is jammed with delirious supporters. But the fan activity has attracted a heavy police presence.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Why Sydney’s AFL teams don’t exist for Melburnians
Trouble looms for the Melbourne-centric AFL on Saturday afternoon. They won’t be able to avoid Sydney for a few hours.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Rugby Union
Analysis
Rugby Championship
The X-factor Wallaby who offers Schmidt genuine hope for future
- by Paul Cully
Cricket
Soccer
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Australian soccer
‘Vindicated’ Dwight Yorke awarded $290,000 compensation for Macarthur FC sacking
Macarthur FC fired their high-profile coach after a controversial dressing room address. It wound up costing the club hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- by Riley Walter
Analysis
Australian soccer
Suffering from stasis, Socceroos wake up with a brutal hangover
While Australia’s loss to Bahrain was a surprise, the way they played was sadly not.
- by Vince Rugari
AFL
AFL finals 2024 elimination final: Carlton sent packing at the Gabba as Lions set up clash with Giants
- by Roy Ward, Marnie Vinall, Jon Pierik, Andrew Stafford and Jonathan Drennan
Analysis
AFL 2024
Swans’ comeback shakes down the thunder and leaves Giants in their wake
- by Vince Rugari
Basketball
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
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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‘Time to make it happen’: Sydney jockeying for historic NFL clash
The NFL has just played a historic season-opening match in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Could Sydney be one of the game’s next international stops?
- by Adrian Proszenko
No cheers, no chants: The football game plunging Paris into silence
Blind French captain Frederic Villeroux scored. Unable to see the magic he’d just achieved, it was only when the crowd erupted that he knew: he’d found the net.
- by Sophie Aubrey
