8 h. ago Alanna Smith had the best year of her WNBA career. The league is falling apart

Last month, Alanna Smith was named the WNBA co-defensive player of the year. Next month, she might get shut out of playing in the league.

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10 h. ago Great Southern lands $337k grant to drive WA gold and platinum hunt

Great Southern Mining has won a $337,500 Government grant to fund deep drilling at its WA Duketon gold project and an East Laverton Diorite Hill platinum-group target.

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22 h. ago The Wallabies’ complicated – and comedic – reunion with ‘uncle Eddie’

The Wallabies’ memories are still fresh of the chaotic 2023 season under Eddie Jones. But a high player turnover, injuries and Spring Tour selection strategy may take some heat out of a spicy reunion in Tokyo.

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33 h. ago Green at No.5 and Head to No.6? Gilchrist floats surprise batting order switch

Adam Gilchrist doesn’t believe Australia get their best value with Cameron Green at No.3. He has a left-field idea given Travis Head’s proven record as a destructive middle-order player.

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46 h. ago The battle lines have been drawn between the AFL’s clubs and players. Trade period proves it

This trade period underlined a new resolve among the AFL clubs, with long-term contracts squarely in the spotlight.

Sport

61 h. ago ‘Best supporters in the world’: Cox thanks Collingwood after cult hero cut by Pies

Mason Cox, the first American to become a regular AFL player, has been delisted by Collingwood after 139 games. The 34-year-old has confirmed he won’t be with the Magpies next season.

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63 h. ago Viral video pulled of Australians mocking India’s refusal to shake hands

A promotional video where Australian players put a light-hearted spin on India’s refusal to shake hands has been deleted, but the timing of the video is not what Indian media - and fans - had thought.

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3 d. ago What a life: Former church minister and state rugby player nears 110th birthday

Reverend Bill Morgan has had a full life, as a keen Bulldogs supporter, clergyman and playing rugby with Weary Dunlop. Credit: The 100 Project

Sport

3 d. ago NSW cricketer suspended after celebration that was ‘imitating NBA star’

Manly player Joel Davies had three matches of a five-week ban suspended.

Economics

3 d. ago ASX dips as oil price fall hits energy giants; Wall Street slumps

The Australian sharemarket lost ground in early trade, as energy giants slumped and resources players Iluka and Lynas tumbled.

Events

5 d. ago From Petracca’s dream move, to Merrett’s nightmare: We rank each AFL club’s trade period

We rate every club’s player movement window – and rank the teams from best to worst – as the draft picture takes shape.

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5 d. ago ‘It’s a restraint of trade’: Lawyer raises concerns about NRL’s 10

League bosses have vowed to impose heavy sanctions on players and agents who hold talks with the breakaway rugby competition R360. But that may not be the end of the story.

Society

5 d. ago History made as Abbott becomes first Shield sub in Ashes blow

NSW seamer Sean Abbott has become the first player replaced in a Sheffield Shield game under the new injury substitute rule, and it has potential repercussions for Australia’s Ashes planning.

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5 d. ago International friendly LIVE: Popovic’s unbeaten streak ends as USA topple Socceroos

Tony Popovic has tasted defeat as Socceroos coach for the first time after a 2-1 loss to the United States, the 2026 World Cup co-hosts. Follow live for all the updates.

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5 d. ago Popovic’s unbeaten streak ends in USA but Socceroos heading in right direction

Tony Popovic has tasted defeat as Socceroos coach for the first time after a 2-1 loss to the United States, the 2026 World Cup co-hosts.

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5 d. ago International friendly LIVE: Popovic’s unbeaten Socceroos take on Pochettino’s USA

Tony Popovic has never tasted defeat as Socceroos coach. Now his unblemished record goes on the line against Mauricio Pochettino’s USA. Kick-off is at 12pm AEDT - follow live for all the updates.

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6 d. ago Disruption premium: Why the Hawks’ first, late Merrett bid just doesn’t cut it

The Hawks have to understand that they’ve chucked a small bomb into Tullamarine by trying to purloin a skipper – also Essendon’s best player by a lamentable distance – at a time of tumult for the Bombers.

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6 d. ago ‘You drew first blood’: Essendon in Rambo mode after Hawthorn’s Merrett offer

The Hawks have to understand that they’ve chucked a small bomb into Tullamarine by trying to purloin a skipper – also Essendon’s best player by a lamentable distance – at a time of tumult for the Bombers.

Events

6 d. ago Rabbitohs player charged over alleged domestic violence incident

Rabbitohs winger Tyrone Munro has been charged over an alleged domestic violence incident earlier this year.

Events

6 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE updates: Hawthorn’s offer for Merrett revealed; no offer from Swans for Curnow

The latest player moves, deals, pick trades and more on day nine with Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in the mix for new clubs.

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