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Caleb Serong, Brennan Cox and Matthew Johnson have been passed fit for Fremantle's clash with Geelong.

AFLCommentsBig returns set to bolster Dockers for crucial Cats clash

A crucial trio of Fremantle stars have been overcome injuries and are set to feature in their massive clash with Geelong on Thursday night.

Josh Kempton

Jamie Melham riding Half Yours.

RACINGCommentsCaulfield Cup given boost with ballot-free races

The Caulfield Cup has been given a fresh look ahead of this year’s 150th edition with a prizemoney boost and four new ballot-free races in the UK guaranteeing the winners positions in the field.

Hayden King

Josh Daicos is desperate to finish 2026 strongly as his club grapples with Brayden Maynard's injury. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Optimistic' Magpies star buoyed by near misses

Collingwood have a poor record in close games this season but Josh Daicos believes those results are cause for optimism in the second half of their campaign.

Shayne Hope

West Coast Fever head coach Dan Ryan, addresses the players during round 14’s match against Melbourne Vixens.

NetballCommentsRyan: Finals experience can give Fever the upper hand

West Coast Fever coach Dan Ryan said it’s not the experience his side has, but what they do with it, as Fever prepares to play first-time finalists Melbourne Mavericks in a must-win clash this weekend. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Paul Okon-Engstler never gave an inch against Turkey in his Socceroos' World Cup debut. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumOkon-Engstler leaves his mark on World Cup stage

Midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler, the son of former Socceroos captain and current assistant coach Paul Okon, put his own name up in lights on his World Cup debut.

Anna Harrington

Assistant coach Laurie Fisher will leave the Wallabies after July's Nations Championship Tests. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumExiting coach doesn't fancy Wallabies' World Cup hopes

One of Australia's longest serving and most experienced coaches has cast doubts on the Wallabies' hopes of contending for Rugby World Cup glory next year.

Darren Walton

Basketball legend Lauren Jackson says Tasmania can excel in their first WNBL season. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballGOAT's great expectations for WNBL's newest team

The Tasmania Jewels have been tipped to be competitive from the outset as they prepare to become the WNBL's newest franchise.

Jasper Bruce

Australia's Graham Arnold insists mere World Cup qualifiication isn't enough for his Iraqi side. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumGraham Arnold ready to shock the world all over again

Not content with sealing Iraq's first World Cup berth in 40 years, former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is out to rock football's grandest stage all over again.

Anna Harrington

West Coast forward Malakai Champion will be forced to wait to front the WAFL Tribunal over his serious misconduct charge for allegedly blowing his nose on an opponent.

WAFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagle forced to wait to learn fate for alleged nose blow

West Coast forward Malakai Champion will be forced to wait to front the WAFL Tribunal over his serious misconduct charge for allegedly blowing his nose on an opponent. Here’s why.

Samantha Rogers

Kysaiah Pickett is enjoying his best season yet in the AFL and is taking the competition by storm. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDemons superstar Pickett 'scratching surface' of talent

In career-best form as a midfielder, Kysaiah Pickett is only just "scratching the surface" on his potential, his Melbourne coach Steven King says.

Oliver Caffrey

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his team was forced to leave the US after the match with NZ. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumIrani soccer team ordered out of US at World Cup: Coach

The Iranian soccer team has been ordered out of the United States after opening their World Cup campaign in Los Angeles, says the team's coach.

Staff Writers

Jeremy Cameron has been battling arm and hip pain, but is second in the Coleman Medal race. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCats provide star duo updates ahead of Dockers clash

Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron's hip and arm issues won't stop him from playing in a blockbuster clash with league leaders Fremantle.

Oliver Caffrey

UK-bound Lalakai Foketi hopes to wrap up his Super Rugby Pacific career in the best possible way. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumNo doubt about it: Chiefs' Aussie gets Super final shot

Aussie centre Lalakai Foketi has explained the differences between the environments at the Chiefs and Waratahs ahead of the Kiwi club's fourth-straight final.

Murray Wenzel

Dustin Martin is set to Marvel Stadium in the Legends Game.

AFLVideoDustin Martin headlines star-studded Legends Game inclusions

The iconic fundraising match is returning bigger and better than ever in 2026.

Digital Staff

Brennan Cox wraps up Hugh Davies at training on Monday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumDockers relish tackling focus ahead of Geelong blockbuster

Brennan Cox has declared himself entirely ready to return for Freo’s Thursday night clash as they look to get the tackling edge over Geelong.

Chris Robinson

Maxi Araujo has rescued a point for Uruguay against a resolute Saudi Arabia in Florida. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSouth American struggles continue at unpredictable WC

Uruguay have become the fourth nation from South America to play at the World Cup and fail to win, held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia.

Staff Writers

Reece Walsh has kept the balls in the air over exactly where he will play for Queensland. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueMaroons keep Blues in dark on 'Lightning' strike at MCG

Queensland whiz-kid Reece Walsh is named on the bench, but his exact role is the million-dollar question ahead of game two of the State of Origin series.

Joel Gould

Lionel Messi is edging closer to playing at a sixth World Cup for holders Argentina. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumDefending champions' opener 'important', not decisive

History, injuries and shock results elsewhere aren't playing on the mind of Argentina ahead of the start to their World Cup title defence.

Staff Writers

The Socceroos have thrown themselves into their preparations for the US game.

SoccerCommentsPremiumCelebration time’s over as Socceroos plot US upset

From physical recovery to dealing with an early kick-off and not getting carried away with their opening game win, here’s how the Socceroos are preparing to take on co-hosts USA.

Ben Smith

The Socceroos celebrate their win over Turkey.

SoccerCommentsPremiumBoys to men: Inside the Socceroos' coming-of-age victory

On a night that yielded a coming-of-age victory for a young Socceroos side, it was youthful exuberance which laid the platform for one of Australia’s grandest World Cup victories.

Ben Smith

Australian referee Shaun Evans has been cleared of wrongdoing over a hand gesture at the World Cup. (Masanori Udagawa/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumAustralian referee cleared over hand gesture

FIFA has cleared an Australian referee of any wrongdoing after the World Cup VAR official denied he deliberately made a controversial on-air hand gesture.

Anna Harrington

Matt Fitzpatrick, the 2022 US Open champion, is hoping the next winner is made to earn it. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumEx-winner wants to be challenged by US Open course

An Englishman and former US Open champion is hoping the Shinnecock Hills course in New York is a tough one, as has been the case in previous years.

Staff Writers

Socceroos assistant coach Hayden Foxe hopes to be pointing his players' way to the last 16. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSocceroos focus on actions, US won't be overconfident

US players have distanced themselves from the suggestion their World Cup clash with Australia will be a "lay-up" victory as the Socceroos soak up criticism.

Anna Harrington

Lachie Kennedy has his sights set on breaking Australia's 100m record this year. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

AthleticsPremiumAussie sprint king outlines lofty ambitions

Queensland's Lachie Kennedy has his sights on achieving Commonwealth Games glory and a slice of Australian sprinting history before the year is out.

Shayne Hope