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Zak Butters was put on report by Nick Foot for abusive language.

AFL reveals what Butters said in alleged umpire sledge

Zak Butters has been ordered to face the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday after the league revealed the wording of his alleged insult toward umpire Nick Foot.

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Aussie tennis ace Bernard Tomic and his girlfriend Keely Hannah have shocked fans with the reveal of their first child.

‘Our secret’: Aussie bad boy reveals baby joy

Aussie tennis bad boy Bernard Tomic and girlfriend Keely Hannah have shocked fans with the sudden family announcement of their ‘most beautiful secret’.

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The AFL is finally doing something it never has before

The AFL is finally doing something it never has before

GEORGIE PARKER: Three announcements out of footy HQ has shown a rare change in tact that I wholeheartedly applaud.

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Harry Grant after the Storm’s latest loss.

Storm hurtling toward a two-decade low

Melbourne is facing an unprecedented crisis that will only get worse with State of Origin around the corner.

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Rory McIlroy receives his second Masters green jacket from Masters chairman Fred Ridley. (AP PHOTO)

'I want more': McIlroy joins legends with Masters win

Rory McIlroy isn't finished yet after joining legends Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Nick Faldo as only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters jackets.

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Mel McLaughlin returned to 7NEWS Sydney on Sunday night.
All 18 clubs are set to feature in a revamped Opening Round in 2027, according to AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon.

Dillon flags major changes for 2027 Opening Round

All 18 clubs are set to feature in a revamped Opening Round in 2027, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has hinted. 

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West Coast’s 46-point loss to Geelong at Norwood Oval on Sunday was decided during red time.

Red-time Cats blow Eagles open in 47-point victory

The biggest difference between a contender and a re-builder is the ability to play harder for longer. And nothing sums that up more than what happens during time-on.

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Gout Gout celebrates his historic win.

Gout Gout passes Usain Bolt in ‘historic’ athletics moment

The 18-year-old Aussie has beaten Bolt’s mark ‘by a big, big stretch’ in a feat that ‘transcends athletics’.

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Tyson Fury has won his return and has called out Anthony Joshua for 'The Battle of Britain'. (AP PHOTO)

Fury cruises to decision win in heavyweight return

Tyson Fury has called for 'The Battle of Britain' with Anthony Joshua, after Fury returned to the ring with a heavyweight win in London.

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The AFL’s wildcard round might sound exciting, but it changes what the home-and-away season means.

AFL’s wildcard round undermines the fight for finals

The AFL’s wildcard round might sound exciting, but it changes what the home-and-away season means. And it softens the consequence of just missing out and risks rewarding mediocrity, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Daly Cherry-Evans of the Roosters celebrates a try.

Roosters chase down Cronulla as Sharks fade out

Sydney Roosters have stormed home with four unanswered second-half tries to recover from a 16 point-deficit and turn the tables on Cronulla Sharks and claim a 34-22 win at Optus Stadium.

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Kaeo Weekes thwarted South Sydney’s comeback.

Rabbitohs comeback falls short as Raiders triumph

Canberra Raiders have seen off a second-half South Sydney surge as a sublime solo try by Kaeo Weekes helped thwart an attempted Rabbitohs comeback in his side’s 36-34 win at Optus Stadium.

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Queensland jockey Shane McGovern is in an induced coma in Townsville Hospital after he was trapped underneath a dead horse.

Much-loved jockey found under dead horse and rushed to hospital

There are serious fears for the ‘tough’ Aussie who is in an induced coma and facing a double amputation.

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Geelong coach Chris Scott remains wary of West Coast ahead of their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.

'We won't get sucked in': Geelong coach on Eagles

Geelong coach Chris Scott says he won't get ‘sucked in’ to thinking West Coast's rebuild has stalled after the Eagles' heavy defeat last start.

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