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Cameron McEvoy celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men's 50m Freestyle Final during day two of the China Open Swimming Championship.

Speed Cam: Aussie becomes fastest swimmer in history

Australian speed king Cameron McEvoy has broken the long-standing 50 metres freestyle world ‌record at the China Swimming Open in ‌Shenzhen.

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Gorden Tallis’s name has been erased from the Brisbane Broncos’ conference room.

Legend erased from history as bitter feud gets personal

It has all become too much for the champion’s former club, and officials have taken action.

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Michelle Payne is stepping back from her training partnership with brother Patrick.

Michelle Payne makes major personal move days after fatal crash

The grieving champion shared the sudden announcement at the end of a tragic week.

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Jonathan Brown pictured with wife Kylie in hospital.

AFL legend Jonathan Brown announces shock brain tumour diagnosis

The footy world has immediately rallied around the 44-year-old and his family.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Sam Kerr of Australia sits on the floor and gestures in frustration during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Semi Final match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Perth Stadium on March 17, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

Worrying Kerr sign on the eve of blockbuster final

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has been spotted in a knee brace on the eve of the side’s blockbuster Women’s Asian Cup final against Japan.

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Ellie Carpenter of the Australian Matildas speaks to the media during a press conference.

Matildas downplay Japan fears in hunt for Asian glory

Vice-captain Ellie Carpenter has played down fears Australia's Women's Asian Cup campaign will end in heartache as the Matildas face an in-form Japan.

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Japan head coach Nils Nielsen doesn't want to know about favouritism ahead of the Asian Cup final. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Bees, flies, flowers: Japan coach's Asian Cup verdict

Nils Nielsen has drawn on some colourful analogies to discuss the difference between Japan and Australia's varied Women's Asian Cup form.

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Jake Stringer playing in Opening Round.

The AFL needs to face facts and scrap opening round

The experiment has failed, you know it, I know it, now the league just needs to accept it.

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Hawthorn livewire Nick Watson has accused Sydney supporters of throwing soft drink containers at him.

Hawthorn’s ‘Wizard’ accuses Sydney fans of despicable act

Things became immediately ugly after the game and the gun forward is pointing fingers.

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Tom McCartin gave away a crucial free kick and 50m penalty against Hawthorn.

Swans defender called out for blatant flop after costly brain fade

The 26-year-old gifted the lead - and eventually the win - to Hawthorn, and he could be forced to pay up for what he did next.

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Cameron Green had a media run-in.

JOHNSON: My advice to Cam Green on handling the media

As a former player, I know how draining media can be. So, I understand what the Australian all-rounder might be feeling.

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Bobby Hill has returned to Collingwood.

Hill takes big step toward AFL return after rejoining Pies

Collingwood premiership star Bobby Hill has taken a big step towards an AFL comeback, returning to the club for the first time this year.

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Steph Catley believes Australia's difficult Asian Cup campaign will toughen them up for Japan. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Beating Japan is not 'mission impossible': Catley

Steph Catley knows the Matildas face a tough Japanese opponent in the Asian Cup final, but believes Australia's defence will be up to the task.

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Loko Pasifiki Tonga has been taken away in an ambulance.

Rising NRL star rushed to hospital after training incident

The 20-year-old has been taken away in an ambulance after an apparent neck injury.

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Katie Boulter is a fan of Alex de Minaur’s new on-court look.

Alex de Minaur’s new look gets tick of approval from fiancée

Fans may have a double take when the Aussie No.1 next steps out on court.

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