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Sydney have returned to the top of the AFL ladder with an eight-point win over North in Melbourne. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Heeney shines as Swans hold off plucky Kangas

AFL ladder leaders Sydney have held off North Melbourne in an entertaining contest under the Marvel Stadium roof, with Isaac Heeney kicking three goals.

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The privatisation of the Big Bash League has stalled, reportedly leaving players considering their options.

Crisis brewing as BBL privatisation stalls

A contract crisis is brewing in Australian cricket, with several nationally-contracted stars reportedly unwilling to sign deals tying them to international cricket & some big BBL names exploring their options.

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Brisbane star Lachie Neale has revealed that Carlton players were attempting some curious psychological warfare.

Lachie Neale spills on Carlton’s twisted mind game

The unexpected scenes at the Gabba sparked some very curious on-field chatter.

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Oscar Piastri (right) and his F1 rivals will have more changes made to their cars' engines in 2027. (EPA PHOTO)

F1 leaders agree to make engine design change for 2027

Formula One drivers and fans can brace themselves for more engine changes with team leaders agreeing to an engine design change in 2027.

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Alex de Minaur on his way to being knocked out of the Italian Open at Rome's Foro Italico. (EPA PHOTO)

More woe for racquet-smashing Demon in Rome exit

Struggling Alex de Minaur has suffered another early clay-court tournament exit, this time at the Italian Open in Rome.

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West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has declared he wants the Eagles to be the team in which Scott Pendlebury and Collingwood face in his remarkable milestone match.

‘I hope it’s against us’: Mini wants Pendlebury game

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has declared he wants the Eagles to be the team Scott Pendlebury and Collingwood face in his remarkable milestone match.

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Highly rated halfback Joey Walsh will play his third NRL game as Manly host Brisbane.

Joey Walsh to hold Sea Eagles' halfback jersey

Manly will start Joey Walsh at halfback for a second consecutive week as a groin injury continues to trouble regular No.7 Jamal Fogarty.

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Violence charges have been withdrawn against Steven May and Dion Prestia.

AFL stars have violence charges dropped

Allegations two AFL premiership players were involved in a Boxing Day brawl have been withdrawn by police, after new witnesses came forward.

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Michael Frederick came up big late.

Freo show premiership wares with stunning victory over Hawks

Justin Longmuir this week said his team had nothing to prove. Well, they just proved they have plenty of premiership credentials by unleashing an astonishing late burst to overcome Hawthorn in dramatic style.

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Bledisloe Cup rugby is set to become a feature of Anzac Day. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first

Fraser McReight isn't sure why the Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test, slated to debut next year, isn't already on the rugby calendar.

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South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined for at least a week. (AAP PHOTOS)

Latrell Mitchell sidelined with lower-back injury

In-form centre Latrell Mitchell will miss up to two weeks with a back injury, his NRL side South Sydney have confirmed.

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Why the struggling teams can’t get any better

Why the struggling teams can’t get any better

Last week the AFL ‘fixed’ the draft, but there is a much bigger problem at play they need to address ASAP.

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