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Paul Curtis has recovered from a scary medical episode.

AFL star rushed to Perth from Bali for life-saving surgery

An AFL star was rushed from Bali to Perth for urgent and life-saving lung surgery after an off-season holiday turned into a hellish ordeal, it can be revealed. 

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Former AFL player Phoenix Spicer died aged 23.

Former AFL player’s cause of death revealed

The partner of former North Melbourne forward Phoenix Spicer has revealed the cause of the footballer’s shock death earlier this month.

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Perth Scorchers star Cooper Connolly celebrates a wicket against the Melbourne Stars.

All-round weapon Connolly embracing new-ball role

Perth Scorchers wunderkind Cooper Connolly says he is enjoying the challenge of being the BBL powerhouse’s new opening bowler as they storm toward an unprecedented sixth BBL title.

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Sam Kerr, so often Chelsea's Women's FA Cup hero, scored two in their fourth-round win over Palace. (EPA PHOTO)

Sam Kerr at the double as 'Queen of the FA Cup' returns

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has scored her first goals of 2026, netting a double in Chelsea's 5-0 hammering of Crystal Palace at Kingsmeadow.

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Glenn Maxwell has been struggling badly with the bat for the Melbourne Stars in the BBL. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Where is Maxwell's mojo? Stars sticking by The Big Show

Glenn Maxwell is stuck in a rut -- and he needs to regain his mojo quickly if the Melbourne Stars are to have any chance of winning this season's BBL title.

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Steve Smith is in remarkable form for Sydney Sixers.

Smith continues red-hot BBL form amid international absence

Steve Smith may be the forgotten man in Australia’s T20 set-up — but one of the greatest batters of all time cannot stop making runs in the Big Bash League.

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Damien Martyn has opened up on his brush with death

Martyn’s heartfelt thank you after massive health scare

Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has opened up on his near-death experience as he paid tribute to those who helped save his life.

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Don Bradman’s baggy green is up for auction.

Incredible story behind Don Bradman’s baggy green up for auction

After 75 years hidden in a Mumbai home, the prized memorabilia could fetch over a million dollars.

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Ski jumping has found itself at the centre of an eyebrow-raising controversy.

Ski jumpers accused of ‘injecting acid into penis’

One of the Winter Olympics’ oldest events has been rocked by extraordinary claims that some athletes may be going to extreme, and bizarre, lengths to perform better.

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Steve Smith smashed an absurd ton as Babar Azam was left fuming.

Steve Smith smashes absurd ton as superstar teammate fumes

The Aussie set a new record after knocking back a single that caused friction in the middle.

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Michael Zerafa is escorted away after the chaotic finish.

Chaos as blockbuster Tszyu fight stopped for ‘cowardly’ act

Boos rained down and fans threw cans into the ring during the messy aftermath.

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Australia’s captain Steve Smith (2nd L) takes a selfie with team mates as they celebrate with the Waterford Crystal Ashes Trophy at the end of the fifth Ashes cricket Test.

Lessons in life from an Ashes to remember

Test cricket, like life, is a long game.If we prepare well, stay patient, respect the process, remain humble and work together, that’s where real success lives, says Justin Langer.

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A-League coach denies former player’s ‘homophobia’ claims

Adelaide United coach Airton Andrioli has rejected explosive allegations from former player Josh Cavallo that ‘internal homophobia’ blocked his playing opportunities during his final season with the club.

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Olympic Gold medallist sailor Tom Slingsby will be leading the Australian SailGP team at Perth.

‘Really hurt’: SailGP star Slingsby’s redemption mission

The Olympic Gold medallist has sailed into Perth ahead of the weekend’s first Rolex SailGP event – and is looking to make up for his Australian team’s second places in 2024 and 2025.

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Belle Brockhoff has been forced to retire.

Aussie Olympic legend forced into sad retirement: ‘Bittersweet’

The 33-year-old risked permanent damage to her spine following a devastating injury last year.

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