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Zac Lomax's NRL fate rests in the hands of Parramatta for the next two years. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Zac Lomax's Storm move blocked in shock NRL twist

Parramatta and Melbourne have reached an out-of-court settlement that leaves Zac Lomax unable to join the Storm, or likely any other NRL club, until 2028.

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The Crows are set to fall, while the Lions and Suns will dominate this AFL season.

The AFL team I fear for the most in 2026

There’s been plenty of player movement and drama this off-season and this is the team that could fall into a heap.

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Daine Laurie.

Star recruit at centre of NRL drugs investigation

The NRL is investigating if it should have been made aware of that the player had allegedly been found with drugs before the case was dismissed.

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Shane Flanagan has declared his team won’t win the NRL title this year.

Flano has lost the plot with his bizarre take

It might be the latest genius move in NRL psychological warfare, but it left most fans scratching their heads.

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The former Brisbane Lions captain’s ex, Jules Neale, has been dropping hints for months, but this brutal video takes aim directly at Lachie.

Lachie Neale’s ex takes brutal swipe at AFL star in new vid

The former Brisbane Lions captain’s ex, Jules Neale, has been dropping hints for months, but this brutal video takes aim directly at Lachie.

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Zac Lomax is still hoping to line up for Melbourne this year.

Deal to free Zac Lomax ‘very close’ after court hearing suddenly delayed

Late-night talks dragged into the morning and lawyers took action minutes before they were due in the NSW Supreme Court.

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Stephen Crichton nailed his match-winning field goal from 35m out.

Bulldogs captain breaks hearts with seconds left in golden-point thriller

When everyone else had failed in Las Vegas, the skipper stood up just as the clock ticked down to zero.

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Away from the dramas back home, Iran's footballers are ready for their Asian Cup opener Down Under. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

AFC refuse to translate coach's response to Khamenei's death

Iran are preparing to kick off their Asian Cup campaign amid the backdrop of unrest in the Middle East and the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Georgia Voll’s brilliant start to her international career has provided a reminder of Australia’s depth.

Aussie women proving why they are the best in the business

After a false start in the T20 series against India, the home side is ramming home the advantage in the ODI series, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Sam Kerr at training ahead of Sunday’s big game.

Kerr at ‘85 per cent’ but no injury worries this time around

Matildas captain Sam Kerr says she feels approximately “85 per cent” of the player she was prior to her torn ACL, but her confidence is returning at exactly the perfect time.

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Makybe Diva with Glen Boss after the 2005 Melbourne Cup.

‘Never just a racehorse’: Tributes flow for Makybe Diva

Tributes are flowing in memory of famous racehorse Makybe Diva, the only horse to have won the Melbourne Cup three times, after she died following a short battle with colic aged 27.

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Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler are among the Matildas’ most important players at the Women’s Asian Cup.

Magic Matildas: Our five most important Asian Cup players

On the eve of the Women’s Asian Cup on home soil, with their first major trophy in 16 years within reach, these are the five Matildas who will shape their destiny.

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Makybe Diva has died aged 27.

Legendary Australian racehorse Makybe Diva dies suddenly

The three-time Melbourne Cup winner is being farewelled after a short battle.

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