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St Kilda’s Lance Collard.

Saint learns fate over alleged homophobic slur

West Australian St Kilda forward Lance Collard has learnt his fate over accusations he used a homophobic slur for the second time in his career.

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Tropical Cyclones Vaianu and Maila are threatening multiple islands in the South Pacific.

Supercars race in doubt as ‘life-threatening’ cyclone bears down

The threat of a cyclone in the North Island of New Zealand has placed the final race of the Supercars' round in Taupo in jeopardy.

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Hawthorn star Jack Ginnivan has had his car stolen, just as he was preparing to fly to Adelaide for Gather Round. 

AFL star a victim of Melbourne crimewave on eve of huge clash

Jack Ginnivan has had his car stolen from his home just as he was preparing to head to Adelaide.

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David Warner made an inauspicious return to the Pakistan Super League for Karachi Kings.

More humiliation for David Warner days after drink-driving charge

The Aussie veteran has hopped straight off the plane and walked into a nightmare.

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The Wildcard Round before the finals could move from state to state in a plan being considered by the AFL.
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Jason Day watches his tee shot at the 12th, which he birdied, in a fine start to his Masters bid.

Hot Day dazzles to lead Australia's US Masters charge

Former world No.1 Jason Day is right in the mix and best of the Australians after a stinking hot start to the 90th US Masters at Augusta National.

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Peter Bol has declared he wants to one-up his Commonwealth Games silver medal from 2022.

McAvaney declares 800m star Bol ready to take golden step

Peter Bol has declared he wants to one-up his Commonwealth Games silver medal from 2022, and if Bruce McAvaney’s insights are anything to go by, he’s well on track.

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Lance Collard will need to wait another day to learn the outcome.

No verdict after four-hour hearing over alleged homophobic slur

The AFL are asking for a 10-match ban, but the Saint insists he is ‘not lying’.

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Devils take the field during the round one VFL match between Tasmania Devils and Coburg Lions.

Why Tassie Devils are set up for huge AFL success

Believe me, the Tasmanian football club is already a serious, real footy club with history, culture and a fanbase built over the last 150 years.

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Mary Folwer might have the world at her feet, but she’s almost as talented with her hands.

Mary Fowler reveals hidden creative talent in new project

The soccer star might have the world at her feet, but she’s almost as talented with her hands.

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Curtis Scott has been allowed to box in a bare-knuckle bout while facing assault charges. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Former NRL star cleared to punch on after assault charges

Disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott will be allowed to participate in a bare-knuckle fight after he denied assaulting a teenager and a police officer.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Nick Daicos of the Magpies runs during a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session at Olympic Park Oval on April 08, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Magpies superstars confirmed to return for Freo clash

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed superstars Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury will return to their side for their blockbuster Gather Round clash against Fremantle.

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Chris Scott was very critical of wildcard round.

AFL puts angry call in after ‘extraordinary’ Chris Scott act

‘I can tell you that went down like a lead balloon at headquarters. It was a pretty low dig.’

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