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Max Verstappen is pondering his future in Formula One because he's not enjoying the sport. (EPA PHOTO)

'Beyond frustrated': Verstappen weighs up F1 future

Dutch four-time world F1 champion Max Verstappen says he wonders if competing in the sport is still worth it.

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Max Verstappen is considering retiring from F1 to avoid driving cars he hates for the next four years.

Verstappen already considering retiring as hated F1 rules exposed

The four-time world champion is sick of it after just three races and knows ‘it’s a bit sad’ to be talking about quitting.

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Shane Flanagan was rattled by his son Kyle’s sickening head knock.

Dad rattled by star son’s plea on his way to hospital: ‘Not nice to see’

The five-eighth was motionless for five minutes in a difficult scene that left his coach-dad needing to ‘get myself together’.

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Oscar Piastri, back on the F1 podium, was delighted with his runner's-up spot at the Japanese GP. (EPA PHOTO)

'We can cause headaches': Oscar buoyed by big weekend

Elated by one of the best weekends he's ever enjoyed in Formula One in Suzuka, Oscar Piastri has predicted McLaren can now cause headaches for Mercedes.

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Tess and Ben Crosley have been spotted together in public for the first time since the Neale marriage saga.

Tess and ex-husband captured during stone cold exchange

The woman at the centre of AFL star Lachie Neale’s split from wife Jules has been spotted in public with her ex-husband for the first time since the scandal erupted. 

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Kylie Minogue will perform at this year’s AFL grand final.

AFL locks in Aussie icon for grand final entertainment: ‘So excited’

The big news comes fresh after the league confirmed the traditional start time.

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli created history in Japan.

Piastri settles for podium, Mercedes prodigy creates history

Life’s looking a whole lot sunnier for Australian Formula One star Oscar Piastri after a podium at Suzuka, but it could have been even better if not for an ill-timed safety car at the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Noah and Tim Johannssen played in a Wests Tigers pre-season game together in 2025.

NRL hopeful dies aged 22 as brother pays heartbreaking tribute

The rugby league community is mourning the sudden loss of a ‘young man of great character’.

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Scott McLaughlin crashed through the fence in practice.

Supercars great flies backwards through fence in violent crash

The helpless champion ‘knew he was done’ as his car hurtled towards the barrier at more than 200km/h.

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The MCG is set for a major upgrade and AFL boss Andrew Dillon says the grand final may have to be moved.

Shock as AFL suddenly announces grand final start time: ‘Wow’

The league has made the call to end ‘the timeslot debate for another two years’.

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England's heirarchy all held their jobs.

Poms still talking tough after Ashes loss is embarrassing

When you fall short in Australia, and do so convincingly, the response should carry weight but England’s series review is lightweight.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Lachlan Kennedy and Gout Gout compete in the Men's 200m during the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet at Lakeside Stadium on March 28, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images) Kelly Defina

Kennedy outpoints Gout in blockbuster showdown

Lachie Kennedy has cemented his status as Australia’s fastest man, outpointing teenage sensation Gout Gout for a second straight year to snare the 200m title at Melbourne’s Maurie Plant Meet. WATCH IT HERE

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Tristan Xerri is under fire for wiping his blood on Andy McGrath.

Kangaroos ruck in hot water for wiping blood on Bombers skipper

Tristan Xerri will be scrutinised by the AFL for appearing to take a heated fracas a step too far.

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Fremantle beat Richmond.

Treacy bursts open dam wall as Dockers destroy Tigers

Fremantle beat Richmond comfortably thanks to a dominant second half - and it could have been much bigger if not for being off-target in front of goal.

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Lance Collard in action for the Saints last season.

WA Saint to be probed for alleged homophobic slur

St Kilda’s Lance Collard is being investigated for an alleged homophobic slur, just two years after copping a six-match ban.

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