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Matildas midfielder Clare Wheeler.

Matildas aim to ‘use pressure as fuel’ in Perth

Matildas midfielder Clare Wheeler says they will look to the past, both distant and near, to control their future ahead of their Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final against North Korea in Perth.

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Left to right: PinkPantheress, Alysa Liu and Zara Larsson.

How gold medal took ‘unserious’ skater to pop culture peak

After Alysa Liu won gold at the Winter Olympics, her gala performance cemented her status as a pop culture icon, and got Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress a No. 1 hit.

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Rugby convert Zac Lomax admits he has a lot to learn if he is to become a dual international. (Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS)

Lomax’s startling admission about code switch

Rugby recruit Zac Lomax says he is at the ‘peak’ of his powers, but he made an honest remark during a packed media conference today.

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After a civil court judge found Barry Cable sexually abused a girl, he is facing a criminal trial. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

Ex-footballer's child sex abuse trial set to start

A criminal trial for former Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable over child sexual crime accusations dating back to the 1960s is expected to start.

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Sam Docherty won’t be welcome at Carlton events in the coming weeks.

‘Emotional’ Carlton take more action as Sam Docherty blacklisted for weeks

‘This is incredible for a guy who fought cancer twice while playing with them.’

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Craig McRae was approached by Carlton, according to Caroline Wilson.
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Luke Keary on The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

NRL champion’s massive swipe at Zac Lomax

Luke Keary has told Channel Seven’s new show - The Agenda Setters: Rugby League - there is a key issue being overlooked in Zac Lomax’s rugby union defection.

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Lionesses pose for a team photo during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Islamic Republic of Iran and Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia.

‘Incredibly concerning’: Union speaks out on Iranian team

The footballers’ union holds grave concerns for the Iranian women’s soccer team as speculation swirls about whether and how they might return home after their elimination from the Women’s Asian Cup.

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Daria and Luke Saville are celebrating the safe arrival of their first child.

Aussie tennis power couple celebrate birth of first child

The announcement has been welcomed by sporting stars from around the globe.

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Daly Cherry-Evans had a poor debut but did not deserve the pile-on he received online.

Death threats after one loss shows how sick world has become

Daly Cherry-Evans had a shocker, but the level of abuse dished out by the Roosters’ so-called fans was disgraceful.

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Jordan De Goey wrestles with Hugo Garcia on Sunday.

AFL ignoring the easy fix to Opening Round mess

Big crowds and great games can’t gloss over the biggest problem with the staggered start to the season.

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Jack Ginnivan wore a ring under his glove during Hawthorn’s loss to GWS.

AFL takes action on Jack Ginnivan’s mid-game uniform blunder

The Hawthorn forward told a rival fan to ‘have a cry’ but league officials took a dim view.

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Zac Lomax is set to join the Western Force.

In-limbo rugby league star crosses codes to join Force

In-limbo NRL star Zac Lomax has crossed codes to secure a rugby union deal with the Western Force.

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Sam Newman, 80, has revealed he suffered two mini-strokes.

‘Into my brain’: AFL great Sam Newman reveals health scare

The Geelong legend and controversial personality has opened up about how he ‘mightn’t be here’ if not for his partner. 

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Fears grow for Iran's women's football team as they face returning home.

‘Impossible situation’: Iran women’s team desperate SOS plea

WATCH: Dramatic scenes have unfolded on the Gold Coast as protesters surrounded a bus carrying Iran’s women’s football team after their Asian Cup exit.

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