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Richard Goyder , Kerry Stokes and Premier Roger Cook.

Top honour for ‘one of footy’s greatest supporters’

Kerry Stokes has been awarded Life Membership of the AFL for his significant contribution to the game.

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Australia's Cooper Woods has won Olympic gold in the men's moguls at Livigno.

Moguls master Woods snatches gold medal for Australia

Australia has won their first medal of this Winter Olympics and done so in style with Cooper Woods taking gold in the men's moguls with a superb run at Livigno.

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Cornes completes remarkable run all in name of Telethon

Channel 7 expert Kane Cornes has kicked off an incredible AFL Origin weekend with one of the moments of the summer, running from Scarborough to Optus Stadium all in the name of Telethon.

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Kirsty Coventry was unable to change Vladyslav Heraskevych’s mind.

Heartbreak as Olympic medal contender banned minutes before race

Even the IOC president was in tears after waiting for the athlete to arrive for one last conversation.

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Zach Merrett, during a press conference at Kent Street Senior High School, in Kensington, Perth. Ross Swanborough

Merrett open to Bombers talks after off-season exit denied

Essendon star Zach Merrett has responded to speculation about extending his tenure with the Bombers and given his thoughts on working under Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell during State of Origin.

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The AFL’s biggest — and at times controversial — heartthrob has returned to Perth for the historic AFL Origin clash taking place on Valentine’s Day.

Bailey Smith set to send women crazy while in Perth on V Day

The AFL’s biggest — and at times controversial — heartthrob has returned to Perth for the historic AFL Origin clash taking place on Valentine’s Day.

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Sturla Holm Laegreid was in tears after winning bronze.

Ex-girlfriend speaks out after Olympic medallist’s shock affair confession

The heartbroken woman thrust into the global spotlight has issued a statement as her ex issues another apology.

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Steve Smith may not walk right into the side with Mitch Marsh out.

Why Smith still faces World Cup hurdle despite Marsh injury

Australia adapted well to losing their skipper for the opening game, but now a bigger problem looms.

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Mason Cox is supporting WA in this weekend’s Origin battle.

Vic or WA? Where Freo recruit’s allegiance lies for Origin

After living in Victoria for more than a decade, but now residing in WA, who is Mason Cox rooting for in this weekend’s Origin blockbuster?

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Jakara Anthony was left devastated after her last moguls run went wrong in the Olympic final. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Devastated Aussie champion reveals how gold medal fail unfolded

Freestyle skiing great Jakara Anthony, Australia's biggest medal hope, has sensationally missed out on the medals in defence of her Olympic moguls title.

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Payne Haas says his move to South Sydney is due to family reasons.

Haas forced to address Broncos rumour that just won’t go away

WATCH THE VIDEO: Payne Haas has explained his reasons for leaving Brisbane to join South Sydney in 2027, as speculation continues to swirl over the real reason he is going.

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Channel Seven commentator Brian Taylor has revealed where his Origin allegience lies.

WOWEE! BT reveals which state he is barracking for in Origin

Brian Taylor was born and raised in Western Australia but played for Victoria. The Channel 7 commentator reveals which state he’s pledged allegiance too ahead of this Saturday.

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Mitchell Marsh of Australia reacts after he was struck by the ball.

Freak injury downs Marsh as Smith joins World Cup squad

Less than an hour out from their opening match, Australia’s awful T20 World Cup preparations have worsened with captain Mitch Marsh struck down by a horror injury.

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Brisbane teammates will be trying to convince Payne Haas to stay with the Broncos. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Haas in name change twist days after bombshell NRL defection

Payne Haas has made another major move with the rugby league world still grappling with his departure from the Broncos.

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Bailey Smith headed to WA with Patrick Dangerfield for the State of Origin on Saturday

Bailey Smith greeted by Patrick Cripps as he lands in WA

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has adopted Bailey Smith for the week as the Victorian superstars arrived in Perth ahead of AFL State of Origin.

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