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Zac Lloyd riding  Guest House win Race 8 Tab Golden Slipper.

Heir apparent Zac Lloyd steals big prize in Golden Slipper

On a day that celebrated James McDonald becoming Australia’s greatest Group 1 jockey, his heir apparent Zac Lloyd took centre stage with a dashing ride to land the Golden Slipper aboard Guest House.

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The Giants are having to wait to put the Bulldogs game behind them, due to lightning in Sydney. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

Giants and Saints AFL game delayed

Conditions in Sydney have forced the delay of the AFL clash between the Giants and Saints.

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A strapped-up Christian Petracca watches from the bench as the Suns thrash the Tigers at the MCG.

Petracca hurt as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers

Christian Petracca was one of three players who went down with hamstring injuries as Ben King kicked Gold Coast to a comfortable win over Richmond.

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James McDonald riding Autumn Boy win Race 6 Sky Racing Rosehill Guineas during Sydney Racing at Rosehill Gardens.

McDonald in a class of his own after record-breaking ride

James McDonald has broken Damien Oliver’s all-time record for most Group 1 wins by a jockey aged just 34.

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Cameron McEvoy celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men's 50m Freestyle Final during day two of the China Open Swimming Championship.

Speed Cam: Aussie becomes fastest swimmer in history

Australian speed king Cameron McEvoy has broken the long-standing 50 metres freestyle world ‌record at the China Swimming Open in ‌Shenzhen.

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Gorden Tallis’s name has been erased from the Brisbane Broncos’ conference room.

Legend erased from history as bitter feud gets personal

It has all become too much for the champion’s former club, and officials have taken action.

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Michelle Payne is stepping back from her training partnership with brother Patrick.

Michelle Payne makes major personal move days after fatal crash

The grieving champion shared the sudden announcement at the end of a tragic week.

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Jonathan Brown pictured with wife Kylie in hospital.

AFL legend Jonathan Brown announces shock brain tumour diagnosis

The footy world has immediately rallied around the 44-year-old and his family.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Sam Kerr of Australia sits on the floor and gestures in frustration during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Semi Final match between Australia Matildas and China PR at Perth Stadium on March 17, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

Worrying Kerr sign on the eve of blockbuster final

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has been spotted in a knee brace on the eve of the side’s blockbuster Women’s Asian Cup final against Japan.

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Ellie Carpenter of the Australian Matildas speaks to the media during a press conference.

Matildas downplay Japan fears in hunt for Asian glory

Vice-captain Ellie Carpenter has played down fears Australia's Women's Asian Cup campaign will end in heartache as the Matildas face an in-form Japan.

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Japan head coach Nils Nielsen doesn't want to know about favouritism ahead of the Asian Cup final. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Bees, flies, flowers: Japan coach's Asian Cup verdict

Nils Nielsen has drawn on some colourful analogies to discuss the difference between Japan and Australia's varied Women's Asian Cup form.

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Jake Stringer playing in Opening Round.

The AFL needs to face facts and scrap opening round

The experiment has failed, you know it, I know it, now the league just needs to accept it.

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Hawthorn livewire Nick Watson has accused Sydney supporters of throwing soft drink containers at him.

Hawthorn’s ‘Wizard’ accuses Sydney fans of despicable act

Things became immediately ugly after the game and the gun forward is pointing fingers.

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Tom McCartin gave away a crucial free kick and 50m penalty against Hawthorn.

Swans defender called out for blatant flop after costly brain fade

The 26-year-old gifted the lead - and eventually the win - to Hawthorn, and he could be forced to pay up for what he did next.

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