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MMA legend Ronda Rousey has revealed she is making a comeback at the age of 39.

Cold questions asked as legend confirms bombshell comeback

The staggering news has divided fans with some even saying ‘no one cares’.

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You can love the Olympics, and you can loathe the Olympics. They’re hardly mutually exclusive.

Why the Olympic ‘movement’ can’t be allowed to just run amok

You can love the Olympics, and you can loathe the Olympics. They’re hardly mutually exclusive.

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Australia’s World Cup campaign is over.

Australia exit World Cup as rain sends Zimbabwe through

A point for Zimbabwe from a rained-off match with Ireland at Pallekele has knocked Australia out of the Twenty20 World Cup with a match still to play.

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Cameron Green.

Green should pay the price for Aussie World Cup disaster

The numbers don’t lie. Cameron Green and Ash Gardner are not performing to the level to justify their spots in the T20 team.

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Leo Thompson will miss the next 10 weeks with a calf injury. Bulldogs

Vegas team hit by devastating news

One of the four Las Vegas teams has suffered a huge blow with a key signing set to miss the first two months of the season.

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Lachie Neale after the 2025 grand final win.

Why Neale marriage breakdown won’t stop Lions three-peat

Brisbane will again be the team to beat as it chases a rare hat-trick of premierships, but look out for two outsiders to make an AFL charge this season, according to two leading footy experts.

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Matt Rowell is sidelined with a finger injury.

Eagles set to catch a break with Suns star for season opener

Matt Rowell has been one of West Coast’s biggest torturers in recent times, but the Brownlow medallist is unlikely to get a chance to take down the Eagles in their season opener on March 15. Here’s why.

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There has been a shake-up at AFL house and Laura Kane’s role has been split in half.

AFL urged to overhaul pregnancy policy: ‘There’s no excuse’

‘It doesn’t sit well with me. I think a lot of men don’t understand that decision.’

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Former NRL star Matt Utai was shot out the front of his Greenacre home.

NRL star critical after ‘targeted’ shooting

Former NRL star Matt Utai is reportedly fighting for life after being shot at least twice in a ‘targeted’ attack in south-western Sydney.

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Shane Crawford has joined Seven’s AFL commentary team for 2026.

Much-loved premiership hero joins Seven’s AFL commentary team

Channel 7 has added to an all-star crew with current stars and former greats, while The Agenda Setters expands to a new night.

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Australia have lost to Sri Lanka despite Travis Head and Mitch Marsh putting on 104 in 51 balls. (AP PHOTO)

Australia blow flying start and face T20 World Cup exit

Australia face an early T20 World Cup exit despite Mitch Marsh and Travis Head's 104-run opening stand after Sri Lanka chased down a home record 182.

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The gold-medal winning 2000 Olympic Hockyroos.

I fear Hockeyroos’ golden days are over

They were once the powerhouse of Australian female sport, now they are barely a blip on the sporting radar.

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Jacob Weitering is set to make Carlton’s season opener despite being injured in State of Origin.

Major update on injured AFL Origin star

Star defender Jacob Weitering was among several players hurt in State of Origin. Carlton have said when they believe he can play this season.

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Steve Smith has been added to Australia’s T20 World Cup squad.

He’s IN! Smith finally added to T20 World Cup squad

Australia have officially added superstar batter Steve Smith to their T20 World Cup squad ahead of a must-win clash with Sri Lanka on Monday night.

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Lachie Neale has stepped down from the captaincy.

Lions make captaincy call in wake of Neale stepping down

After Lachie Neale vacated the captaincy in the wake of off-field drama this summer, Brisbane have opted for an unusual path with their leadership.

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