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Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea exchanged words at the net.

Djokovic’s wife calls Osaka ‘disrespectful’ in explosive comment

The frosty incident has taken a fresh twist with claims the Japanese star deliberately ‘provoked’ her rival.

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Olympian Ryan Wedding has been arrested.

Olympian turned alleged drug king pin finally arrested

The ‘modern-day Pablo Escobar’ had been on FBI’s ‘Ten Most Wanted’ for over a year.

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Perth Scorchers will once again face the Sixers.

LOCKED IN! Who Scorchers will face for BBL15 crown

Perth Scorchers will have to go through a familiar foe if they are to claim another Big Bash title after their grand final opponent was settled in Friday night’s Challenger final.

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Alex de Minaur knocked out Frances Tiafoe in straight sets.
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Yulia Putintseva took on the fans in her third-round win.

Fiery Aus Open winner booed off court as crowd turns hostile

The former top-20 star was jeered throughout her entire interview as she clapped back at ‘uneducated’ fans.

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Footage from the race shows the jockey clipped another horse's heels which caused him to fall, before he was trampled by a trailing horse.

Horror as jockey dies following freak race accident

The racing community has been sent into shock following the death of a young jockey who was trampled to death mid-race in a freak accident. 

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Lachie Neale arrives in Perth.

Lachie quizzed on marriage as he lands in Jules’ hometown

Lachie Neale has touched down in Perth, where his former wife Jules and their children are now living, following the Brisbane Lions star’s alleged cheating scandal. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS

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Destanee Aiava has spoken about her ‘disappointing’ Australian Open campaign.

Aussie fan favourite pours heart out: ‘Deep dark hole’

‘Two decades and a few dusty plates. All just feels like a waste of time.’

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Thanasi Kokkinakis is pondering his future after another setback.

Shattered Aussie to take ‘serious break’ from tennis

The luckless star is pondering his future after his Australian Open campaign came to a sad end.

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Sorana Cirstea and Naomi Osaka exchanged words after their clash.

Naomi Osaka apologises for ‘disrespect’ after frosty exchange

The ‘confused’ superstar regrets her comments, while her rival refused to discuss the incident.

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Maddison Inglis celebrates her win.

WA’s Inglis into third round after EPIC win

Perth’s Maddison Inglis has equalled her best Australian Open showing - and could be set for a showdown with four-time major-winner Naomi Osaka after winning through to the third round.

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Patrick Cripps and Marcus Bontempelli will be opposing captains in the AFL Origin clash.

‘Incredibly special’: Cripps, Bont named Origin skippers

Two AFL superstars have been named to lead their respective sides in next month’s highly-anticipated AFL Origin clash in Perth, with dual Brownlow Medallist Patrick Cripps to captain Western Australia.

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Former Hawks centre AJ Ogilvy has discussed his sexuality with a current gay NBL star. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Ex-NBL star comes out as gay

Former Australian basketball star Andrew Ogilvy has come out as gay in an interview with Adelaide 36ers trailblazer Isaac Humphries.

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The moment Ryan Papenhuyzen left the field for a head injury assessment, leading to his decision to retire.

‘Retired’ ex-NRL star details post-match moment that told him to quit

‘I was rattled. I don’t think I’ve ever really cried in front of you boys, but I was in the sheds trying to hide it.’

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