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NBA player cops massive fine for inexcusable slur

LaMelo Ball, who spent a season in the NBL before turning heads as a rookie in the NBA, has been handed a big fine by the NBA for an offensive comment.

Shock as plane crashes at drag racing championships

The finals were brought to a sudden halt when the emergency situation unfolded.

Faessler and Wright hat-tricks as Wallabies rout Wales

Hooker Matt Faessler and fullback Tom Wright have scored hat-tricks as the Wallabies pounded Wales to a merciless 52-20 defeat in Cardiff.

The boys are back in town! Australia hit Perth for West Test

Australia’s Test landed in Perth ahead of their highly-anticipated five-match series against India with one goal in mind — to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.

Justin Langer’s stern Kohli warning for Aussie stars

Never write off a champion. It’s the stern disclaimer West Australian cricket legend Justin Langer is echoing ahead of a Border-Gavaskar Trophy series that looks destined for the history books.

Bowling legend urges Australia to attack ‘emotional’ Kohli

Australian bowling great Glenn McGrath has urged Australia to use attacking mind games against an ‘emotional’ and out-of-form Virat Kohli.

Wayne Carey wiped from North Melbourne history

He’s the club’s greatest ever player but Carey was nowhere to be seen.

Sharma welcomes new-born son as West test fate revealed

Indian captain Rohit Sharma will miss the first Test against Australia as the visitor’s top order continues to remain a mystery.

Mike Tyson makes shocking post-fight reveal: ‘I almost died’

The 58-year-old had eight blood transfusions and lost more than 11 kilograms in hospital.

More moves at Seven as much-loved presenter takes on ‘dream job’

‘I’m thrilled to be offered this opportunity.’

Inside my rivalry with Indian legend Kohli

MITCHELL JOHNSON: One of Virat Kohli’s attributes stood out early to me above all others. It was something I had rarely seen from an Indian player.

Freo given heave-ho from AFLW flag race

The ‘Flagmantle’ dream remains on hold for the Dockers, with Lisa Webb’s side suffering a goalless first half before succumbing to a 37-point belting at the hands of the Crows in Adelaide.

Tyson goes the distance, but loses in blockbuster bout

58-year-old Mike Tyson lasted for the full eight rounds, but ultimately went down to Jake Paul in their highly-anticipated fight.

AS IT HAPPENED: Dockers outclassed in finals shocker

Test star backs ‘King’ Kohli to silence critics against Australia in Perth

An ex-Test star has backed Indian superstar Virat Kohli to silence his critics, declaring the ‘king’ is ready to return to form.