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Brisbane will open the 2025 season against Geelong.
AFL
Ben Sutton

Premiers to kick off new AFL season in blockbuster clash

7NEWS can reveal who the Lions will host in the first game of 2025.

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Sean Abbott on Sunday and Michael Clarke in 2015.
Cricket
Oliver Caffrey

Clarke unleashes on Aussie stars over ODI disaster

World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke has made an extraordinary claim about the national team he once led.

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Harley Reid with Andrew McQualter at training on Monday (right), and in a tussle with Carlton players last season (left).
AFL
Craig O'Donoghue

We’ll ensure Harley’s ready for target on back: New coach

New Eagles coach Andrew McQualter has promised to come up with a plan to help Harley Reid handle the increased attention he will get in his second season, but stressed he must learn to fight his own battles.

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Tom Dearden (front) starred during the Pacific Championships.
Sport
Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll

Is this the nation’s newest NRL superstar?

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Australia’s Pacific Championship win over Tonga was predictable but who starred for the Kangaroos was a big surprise.

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Cam Bynum's Raygun celebration.
Sport
Chris Robinson

‘I’m a big fan’: NFL star’s epic Raygun-inspired celebration

WATCH: NFL star Cam Bynum has delivered a perfectly-executed impersonation of Australian breakdancer Raygun during an interception celebration - and admitted he’s a ‘big fan’ of the much talked-about Olympian.

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Virat Kohli on his way to Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Cricket
Samantha Rogers & Jackson Barrett

Kohli touches down in Perth ahead of first Test

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli touched down in Perth on Sunday evening ahead of Test teammates, two weeks out from the blockbuster first match of the Australian summer at Optus Stadium. 

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Fremantle were flying high after their finals win, while Richmond were thrashed by the Power.
Sport
Georgie Parker

The three things that drive me nuts about the AFLW

GEORGIE PARKER: For the league to succeed there are several key areas that need fixing by next year. Here are my takeaways from the 2024 season.

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Christian Horner is weighing up his driver spots for next season.
Other Sports
Matt Shrivell

Secret F1 meeting that could seal Ricciardo’s future

A secretive motorhome meeting between two of Formula One’s biggest hitters has shed light on the impending movements within the Red Bull Racing Team and ultimately Daniel Ricciardo’s future. 

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Rohit Sharma is set to miss India’s first Test against Australia for the birth of his second child.
Cricket
Glenn Valencich

India captain faces call to be sacked over ‘beautiful’ family decision

The veteran’s wife has reacted after an Australian skipper put rivalries aside to come to their defence.

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Ken Hinkley and Jack Ginnivan will face off in Gather Round next year.
AFL
Oliver Caffrey

Hinkley-Ginnivan 2025 showdown revealed

One of the season's most eagerly anticipated games - a rematch of Port Adelaide and Hawthorn's fiery semifinal - will be the finale in massive round of AFL next year.

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Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou has endured a difficult few days after EPL and European losses
Other Sports
Ian Chadband

Ange’s brutal honesty as Spurs hit new low

Ange Postecoglou has outlined how Tottenham can get its EPL season back on track after an embarrassing loss.

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Xavier Coates says he will continue to play for Australia over PNG.
NRL
George Clarke

‘I am proud of who I am’: Roos star reveals toll of online abuse

Xavier Coates says he was not prepared for the trolling he received after prioritising Australian Test selection over a Papua New Guinea national call-up.

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Harry DeMattia scored a century for Sorrento on Saturday.
AFL
Harrison Reid

AFL youngster hits century playing cricket under infamous pseudonym

The 19-year-old picked up a bat for the first time in years to play with his mates on the eve of the pre-season.

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Rachael Gunn will not be retiring from competitions.
Olympics
Jake Santa Maria

‘Just try and stop me’: Raygun backflips out of retirement

It’s a move she couldn’t quite pull off at the Olympics but Australian breaker Rachel Gunn has executed a career backflip saying she is not retiring from the sport.

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Barbora Krejcikova was the subject of a hot-mic remark by Jon Wertheim that went to air.
Other Sports
Glenn Valencich

Tennis commentator dumped over ‘disrespectful’ hot-mic remark

The prominent journo offered an apology and an excuse after targeting a Wimbledon champion’s appearance.

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