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Australian hope Oscar Piastri finished fifth in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. (AP PHOTO)

Piastri’s F1 title hopes fade after costly penalty in Brazil

Australian hope Oscar Piastri finished fifth in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as teammate Lando Norris won again to extend his F1 championship lead to 24 points.

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The AFL will introduce a wildcard weekend in the first week of finals for the 2026 season.

Wildcard weekend set to spice up 2026 AFL finals

The AFL will introduce a wildcard weekend in the first week of finals for the 2026 season.

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Melbourne star Eden Zanker was taken out of the game for cautionary reasons but she did pass an HIA.

AFLW final suddenly confronted with ‘very confusing’ scenes

When a Melbourne star was taken out of the game a curious ‘grey area’ emerged.

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Chad Schofield has copped two big bans for two rule breaches after his win on Ceolwulf in the $3m Champions Mile.

Star jockey cops two huge bans for serious breach of rules

Stewards have ordered the Cox Plate winner to serve his suspensions concurrently. He also has to pay a hefty fine.

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Reece Walsh celebrates after the Kangaroos completed their successful Ashes mission

Reece Walsh’s final act sets angry England crowd off

There were intense scenes in the last game of the series and noisy fans eventually turned on their own.

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What will Jofra Archer produce for England this summer?

JOHNSON: Poms living in the past with ‘highlight reel’ Jofra

Since Jofra Archer’s debut in 2019 when he rattled Steve Smith, he has barely played Test cricket. Yet the way he has spoken about it sounds like he’s played 100 Tests, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Mia Austin paid tribute to Ben Austin with an emotional goal.

AFLW star pays tribute to late cousin Ben Austin: ‘Hearts break’

Emotions spilled over as Mia Austin was mobbed by teammates after kicking a goal.

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Carlton’s Sophie McKay celebrates a goal.

Eagles ROCKED! First-ever finals match one to forget

West Coast’s seven-season wait to achieve their AFLW dream turned into a November nightmare in a stunning 10-minute onslaught from Carlton to end their season in the elimination final.

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West Coast's banner.

Horror weather DESTROYS Eagles banner for historic final

West Coast’s banner copped an absolute battering and barely stayed intact ahead of the club’s maiden finals fixture in Melbourne.

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Alex Vesia has announced the death of his baby daughter.

American star shares devastating news of baby’s death

‘There are no words to describe the pain we’re going through.’

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Can Jofra Archer stay fit?

Merv’s durability queries over English pace attack duo

Australian great Merv Hughes says concerns over the full-series availability of England’s pace bowling spearheads Jofra Archer and Mark Wood could have a sizable impact on their Ashes hopes.

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Australian captain Pat Cummins bowled at full pace at NSW nets in a big boost for the national team. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Cummins ramps up bowling for NSW in encouraging sign

Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled at full pace in the NSW nets as he aims to return for the second Test of the Ashes.

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Racing fans brave the elements at Flemington.

Racing fans brave the elements at rain-drenched Flemington

Umbrellas are essential as wet and wild weather wreaks havoc at the track.

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Jack Doohan’s hopes of an F1 return have been dealt a hammer blow.

Aussie young gun’s F1 career dealt hammer blow

The 22-year-old son of a motorsport legend is scrambling for another opportunity.

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