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Demons to appeal star forward’s ban

Melbourne will head to the AFL Tribunal in an attempt to have star spearhead Jacob van Rooyen cleared for finals.

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7NEWS can reveal drug use was involved in the Sydney Swans hotel scandal.

Bombshell new drug allegations emerge in Swans hotel scandal

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The Swans have suspended Riley Bice, Chad Warner, Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey and James Jordon.

Banned AFL players break silence amid sex assault claims

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Isaac Heeney won’t be considered for All-Australian selection in 2026.

Banned Swans out of contention for All-Aus selection

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Heeney’s Little Isaac Footy Fever series was released on August 4, and had been promoted by the publisher, with posts about the books appearing on its social media channels.

Isaac Heeney kid’s book promotion hidden after Swans scandal

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Cronulla Sharks prop Toby Rudolf in action.

NRL star accused of mooning council ranger after dog dispute

Australia
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Nathan Cleary of New South Wales celebrates after scoring a try during game three of the Men's State of Origin series.
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NZ’s Origin game sends Kiwi league fans a powerful message

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Broncos coach Michael Maguire has every right to be fuming at Brisbane after their latest insipid effort.

Madge deserves better at Brisbane

NRL
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Michael Cheika is set to rejoin the NSW Waratahs, 12 years after steering them to their first title. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

'World-class': Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return

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Bangladesh players celebrate defeating Australia on Day 4 of the First Men's cricket test match between Australia and Bangladesh at TIO Stadium in Darwin, Sunday, August 16, 2026. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP JAMES ROSS
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Imagine if the Poms played like Bangladesh down under

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Jake Weatherald has been axed.

Aussies axe struggling opener

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Offspinner Nathan Lyon took a single wicket in the heavy defeat to Bangladesh. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Poor Test batting not the only issue facing Australia

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The solution to Australia’s top-order malaise could be found in our domestic competition.

PARKER: Shield is now rocky road to Test selection

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Tennis

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Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine during an ATP 250 event in Mallorca, Spain.

Tennis star Kyrgios suspended after positive drug test

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Alex de Minaur has done just enough in an all-Australian second-round clash in Montreal. (EPA PHOTO)

'A battle': Demon wins all-Aussie clash, Popyrin fights

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Alex de Minaur kept his eye on the prize when he beat family friend and rising star Cruz Hewitt. (EPA PHOTO)

'It was weird': de Minaur beats Hewitt in Aussie tussle

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Alex de Minaur has plenty to celebrate having married and made the world's top five.

De Minaur gets hitched amid career-high

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Nestory Irankunda, a knock-out at the World Cup, has sealed his big-money move to Sporting. (AP PHOTO)

Irankunda dances his way to spectacular Sporting move

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Lionel Messi has reportedly been rocked by the death of his father Jorge.

‘How to go on?’ Football star Messi’s retirement bombshell

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Liverpool are set to have a new stakeholder in Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. (AP PHOTO)

Bezos nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool: reports

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FIFA has come out in defence of the organisation's president Gianni Infantino. (AP PHOTO)

FIFA defends Infantino against exit package allegations

Football
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Veteran jockey Shane McGovern has sadly died after a horrible accident at his stables.

Hearts break as much-loved jockey loses brave battle: ‘Devastated’

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Blake Shinn riding Lady Of Camelot wins Race 8 Golden Slipper

Lady Of Camelot under specialist vet treatment

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Zac Lloyd riding Guest House win Race 8 Tab Golden Slipper.

Heir apparent Zac Lloyd steals big prize in Golden Slipper

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James McDonald riding Autumn Boy win Race 6 Sky Racing Rosehill Guineas during Sydney Racing at Rosehill Gardens.

McDonald in a class of his own after record-breaking ride

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McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates his victory in Hungary.

'You idiot': Piastri unleashes after shocking race blunder

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Oscar Piastri is contracted to McLaren for the foreseeable future, according to his manager. (AP PHOTO)

'Fiction': Webber slams speculation over Piastri future

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This time last year Australian Formula One star Oscar Piastri was dreaming about winning a world title.

Piastri staring down the barrel of wasted season

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Oscar Piastri was bumped up to fourth in Monaco, then back to fifth, which McLaren are appealing. (AP PHOTO)

McLaren lodge Monaco appeal over Piastri's lost place

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Rugby Union

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Michael Cheika is set to rejoin the NSW Waratahs, 12 years after steering them to their first title. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

'World-class': Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return

Rugby Union
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Brian Smith, a rugby union and league star half of the 1980s and '90s, has died. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

‘Very sad’: Ex-Wallabies, league star Brian Smith dies aged 59

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Mark Nawaqanitawase had a stunning State of Origin debut.
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Why Nawaqanitawase can’t be lost to rugby league

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The Waratahs' Henry O'Donnell has accepted a ban for using ADHD medication without an exemption. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Waratah out for using ADHD medication without exemption

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FIFA has come out in defence of the organisation's president Gianni Infantino.

FIFA defends Infantino against exit package allegations

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's private investment plan has drawn strong opposition from Europe. (EPA PHOTO)

Europe to boycott World Cup over FIFA investment plan

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Andre De Grasse and Lilian Odira loom large at the Commonwealth Games.

All the star international athletes to watch in Glasgow

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Amy Atwell.

From NBL1 West to Comm Games: Atwell’s unique preparation

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