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Dyson Daniels was ejected in the second quarter of Atlanta’s historic loss.

Aussie star ejected as Hawks' NBA hopes come crashing down

An Australian star was one of two players ejected for fighting before Atlanta’s NBA play-off hopes came to a brutal end with a historic loss to the New York Knicks.

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Simon Helmot led the Melbourne Renegades to a title in 2024. Martin Keep/Getty Images

Champion coach quits for ‘new opportunity’

The Melbourne Renegades are searching for a new coach after the sudden resignation of championship mentor Simon Helmot.

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Cam Mackenzie conceded a 50m penalty when he ignored the umpire’s stand call.

Simple fix mooted after ‘worst rule in football’ almost decides game

The ‘great confusion’ will continue with the rule here to stay, but it is clear ‘the punishment doesn’t fit the crime’.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Jesse Southwell of the Blues reacts after kicking a field goal during game one of the Women's State of Origin series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons at McDonald Jones Stadium on April 30, 2026 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Southwell stars as late NSW surge downs Maroons

Jesse Southwell has helped NSW take an early advantage in the Women's State of Origin series, sparking a late 11-6 Blues win.

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Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder.

Melbourne Storm issue shock health update on Craig Bellamy

The 66-year-old has received a diagnosis following a series of medical tests in recent weeks.

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Sam Lalor is out with a partial Achilles injury.

‘Injuries keep coming’ as club’s cursed season takes down No.1 pick

The midfielder becomes the 16th player on the injury list and seventh without a set return date.

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Kozzy Pickett is challenging Marcus Bontempelli as the AFL’s best player.

Bontempelli’s greatest rival for title of AFL’s best player

He has been the undisputed king for several years in my opinion, but now there is a challenger to the throne.

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AFL star Patrick Dangerfield wasn't afraid to use colour in his home refresh.

SEE THE PICS: Inside AFL star’s newly refreshed coastal home

See inside Patrick Dangerfield’s newly styled family home on the Victorian coast.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sam Konstas and Jake Fraser-McGurk.

India must learn from Aussies’ mistakes with young star

We have been guilty of it too many times. so the subcontinent heavyweight would be wise to show patience with their next teen prodigy.

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Ex-NRL star learns fate over drunken crash

The former Melbourne Storm and Canberra Raiders centre drove while over the legal limit when he crashed his ute into trees.

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Australia’s biggest name LIV golfer Cameron Smith.

LIV Golf future in serous doubt after Saudi bombshell

One of the world's best-known newspapers says Saudi Arabia's ‌Public Investment Fund will stop funding the LIV Golf circuit after this season.

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Ross Lyon his explained his offer to consider his role as St Kilda coach over an offensive comment. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

Lyon says he did not offer to resign over offensive comment

Ross Lyon has clarified the "nuance" around his offer to consider his position as St Kilda coach over his comment about Indigenous players at training.

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Jordan Dawson has been ruled out of the Showdown.

Grief-stricken Adelaide captain ruled out of Showdown

The club are giving the midfielder all the time he needs after the tragic death of his brother.

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