Keyword "Paul Kane" - List of latest news (245 results)

22/04 ‘Learn from others’: Dons options to stop Daicos

Essendon coach Brad Scott is open to trying “something different” to quell the influence of Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos on Anzac Day in what looms an almighty MCG challenge after season-ending injuries to both first-choice ruckmen.

18/04 West Coast banner fail as Bombers survive huge scare

Essendon has survived a huge scare from the West Coast Eagles to snatch a two-point win in an AFL thriller in Perth.

17/04 Reds stalwart desperate to celebrate milestone with a win

The chance to celebrate his expected record-breaking appearance for Adelaide United with a win is even more important for Spanish veteran Isaias Sanchez on Friday night considering the Reds’ poor recent form.

15/04 Brownlow winner Nat Fyfe’s sad career development

The stunning career of dual-Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe is threatening to end with a whimper after scans confirmed he suffered a moderate-grade hamstring strain playing in the WAFL last weekend.

15/04 Pie returns, Demon concerns, Brownlow winner struck down

Collingwood is set to receive a major boost for its clash against ladder leaders Brisbane on Thursday night, with superstar midfielder Jordan De Goey fit to return from his ankle issue.

13/04 Gout Gout sends ominous warning ahead of blockbuster showdown

Gout Gout has breezed his way into the 200m final at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth on Sunday.

08/04 Cricket prodigy Will Pucovski announces devastating news

Will Pucovski has announced he has played his final cricket game.

03/04 ‘Embarrassed and ashamed’: Skipper speaks out on trade saga

Oscar Allen has spoken out for the first time in the wake of his meeting with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell.

30/03 West Coast fans deliver middle finger protest for Harley Reid

West Coast Eagles fans showed they’ve got Harley Reid’s back with a telling protest on Sunday.

26/03 ‘More of this please’: Footy fans froth over ex-AFL coach’s ‘brilliant’ analysis

Adam Simpson’s hopes of getting another AFL coaching job are well and truly alive, with the former West Coast mentor blowing footy fans away with his analysis in the media.

16/02 Fremantle coach’s ‘vanilla’ admission rocks AFL Indigenous All Stars

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says a “pretty vanilla” version of the Dockers was on display against the Indigenous All-Stars on Saturday — and it was intentional.

15/02 Indigenous All Stars’ war cry goes viral ahead of Dockers game

The Indigenous All Stars are back in action for the first time in a decade as they lock horns with Fremantle at Optus Stadium.

08/02 Greats say same thing about Aussie keeper

When the swashbuckling, hugely popular Adam Gilchrist burst onto the Test cricket scene back in 1999, it forever changed the measuring stick for wicketkeeper batters.

28/01 Renegades land first blow in BBL free agency

The Melbourne Renegades have landed the first major blow of the BBL’s inaugural player movement window, with leading quick Jason Behrendorff signing for the next three seasons following a decorated career in Perth.

23/01 ‘Brilliant’: Warner goes from banned to best

David Warner’s fight to overturn his lifetime leadership ban enabled him to captain Sydney Thunder to a surprise BBL finals berth and he’s been recognised for his efforts, named skipper of the official team of the tournament.

20/01 ‘Brilliant’: Sydney Thunder teammate’s telling David Warner call ahead of BBL finals

The Sydney Thunder won only a single game and finished at the bottom of the ladder last Big Bash season.

14/01 ‘String of events’ lead to bad BBL news

Big-hitting Sydney Thunder all-rounder Daniel Sams’ BBL campaign is over after succumbing to a “challenging string of events”, including a side strain suffered in the same match he was heavily concussed in a scary fielding incident.

03/01 Cricket world rocked by horror BBL crash between Thunder teammates

Australian stars Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams were rushed to hospital after a sickening collision during Sydney Thunder’s BBL match with Perth Scorchers on Friday night.

16/12 Welcome to Country report stirs up social media backlash

A social media storm has erupted after reports emerged the Melbourne Storm would scrap many of its Welcome to Country ceremonies.

16/12 Major Hilton Cartwright update after scary BBL scenes

Melbourne Stars slugger Hilton Cartwright was cleared of concussion and neck issues after captain Marcus Stoinis declared he was “a bit worried” following an incident in Sunday night’s opening BBL loss in Perth which ended with Cartwright in hospital.

16/12 Positive news after scary BBL scenes

Melbourne Stars slugger Hilton Cartwright was cleared of concussion and neck issues after captain Marcus Stoinis declared he was “a bit worried” following an incident in Sunday night’s opening BBL loss in Perth which ended with Cartwright in hospital.

15/12 Big Bash gun roasted over ‘worst ever’ DRS call

Sam Harper is being roasted around the cricket world after a bizarre decision to review an LBW dismissal that left the wicketkeeper red faced.

15/12 ‘Low fives’: Big change for injury-plagued quick

Having had his run at Test cricket “ripped away” by repeat injuries, Jhye Richardson’s on-and-off again career is definitely on again and he’s still got his sights set on the international arena.

15/12 ‘Nasty’: Hilton Cartwright injury silences crowd in BBL season opener

A record crowd for a Big Bash League opening match has been left silenced after Melbourne Stars player Hilton Cartwright was stretchered off the field and put in a neck brace.

13/12 Australia’s shock XI change for third Test in Brisbane

Australian have confirmed one key change to their XI for the third Test against India with Josh Hazlewood returning to the line-up.

11/12 Indian great’s ‘heated’ prediction for third Test in Brisbane

Indian cricket great Harbhajan Singh has predicted the third Test between Australia and India to provide even more fireworks.

10/12 Langer sacking key to Head revival

Australian batting marvel Travis Head has flourished since the departure of former coach Justin Langer, who tried to curtail the South Australians attacking flair according to former Test captain Tim Paine.

09/12 ‘Heated’ incident between senior Indian players exposed as cracks appear

Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s relationship with star fast bowler Mohammed Shami is under scrutiny at a crucial time in the Border-Gavaskar Test series, with claims the pair had a “heated exchange”.

09/12 Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj learn fate over confrontation

Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj have been found guilty of breaching cricket’s code of conduct following their fiery confrontation during the Adelaide Test.

06/12 Runs for Inglis after surprise Shield dash

Josh Inglis found valuable time in the middle for Western Australia after a Thursday night dash from Adelaide to Sydney to play in the Sheffield Shield.

22/09 AFL A-list couple raise eyebrows with public move

Harley Reid and Yasmin Duursma are set to make their Brownlow Medal red carpet debut on Monday night.

05/09 Prized Tiger’s huge contract call

Reigning AFLW best and fairest Monique Conti says she wants to dedicate herself to Richmond’s “journey” after inking a new three-year deal through to the end of 2027.

04/09 Wallabies hit back over fake injury claims

Senior Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa rejected any suggestions he and two fellow front-rowers faked injuries against South Africa last month declaring “we want to scrum” after being told the Springboks requested an investigation.

04/09 No ‘reset’ for new-look Aussies

Australian captain Mitch Marsh denies the T20 team is going through a “reset” after the failed World Cup campaign and says the three-game series against Scotland is more about “opportunity” for the incoming generation of white-ball stars.

06/05 ‘Big offer’: Victorian club to keep an eye on in Harley Reid stakes

Harley Reid’s future has been a major talking point ever since the teenager was selected by the West Coast Eagles with the first overall pick.

29/04 Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith set to miss T20 World Cup squad

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Australian cricket’s man of the moment, is set to miss out on selection for Australia’s Twenty20 World Cup squad.

24/04 AFL coach Ross Lyon gets emotional over ex-player’s death

An emotional St Kilda coach Ross Lyon outlined the personal relationship he had with Harley Balic, whom he labelled a “special young man”, as the former Fremantle and Melbourne player’s death has become the focus of an investigation into the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.

24/04 AFL rocked by heartbreaking claims over 25yo footballer’s death

The father of former footballer Harley Balic has blamed the AFL over his son’s death at the age of 25.

22/04 West Coast’s Harley Reid clips David Mundy over Western Derby votes

Harley Reid isn’t just walking the walk, the teenage phenom is quickly showing he can also talk the talk.

22/04 ‘Do it’: Harley Reid set for eye-watering $2m payday amid medal robbery

Harley Reid has only played six AFL games but he’s been so impressive West Coast will likely pay him more than $1 million per season in his next contract.

20/04 West Coast’s Harley Reid ignites the Western Derby

Harley Reid has well and truly arrived and the AFL world can’t get enough.

23/03 Fremantle ruckman leads impressive comeback over Roos

Fremantle used a seven-goal third-quarter blitz to complete an impressive comeback win over North Melbourne, 15.12 (102) to 11.10 (76).

19/03 Freak accident costs Test hopeful

Falling off his bike has cost Test hopeful Cameron Bancroft a chance to impress on domestic cricket’s biggest stage.

17/03 Confusion reigns amid Lions capitulation

Bemused Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says he’s at a loss to explain how in consecutive weeks opposition teams have been able to get a run on and take down last year’s grand finalists.

14/03 Tasmania JackJumpers continue ‘special’ Aussie sporting fairytale

The Tasmania JackJumpers continue to prove themselves the ideal model for expansion sporting teams in Australia, winning through to the NBL Grand Final series.

10/03 Cricket legends brutally mock and nail Bazball to the wall

England were finally put out of their misery in India after losing the fifth and final Test to make it 4-1 in the series.

08/03 Pinder steps up as Wildcats nudge ahead of Tassie in first semi-final

Not much fell for Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton at RAC Stadium on Friday night.

26/02 Mackenzie Arnold jersey on sale six months after World Cup outcry

It has been six months since the end of the Matildas’ stunning World Cup campaign but finally one of the great wrongs has been righted.

23/02 Australia comes clean on Smith T20 snub

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of Australia’s T20I against New Zealand from Eden Park, Auckland.

21/02 Australia vs New Zealand First T20 live updates

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the first T20 international between Australia and New Zealand.

20/02 Ex-PM Abbott reveals MH370 theory

Within about one week of the disappearance of doomed flight MH370, then Prime Minister Tony Abbott says it became clear that 238 passengers and crew had fallen victim to a murder-suicide plot.

15/02 Aussie women’s team makes perfect response to critics

In a historic occasion at the WACA Ground in Perth, the Australian women’s team landed an impressive first blow.

14/02 David Warner’s final feat proves gaping hole he’ll leave in Australian team

It’s fair to say David Warner went out with a bang, a fitting exit given his arrival in the international scene came with the same sort of explosion.

13/02 Warner’s last stand proves gaping hole he’ll leave

It’s fair to say David Warner went out with a bang, a fitting exit given his arrival in the international scene came with the same sort of explosion.

13/02 ‘Well and truly done’: David Warner confirms final Aussie home game, retirement plan

Aussie cricket champion David Warner has played his last game in Australian colours on Australian soil.

13/02 28-run over blows Adam Zampa away as West Indies assault breaks world record

Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford’s world record sixth wicket partnership has guided the West Indies to a 37-run win in just their second T20I against Australia in Australia.

13/02 Patty Mills problem Australia can’t ignore as Boomers struck down

It’s going to take a minor miracle for the Boomers to return to the basketball podium at the Paris Olympics.

04/02 Premiership winner set for whole new role on TV

The wild, unpredictable, sometimes confronting life of former AFL star Ben Cousins is taking another huge twist.

02/02 Craig Hutchison sells $1.5m worth of shares in sporting teams as debt drama continues

Craig Hutchison has reportedly sold off a stake in his Sports Entertainment Group (SEG) sports business, a portfolio including the NBL’s Perth Wildcats and the new Melbourne Mavericks Super Netball team.

31/01 Aussie cricket erupts over one key name missing from awards

Australian cricket enjoyed an extraordinary year in 2023, taking out the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship along with retaining the Ashes.

27/01 Tens of thousands of homes without power

Tens of thousands of homes could be left without power for a week after Cyclone Kirrily tore a path of devastation through northern Queensland.

24/01 Covid hits two more Aussies on Test eve

Covid is spreading through the Australian camp on the eve of the second Test against the West Indies as Cameron Green and coach Andrew McDonald both tested positive to the virus.

24/01 Australian cricket team wiped out ahead of final Test vs West Indies

The lead up to the second Test for the Australian cricket squad has been far from ideal.

24/01 ‘Less than ideal’: Aussie coach sets Maxy straight

Australian coach Andrew McDonald wants Glenn Maxwell to “hold up his end of the bargain” when it comes to behaviour after a “less than ideal” incident in Adelaide that resulted in him being taken to hospital.

23/01 ‘They look close’: Aussie batters set to fire

Australia is desperate for its revamped top four to fire as a collective unit in the pink-ball Test against the West Indies at the Gabba in preparation for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

22/01 Travis Head to play through diagnosis amid Usman Khawaja Test update

Usman Khawaja has been cleared to play in the final Test of the home summer, but Travis Head is in doubt after being diagnosed with Covid.

19/01 West Indies debutant’s ‘alpha’ move on Steve Smith

“I’ll get my bunny to do that.”

19/01 ‘Got to call that out’: Cricket civil war erupts over Adelaide Test snub

As Australia wrap up another comfortable Test victory against the West Indies, one state is furious about an unpopular change to a recent cricket tradition.

19/01 Australia vs West Indies Day 3 live: Steve Smith made to sweat

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and the West Indies in Adelaide.

18/01 Australia vs West Indies Day 2 live: Australia vs West Indies Day 2 live: Debutant runs riot in 62-year first

Welcome to news.com.au’s coverage of Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and the West Indies in Adelaide.

17/01 Cricket Australia’s treatment of Test cricket hits new low in Adelaide

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17/01 ‘Fail’: Cricket fans jump the gun over Steve Smith experiment

There’s an old cricket saying that you’re only as good as your last innings — but fans have taken this a little too literally when it comes to Steve Smith’s first innings as an opener.

13/01 Hobson cameo, Wild Thing’s heroics lead Scorchers to victory over Heat

The Brisbane Heat will go into the BBL finals as top seeds, but with serious doubts hanging over their batting depth.

10/01 Retiring cult hero keeps farewell hopes alive

John Millman has kept his bid for a fairytale Australian Open farewell alive with a clinical straight sets win in the first round of qualifying at Melbourne Park.

08/01 Aussies forced to wait as qualifiers abandoned

Australian Open organisers are confident qualifying matches can still be completed on schedule despite heavy rain in Melbourne forcing all play to be cancelled on the opening day.

08/01 Mitchell Johnson issues one final whack after David Warner’s last dig

Mitchell Johnson has given Aussie selectors one final clip after watching David Warner’s Test career end on Saturday.

04/01 Alex de Minaur’s perfect reply to grilling over proposal to girlfriend Kate Boulter

Alex de Minaur knocked off the great Novak Djokovic on Wednesday night.

04/01 ‘Extraordinary’: Perth Scorchers star goes completely nuts

An incredible knock from Laurie Evans proved too great to overcome for the Adelaide Strikers, with the Perth Scorchers prevailing at Optus Stadium by 42 runs on Wednesday night.

03/01 Kyrgios’ De Minaur comment causes stir after massive Djokovic victory

Alex de Minaur is celebrating the biggest win of his career after stunning Novak Djokovic at the United Cup in Perth on Wednesday night.

02/01 Mitch Marsh set for unthinkable pay rise with fresh Cricket Australia contract

The Mitch Marsh resurgence is set to take another step forward with the all-rounder on the cusp of an unthinkable Cricket Australia pay rise.

01/01 Demon sends ominous Australian Open warning at United Cup

Australia has pulled off a brilliant United Cup escape act, progressing to the quarter-finals on the back of stunning performance from world No.12 Alex de Minaur and a gutsy doubles victory.

01/01 Rafael Nadal’s unprovoked Novak Djokovic drive-by causes a stir

This isn’t going to help the murmurings.

30/12 Crowd spat at Boxing Day Test exposes cricket’s biggest whingers

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29/12 Alex de Minaur’s awkward romance with Katie Boulter gets more awkward

Britain has caused a big upset to beat Australia in their United Cup opener on Friday night.

29/12 Alex de Minaur in hot water over comment about girlfriend Katie Boulter

Alex de Minaur could be in the doghouse thanks to one comment about his girlfriend Katie Boulter.

26/12 Damning images prove Australian cricket has a new king

Test cricket appears to be dead and buried, at least in one Australian state.

21/12 Khawaja hits back over armband charge

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has called for “consistency” from the International Cricket Council after confirming the black armband he wore in the Perth Test was for a “personal bereavement” and not a political statement.

21/12 ‘Career ending’: Cricket great’s dire warning to Usman Khawaja

A cricket great has delivered a warning to Australian star Usman Khawaja over his political stances on the field.

21/12 Cricket Australia take action against Usman Khawaja’s protest plans

Usman Khawaja’s hopes of delivering a human rights protest at the Boxing Day Test have been emphatically shut down.

21/12 Pakistan dealt savage injury blow

Impressive Pakistan debutant Khurram Shahzad sustained a stress fracture during the Perth Test and has been ruled out of the final two matches in a major blow for the tourists.

20/12 Usman Khawaja facing fresh punishment over sly protest

Usman Khawaja is again on a collision course with cricket’s governing body over his sly armband protest during the First Test.

19/12 ‘Everyone’s best interests’: Mitchell Johnson sacked over David Warner column

Mitchell Johnson’s scathing personal attack on former teammate David Warner resulted in him being stood down from two speaking functions by Cricket Australia.

18/12 ‘Mind blowing’: Nathan Lyon’s absurd Test cricket feat defies belief

Nathan Lyon captured his 500th Test wicket in euphoric scenes at Perth’s Optus Stadium on Sunday as Australia wrapped up the opening Test against Pakistan.

18/12 ‘Not acceptable’: Photo exposes First Test madness

Perth pitch curators are under fire after the First Test fizzled into a farce on Day 4.

17/12 ‘Lost our love of it’: Australia divided by ‘pathetic’ Test crowd as cricket debate reignites

Is Test cricket in crisis? What’s the truth behind poor crowds? Are Aussies just sick of winning?

17/12 Insane detail of David Warner and family’s $10m mega-home

David Warner is not exactly going to be roughing it when he walks into retirement next month.

15/12 David Warner’s ‘stunning reality check’ leaves Australia in a dark place

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15/12 Mitch Marsh’s blunt two-word reply to biggest Aussie cricket question

Sorry Australia, Mitch Marsh isn’t keen on changing it up.

15/12 ‘Hit the stumps’: Alex Carey misses stumping, ‘spooked’ in bizarre moment

You can almost pinpoint the moment Alex Carey’s cricketing life flashed before his eyes.

15/12 ‘Level of control’: Reason Khawaja message was banned

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley has declared allowing Usman Khawaja to wear a humanitarian message on his shoes in the first Test in Perth could have set a “difficult” precedent and there was little room to move for the veteran opener who vowed to fight the ban.

15/12 Farewell fill-up looms for freed-up Warner

Veteran Test opener David Warner could be in for a farewell tour fill-up of runs with the distraction of commentary over his place in the side, and his war of words with Mitchell Johnson, now cast aside after his day-one heroics in Perth.

14/12 ‘Didn’t like it at all’: Warner riles up Pakistan spearhead in tense standoff

David Warner’s century against Pakistan on the first day of the Test summer was a vintage knock by the opener, but one shot in particular was as good as it gets.

14/12 Khawaja’s protest move after cricket ban

Usman Khawaja has delivered a silent protest after being threatened by the ICC ahead of Australia’s First Test against Pakistan.

14/12 Australian Test team smashed over ‘ridiculous’ look in First Test

Australia’s new official Test cricket shirts have not gone down well with fans on the opening day of the First Test against Pakistan.

13/12 ‘My heart can’t take it’: Usman Khawaja vows to fight ICC shoe ban

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja vowed Wednesday to fight a ban on him wearing shoes during a match highlighting the plight of people in Gaza, saying it was a “humanitarian appeal” and not a political message.

13/12 ‘Absolute chaos’: David Warner truth laid bare amid Mitchell Johnson feud

The wait for the Australian international cricket summer is almost over ahead of Thursday’s first Test against Pakistan, but the entire lead up has been dominated by the feud between David Warner and Mitchell Johnson.

13/12 Big Aussie move points to next Test captain

Pat Cummins has endorsed World Cup hero Travis Head as a likely successor as Test captain after he was elevated to vice-captain along with veteran Steve Smith to “fast-track” his readiness to one day take over.

13/12 ‘No right, nil’: Khawaja plan divides

Test opener Usman Khawaja’s decision to make a political statement over the war in Gaza on his shoes for the opening clash with Pakistan has divided the nation, with support from the federal Sports Minister mixed with a declaration he “has no right” from a former Australian all-rounder.

12/12 Mitch Marsh reveals post-World Cup act that entered ‘flog territory’

Mitch Marsh is still coming down off his World Cup high, joking that his celebrations after Australia lifted the trophy were nearing “flog territory”.

12/12 World record holder eyes off IPL payday

Next generation stars Lance Morris and Jake Fraser-McGurk are among the 119 international players on the final short-list for the next IPL auction on December 19 and looking for a big payday.

11/12 ‘Hard to judge’: Australia coach identifies big problem in David Warner debate

The inconsistent quality of Sheffield Shield pitches this season has left it “really hard to judge” the performance of would-be replacements for veteran Test opener David Warner according to Australian coach Andrew McDonald, who has no firm views on who that should be.

10/12 ‘Hard to judge’: Factor in Warner replacement

The inconsistent quality of Sheffield Shield pitches this season has left it “really hard to judge” the performance of would-be replacements for veteran Test opener David Warner according to Australian coach Andrew McDonald, who has no firm views on who that should be.

08/12 ‘Shut the f**k up’: Adelaide 36ers captain Mitch McCarron’s all-time blow up praised

Adelaide 36ers NBL captain Mitch McCarron has been praised for his leadership after unleashing an expletive-ridden spray at his teammates at training.

05/12 Qantas’ huge move with major brand a win for frequent flyers

Australians will be able to use Qantas frequent flyer points to book concerts and other events through Ticketek next year as part of a new partnership between the two companies.

03/12 ‘Potential for it’: Runway cleared for awesome attack

Australian selection chief George Bailey has painted a daunting scenario for opposition teams in which his two “quickest bowlers”, Mitchell Starc and tearaway Lance Morris, play in the same team, although it won’t be in Perth.

03/12 ‘Wild Thing’ recalled as Aussies name 14-man Test squad

West Australian quick Lance Morris is one step closer towards a long-awaited international debut, named in Australia’s 14-player squad for the first Test against Pakistan in Perth.

26/11 Brian To’o makes cheeky reference to Nathan Cleary, Mary Fowler romance

As the budding relationship between league star Nathan Cleary and Matildas standout Mary Fowler slowly blossoms, Cleary’s Panthers teammates are loving giving the pot an extra stir.

24/11 Aussie city declared Sydney ‘dupe’

Expedia has declared Perth a perfect “destination dupe” for Sydney.

21/11 Craig Hutchison has finally addressed reports of SEN’s financial woes

Craig Hutchison has finally responded to repeated doubts over the financial state of his media empire, calling them “laughable”.

20/11 Blockbuster trades set to rock AFL Draft

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the 2023 AFL Draft.

19/11 Coldplay’s huge Aussie announcement after sold-out shows

Just hours after wrapping up two showstopping performances in Western Australia, Coldplay have delivered the news Aussie fans have been waiting to hear.

19/11 West Coast Eagles cult hero shares massive baby news

Retired AFL star Nic Naitanui and his fiance, STM columnist Brittany Bown, have welcomed their second child — a baby girl named Zuri Ateca Naitanui.

15/11 Media mogul’s empire slips further towards the brink

Media mogul Craig Hutchison’s empire has taken another hit with reports claiming new investors are desperately needed to save the radio giant.

03/11 Siddle backs pace stocks despite ‘skipped generation’

An entire generation of players were skipped over while Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic ruled men’s tennis, and former Test fast bowler Peter Siddle feels a similar phenomenon has occurred in Australian cricket where the nation’s own “big three” have reigned supreme.

01/11 ‘Business to do’: Next goal clear for Matildas

The 13 goals in three Olympic qualifiers in Perth the Matildas scored was good but the fact they didn’t concede any brought a smile to coach Tony Gustavsson’s face as evidence of just how far his team has come.

16/10 All-round Neser dominates Victoria

Twin failures for Test hopeful Marcus Harris in his first red-ball match of the season have given an early advantage to rival opener Matthew Renshaw in what could prove an intriguing contest to replace David Warner when he takes off his baggy green for the final time this summer.

16/10 West Coast AFLW coach savaged over weak ‘fixturing’ excuse

In the 150 years or so that professional sport has existed, there have always been mismatches.

09/10 More records fall in one-day stunner

An unbelievable record 73-run final-wicket partnership between Kane Richardson and Gurinder Sandhu denied NSW what seemed a certain victory for the second time in three days in their one-day clash against Queensland.

05/10 ‘Ruined lives’: Tina Arena’s savage Covid rant

Renowned Australian pop icon Tina Arena has labelled two former Australian premiers a “piece of work” over some of Australia’s harshest Covid-19 restrictions.

05/10 Test contender puts foot down for WA

WA run machine Cameron Bancroft has picked up where he left off last season with a stubborn half-century to wrest control away from Victoria in the Sheffield Shield.

05/10 Hammer blow to World Cup bid

Any Australian hopes of bidding for and hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup look to be doomed after the Asian Football Confederation threw all its support behind a bid from Saudi Arabia.

04/10 Pucovski impresses in Vics return

Prodigious batting talent Will Pucovski has impressed in his first game back for Victoria, making 39 on the first day of the clash against WA in Perth.

02/10 ‘The name they want’: Brownlow winner floated in bombshell rumour

The AFL silly season is slow kicking into gear after the 2023 season came to an end with Collingwood’s Grand Final victory over Brisbane.

25/09 Ben Cousins to make staggering Brownlow Medal return

For the first time in more than a decade, Ben Cousins will attend a Brownlow Medal ceremony in Melbourne — in a major step forward for the former Eagle.

18/09 ‘Never been better’: Hutchy responds to bombshell report

Sports media bigwig Craig Hutchison has hit back after revelations his company had fallen into a deep financial hole.

18/09 Daughter of cricket great earns Rising Star nod

Hawthorn midfielder Jasmine Fleming has earnt a second crack at the AFLW Rising Star award after winning a round 3 nomination alongside Carlton goalsneak Keeley Skepper.

14/09 Craig Hutchison’s Sport Entertainment Network reports $9.2m loss amid huge exec bonuses

Sports media heavyweight Craig Hutchison’s Sports Entertainment Network posted a $9.2m loss last financial year, the Herald Sun reports.

13/09 Major domino falls at West Coast

Change is coming at West Coast following one of the worst years in the club’s proud history but it’s not in the coaching box, with long-serving chief executive Trevor Nisbett announcing he’ll depart the club at the end of next season.

08/09 Brian Taylor’s ‘biased’ commentary called out by fans

Brian Taylor’s commentary during the Thursday night qualifying final has come under attack from fans who tuned into the contest.

06/09 Forward walks out on Crows in trade shock

Uncontracted forward Shane McAdam has walked out on Adelaide with a surprise trade move on the horizon.

05/09 Clubs in the mix for prized number one draft selection

If you thought West Coast and North Melbourne’s late-season wins were an emotional rollercoaster for this year’s No. 1 draftee – almost certain to be Harley Reid – standby for the twists and turns of this year‘s trade and draft period.

05/09 Latrell Mitchell move from fullback slammed as ‘absolute madness’

The debate over Latrell Mitchell’s best position in South Sydney’s line up has continued for another night as the fallout from the Rabbitohs’ capitulation continues.

30/08 No place for new T20 rule in BBL: Agar

A controversial new rule that led to an international star being sent off in an overseas T20 tournament has no place in the Big Bash, according to Ashton Agar.

28/08 Injured star to miss T20 series

An ankle injury has forced star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell out of Australia’s T20 series against South Africa in yet another blow to his World Cup preparations.

22/08 ‘Get their s**t together’: Brian Taylor says football needs to fund itself

Australian rules commentator Brian Taylor has come down on the issue of government funding amid calls for football to be funded in the wake of the Matildas’ historic success in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

17/08 Bombshell report surrounding Adam Simpson’s West Coast future

Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has dropped a bombshell report, suggesting West Coast’s board is considering sacking coach Adam Simpson, who’s allegedly aware of the situation.

15/08 Swans coach defends McCartin signing

Sydney coach John Longmire has defended the process undertaken by the club to recruit Paddy McCartin after concussion issues forced the former No. 1 pick to permanently step away from football.

15/08 Popularity of cricket waning due to summers starved of competitive tension

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09/08 Comment: Latrell moment says it all for ‘decaying colossus’

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09/08 Opener gets another crack at Warner’s spot

Cameron Bancroft will have another chance to put pressure on David Warner’s Test opening spot after being named in an Australia A squad to play later this month.

06/08 Danes planning their own ‘party’ at the Matildas’ expense

Forget any celebration plans for the Matildas on Monday night – Denmark will have its own ‘party’ after knocking Australia out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

06/08 Nathan Buckley slams work rate of Brownlow medallist

Nathan Buckley has long been known as a straight shooter and he didn’t miss his target during commentary on Sunday.

05/08 ‘No one predicted’ Knights’ insane NRL resurrection

The Newcastle Knights have stormed into NRL finals contention, reaching a season-high sixth on the ladder after a 30-28 win over the Dolphins in Perth.

02/08 Some former Matildas are happy about Australia’s next opponent

The Matildas are suddenly riding a wave of goodwill, but can they keep the good times rolling in a cutthroat clash with Denmark?

02/08 World Cup rivals kick off Matildas mindgames

Lars Sondergaard said the pressure is on co-hosts Australia in front of a packed house after his Denmark side reached the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup for the first time in 28 years.

02/08 West Coast facing huge calls over a number of ageing AFL players

Minutes after his side’s 122-point loss to Adelaide in June, West Coast coach Adam Simpson declared his club’s intentions at season’s end.

01/08 Danes book date with Matildas

The Matildas will meet Denmark for a spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-finals.

27/07 Matildas warned of ‘unstoppable’ next opponent after loss to Nigeria

Canada coach Bev Priestman has warned the Matildas that her rejuvenated side could be “unstoppable” when the teams meet in Monday’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B showdown in Melbourne.

23/07 ‘Utter joke’: Fury at World Cup streaming fail

Aussies have expressed outrage at Seven Network’s agreement to buy the rights to less than one quarter of the FIFA Women’s World Cup games.

21/07 Craig Hutchison’s SEN awarded Super Netball team licence

Media mogul Craig Hutchison has won the race for a licence for Super Netball’s eighth team that will replace Collingwood next season.

21/07 New Super Netball team revealed

The race to replace the defunct Collingwood Magpies in the Super Netball competition has been won by Craig Hutchison‘s Sports Entertainment Group.

07/07 Serena Williams: ‘Roger Federer’s not better than me, I got 23, he got 20’

Whether you love her or hate her, Serena Williams is one of the greatest players of all-time.

28/06 Roos players in dark over Clarko return

The Kangaroos are yet to register a win without senior coach Alastair Clarkson but midfield gun Luke Davies-Uniacke says the side is growing strongly in his absence.

27/06 ‘Not curing cancer’: Eagles coach firm on future

Eagles coach Adam Simpson says his job is “not curing cancer” and insists he still has the energy to oversee the club’s daunting rebuild.

23/06 ‘Dripping tap’: Coach’s bizarre comparison

Collingwood coach Craig McRae is adamant Jordan De Goey will return a “better version of himself” after serving his three-week suspension after witnessing significant maturity from the superstar.

14/06 ‘Not an Origin player’: Nicho Hynes smacked down by Origin great

Former Queensland centre Brent Tate has given a brutal assessment of why Dally M Medallist Nicho Hynes was dumped from the NSW side for State of Origin game II.

07/06 ‘Absolute trust’ in Pies bad boy on holiday

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is likely to be given an extended break from the club as he serves a three match suspension and has the full trust of coach Craig McRae despite his chequered past.

06/06 ‘Shattered’: Jordan De Goey learns his Tribunal fate

Collingwood’s Jordan De Goey has been banned for three matches after his late and high hit on West Coast’s Elijah Hewett on the weekend.

05/06 Eagles delete Instagram post after taking shot at Jordan de Goey

Jordan de Goey has a date with the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday after the Collingwood star was directed straight through by Match Review Officer Michael Christian.

04/06 ‘Vulnerabilities’: Aussies sense England’s Ashes weakness

The monster run-scoring effort England displayed against Ireland won’t deter Australia’s plans to fight fire with fire in the when the Ashes begins undaunted by the ‘Bazball” approach.

03/06 Jordan De Goey set for suspension after late hit on Elijah Hewett

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is set for a stint on the sidelines after a late hit on West Coast’s Elijah Hewett during their clash at Optus Stadium.

03/06 BRS paid PI to ‘spy’ on Channel 7 staff

In the wake of disgraced soldier Ben Roberts-Smith officially stepping down from his position at Channel 7, his allegedly bizarre behaviour during a party at his home has resurfaced.

02/06 Unlikely way Nine celebrated BRS win

Ben Roberts-Smith fronted up to court for every day of his defamation action against Nine Newspapers, but was nowhere to seen when the decision was handed down.

01/06 Glaring issue hidden in BRS bombshell

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31/05 Fallen netball giants primed for Grand Final after finding ‘missing piece of the puzzle’

There are just three rounds left in the Super Netball season and with the top four all but locked in, attention is shifting to finals and who can take out the premiership.

30/05 Swans make list call on McCartin

Sydney defender Paddy McCartin will sit out the remainder of the season after being placed on the Swans’ inactive list.

29/05 Dumped Maroons veteran Dane Gagai ‘privately fuming’ at Origin disloyalty

Snubbed Maroons veteran Dane Gagai is reportedly “privately fuming” and the classy centre has been tipped to earn a recall if NSW wins the Origin opener on Wednesday.

26/05 Eagles coach shuts down speculation

West Coast coach Adam Simpson insists he is up for the fight of rebuilding the Eagles’ list, shutting down talk of extended leave at the end of this season.

20/05 ‘I’d pick him’: Wests Tigers massacre ignites Origin hooker conundrum

If selections for the first State of Origin match came down to their performances in round 12, Api Koroisau would without a doubt be the NSW Blues No. 9.

20/05 Massacre leaves AFL contenders rocked

Geelong were well and truly exposed on Saturday afternoon in Perth against a rampant Fremantle Dockers outfit.

19/05 Disturbing new pollution link to ADHD discovered

A new study has found a disturbing link between air pollution and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with a forecasted El Nino weather event likely to significantly worsen Australia’s air pollution.

13/05 Swifts stun Fever in one-point buzzerbeater as Nat Medhurst makes ‘special’ comeback

The NSW Swifts have won their fifth straight Super Netball game, defeating the West Coast Fever 65-64 on the buzzer in a one-point thriller.

12/05 ‘Terrifying’: Horrific sex crime on the rise

After her friend’s explicit video was stolen and uploaded to PornHub, Kate Isaacs was determined to strip non-consensual footage from the adult website – but her campaign saw her become the target of a new sexual crime.

12/05 Huge Big Bash change locked in

Cricket Australia has bowed to demands of players and fans and gone early on reducing the Big Bash season by 17 matches for this summer’s tournament.

09/05 ‘Long-ball’ Mariners ready for Adelaide’s revenge bid

Central Coast coach Nick Montgomery has dismissed Adelaide United captain Craig Goodwin’s labelling of the Mariners as a “long-ball” team, believing they were comments made in the heat of the moment after an embarrassing loss.

04/05 A-League whiz-kid wants ‘protection’

Adelaide United whiz-kid Nestory Irankunda agrees with Reds coach Carl Veart’s call for referees to give the teenage sensation better “protection”.

04/05 ‘Hate the decision’: Sub rule making life hard

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has put the “mental health” aspect of having to sub someone out of a game on the agenda as he confirmed Tom Liberatore should return for Saturday’s grudge match against the Giants after recovering from concussion.

04/05 State savaged for insane $600m RAT spend

Western Australia’s government has been torn to shreds for spending nearly $600 million on Covid rapid antigen tests — the price of two hospitals — with the state’s flabbergasted auditor saying she had “never before witnessed” such an escalation in the cost of a program without “due consideration of the impacts”.

01/05 Eddie McGuire reveals radical AFL plan

Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire believes there is a “consortium” already in place looking to make Perth home to a potential 20th AFL team.

28/04 ‘Very influential’: Star compared to all-time great

Luke Beveridge was happy enough to label Marcus Bontempelli “incredibly influential” and “unique” on the eve his star captain’s 200th game.

26/04 Test captain could end Big Bash hiatus

Big Bash teams will be able to sign two Cricket Australia contracted players on a “Marquee Supplementary List” and play them whenever they are available, with payment relief under the $3m salary cap as part of new rules for this season.

22/04 Jason Horne-Francis breaks silence on booing saga

Former number one overall AFL Draft pick Jason Horne-Francis has opened up on the boos that have plagued the early days of his AFL career.

22/04 Dockers deny Lobb attack was ‘over the top’

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir said there was no predetermined plan to attack former Docker forward Rory Lobb in a move which backfired on the home team in Perth on Friday night.

21/04 ‘Hypocrisy is unbelievable’: AFL radio show falls apart

Kane Cornes and David King have traded blows in a heated radio segment that broke down on Friday morning.

18/04 Cleary enters Luai, Hynes Origin debate

Nathan Cleary is open to the idea of talking to NSW Blues officials about who should partner him in the halves for the State of Origin series opener on May 31, but the star halfback doesn’t want to have to make the final call between great mate Jarome Luai and Nicho Hynes, who he describes as “incredible”.

17/04 Nathan Buckley skewers Kane Cornes in icy radio exchange

Nathan Buckley has dropped a truth bomb on Kane Cornes during a frosty radio exchange on Monday morning.

16/04 Pornographic photo woman will ‘never escape’

When Noelle Martin became the target of image-based sexual abuse, it was such a new crime, there wasn’t even a name for it.

16/04 Feud explodes as David King swipes Kane Cornes over Jason Horne-Francis scandal

North Melbourne great David King has taken an extraordinary swipe at Kane Cornes in a stunning twist to the Jason Horne-Francis booing scandal.

16/04 AFL makes huge announcement on future of Gather Round

The AFL has announced Gather Round is staying in Adelaide for three more years.

16/04 Adelaide photo shows Sydney really does not get it

Former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has more than one reason for wanting to crawl inside a hole this week.

16/04 ‘He’s 19’: Coach’s impassioned plea after young gun booed at home

An irate Ken Hinkley has clapped back at criticism of young Port Adelaide star Jason Horne-Francis after the young star was booed again during the Power’s 10.10 (70) to 8.8 (56) win over the Western Bulldogs in Adelaide on Saturday night.

15/04 ‘It’d be a shame’: Plot for AFL’s Gather Round would be dagger in Adelaide’s heart

The battle lines have been drawn and now the war for Gather Round begins.

14/04 Norwood Oval Image exposes AFL Gather Round black eye

Charm. Norwood Oval adds a bit of charm.

14/04 ‘He’s already left’: Suns coach storms off after Gather Round heartbreak

Stuart Dew says he did not have an emotional reaction before his Gather Round storm off on Friday night.

14/04 On-field teammate feud adds to Fremantle forward failures

Fremantle’s forward line woes have come under fire again, this time from inside the camp.

12/04 Supermarket shelves stripped as Ilsa bears down

Supermarket shelves are desolate, and locals are asked to prevent wheelie bins from turning into “missiles” as Western Australia’s Pilbara region braces for Tropical Cyclone Ilsa’s impact this week.

06/04 Ch7 commentator Brian Taylor goes too far, is complete laughing stock

Even for Brian Taylor, this was taking things too far.

04/04 Logue just protecting himself: Clarko

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says he is worried players will not have enough options to protect themselves if Griffin Logue’s suspension is upheld on Tuesday night.

31/03 Jonathan Brown coughs up massive coaching secret he’s hidden for months

Footy legend Jonathan Brown has begrudgingly revealed he has secretly been helping to coach North Melbourne.

29/03 ‘Harsh’ back page covers up Fremantle’s bigger problem

If you weren’t aware of how blunt and ruthless the footy media can be in a two-team town, you got a glimpse of it on Tuesday morning.

28/03 WA to ban common item Australians love

A morning coffee is an Australian institution. But there is a catch: The single-use takeaway coffee cup is a massive problem to get rid of.

25/03 Controversy explodes in one-point thriller

All hell broke loose in the dying minutes as North Melbourne held on in chaotic scenes to make it two straight wins.

21/03 Unused Agar won’t return for WA final

Ashton Agar faces the prospect of another overseas tour without a game for Australia while his state teammates play in a Sheffield Shield final.

17/03 From all out 63 to the Shield final

Test stars Peter Handscomb and Todd Murphy are set to bolster Victoria’s line-up for the Sheffield Shield final rematch with Western Australia set up by a victory in Perth on Friday.

09/03 Boom young quick joins Ashes tune-up

The rapid rise of Spencer Johnson has continued with the young fast bowler picked in an Australia A team set for a pre-Ashes tune-up in New Zealand.

09/03 ‘Clear direction’: Snubbed spinner’s answer to critics

Ashton Agar is adamant his Test career isn’t over despite being snubbed and then sent home from India having starred in yet another title win for Western Australia.

08/03 Cricketer’s brutal act to remove five-year-old daughter from photo

Ashton Turner may have just led a star-studded WA side to back-to-back Marsh Cups with a dominant victory over South Australia in Perth last night, but it was five-year-old daughter Billie who stole the show with a hilarious moment in the post-match presentation.

01/03 Fremantle coach’s big trade regret after five-player exodus

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he found it difficult treading a “tricky” trade line last year, conceding he could’ve done a better job selling the plans and roles to the players that ultimately left the club.

01/03 AFL player headbutted, abused tourist: court

A West Coast Eagles young gun was so drunk on the night he headbutted and abused a tourist from Hong Kong that he has no recollection of the assault, a court has heard.

26/02 Breakdown of every club from AFL’s opening pre-season game

The first week of AFL pre-season hitouts showed exactly what fans wanted to see - impressive new faces, including those in new places, and many changes.

24/02 Amazing’ Bancroft firms for Test squad

Western Australian opener Cameron Bancroft has been endorsed for a Test return by his captain as the Warriors all but secured a second consecutive home Sheffield Shield final.

22/02 Fears of “powder keg” fire season to come

Many parts of Australia are at risk of extreme grass fires after years of wet weather created “powder keg” conditions, according to a new report.

21/02 Volkanovski’s hilariously sad reaction to gender reveal

Alexander Volkanovski couldn’t hide his emotions during a video posted to social media on Monday night.

16/02 The Aussie who scammed his way ringside at Volkanovski’s title fight

An Australian YouTuber has scammed his way into one of the biggest sporting events of the year, mocking up a fake media pass and lanyard to experience UFC 284 ringside.

15/02 Alexander Volkanovski’s robbery claim boosted by shock UFC rankings call

It was the fight billed as for the pound-for-pound world No.1 crown - and Aussie Alex Volkanovski still thinks he won.

14/02 UFC champ’s cryptic response in wake of cheating allegations

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has delivered his response in the wake of being labelled a cheater after his title defence against Alexander Volkanovski.

13/02 Volkanovski opponent branded ‘cheating dog’ in wild doping accusation

UFC lightweight Dan Hooker has gone in on new champion Islam Makhachev with wild allegations that he cheated in his win over Australian Alexander Volkanovski in Perth on Sunday.

13/02 ‘Robbed!’: Joe Rogan slams Volk decision

Australian UFC star Alexander Volkanovski was on the brink of history in his lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev in UFC 284 on Sunday, but it was not to be, with the 34-year-old going down by unanimous decision.

08/02 New captain to channel ‘tactical genius’

Will Sutherland says his own batting and bowling will be his focus as he prepares to take charge of a young Victorian side in the Sheffield Shield on Thursday.

05/02 ‘Who is this guy?’: Perth Scorchers teen becomes instant cult hero with BBL Final heroics

Remember the name Cooper Connolly.

03/02 Scorchers’ scorcher: nearly 40C for BBL final

Spectators will have to contend with scorchers and heat both on and off the pitch for Saturday’s Big Bash League final.

02/02 Jack Darling suing media company over Covid-19 coverage

West Coast Eagles star Jack Darling has launched legal action against Seven West Media and reporter Ryan Daniels.

31/01 Men accused of stealing tennis great’s medals

Two people have been charged after medals and awards were stolen from a former world No.1 tennis star and conservative Christian minster.

30/01 ‘Gap fillers’: Skipper’s big BBL finals call

The lack of “gap fillers” in the Sydney Sixers line-up is what makes them perennial BBL contenders and more than able to cover the absence of Test star Steve Smith in Thursday’s must-win final at the SCG.

28/01 ‘Special’ Finch key to stunning resurgence

It’s been terrific for the Melbourne Renegades that recruit Tom Rogers has delivered and taken a team-high 21 wickets as they jumped from wooden-spooners last year and in to the Big Bash finals.

25/01 Coach’s warm words after tragedy

West Coast coach Adam Simpson says he young defender Rhett Bazzo will be given as much time to grieve time as he needs following the tragic death of his mother in Perth.

24/01 Melbourne Renegades end three-year BBL nightmare, make finals

The Big Bash League finals picture is slightly clearer but once again, the regular season looks to go right down to the final game of the season to decide the final placings.

22/01 ‘He’s OK’: No injury after sickening blow

Perth Scorchers fast bowler Matt Kelly was “up and about” following a sickening blow to the face in Sunday’s BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades which forced him to be subbed out.

22/01 ‘Devastated’: Finch questions dangerous call

Aaron Finch has questioned the no-ball decision which cost the Melbourne Renegades a fast bowler with a finals spot on the line after his one-man batting show kept last season‘s wooden spooners in the finals hunt.

22/01 ‘Sickening’ scenes as Matt Kelly hit in the face by accidental deflection

Perth Scorchers fast bowler Matt Kelly has copped an outfield throw to the face before falling to the ground in scary scenes against the Melbourne Renegades.

14/01 Maria Sakkari believes her countryman could rewrite tennis history

No Greek tennis player has ever been the last man or woman standing at the end of a singles Grand Slam event.

13/01 Backflip on one-punch victim’s bill

St John Ambulance has bowed to media scrutiny and waived a bill handed to the victim of a one-punch attack.

13/01 ‘Where is hope?’: BBL star’s threat lashed

A leading human rights activist has taken aim at spin star Rashid Khan for his condemnation of Cricket Australia’s decision to withdraw from an upcoming one-day series against Afghanistan.

05/01 Greek star’s awkward Kyrgios response

World number four Stefanos Tsitsipas has refused to weigh in on the latest Nick Kyrgios drama with the Greek superstar instead choosing to focus on helping his country win the inaugural United Cup.

02/01 ‘No choice’: How tourists will combat Morris

South African all-rounder Marco Jansen doesn’t know much about Lance Morris, but he’s expecting to be on the receiving end of “rockets” if the uncapped speedster is handed his Test debut at the SCG.