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03:40 Magpies cop Anzac Day injury blow

Collingwood will “shuffle the decks” for the club’s Anzac Day showdown with Essendon after star captain Darcy Moore was ruled out with an ear issue.

12/04 Lions stun the Dogs in 77-year first

Reigning premier Brisbane has incredibly overturned a 39-point third-quarter deficit to overcome the Western Bulldogs on Saturday, prevailing 18.10 (118) to 14.13 (97).

09/04 Broken arm sidelines Wallabies captain

Wallabies captain and Queensland star Harry Wilson is set to be sidelined for six weeks after breaking his arm in the Reds’ 27-15 loss to the Chiefs.

09/04 NSW cop Origin injury blow

Parramatta star Zac Lomax is set to miss up to six weeks with a fractured foot putting his chances of being ready to play for NSW in the opening State of Origin game in severe doubt and creating a new headache for Blues coach Laurie Daley.

18/02 Setbacks to test Bulldogs: Bont

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is looking at his side’s pre-season injury toll “through an optimistic lens”, saying it will create opportunity and test resilience in the early stages of the year.

17/02 Dogs suffer another cruel injury blow

The Western Bulldogs’ pre-season injury woes have hit a new low with small forward Cody Weightman set to miss the first half of the year through a knee setback.

13/01 Another blow after Kyrgios comeback fail

Nick Kyrgios’ Australian Open comeback fell at the first hurdle and now his Davis Cup return after a five-year absence is in doubt after Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt conceded the 29-year-old was “not 100 per cent” sure about his body.

31/12 Telling Nick Kyrgios act amid fresh injury blow

Tennis fans didn’t get the Nick Kyrgios show they expected when they tuned in for his singles return at the Brisbane International.

20/12 Ben Simmons shows signs of life amid swirling trade rumours

Ben Simmons showed signs of life and a Nets star on the trade market made a statement.

18/12 Setback for Sydney’s top pick

Sydney Swans draftee Jesse Dattoli has suffered a major setback just a month into his AFL career after being sidelined with a lumbar stress reaction in his lower back.

17/12 Chilling text, tragic final post as NBA player’s body found

The body of Latvian basketball star Janis Timma has been found after he reportedly fell from a Moscow apartment complex.

03/06 In India... 25 thousand cases of heatstroke due to the heat wave

In India... 25 thousand cases of heatstroke due to the heat wave

10/04 Secret clause emerges as Manly make $2.4m Josh Schuster move

Sea Eagles bosses have reportedly included a performance clause in Josh Schuster’s contract that has saved them from having to pay the $2.4 million remaining on his deal.

02/04 ‘The disrespect is crazy’: Netball side condemns player’s Easter post

The NSW Swifts have declared their opposition to a post by star shooter Samantha Wallace-Joseph in which she lashed out at a post supporting International Transgender Day Of Visibility.

29/03 Dusty blow rocks struggling Tigers

Richmond coach Adem Yze has no long-term worries about superstar Dustin Martin despite ruling him out of Sunday’s clash with Sydney due to a lingering calf issue.

27/03 ‘Choked up’: Legendary NRL hardman brought to tears

Legendary NRL hardman Mark Geyer was brought to tears after opening up about a phone call with his son.

26/03 Andy Murray reveals serious injury, Wimbledon swan song in doubt

Andy Murray has confirmed he will be out for an “extended period” after rupturing two ankle ligaments during his loss at the Miami Open.

25/03 Panthers rocked by major Cleary NRL injury blow

Premiers Penrith have been rocked by an injury to star co-captain Nathan Cleary with the Panthers halfback expected to miss up to a month of football with another hamstring issue.

24/03 Tino Fa’asuamaleaui to miss rest of season in crushing blow to Titans, Maroons

Gold Coast Titans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui will miss the remainder of the NRL season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his knee.

11/01 Dragons to axe new recruit Ronald Volkman after shock medical reveal

The Dragons are reportedly set to cut new recruit Ronald Volkman from the squad after a routine medical exam revealed he needs season-ending shoulder surgery.

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.

01/12 Double injury heartbreak for star Magpie

Collingwood forward Dan McStay has suffered fresh injury heartbreak after confirmation he’ll miss the 2024 season with a knee injury.

07/11 Dees dealt major finals injury blow

A broken arm has ruled out Melbourne forward Casey Sherriff for the rest of the season in a blow that further complicates the Demons’ premiership defence.

13/10 Former Aussie child star shocks with sexy look

Troye Sivan looks completely unrecognisable in his new music for an absolutely fabulous reason.

21/09 Wallabies rocked by devastating blow as World Cup campaign goes from bad to worse

Uncapped Australian teenage back Max Jorgensen has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a broken leg, the Wallabies said on Wednesday.

08/09 Blues dealt huge injury blow as star’s finals in peril

Carlton has been dealt a potential massive injury blow, with Harry McKay subbed out of his side’s Elimination Final against Sydney after a heavy collision with Swan Tom McCartin.

31/08 Panthers left ‘ripe for the taking’ after latest setback

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28/08 Ben Hunt’s Dragons future locked in as Shane Flanagan puts rumour to bed

Wantaway Dragons halfback Ben Hunt has now reportedly resigned to the fact he will play under Shane Flanagan in 2024.

25/08 ‘Never seen it before in my life’: Zac Lomax denied fastest try in NRL history

Commentators have been left stunned after the St George Illawarra Dragons were denied the fastest try in NRL history against the New Zealand Warriors.

25/08 Horror injury blow sinks star’s comeback

The cursed career of one of the world‘s fastest bowlers has taken another ugly twist, with Tayla Vlaeminck ruled out of the entire WBBL after having more shoulder surgery and being on the verge of a return to the Australian team.

17/08 ‘Shocking’: Boomer Jock Landale’s horror World Cup injury blow

Australia’s FIBA World Cup preparations have been rocked after Houston Rockets centre Jock Landale went down with an ankle injury early in the Boomers’ warm-up clash against South South on Thursday night.

16/08 Why Pies fans won’t miss debutant

Collingwood will unveil first-year defender Jakob Ryan against Brisbane as injuries force Jordan De Goey and Bobby Hill out of the top-of-the-table clash.

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.

26/07 Matildas cop World Cup blow

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has defended his choice of a “high-intensity” training session that has cost Australia the services of two more players, including young attacking star Mary Fowler, for Thursday night’s FIFA Women’s World Cup clash against Nigeria in Brisbane.

17/07 Blues suffer huge injury blow

Carlton spearhead Harry McKay will miss the rest of the home and away season in a significant blow to the Blues’ finals hopes.

24/06 Latrell Mitchell ruled out of Origin III with calf strain

The Blues have copped yet another injury blow as the state languishes in the fallout from an unassailable 2-0 series deficit.

21/06 Fox throws wild punch as three players marched in wild Origin ending

Reece Walsh and Jarome Luai were sent off and Josh Addo-Carr sin-binned in sensational scenes during the concluding stages of Queensland’s dominant 32-6 series clinching win against New South Wales.

20/06 Massive Bulldogs injury blow

Star Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones could miss the rest of the home and away season after having surgery to repair two separate breaks in his forearm.

12/06 Luke Brooks ‘very likely’ to join rival NRL club to replace veteran halfback

Wests Tigers halfback Luke Brooks is set to sign with Todd Payten’s North Queensland Cowboys for 2024 and beyond.

07/06 ‘Don’t look down’: Test final pitch stuns

After two years and 69 Test matches, Australia and India will play off for the chance to be crowned Test cricket world champions in the World Test Championship Final from The Oval in London.

07/06 How to stream Australia vs India World Test Championship Final

The World Test Championship Final is upon us, with Australia and India to battle it out for the title of the best Test cricket team in the world.

06/06 Scott Boland selected for World Test Championship final over Michael Neser

Scott Boland has won the final spot in Australia’s fast bowling line up for the World Test Championship, beating out Michael Neser for the final spot.

29/05 Hunt shuts down bizarre Latrell theory

Queensland hooker Ben Hunt says the Blues have lost “a little bit of star power” after Latrell Mitchell was ruled out of the State of Origin opener, and is adamant Souths won’t rush him back days after he could have lined up for NSW.

26/05 Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin reveals Tina Turner rejection

Tina Turner helped change rugby league forever, but one NRL icon missed out on being a part of the magic.

25/05 Cowboys suffer major injury blow

The Cowboys have been dealt a massive blow with star forward Jason Taumalolo ruled out of Friday’s game against the Eels.

12/05 Horror injury floors Penrith star

Penrith has been hit with another injury blow with hard-running prop Spencer Leniu was forced to have surgery after suffering a ruptured testicle.

06/05 Patrick Dangerfield image no one in the AFL wants to see

Just when the Dangerfield Express had seemingly reached terminal velocity, a hamstring-induced derailment has put the Cats skipper’s health back on to season 2023 news lists.

11/04 Blues blow as shock injury hits Carlton

Carlton defender Sam Docherty could be sidelined for up to six weeks after scans revealed he tore his meniscus against North Melbourne on Friday.

31/03 Unbeaten Magpies reveal new ruck plan

Collingwood coach Craig McRae admits he will probably have to be “creative” when nutting out who will take on rucking duties for the unbeaten Magpies for the foreseeable future.

06/03 Pies’ injury blow on eve of season

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has avoided suspension, but the Magpies will lose key midfielder Pat Lipinski for at least the first half of the season in a major injury blow.

03/03 Horror injury blow for Aussie ODI hopeful

Australian one-day hopeful Daniel Hughes has been forced out of his side’s Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria after scans confirmed a torn calf muscle.

28/02 Victory hit with major injury blow

Melbourne Victory’s hopes of lifting themselves into the A-League’s top six have suffered a major blow, with star midfielder Jake Brimmer facing an extended period on the sidelines with a serious knee injury.

28/02 Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Indian Wells and Miami Open

Nick Kyrgios has been hit with another injury setback and will miss Indian Wells and Miami as he recovers from the January injury that kept him out of the Australian Open.

28/01 NBA coach at ‘breaking point’ with Simmons

Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn appears to be growing increasingly frustrated with Aussie Ben Simmons.