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Alex Pearce wants revenge on Geelong.

AFLCommentsPremiumPearce’s eyes on Cats revenge as Dockers enjoy break

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has admitted he’s daydreamed about holding up the premiership trophy alongside coach Justin Longmuir this year, but prefers to put his focus into what he can control.

Mitchell Woodcock

The World Cup has given Australia moments of ecstasy and agony in almost equal measure.

SoccerCommentsPremiumAustralia’s heroic and heartbreaking World Cup moments

The World Cup has given Australia moments of both ecstasy and agony — and on the eve of their 2026 edition of the tournament, The West Australian has taken a look back at five of the most significant.

Josh Kempton

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has been leading by example for the flag favourites. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLFlag dreams? Dockers trying to keep things grounded

Fremantle are outright AFL flag favourites thanks to their 12-match winning run, but the club's "1-0" mantra is keeping the players grounded.

Justin Chadwick

Bayley Fritsch (right) celebrates one of his goals in the King's Birthday win over Collingwood. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLFritsch fires back to form for Demons ahead of Bombers

After managing no goals in four of his previous five games, one of Melbourne's most dangerous forwards starred in their King's Birthday win.

Roger Vaughan

Adam Hyeronimus crossing the line aboard Headley Grange in the Kingsford Smith Cup

RACINGCommentsQuality field of proven Group 1 warriors contest Stradbroke

Several proven Group 1 performers will climax their preparations in the Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday with a lucrative $3 million purse on the line.

Hayden King

West Coast fans have blasted a “bitter” Peter Sumich for an unprovoked and targeted public attack on former Eagles captain Ben Cousins.

AFL CommentsPremiumFans blast ‘bitter’ Sumich over bizarre Cousins rant

West Coast fans have blasted Peter Sumich for an unprovoked public attack on Ben Cousins after he praised premiership coach John Worsfold’s elevation into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Samantha Rogers

Luke Paul, touted as a future NBA player, has signed a two-year deal with the Cairns Taipans. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

BasketballWhy young Aussie NBA prospect chose Cairns Taipans

Australian NBA prospect Luke Paul says it was an easy decision to sign with the Cairns Taipans, despite the team's recent on-court struggles.

Jasper Bruce

Western Force Women’s coach Dylan Parsons has declared it’s title or bust in 2026.

RugbyCommentsPremiumParsons declares Force’s premiership ambitions

Western Force Women’s coach Dylan Parsons has declared it’s title or bust in 2026.

Aaron Kirby

Shai Hope has blasted West Indies to a comfortable T20I win over Sri Lanka in Kingston. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumWindies open T20 series with win after ODI dismay

West Indies have put the disappointment of a home ODI series loss to Sri Lanka by taking out the opening Twenty20 in Jamaica by seven wickets.

Staff Writers

Alastair Clarkson and his Kangaroos aim to relieve pressure by bouncing back against West Coast. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDown in the dumps: How Kangaroos plan to make amends

Pressure is building on Alastair Clarkson in the wake of last week's 124-point loss to Fremantle, with North Melbourne aiming to make amends against West Coast.

Justin Chadwick

Tony Popovic is 'delighted' to have extended his term as Socceroos coach beyond the next Asian Cup. (Manuel Orbegozo/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSocceroos boss makes call on post-World Cup future

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has extended his contract until after the 2027 Asian Cup, in a boost ahead of Australia's World Cup campaign.

Anna Harrington

Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension.

SoccerCommentsPremiumPopovic’s post-World Cup future revealed

On the eve of the Socceroos’ World Cup opener, Football Australia have made a huge call on coach Tony Popovic’s future.

Ben Smith

South Korea's Hwang In-beom (right) scored a goal and set up the match-winner. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSouth Koreans surge back to score a stunning Czech mate

A brilliant game by Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup clash in Mexico.

Tales Azzoni

Bo Allan is happy to head down back amid the absence of Reuben Ginbey.

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Young Eagle puts hand up to ‘play tall’ to fill Ginbey void

West Coast wingman Bo Allan has put his hand up to help out as a key defender if called upon, as the team looks to cover for the loss of injured star Reuben Ginbey.

Mitchell Woodcock

More top-flight basketball double-headers are set to be scheduled across Australia, just not yet. (David Woodley/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballMore WNBL and NBL double-headers, but not this season

The WNBL and NBL have forecast more double-header fixtures between the two, but will not expand the concept for the 2026/27 seasons.

Jasper Bruce

Great Southern Storm’s Darrell Panizza believes their group can again challenge at the Great Southern Colts Carnival.

Colts team PremiumStorm ready to content at country colts carnival

Great Southern Storm will head to long-running Great Southern Colts Carnival at Lake Grace this weekend with strong ambitions to bring home the title.

Cameron Newbold

Benji van Rooyen, Frazer Rickson and Axel Walsh will all feature in WA's under-18 national championships opener.

WAFLCommentsWA load up on tall timber for under-18 championships opener

Western Australia have named three ruckmen — including the leading contender to be the No.1 pick in next year’s draft and the brother of an AFL star — for their under-18 national championships opener.

Josh Kempton

The chase for the signature of Port Adelaide star Zak Butters is heating up. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'I'm different': Port coach on chase for Butters

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is taking notice of a bunch of rivals talking about luring the Power's star midfielder Zak Butters.

Steve Larkin

Narrogin's Jacob Henriksen is held up by Kukerin-Dumbleyung's Matt Dare.

Top upset PremiumClegg and Peacock help Cougars clinch top-of-the-table clash

Kukerin-Dumbleyung upset the natural order with a six-point victory over previously undefeated Narrogin in the Upper Great Southern Football League on Sunday.

Claire Middleton

Australia have insisted Mo Toure was involved in their most recent training session.

SoccerCommentsPremiumAll go on Mo? Socceroos say striker back on track

Socceroos striker Mo Toure’s availability for Australia’s World Cup opener against Turkiye has received a boost, with teammates Jacob Italiano and Aziz Behich offering assurance he has returned to training.

Ben Smith

Injury-plagued St Kilda star Max King last played in the AFL two years ago. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLNot a fool's paradise, but Surfers Paradise for King

As one of St Kilda's most important players continues his injury rehabilitation, he has been sent away from the Melbourne football "circus" to freshen up.

Roger Vaughan

Alastair Clarkson is not feeling under extra pressure, despite North Melbourne’s heavy loss to Fremantle.

AFLClarko keeping calm and carrying on after humbling from Freo

Alastair Clarkson says he feels no extra pressure on his role as North Melbourne coach after their disastrous 124-point defeat to Fremantle at the weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from lifting the Stanley Cup. (AP PHOTO)

Ice HockeyPremiumHurricanes within touching distance of Stanley Cup

Andrei Svechnikov scored twice to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights to move within one win of lifting the Stanley Cup.

Staff Writers

A World Cup overlap won't distract the Giants as they aim for their third straight AFL win. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLNot a distraction, Giants welcome Socceroos overlap

Feeling World Cup fever, GWS coach Adam Kingsley sees the Socceroos' overlapping match as a "beneficial" mid-game break from their St Kilda clash.

Joanna Guelas and Roger Vaughan