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Willem Duursma in action against St Kilda.

AFLCommentsPremiumWhat Eagles’ Rising Star prospect learnt from playing on Nas

There was no shortage of lessons for Willem Duursma after he spent time matched up on St Kilda superstar Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. The 18-year-old opens up on what he took away from the experience.

Chris Robinson

The Hornets' Kon Knueppel and Mavs' Cooper Flagg have been recognised for superb debut NBA seasons. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballEx-Duke duo go one-two in NBA Rookie of the Year vote

Former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, now of Dallas and Charlotte, have gone one-two in the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Staff Writers

Alexander Zverev has kept hopes of a third Madrid Open title alive, despite not being at his best. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumZverev overcomes physical woes on day of two-set wins

Alexander Zverev has battled an unspecified problem to reach the Madrid Open fourth round, one of the day's eight winners that were successful in straight sets.

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Ross Lyon has confirmed everything reported by Caroline Wilson.

LYON RACISMVideoRoss Lyon speaks after casual racism report: ‘I made an error’

‘I’m really happy to say it was an accurate story.’

Harrison Reid

Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer is angling for a director's position on Football Australia's board. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumOne-time FA critic Schwarzer looks to net board role

Mark Schwarzer has been one of Football Australia's most dissenting voices. Now he wants to join its board.

George Clarke

Western Force has rounded out their primary squad for the Super Rugby Women’s season, re-signing former Wallaroos superstar and long-term captain Trilleen Pomare.

RugbyCommentsPremiumForce complete squad for Women’s season with star signing

Western Force has rounded out their primary squad for the Super Rugby Women’s season, re-signing former Wallaroos superstar and long-term captain Trilleen Pomare.

Aaron Kirby

Departing Brazilian Casemiro has helped Manchester United consolidate third in the Premier League. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumChampions League beckons after Man Utd beat Brentford

Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko have scored for Manchester United in a 2-1 Premier League win over Brentford to edge them closer to a Champions League spot.

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Sam Kerr was surprised when what would have been a record-breaking goal was chalked off. (EPA PHOTO)

Soccer'Fair for everyone': Kerr goal injustice angers Chelsea

Sam Kerr being deprived of a record-breaking goal by the lack of new technology in the Women's Super League has annoyed her Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor.

Ian Chadband

Tasmanian Gabe Bell has produced his best county performance yet for Gloucestershire. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumBell chimes in to help Aussie mate find winning groove

Tasmanian quick Gabe Bell has made his first big impression for Gloucestershire, helping Cameron Bancroft's side win their first match of the season.

Ian Chadband

Josh Hazlewood is the toast of RCB after his four wickets helped decimate Delhi in the IPL. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumMaster craftsman Hazlewood puts on an IPL clinic

Australian pace maestro Josh Hazlewood has delivered his most supreme performance of the IPL season, his four wickets spearheading another RCB win.

Ian Chadband

West Coast will face a stern review this week.

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SONNY: What a brutal team review really looks like

After West Coast’s 101-point defeat to St Kilda, Fremantle legend Michael Walters takes us inside what a brutal team review really looks like and what the Eagles have to do to turn it around.

Michael Walters

Giants’ Lexie Pana during her team’s NBL1 West match against Perry Lakes Hawks on Sunday.

BasketballPremiumWomen’s team move up to sixth place on the ladder

Goldfields Giants’ women have tallied two wins from their opening four games

Neale Harvey

Chapman Valley's Hayley Stovin and Ruby Wallace celebrate a goal

FootballPremiumChapman Valley and Towns put foot down to bag dominant wins

Chapman Valley has extended their winning streak in the Community Bank Geraldton GNFL Women’s competition out to 17 games after claiming a commanding 98-point win over Brigades at Mazzuchelli Oval. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Churchlands Senior High School and Kennedy Baptist College battled it out during last year’s Bunbury Pedal Prix.

RacingPremiumBunbury to open 2026 WA Pedal Prix season

Bunbury will start the 2026 WA Pedal Prix season in style this weekend with the popular event set to open the four-race series for the first time

Jack Penniment

Rennie Meadmore streams out of the middle in round two.

FootballPremiumOne tight finish stood out in an otherwise one-sided round

One tight finish stood out in an otherwise one-sided round of women’s South West Football League round five action.

Jack Penniment

Briana Bailey drives through the lane.

BasketballPremiumSlammers couldn’t capitalise on fourth quarter leads

South West Slammers were once again unable to run out fourth quarters after both men’s and women’s sides had the lead at the final break against Willetton Tigers on the road on Friday night.

Jack Penniment

Leah-May Labuschagne, Nate O'Brien, Reuben Boonzaier, Braiden Hinge and coach Mitch Russell.

HockeyPremiumGeraldton representatives do WA proud at Hockey nationals

Geraldton’s emerging hockey talent has capped off a memorable campaign at the Under 16 Championships in Tasmania with the final results highlighting both achievement and promise for the region.

Derek Goforth

Now-Saint Liam Ryan celebrates a goal against his old side on Sunday.

FootballPremiumRyan boots three against former side as Saints thrash Eagles

As Australia gathered to remember and reflect on the heroics and sacrifices of the Anzacs, so did the AFL community in round seven, with several Mid West players having an impact around the grounds.

Rebecca Ruthven

Verle Williams defends against Akeem Springs.

BasketballPremiumCougars too good for Buccs in first loss of 2026

Cockburn Cougars were too good for the Buccaneers on Saturday night, handing the defending NBL1 West champions their first loss of the 2026 season in front of a packed Activewest Stadium crowd. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Liam Baker absorbs the loss.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
‘No way’: Baker says wins didn’t make Eagles complacent

West Coast co-captain Liam Baker admits he thought the days of triple-figure beltings were behind them as the Eagles reel from their second thrashing in the space of a month.

Mitchell Woodcock

Brigades captain Dylan Ralph kicked the winning goal.

FootballPremiumCaptain’s goal seals late victory for Brigades

Brigades started their Community Bank Geraldton GNFL flag defence in style with a gritty round-two victory over Chapman Valley at Mazzuchelli Oval on Saturday afternoon.

Rebecca Ruthven

WAFL players Jack Sears (Peel Thunder), Zac Mainwaring (Claremont), and Christian Ameduri (East Perth) will represent WA.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
REVEALED: WA’s State squad for SA clash

The West Australian can exclusively reveal this year’s WAFL State team, which includes an AFL draft hopeful and a series of fresh faces. SEE THE FULL SQUAD HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Waroona Junior Football Club's inagural Year 7-8 girls team.

FootballPremiumNew era for Waroona with inaugural junior girls team

The Waroona Demons Junior Football Club has marked a significant moment in its history, with an inaugural junior girls team taking the win by 21 points in their first game on Sunday.

Jack Penniment

The Western Australia 2026 Eire Cup Team.

CroquetPremiumWA falls short at croquet championships

South West croquet stars couldn’t lead Western Australian to victory at the 76th Australian Association Croquet Championships, but one local was able to find form.

Jack Penniment