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RACINGPremiumWestern Empire ready to cap off final week of Pinnacles

Grant and Alana Williams have one more bullet to fire in the rich Pinnacles features, with stable hero Western Empire favoured to win the Group 3 $1.5 million 7plus Sport Gold Rush (1400m) at Ascot.

Hayden King

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Give us spicy green tops and raging turners over flat decks

We’ve been told to expect the Gabba pitch to be spicy with plenty of grass giving the bowlers an edge, and they’re the conditions that make for the most entertaining matches, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

Craig O'Donoghue

YEAH THE GIRLSPremiumGrant to enhance female regional cricket participation

WA Cricket has secured $712,806 funding for women’s and girls’ cricket through the Federal Government’s Play Our Way program.

Madelin Hayes

OlympicsRaygun breaks silence on musical drama

Aussie breakdancer Raygun has broken her silence on why she and her lawyers shut down a comedian’s attempted musical tribute.

Duncan Evans

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The moments that still bring me to tears

JUSTIN LANGER: Those ancient warnings that a warrior does not weep and a provider cannot crack are hard to break. 

Justin Langer

AFLWCommentsAntonio to play 10th season as Freo, Eagles lock in talent

Fremantle veteran Ebony Antonio will play her 10th AFLW season in 2025, as one of four Dockers to sign on with the club while West Coast also announced three contract extensions.

Samantha Rogers

CricketCommentsWho wins? Ultimate BBL guide ahead of season 14

The Big Bash season gets underway on Sunday and it’s shaping up as one of the biggest ever, with international superstars, power blasters and stump destroyers everywhere. Here’s everything you need to know.

Aaron Kirby

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles cut Burgiel loose as Brock stays on into new year

Coby Burgiel’s hopes of reviving his AFL career have been dealt a blow after West Coast decided to end his time as a train-on post Christmas on Friday.

Mitchell Woodcock

SoccerPremiumGlory board backs coach Zdrilic to turn things around

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich says the club's board is 100 per cent behind David Zdrilic, despite the coach's horror start in the hot seat.

Justin Chadwick

AFLWCommentsForward focus for Freo in crucial AFLW draft haul

Fremantle will look to bolster their attack in what looms as a crucial AFLW draft for the club in its pursuit of a maiden premiership.

Samantha Rogers

CricketIndia told to address first-innings woes with the bat

India's batters have been told they must find a way to post a big total against Australia in Brisbane, after a run of poor scores in their first innings.

Scott Bailey

NRLCleary’s sea moss diet aids big injury news

NRL superstar Nathan Cleary is tucking into a breakfast not many could stomach and is getting the dividends as he recovers from shoulder surgery.

Martin Gabor

TennisTomljanovic, Wawrinka among Australian Open wildcards

Local hope Ajla Tomljanovic and Swiss champion Stan Wawrinka are among nine players handed wildcards for the Australian Open.

Anna Harrington

CricketPremiumInglis set to miss BBL opener but Finn ready to fly

The Perth Scorchers are sweating on the availability of a host of players heading into their season-opening clash with the Melbourne Stars on Sunday.

Justin Chadwick

BasketballCommentsPremiumBest in the comp: Lynx coach’s high praise for star import

Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik has described import centre Laeticia Amihere as a unicorn and the league’s best defensive player, which means sorting out her foul issues will transform the way the team plays.

Craig O'Donoghue

BasketballCeltics down Pistons for 12th straight time

Boston have maintained their dominance over Detroit with a 12th straight win, this time by 24 points.

Staff Writers

AFLCommentsPremiumFREO TRAINING NOTES: Brayshaw back in business

Fremantle vice-captain Andrew Brayshaw shrugged off major injury concerns with a powerful running display at Friday’s training session at Victor George Kailis Oval. Here’s what we saw on the track.

Glen Quartermain

SoccerFormer China coach given 20-year jail term for bribery

Li Tie, a former midfielder with English side Everton and coach of China's national soccer team, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery.

Staff Writers

NFLPremiumFour field goals help Rams beat 49ers in NFL slugfest

Four field goals from Joshua Karty helped Los Angeles beat San Francisco12-6, the Rams winning a game without scoring a touchdown for the first time since 2016.

Josh Dubow

NEWSNRL star’s heartwarming baby joy

An NRL star has stunned with a huge announcement – revealing a new addition to his family in a heartwarming Instagram post.

Duncan Evans

CricketJohnson targets Test cricket after new Heat BBL deal

Left-arm Brisbane Heat quick Spencer Johnson has played ODI and T20 cricket for Australia, and wants to follow in Mitchell Starc's footsteps in Test cricket.

Joel Gould

BasketballVideoCommentsPremiumFrom basketball to birdies: Star Wildcat’s red-hot golf game

WATCH: When he’s not shooting hoops in an accomplished basketball career that’s seen him play alongside LeBron James, Wildcats star Dylan Windler is smoking golf balls more than 300 metres.

Craig O'Donoghue

CricketCommentsPremiumJennings keen to succeed in Perth with ‘little furry friend’

New Perth Scorchers import Keaton Jennings jokes he has arrived in Western Australia with his ‘little friend’ from Lancashire.

Jackson Barrett

The NightlyDaniel Ricciardo suffers another setback as contract axed

WA Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo’s post-racing career has taken another hit.

Ben McClellan and Matt Shrivell