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Saints coach Ross Lyon has slammed the decision to rub out one of his young guns for six weeks. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumLyons lashes VFL after St Kilda draftee's long ban

Coach Ross Lyon says he's "absolutely filthy" about the ban handed to St Kilda's first round draft pick Alix Tauru, who will be sidelined for six weeks.

Melissa Woods

Jason Horne-Francis and Kane Cornes

AFLPremium‘Vindictive attacks’: Kangas close the door on Cornes

Kane Cornes has earned the ire of one AFL club who won’t deal with the commentator any more after a series of what they deemed personal attacks against players.

Tyler Lewis

Stephanie Gilmore is thrilled to be back on tour, albeit for just one event at Burleigh Heads. (HANDOUT/WSL)

SurfingPremiumWorld champion makes return for Gold Coast surf event

Eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore will make a one-off return to the World Surf League's event on the Gold Coast where she gun for a seventh title.

Melissa Woods

Paul Curtis copped a three-match ban for this tackle.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘It’s too long’: Eagles star slams Curtis ban

West Coast midfielder Jack Graham has slammed the three-match ban handed to North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis, saying it was becoming increasingly difficult for players to get tackling right. 

Samantha Rogers

Peter Gligorevic Medal winner Ryan Davies.

Medal honour PremiumDavies “embodies Anzac spirit” says coach after superb game

Railways midfielder Ryan Davies was lauded for a brilliant performance that was the embodiment of the fighting spirit in Friday’s Anzac Day clash against North Albany

Melissa Sheil

Rocco Zikarsky of the Brisbane Bullets is the latest Aussie to nominate for the NBA draft. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumAussie teen giant Rocco Zikarsky shooting for the NBA

The NBA has released its list of early draft applicants, featuring a smattering of top Australian talents including towering 18-year-old Rocco Zikarsky.

Jasper Bruce

Port Adelaide stalwart Travis Boak will miss another game because of a back injury. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumPort great ruled out again for rare AFL road trip

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says veteran Travis Boak will again be sidelined by a back injury when the Power play the Western Bulldogs in Ballarat.

Steve Larkin

The incident between Conor Nash and Gryan Miers.

AFLPremium‘Sliding scale’ solution after AFL ban outrage

Amid outrage from players and fans over a three-match ban handed to North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis, the AFL football boss has suggested a possible change.

News Corp Australia

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AFLPremium‘Filthy’ AFL coach roasts ‘broken system’

Ross Lyon has kept his hot streak going with the St Kilda coach coming out blasting after becoming fed up over a judiciary verdict.

Tyler Lewis

Maroons No.6 Tarryn Aiken, regarded as one of the world's best, is ready for another Origin series. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueAiken strengthens deadly Maroons one-two punch with Ali

Queensland five-eighth and Golden Boot winner Tarryn Aiken is the best female player in the world and credits her Origin halves liaison with Ali Brigginshaw.

Joel Gould

Jackson Irvine's season is over due to injury in a blow for his club and the Socceroos. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerSocceroos blow as Irvine out of World Cup qualifiers

Influential midfielder Jackson Irvine has confirmed he will be unavailable due to foot surgery for the Socceroos' most-important World Cup qualifiers.

George Clarke

Alix Tauru after being drafted to St Kilda. Michael Klein

AFLPremium‘Filthy’ AFL coach launches into ‘broken system’

A four-week VFL suspension for a St Kilda draftee has become six and his coach exploded on Wednesday in true Ross Lyon style.

Tyler Lewis

Ben Henshall has nominated for the NBA Draft.

BasketballCommentsYoung Wildcat confirms NBA Draft nomination

The WA presence in this year’s NBA Draft pool continues to swell, with Ben Henshall the latest Perth product to confirm his nomination.

Chris Robinson

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NewsPremiumOne thing fans at Magic Round should do

NRL fans heading to Brisbane for Magic Round have been urged to do one thing “so they can focus on enjoying the footy”.

Georgie Kibel

The QRU says Les Kiss will leave the Reds in a better place when he departs to lead the Wallabies. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionReds vacancy among 'most attractive in world': QRU

The Queensland Rugby Union can be patient in their search for a new coach from 2027 and is confident the contenders will queue for a highly desirable job.

Murray Wenzel

Bobby Hill takes a bow after kicking a goal on Anzac Day.

AFLVideoCommentsHill’s hoist! Star Pie won’t be returning to WA anytime soon

There’ll be no WA return for Bobby Hill anytime soon, with the Collingwood grand final hero inking a four-year contract extension that will keep him at the club that ‘feels like home’ until the end of 2030.

Chris Robinson

KL Iro with Kevin Iro. NRL Images

NRLWhy NRL star changed his name mid-season

Sharks fans thought there may have been a spelling mistake when they saw the team list on Tuesday, but a young star has revealed why he felt the time was right to change his name.

Martin Gabor

Les Kiss will swap his Reds cap for a Wallabies one after the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionKiss confirmed as new Wallabies coach, starting in 2026

Rugby Australia has confirmed Joe Schmidt will stay on as Wallabies coach until mid-2026 before Queensland Reds mentor Less Kiss takes over.

Darren Walton and Murray Wenzel

Tim Tszyu has received a shock second chance to take down Sebastian Fundora in the US. (AP PHOTO)

BoxingPremiumTszyu to fight Fundora in world-title rematch in Vegas

In a major twist, Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu will fight American Sebastian Fundora in a blockbuster world-title rematch in Las Vegas.

Darren Walton

After defeat in London, Arsenal must now win in Paris to reach another Champions League decider. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerArsenal capable of 'special' win at PSG: Arteta

Arsenal remain in the hunt for a first Champions League title despite going down 1-0 at home to PSG in the first leg of their semi-final.

Staff Writers

Al Ahli players celebrate after they defeated Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League Elite semi-final. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumAl-Ahli win Saudi clash to reach Asian CL Elite final

Al-Ahli have reached the final of the Asian Champions League Elite with a comfortable win over Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Hilal in Jeddah.

Michael Church

The Gold Coast's on-field failures won't stop co-owner Darryl Kelly from backing them long-term. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueWhy Titans co-owner Kelly won't give up on losing club

Gold Coast continue to fail on the footy field, but co-owner Darryl Kelly remains on board long-term and retains faith the bad times will turn for the better.

Joel Gould

Mitch Starc is all smiles after having Kolkata Knight Riders' Rovman Powell dismissed lbw. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumStarc’s three scalps not enough to save IPL’s Capitals

Micth Starc took 3-43 and earned a sapling for bowling a dozen balls that were not scored off, but finished on the losing side in the Indian Premier League.

Glenn Moore

Defending champion Iga Swiatek has beaten Diana Shnaider in the Madrid Open quarter-finals. (AP PHOTO)

TennisSwiatek into Madrid quarters after 'relaxed' blackout

Title-holder Iga Swiatek has moved into the last eight in Madrid where she will face Madison Keys, who beat her in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

Staff Writers