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Live: Piastri and Norris resume F1 title fight from front row in Zandvoort

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McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume their Formula 1 world championship battle from the front row at the Dutch town of Zandvoort. Follow live.

'Got away with absolute murder': Heartbreak as Pies miss post-siren winner

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Melbourne gets out of jail as Grace Campbell's game-winning attempt on goal hits the post after the siren to deny Collingwood what would have been an epic AFLW win.

Live: Sharks fighting for top four spot against Knights

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The Cronukka Sharks look to stay in the hunt for a top four spot as they host the struggling Newcastle Knights, before the Dolphins take on the Gold Coast Titans. Follow live.

Gold Coast gun to face side that drafted him a decade ago in historic final

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When Lachie Weller runs out onto Perth Stadium as part of the history-making Gold Coast team, he will be playing the side that drafted him back in 2014. 

Sinner says he's 'not a machine' after dropping a set against Shapovalov

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World number one Jannik Sinner tells the world he's not a machine after overcoming tough Canadian challenger Denis Shapovalov to continue his title defence at Flushing Meadows. 

Wallaroos still alive after World Cup draw with United States

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The Wallaroos can still qualify for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinals but their fate is in the balance after a thrilling 31-31 draw with the United States. 

AFL's homophobic culture issues are 'deeply embedded' in the sport

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Mitch Brown will forever be etched in the game's history, but experts, advocacy groups and fans pushing for systematic change say this is not a time for celebration. 

Osaka ends Kasatkina's US Open run to set up Gauff blockbuster

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Australia's last entrant in the women's US Open draw, Daria Kasatkina, takes two-time Flushing Meadows champion Naomi Osaka to three sets before bowing out, setting up a clash between Osaka and American star Coco Gauff.

'Not what women do': Meet the athletes bucking rodeo's blokey culture

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Sidelined in the sport's history by the words "women don't do that", female bronc riders are proving they not only do it but do it thrillingly well — and the sport is taking notice.

What time does the F1 Dutch Grand Prix start? How can I watch?

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Australia's Oscar Piastri is starting from pole position ahead of teammate Lando Norris at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Here's what you need to know about the race.

Why predicting winners in the footy is a lot harder than we think

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Predicting who is going to win during each round of the AFL is tough, and even computer algorithms struggle to do better than the luckiest human.

Isabelle Kelly suffers ugly jaw injury in Roosters' 15th straight win

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Roosters captain Isabelle Kelly's season appears over after she was hospitalised for a distressing jaw injury in the team' 15th straight NRLW win.

NBL player injured when backboard collapses on him following dunk

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Adelaide 36ers player Ben Griscti has been injured during a training session after a backboard collapsed on top of him.

Crows breeze to comfortable AFLW win over young Giants

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A first-quarter surge with a strong breeze has powered Adelaide to a comfortable 32-point away win over winless GWS.

Live: History beckons for Raiders looking for 35-year first against Tigers

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The Raiders will be guaranteed their first finish atop the ladder since 1990 with a win over the Tigers in Canberra this afternoon. Follow live.

Serong battles through the tags to stamp credentials as WA's best

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Caleb Serong has copped plenty of extra attention in 2025 but, thanks to the meditative power of LEGO, he's been able to stay at the very top of the game.

Piastri avoids penalty after pit lane crash during F1 practice

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Formula 1 drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri has avoided a grid penalty after he collided with Mercedes driver George Russell in the pit lane during practice in the Netherlands.

Aussie qualifier Priscilla Hon bows out of US Open

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The inspired US Open run from qualifying is over for Australian Priscilla Hon following a third-round loss at Flushing Meadows.

From Chamois to Jakara: Aussie Winter Olympic champion has Mt Buller ski run renamed in her honour

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Beijing Winter Olympics moguls champion Jakara Anthony receives more recognition for her stellar career, with one of Australia's main ski resorts renaming one of their runs after her.

Olympic champion Jakara Anthony has mogul course named in her honour

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Australian Winter Olympic gold medallist Jakara Anthony has been honoured with the Moguls Course at Mt Buller named after her.

Alcaraz dismisses knee concerns as he marches on at US Open

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Carlos Alcaraz loses serve for the first time at this year's US Open and needs physio treatment on his knee — but he still makes light work of Luciano Darderi.

Djokovic breaks another grand slam record in quest for fifth US Open

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Already the holder of the most men's grand slam titles (24) and match wins (395), Novak Djokovic reached another milestone by surpassing Swiss maestro Roger Federer to become the man with the most hardcourt victories.

'Tall poppy syndrome' sees retired AFL stars battered in lower leagues

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Many AFL players look forward to going back to playing the sport for fun after they leave the professional league. But it's not always a warm welcome back into the lower leagues. The ABC speaks to former stars and their families about the brutal transition out of the game.

Essendon continues perfect start to AFLW season against wayward Richmond

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Essendon has defeated Richmond by 15-points to make it three wins to begin the year and deepen the Tigers' early season crisis in the process. 

A-Leagues club Western United wound up by courts despite $15 million claim

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A late attempt to save embattled A-Leagues club Western United has failed, with owner WMG Football Club Limited placed into liquidation by the Federal Court of Australia.

Don Bradman's baggy green bought for over $400,000 by National Museum

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One of 11 known baggy green caps worn by Australian cricket great Sir Donald Bradman is bought by the National Museum of Australia for $438,550 at auction, with a federal government contribution covering half the cost.

Live: Eels make late change as they plot upset over Warriors

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The New Zealand Warriors can go one step closer to securing a top-four finish in the NRL with victory, but host a Parramatta Eels team with a recent history of upsets. Follow live.

'He couldn't breathe': Dave Hughes ends up in hospital after AFL Legends game

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Dave Hughes is rushed to hospital by his wife after coming in for some heavy contact during the AFL Legends game at Docklands Stadium.

Aiva is ready to flick the switch and put her foot down in Zandvoort

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It has been several weeks since Australian driver Aiva Anagnostiadis has been in a racing car but when she hits the track on Friday in the Netherlands, the Victorian will "switch something mentally" before putting her foot down.

Councillor wins court fight with council over $1m Parramatta Eels deal

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Councillor Kellie Darley was censured last year for allegedly breaching her council's rules regarding the disclosure of confidential information about a partnership with the Parramatta Eels.

Irankunda's 10-month Socceroos exile ended ahead of NZ friendlies

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Socceroos coach Tony Popovic praises Nestory Irankunda's maturity as he names the starlet in his squad for the first time this year ahead of the "Soccer Ashes" against New Zealand.

Venus Williams wins first US Open women's doubles match since 2014

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Tennis great Venus Williams has a women's doubles win at Flushing Meadows for the first time in more than a decade, beating a seeded pairing with Leylah Fernandez.

Sharks star halfback embraces his off-field position as a role model

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Nicho Hynes uses a mural unveiling to talk mental health with junior players at the NSW Central Coast club where his career started.

Sinner mows down Aussie Popyrin and marches on at US Open

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Alexei Popyrin's hopes of causing another big upset at the US Open run up against world number one Jannik Sinner, who sends a message to his rivals with a crushing straight sets win.

West Coast Eagles star posthumously diagnosed with CTE

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An examination of AFL premiership player Adam Hunter's brain, donated for research by his family, confirms he was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

The Bulldogs' blueprint that could help Penrith pull off a premiership miracle

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Resting its entire team against Canterbury was Penrith's first step on its quest to win the premiership from outside the top four, and another Bulldogs side could have the blueprint for them to follow. 

Aussie star Jess Hull's Diamond League dream ends in tough finish

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Jess Hull has a tough finale to her bid to win a Diamond League title, miscalculating her 1,500m final charge to get pipped on the line.

North Melbourne's consistency proving key to AFLW success

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The Kangaroos may not be hitting the ultra-high scores of their AFLW competitors, but consistency is proving to be a key to their success.

Bailey Smith details mental health battle during All-Australian speech

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Geelong star Bailey Smith has used his All-Australian acceptance interview to share that he spent four weeks in a mental health facility.

Collingwood star Nick Daicos voted by peers as MVP of the AFL

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Collingwood star Nick Daicos has been crowned this year's AFLPA Most Valuable Player, becoming the fourth-youngest winner of the award. 

Gawn joins elite group with eighth All-Australian honour

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Melbourne colossus Max Gawn has become the seventh AFL player to be named All-Australian eight times, pipping former teammate Brodie Grundy for the ruck spot.

Live: Bulldogs out to secure top four NRL finish against understrength Panthers

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The Canterbury Bulldogs can secure a top four finish on the NRL ladder and earn a double-chance in the finals with a victory over the Penrith Panthers. Follow live.

Olympic champion chooses Sydney Marathon over World Championships

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More than 35,000 competitors will race in the Sydney Marathon in its debut as a World Marathon Major this weekend, with Olympic gold medallist Sifan Hassan and Australians Jessica Stenson and Lisa Weightman amongst a quality elite women's field.  

The vilification of trans footballer Riley Dennis went international, she's now won in court

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Transgender soccer player Rliey Dennis has won a court case over vilification against her that went international. Speaking exclusively to 7.30 she has detailed her trauma.

Mitch Brown's former West Coast coach reflects on AFL locker-room culture

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Mitch Brown's former West Coast coach, Adam Simpson, admits he has reflected on the locker-room culture at the club under his tenure since Brown became the AFL's first openly bisexual player.

League blocked trades that didn't benefit expansion clubs claims former AFLW coach

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Former Western Bulldogs AFLW coach Nathan Burke says the league's continued vetoing of trades involving expansion is contributing to the current competitive imbalance in the competition.

Jess Fox sidelined after 'whirlwind' surgery to remove kidney tumour

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Australia's three-time Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox says she has been left with some "gnarly scars" and some added toughness after undergoing successful surgery.

Man United boss slams players as horror loss sees him turned into meme

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Embattled Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says his players "spoke for me really loud" after being turned into a viral internet joke during his side's embarrassing loss to a fourth-tier side in the English League Cup.

Mitch Brown a rare example of a queer player in men's sport

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Openly gay male athletes are rare in mainstream Australian sport, but some have built up the courage to share their story.

Aussie qualifier Priscilla Hon reaches US Open third round with stunning upset

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Australian qualifier Priscilla Hon stuns 17th seed Liudmila Samsonova to reach the third round of a grand slam for the first time.