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Della Maddalena bloodied and dazed in crushing UFC loss

Della Maddalena bloodied and dazed in crushing UFC loss

Former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena has sunk to his second-straight UFC loss with a third-round knockout defeat to Carlos Prates.

Injury-hit Tigers make a stand, snap 12-game losing run

Injury-hit Tigers make a stand, snap 12-game losing run

Injury-hit Tigers make a stand, snap 12-game losing run

Injury-hit Tigers make a stand, snap 12-game losing run

West Coast were made to pay for a late stand penalty as Richmond kicked three of the final four goals of the match to seal an 11-point win at Optus Stadium.

Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell to miss GWS clash

Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell to miss GWS clash

Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell to miss GWS clash

Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell to miss GWS clash

Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has been cut down by injury again just a month after returning from a broken finger.

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I'll knock him out: Prates vows to down Della Maddalena

I'll knock him out: Prates vows to down Della Maddalena

Australian Jack Della Maddalena will be aiming to put the disappointment of losing his UFC welterweight title behind him when he faces Carlos Prates in Perth.

Time to atone: Eagles vow to bounce back against Tigers

Time to atone: Eagles vow to bounce back against Tigers

West Coast's leaders have underperformed this year and they'll be firmly in the spotlight in Saturday's AFL clash with Richmond in Perth.

He's a unicorn: Freo to unleash Jackson on the Dogs

He's a unicorn: Freo to unleash Jackson on the Dogs

Fremantle are riding a six-match winning streak, but goalsneak Michael Frederick says the players are taking it one game at a time.

'Just winging it': Salkilld plans more UFC highlights

'Just winging it': Salkilld plans more UFC highlights

Quillan Salkilld is a UFC highlights reel, and the West Australian will be aiming for another memorable moment in his next fight against Beneil Dariush.

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BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no

BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no

BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no

BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says privatisation of the BBL is inevitable, but NSW and Queensland don't want it to go ahead.

You are loved: Docker O'Driscoll opens up on depression

You are loved: Docker O'Driscoll opens up on depression

You are loved: Docker O'Driscoll opens up on depression

You are loved: Docker O'Driscoll opens up on depression

The AFL's recent focus on mental health has convinced Fremantle wingman Nathan O'Driscoll to open up about his own battles, and he hopes it will help others.

Eagles back in under-fire co-captain Duggan

Eagles back in under-fire co-captain Duggan

Eagles back in under-fire co-captain Duggan

Eagles back in under-fire co-captain Duggan

West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan has struggled for form this season, but his leadership has been praised in what is turning out to be a tough campaign.

How New York pizzas helped Della Maddalena reset

How New York pizzas helped Della Maddalena reset

How New York pizzas helped Della Maddalena reset

How New York pizzas helped Della Maddalena reset

Jack Della Maddalena will be aiming to put his disappointing loss to Islam Makhachev behind him when the Australian takes on Carlos Prates in Perth on Saturday.

Dockers suffer huge blow as star AFLW forward cut down

Dockers suffer huge blow as star AFLW forward cut down

Dockers suffer huge blow as star AFLW forward cut down

Dockers suffer huge blow as star AFLW forward cut down

Aine Tighe has been placed on Fremantle's inactive list for the entire 2026 AFLW campaign after failing to recover from a lingering knee injury.

Man accused of killing Labor strategist to fight charge

Man accused of killing Labor strategist to fight charge

Man accused of killing Labor strategist to fight charge

Man accused of killing Labor strategist to fight charge

A young man accused of the one-punch killing of political strategist Tim Picton near a nightclub in the early hours has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.

'Elephant on back' but no croc sightings in record swim

'Elephant on back' but no croc sightings in record swim

'Elephant on back' but no croc sightings in record swim

'Elephant on back' but no croc sightings in record swim

An ultramarathon athlete did not spot a crocodile in a record swim in a river teeming with the reptiles and is not sure whether to be relieved or disappointed.

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Big blow for Lions as star recruit out for months

Brisbane's star forward recruit Oscar Allen will miss at least three months after scans revealed the extent of the former West Coast co-captain's injury.

Grain belt hit by worst mouse plague in years

Mouse numbers have exploded to plague proportions across a state's grain belt, with thousands per hectare threatening crops and straining bait supply

Major spend on housing for regional nurses, teachers

Western Australia's government will partner with three mining giants to build hundreds of homes for teachers, police and nurses in regional cities.

Vixens in seventh heaven after downing Fever in Perth

The Melbourne Vixens remain undefeated at the halfway mark of the season after posting a six-goal win against the West Coast Fever in Perth.

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Aussie beats Brazil's fab four for first WSL title

Australian George Pittar has claimed his first World Surf League event, beating Brazilian great Gabriel Medina in the final of WA's Margaret River Pro.

Our unicorn is evolving: Dockers praise star big man

Luke Jackson's two stunning goals against Carlton have added to his impressive highlights reel, with Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir praising the star ruckman.

In a good space: Blues wrap arms around Ollie Hollands

Carlton coach Michael Voss says his team's fighting display against Fremantle was an important step forward following the club's tough week in the spotlight.

Glory great Risdon bows out in style with win over Roar

Perth Glory have given their retiring legend Josh Risdon the perfect send-off, beating Brisbane Roar 2-1 in his farewell match.

Gritty loss to Dockers caps off horror week for Carlton

Carlton's drama-filled week has ended with defeat to Shai Bolton-powered Fremantle, after the Blues withdrew Elijah Hollands' younger brother before the game.

Aussie Pittar stuns world champion at Margaret River

Australian George Pittar has the chance to claim his maiden World Surf League tour win after making it through to the semi-finals of the Margaret River Pro.

Decades-long debate over river flows on amid new plan

A pristine river home to endangered fish is at the centre of renewed debate about water use, as environment groups call to protect a vast tropical savanna.

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