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Flawless Feeney too fast with Perth back-to-back wins

Flawless Feeney too fast with Perth back-to-back wins

Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney held his nerve despite late drama in Perth to claim back-to-back wins, beating rival Matt Payne.

Leaders' late heroics help Kangaroos bound to victory

Leaders' late heroics help Kangaroos bound to victory

Leaders' late heroics help Kangaroos bound to victory

Leaders' late heroics help Kangaroos bound to victory

North Melbourne forward Cameron Zurhaar has kicked two vital goals in the final quarter to help his team overcome an 18-point deficit against lowly West Coast.

Geelong star defender in the clear over brutal bump

Geelong star defender in the clear over brutal bump

Geelong star defender in the clear over brutal bump

Geelong star defender in the clear over brutal bump

Star Geelong defender Tom Stewart is free to face Essendon at the MCG next Saturday after it was deemed his crunching bump on Noah Anderson was fair.

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Third ACL heartbreak for luckless Richmond youngster

Third ACL heartbreak for luckless Richmond youngster

The struggling Tigers have received some bad news on the injury front, with Judson Clarke tearing his ACL for the second time in the space of 14 months.

Highs and lows for Wood as Feeney boosts Supercars lead

Highs and lows for Wood as Feeney boosts Supercars lead

Young gun Ryan Wood had a day he'll never forget at the Supercars round in Perth, claiming a maiden win then being cruelly denied in the second race.

It was time to move out of midfield: star Eagle

It was time to move out of midfield: star Eagle

Tim Kelly won West Coast's best and fairest award in 2023 as a star midfielder, but he's doing his best work in attack nowadays.

Practice makes perfect as Payne pips Supercars rivals

Practice makes perfect as Payne pips Supercars rivals

Grove Racing young gun Matt Payne has set the early pace in Perth, determined to back up his win in Tasmania and surge up the Supercars championship standings.

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Popovic delivers special message after Japan success

Popovic delivers special message after Japan success

Popovic delivers special message after Japan success

Popovic delivers special message after Japan success

The Socceroos are on cloud nine after defeating Japan for the first time since 2009, but a desperate Saudi Arabia lie in wait in Jeddah.

Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment

Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment

Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment

Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment

Aziz Behich says he didn't know his match-winning goal against Japan had gone in until seeing the crowd erupt and players run to him like crazy.

Knockout blow for contentious bare-knuckle boxing event

Knockout blow for contentious bare-knuckle boxing event

Knockout blow for contentious bare-knuckle boxing event

Knockout blow for contentious bare-knuckle boxing event

A controversial bare-knuckle boxing championship has been blocked from hosting its first Australian event, despite tickets already being on sale.

Bears' huge task revealed as coach announcement looms

Bears' huge task revealed as coach announcement looms

Bears' huge task revealed as coach announcement looms

Bears' huge task revealed as coach announcement looms

The Perth Bears have a mighty task to become competitive from the outset as history shows how expansion clubs typically struggle in their early seasons.

How 22-year-old Supercars leader is handling the hype

How 22-year-old Supercars leader is handling the hype

How 22-year-old Supercars leader is handling the hype

How 22-year-old Supercars leader is handling the hype

Describing his Supercars championship lead as nothing special, Red Bull driver Broc Feeney has a clear goal in mind when he hits the track in Perth.

Calm, composed Socceroos primed to take down Japan

Calm, composed Socceroos primed to take down Japan

Calm, composed Socceroos primed to take down Japan

Calm, composed Socceroos primed to take down Japan

A spot in the 2026 World Cup is within touching distance for the Socceroos, but arch rivals Japan loom as a big obstacle despite bringing a weakened squad.

Understrength Japan out to show Socceroos who's boss

Understrength Japan out to show Socceroos who's boss

Understrength Japan out to show Socceroos who's boss

Understrength Japan out to show Socceroos who's boss

Japan are missing stars such as Kaoru Mitoma, Daizen Maida and Takumi Minamino, but they are still setting their sights on victory against the Socceroos.

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UFC cookie monster out to back up 19-second masterclass

Quillan Salkilld made the second fastest lightweight debut in UFC history, and the Australian wants to keep the 'fairytale' rolling when he fights in the US.

Socceroos' quick healer ready for date with destiny

From the moment he tore his ACL last September, Alessandro Circati had one date in mind - taking on Japan in a Perth World Cup Qualifier.

Flare debate: Socceroos veteran, A-League club fire up

A Socceroos veteran and Melbourne Victory have made a passionate appeal to police about how they handle football fans, following the A-League Men grand final.

Film follows fight to heal Country from poison legacy

The film Yurlu/Country explores the impact of asbestos mining on a community that has spent decades fighting to heal their homelands.

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Controversial Perth Supercars plan wins a famous fan

The WA government wants to build a motorsport street track near Optus Stadium, but the idea has been met with stiff resistance by local residents.

Socceroos search for a hero as date with destiny looms

The Socceroos could be just one win away from securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, and the players are drawing on feats from the past to inspire them.

Cats set to welcome back star veteran for Suns showdown

Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield has only missed two games with a hamstring injury, but the Cats are confident he is ready to return.

Eagles skipper Oscar Allen finds his happy place

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has quipped that Oscar Allen may get at least another week in attack following his four-goal haul against Geelong.

Smith stars as Cats power home late against Eagles

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen kicked four goals but a final-quarter onslaught from Jeremy Cameron ensured the Cats still posted a sizeable win.

Rowell cleared but is mature-age Demon in strife again?

Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has escaped sanction for his glancing blow on an opponent, but Melbourne's Aidan Johnson faces a nervous wait.

Perfect Fowler-Nembhard inspires Fever in Super Netball

Jamaican powerhouse Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has shot 68 goals without missing to inspire West Coast Fever to a 82-65 smashing of the Queensland Firebirds.

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