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Jasprit Bumrah, who helped India beat NZ in the T20 World Cup, will now play them in a Test series. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumBumrah back to give Black Caps hard time in India Tests

The world's most feared pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah is returning to the India squad to face New Zealand in the two-Test series

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World champ Molly Picklum has enjoyed a fine start to the Rip Curl Pro Portugal at Supertubos beach. (EPA PHOTO)

SurfingPremiumAussie world champ sets up clash with surf sensation

Molly Picklum had to outsurf a local Portuguese star at Supertubos -- but it's only going to get harder at Rip Curl Portugal for Australia's world champ.

Ian Chadband

Georgia Amoore in action.

BasketballReplace me: Injured Sami’s call lured Amoore to Lynx

Georgia Amoore told WNBL clubs that she’d be playing in China this season, then superstar Sami Whitcomb called and the WNBA guard signed for Perth Lynx within days.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jake Soutar's AFL hopes are firming after a strong WAFL season for East Perth.

AFLWAFL reserves to draft fancy: The rise of Royals defender

At the start of the WAFL season, Jake Soutar was not even an automatic selection in East Perth’s league side. Only seven months later, the 20-year-old defender is one of the State’s hottest AFL draft prospects.

Josh Kempton

Jack Riley will make his A-grade debut for Lake View on Saturday.

CricketPremiumUK recruit Riley to bolster Lake View

All-rounder Jack Riley has been named for Lake View against Great Boulder in the first round of the 2026-27 Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association A-grade season.

Neale Harvey

Chad Warner

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Chad Warning! Free agents will cost more than ever in 2027

Just because Sydney star Chad Warner is a free agent next season doesn’t mean he’ll find it easy to join West Coast at the end of the season. Tasmania’s entry will make moving clubs an incredibly tough task.

Craig O'Donoghue

Roger Pascoe, winner of the person with a disability award, with nominee Nichole Wells, at the 2024 Goldfields Sports Star of the Year Awards.

Lawn bowlsPremiumHistoric club jolted back into action

Roger Pascoe has led Coolgardie’s lawn bowls revival.

Neale Harvey

Aisling McCarthy will play her 75th AFLW game on Sunday.

AFLWThe self-doubt Freo star beat to reach ‘special’ milestone

Aisling McCarthy has since transformed into a genuine AFLW superstar since arriving on Australian shores eight years ago — but her journey has not been without some self-doubt along the way.

Josh Kempton

Ben Smith has completed his list of Glory's most defining moments.

Soccer30 for 30: The moments that defined Perth Glory, Part III

In the final of a three-part series, soccer writer Ben Smith looks at the weird and wonderful events, triumphs and scandals which have defined the first 30 years of Perth Glory.

Ben Smith

The West Australian was granted exclusive access to Perth Wildcats training.

BasketballPremiumBehind the scenes at Perth Wildcats during NBL campaign

Perth Wildcats granted The West Australian’s photographer Ian Munro exclusive access behind the scenes to showcase what they do each day in their quest to win the NBL championship.

Craig O'Donoghue

Marcel Tisserand's future at Sydney FC is clouded in mystery amid reports he's retiring. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSky Blues coach coy on defender's future at ALM club

Sydney FC coach Patrick Kisnorbo has remained tight-lipped on Marcel Tisserand's future at the A-League Men club, with the defender managing injury concerns.

Joanna Guelas

Western Sydney Wanderers thank their fans after the goalless draw with Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumBrighter days ahead for Wanderers, promises ALM coach

While a goalless derby draw won't account for much on the table, Western Sydney coach Ufuk Talay says it's a good step forward for the wooden spooners.

Joanna Guelas

Aiden Markram showed more resistance than any Proteas' batter in the first Test against Australia. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumProteas urged to wear down Australia's bowling machines

South Africa have conceded they didn't do a good enough job making Australia's bowlers toil in the first Test, a point they must address at St George's Park.

Scott Bailey

Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins just keep blooming after years together. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumHazlewood feeling free as bowlers enter golden age

Australia's 'big four' bowlers have entered the most rarefied of air as they approach a 10th year together, with the benefit of age playing into their hands.

Scott Bailey

Sonay Kartal has pulled off another shock at the Wuhan Open by knocking out the world No.6. (AP PHOTO)

SportPremiumBritish bolter sends Svitolina spinning at Wuhan Open

British comeback player Sonay Kartal has kept the shocks coming at the Wuhan Open with one of the best wins of her career over Ukrainian star Elina Svitolina.

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Rafael Jodar roars with delight after making the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremium'New Rafa' makes Shanghai Masters history with Ruud win

Spanish youngster Rafael Jodar has continued his inexorable rise, defeating Casper Ruud to make the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters at the age of just 20.

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Ryleigh Wotherspoon kicked four goals as Melbourne crushed Richmond by 62 points in the AFLW. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Pretty unstoppable': Demons secure finals football

Melbourne have bounced back into form to take down the Tigers and put themselves in a strong position as finals football approaches.

Morgan Reinwald

Neither side was able to break the deadlock as Sydney and Wanderers fought out a dull goalless draw. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremium'Wasn't pretty': Sydney derby draw kicks off ALM season

Sydney FC and Western Sydney were left lamenting missed opportunities after the A-League Men rivals settled for a goalless draw to kick off the new campaign.

Joanna Guelas

Australia powered their way to a 40-0 opening-round win over Samoa in the World Cup. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumJillaroos run riot in Women's World Cup opener

Australia's Women's Rugby League World Cup defence is off to a winning start following their 40-point demolition job of Fetu Samoa.

Jack Brady

West Coast are set to open contract discussions with coach Andrew McQualter this year.

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Eagles set to open contract talks with McQualter this year

West Coast expects to open contract talks with Andrew McQualter prior to Christmas as the coach prepares to enter the final season of a three-year deal.

Glen Quartermain

Bryce Cotton lifted late to earn the 36ers a six-point NBL win in Tasmania. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumCotton unleashes late blitz as 36ers sink JackJumpers

Six-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has produced some late magic to sink Tasmania, but coach Trevor Gleeson was not there to see it due to a five-year-old promise.

Justin Chadwick

Lauren Nicholson scored 23 points to inspire the Flames to a dramatic WNBL win over the Flyers. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumFlames burn bright as Nicholson sparks against Flyers

The Sydney Flames have overturned a 13-point deficit to beat a spirited Southside Melbourne Flyers in their first game of the WNBL season.

Sebastian Tan

Perth will be without Kristian Doolittle for their huge clash with Sydney.

BasketballWildcats to be without star for blockbuster Kings clash

Perth Wildcats have suffered a massive blow ahead of Saturday’s game against Sydney Kings with import Kristian Doolittle ruled out following his injury at training on Thursday.

Craig O’Donoghue

Josh Hazlewood had the ball reverse swinging in Australia's win over South Africa in Durban. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumReverse swing relevant again on return to South Africa

Eight years after a dramatic reverse-swing arms race during the controversial 2018 tour of South Africa, conditions have brought the art form back to the fore.

Scott Bailey