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World champion Molly Picklum has powered her way into the quarter-finals at Margaret River. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

SurfingPremiumPicklum shreds at Margaret River Pro on way to quarters

Conditions were tricky, but Australian Molly Picklum felt right at home as she surged into the quarter-finals of the Margaret River Pro with an epic display.

Justin Chadwick

Luke Jackson and Bailey Williams will do battle in the western derby.

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How Williams plans to tackle the ruck version of Mt Everest

Bailey Williams will face arguably the toughest challenge of his career, but the Eagles ruck says he’s looking forward to the challenge of Fremantle’s imposing ruck duo.

Mitchell Woodcock

Zach Provest celebrates a goal.

WAFLPremiumHow Swans are covering for lethal Leigh

Swan Districts have started the season without their biggest weapon in Leigh Kohlmann, but their win over West Perth showed they’re more than just a one-man attack.

Jake Santa Maria

The Wanderers haven't had much to celebrate this year and now they're dealing with fake accusations. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumWanderers chief smeared in fake salary cap breach claim

In the hours after Western Sydney claimed their first-ever wooden spoon, the Wanderers' chief executive has been falsely accused of breaching the salary cap.

George Clarke

Claremont forward Jack Musika celebrates the winning goal against South Fremantle.

WAFL 2026PremiumMusika on song to help halt former club’s winning run

Jack Musika is far from the most well-known name at Claremont, but on Saturday, he became the hero they needed when he kicked the match-winning goal to end South Fremantle’s incredible 17-game winning streak.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jon Rahm has a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the LIV Golf tournament in Mexico. (EPA PHOTO)

GolfSpaniard looking to Rahm home his advantage in Mexico

Jon Rahm is on track for his second LIV Golf win of the year, setting up a one-shot lead heading into the final round in Mexico City.

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In-form Aussie golfer Hannah Green has made her move in the third round of the LA Championship. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumAussie Green in the mix for fourth trophy of the year

In-form Australian golf star Hannah Green has given herself a shot at a third LA Championship trophy and fourth title of the year.

Darren Walton

Carlton continue to review the circumstances surrounding Elijah Hollands' worrying MCG game. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLConcerned Carlton dig deeper into Hollands' MCG episode

Carlton chief executive Graham Wright says they are going through all the circumstances leading up to Elijah Hollands' MCG mental health episode.

Oliver Caffrey

Atlanta's Dyson Daniels made sure the Knicks' Jalen Brunson knew he will compete all series long. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballNew York in good Knick to clip Hawks' wings

Dyson Daniels' Atlanta Hawks will need to fly even higher after the New York Knicks claimed the first game of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

Staff Writers

Elijah Hollands has been ruled out of Carlton’s clash with Fremantle next week.

RULED OUTCarlton boss shares Elijah Hollands update as next step confirmed

The Blues have revealed their investigation has widened in a bid to get to the bottom of the situation.

Glenn Valencich

A focused Matt Fitzpatrick had a handy lead going into the final around of the RBC Heritage. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumMatt finish gives Fitzpatrick handy three-shot buffer

Matt Fitzpatrick's slow start let Scottie Scheffler back into the mix, but the Englishman's late flourish gave him the third-round lead at the RBC Heritage.

Doug Ferguson

Young Socceroos striker Mohamed Toure has netted another impressive hat-trick for Norwich. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumHat-trick heroics for Socceroo in a real Toure de force

Young Socceroo Mohamed Toure continues to shine in the lead-up to the World Cup, scoring another hat-trick for English Championship side Norwich.

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Real Sociedad have claimed the silverware with a penalty shootout win over Atletico Madrid. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumReal Sociedad's sharp-shooters win Copa del Rey title

Two superb saves in the penalty shootout have powered Real Sociedad to a thrilling win over Atletico Madrid to claim the Copa del Rey title.

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The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock ranks every player in Sunday’s clash based on their ability to impact the game.

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Derby depth chart: Every Eagle, Docker ranked 46-1

The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock ranks every player in Sunday’s clash based on their ability to impact the game.

Mitchell Woodcock

An ambulance leaves the track following a crash at the Nordschleife.

NURBURGRING NORDSCHLEIFE‘Shocked’ Verstappen mourns mid-race death of fellow driver

The motorsport world is grieving following a devastating seven-car crash at the Nurburgring.

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New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has guided the Kobe Steelers to another win in Japan. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumRennie's Steelers close gap on ladder leaders in Japan

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has masterminded another victory for the Kobe Steelers, who closed in on the ladder leaders in Japan.

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Nathan McSweeney, who has starred for South Australia, has been making runs in England. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumUnbeaten McSweeney to the rescue for wobbling Northants

Australian batter Nathan McSweeney teamed up with rising star James Sales to steer Northamptonshire out of County Championship trouble.

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It was all too much for Tottenham's Pedro Porro after victory was snatched away by Brighton. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumStruggling Tottenham thwarted by Brighton's late strike

Roberto De Zerbi was denied victory in his first home match as Spurs boss when Brighton's Georginio Rutter hit a 95th-minute equaliser.

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Borussia Dortmund players contemplate a defeat that means Bayern Munich can lift title this weekend. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumBayern on brink of title, Union's female coach loses

Bayern need a point from their match with Stuttgart to retain the Bundesliga title while the league's first female coach made a losing start with Union Berlin.

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Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina is through to the Stuttgart Open final despite a late night. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumRybakina overpowers Andreeva even after late night show

Elena Rybakina shrugged off the effects of a late night quarter-final battle to reach the Stuttgart Open final with a straight sets win over Mirra Andreeva.

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Caleb Serong will get his fifth sooner rather than later.

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HASLEBY: Freo superstar looms as all-time derby great

Records are made to be broken, and I can’t think of a better player than Caleb Serong to surpass my derby record, writes Paul Hasleby.

Paul Hasleby

Brett Peake, Caleb Serong and Fraser Gehrig each hold western derby records of different kinds.

AFLCommentsPremium15 weird & wonderful derby facts entering Sunday’s big game

Most people are aware of the Glendinning-Allan Medal feats of Caleb Serong and Paul Hasleby... but what lesser-known derby records do the likes of Brett Peake and Fraser Gehrig own?

Chris Robinson

Tiger Woods talks to a sheriff deputy immediately after his car crash in Florida in March. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumTiger Woods 'responding well to treatment' in rehab

Tiger Woods is undergoing a 90-day rehab programme in Switzerland after his arrest on a driving under the influence charge, according to reports in London.

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Zak Butters set aside his tribunal drama with a best afield performance against Hawthorn. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLButters teaches Hawks hard lessons ahead of Suns clash

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says they are yet to master how to shut down a star opposition midfielder, such as Port Adelaide's Zak Butters, in full flight.

Roger Vaughan