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2010 champions Spain are the first team in the World Cup decider after sinking France. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumEuro champs sink flat France, into World Cup final

Didier Deschamps' hopes of leading France to a third successive World Cup final have been dashed, his world No.1 side beaten 2-0 in the first semi by Spain.

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Spain’s Pedro Porro celebrates.

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Sizzling Spain stun tournament favourites to reach final

Spain have produced a clinical display to surge into the World Cup final, dispatching tournament favourites France in an upset result in Dallas.

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Willem Duursma wasted no time in showing his talents with a fire hose.

AFLCommentsPremiumEmerging Eagle gets stuck in with emergency service work

West Coast will confront the massive challenge of trying to extinguish a red-hot Brisbane at Optus Stadium on Saturday, but an emerging star’s work with a fire hose may prove a good omen.

Josh Kempton

Washington Sundar hits a six to complete India's six-wicket victory over England at Edgbaston. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumIndia cruise to victory over England to end losing run

The return of stellar names such as Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill has helped India gain the first win of their white-ball UK tour, defeating England.

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Mason Cox and Sean Darcy.

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Darcy-Cox dilemma is not getting solved any time soon

Sean Darcy or Mason Cox? Mason Cox or Sean Darcy? AFL expert Danielle Laidley has her say on the biggest dilemma facing Fremantle.

Danielle Laidley

Nicole Frain will headline the elite women’s field in this year’s UCI Gravel World Championships

CyclingGravel star confirmed for historic Nannup world champs

Nicole Frain will headline the elite women’s field when the world’s best gravel cyclists descend on Nannup for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in October.

Jack Penniment

Boulder’s Zachary Barrett won the Fyson Medal as the Goldfields Football League’s best player at the annual country championships in Perth.

FootballLeague boss backs future trips to annual carnival

GFL will contest division two at the 2027 country championships.

Neale Harvey

Central Midlands Coastal celebrate their division two title win.

Country Championships Moment to savour as Central Midlands Coast win division two

Central Midlands Coastal Football League is celebrating a historic division two title after capping a superb country football championships with grand final glory on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold & Rebecca Ruthven

North Midlands at Country Championships 2026

FootballPremiumNorth Midlands go winless in disappointing country champs

It was a weekend to forget for the North Midlands Football League who claimed the wooden spoon in division three at the Nutrien AG Country Championships in Perth last week. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Peel have claimed their first Country Championships division one title since 2017.

Bush and ‘BurbsPeel snap nine-year Country Championships title drought

Peel claimed their first Country Championships division one title in nearly a decade by toppling back-to-back carnival winners South West in the grand final at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

Lower South West's Tim Davies fires off a handball.

FootballLower South West relegated from division two

The Lower South West couldn’t replicate their feats of last years Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Championships division three win, going winless upon promotion to division two and being relegated.

Jack Penniment

Connor Wright celebrating as he crosses the finish line during stage three of the Tour of Tasmania

Cycling Connor Wright earns road world championships call-up

Burekup cycling star Connor Wright has earnt selection in the ARA Australian Cycling Team junior road squad for the UCI Road World Championships in Canada.

Jack Penniment

Will Narducci looks to kick downfield for Regional Districts.

FootballLower South West young guns shone for Regional Districts

Four Lower South West young guns starred for the Regional Districts side at the weekends 2026 CBH Colts Championships division one. 

Jack Penniment

Rory McIlroy ponders a question about how he'll be remembered when dead, ahead of the British Open. (EPA PHOTO)

GolfPremiumBritish Open favourites playing for now, not legacies

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are chasing a second claret jug in the British Open at Royal Birkdale this week, but not a boost to their legacies.

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Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, in the overall leader's yellow jersey, celebrates winning the tenth stage. (AP PHOTO)

CyclingPremiumAustralian falls as Pogacar flexes his Tour dominance

Chris Harper was hurt in a crash during the tenth stage of the Tour de France, which was won by Tadej Pogacar to stretch the Slovenian's overall lead

Glenn Moore

A complaint has been lodged with the IOC concerning Gianni Infantino's actions at the World Cup. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumFIFA president Gianni Infantino reported to IOC

The complaint over Infantino's actions at the World Cup includes the handling of the Folarin Balogun affair.

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Argentina's World Cup semi-final match-up with England has prompted heightened security. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumIncreased security for England-Argentina semi-final

Security has been tightened for the England-Argentina World Cup semi-final, where the South Americans will wear their blue strip.

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Kyra Cooney-Cross announced the devastating news on social media, sharing that her mum died on Friday, July 10.

SoccerCommentsMatildas midfielder shares heartbreaking update

‘My biggest fear in life happened right in front of me.’

Amy Cavender

Shayna Jack has announced she will retire after the Commonwealth Games. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SwimmingPremiumJacking it in: Shayna to retire after Comm Games

Australia's Shayna Jack has announced the Commonwealth Games will be her final competitive outing.

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Diego Maradona’s famous ‘Hand of God’ goal was one major flashpoint in Argentina and England’s contentious rivalry.

SoccerCommentsPremiumSoccer’s most contentious rivalry to fire up again

The latest chapter in one of sport’s most bitter, contentious and emotion-soaked rivalries will be written in the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina in Atlanta on Thursday morning WA time.

Josh Kempton

Albany’s Ben Queay, centre, made his debut for East Perth Eagles in NBL1 West.

Young gun PremiumQueay’s love of the dirty work secures Perth Eagles contract

A talented young Albany basketballer has taken his first steps towards the big stage after making his debut for East Perth Eagles in NBL1 West earlier this month.

Claire Middleton

Collingwood defender Billy Frampton is free to play after being cleared of a rough conduct charge. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFree Billy: Pie's charge downgraded at AFL tribunal

The AFL tribunal has downgraded Collingwood defender Billy Frampton's rough conduct suspension to a fine, freeing him to play against Carlton.

Shayne Hope

Fremantle Dockers training at Cockburn ARC on Tuesday. Pictured is Mason Cox with fans.

AFLVideoCommentsLongmuir admits ‘tight call’ over ruck selection

Fremantle are flying at the top of the AFL ladder, but there is still a big headache for Justin Longmuir ahead of their clash with Port Adelaide.

Jake Santa Maria

Lower South West's Lee Lucev.

FootballLower South West side gains experience despite tough results

The Lower South West’s return to division two at the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Championships proved a tough assignment, with the newly promoted side unable to secure a victory across four matches.

Jack Penniment