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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

Ciaron Maher’s Saint George was not passed in a preliminary check ahead of the Caulfield Cup.

RACINGDoubt over Caulfield Cup fancy after vet’s exam

Caulfield Cup fancy Saint George faces an eleventh-hour veterinary confirmation in order to start in the event after not being passed in a preliminary check.

Hayden King

Australian Grace Kim is just two shots off the lead after two rounds at the Buick LPGA Shanghai. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumGood Grace: Aussie Kim tied for second at LPGA Shanghai

On the bubble in the season-long points race, Australian golfer Grace Kim has moved into equal second at the LPGA Shanghai to boost her Tour Championship hopes.

Darren Walton

Jack Williams has been de-listed by West Coast.

AFL‘Lot of upside’: Eagles fans surprised by Williams cut

West Coast fans have taken to social media to express their surprise at the club’s decision to de-list forward-ruck Jack Williams.

Josh Kempton

Kendenup's Beau Sobey gets runs on the leg side.

Opening round PremiumWanderers fall short in gallant round one chase at Kendenup

Katanning Wanderers came close to causing a major opening round upset in the new Great Southern Cricket Association season, as they tried to chase down 204 against Kendenup on Saturday. 

Cameron Newbold

Jaide Britton of the Eagles during the round nine AFLW match between Port Adelaide Power and West Coast.

AFLWPremiumAFLW: Eagles know they can’t afford any more slip-ups

West Coast midfielder Jaide Britton admits the Eagles need to be tougher at the coalface if they are to keep their fleeting finals hopes alive against Geelong.

Jake Santa Maria

Dr Ben Piggott and Dr Jenny Conlon.

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What would it take for you to change how you live?

During the week I sat with Associate Professor Dr Ben Piggott from the University of Notre Dame in Fremantle. He said something that struck a chord.

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West Coast’s Ryan Maric and Jack Williams.

AFLVideoPremiumEagles axe three players but one has a second chance

Jack Williams is one of three West Coast players who have been delisted, but the luckless forward-ruck is set for an opportunity to grab a second chance in the AFL.

Mitchell Woodcock

Lachie McNeil, Steely Green and Ollie Lord have been delisted after the trade deadline.

SportAFL clubs swing the axe after trade deadline: ‘Difficult decisions’

One player has been let go despite playing 39 games over the past two years.

Glenn Valencich

Wallaroos captain Siokapesi Palu Sekona has her eyes firmly on the 2029 home World Cup. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWallaroos look to build some buzz ahead of World Cup

The Wallaroos are looking to change the fabric of Australian rugby ahead of a golden opportunity to promote the women's game before their home World Cup.

Sebastian Tan

The Socceroos' Asian Cup ambitions could be scuppered after attacks on Riyadh airport. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumOrganisers give Socceroos' Asian Cup update

Asian Cup organisers have confirmed that plans for the continental soccer tournament in Saudi Arabia remain on track despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East

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