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Cameron Smith is right near the lead after displaying his clever touch in the third round. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumCameron Smith bursts to life at PGA Championship

After six straight missed cuts at golf's majors, Australian superstar Cameron Smith has surged into contention for PGA Championship glory in Pennsylvania.

Darren Walton

Cameron Green celebrates his second half-century of the season in KKR's crucial win. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumGreen energy fires Kolkata with IPL playoffs beckoning

Cameron Green is finding his best form for Kolkata Knight Riders - but will it be enough to get them into the IPL playoffs?

Ian Chadband

Jackson Irvine's St. Pauli have been relegated from the Bundesliga after losing on the final day. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumIrvine and Metcalfe's Bundesliga team relegated

St. Pauli and Heidenheim have been relegated from the Bundesliga, with a pair of Socceroos among the casualties, while Bayern showered themselves in beer.

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Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez winning the eighth stage of the Giro d'Italia in Fermo. (EPA PHOTO)

CyclingPremiumNarvaez solos to second stage win at the Giro d'Italia

Jhonatan Narvaez has won his second stage of the Giro d'Italia after a masterful solo ride.

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Elina Svitolina could hardly believe she had lifted the Italian Open crown for the third time. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumSvitolina downs Gauff to become Italian Open champion

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina has won the Italian Open for the third time, defeating Roland Garros winner Coco Gauff at the Foro Italico.

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Kosta Grozos after the penalty miss in the A-League Men semi-final shootout that cost the Jets dear. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremium'Remember this': Jets coach on ALM finals pain

Falling short of a grand final berth after defeat to Sydney FC, Newcastle coach Mark Milligan is urging his side to embrace the heartbreak.

Joanna Guelas

Jon Rahm has shot a third-round 67 at the PGA Championships to put himself in the frame to win. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumRahm soars to claim PGA Championship clubhouse lead

Some 14 players have enjoyed time atop the leaderboard during the third round of the PGA Championship, with Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy among the major movers.

Darren Walton

Jannik Sinner celebrates his 28th match win in a row against Daniil Medvedev in the Italian Open. (EPA PHOTO)

TennisPremiumSinner a win away from more history with Roman conquest

Italy's sporting hero Jannik Sinner has extended his winning streak to 28 matches, beating Daniil Medvedev to reach the final of his home Open.

Staff Writers

Ben Garuccio hailing the winning shootout penalty as Sydney FC reached the A-League Men grand final. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumFull circle for Garuccio as Sky Blues reach grand final

Ben Garuccio was crucial in guiding Sydney FC to a grand final, but it's not the first time he's reached the decider alongside his club coach Patrick Kisnorbo.

Joanna Guelas

Michael Voss’ time as coach is up.

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Why is the coach always the face of failure in the AFL?

I’ve always looked at AFL coaching and thought one thing: that job looks brutal. The resignation, or perhaps more accurately the forced exit, of Michael Voss from Carlton only reinforces that feeling.

Mitchell Johnson

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Lachie Neale of the Lions celebrates kicking a goal during the round nine AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Carlton Blues at The Gabba, on May 08, 2026, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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Three reasons why the Dockers should chase Lachie Neale

I always felt Lachie Neale would be a better fit for West Coast if he left Brisbane, but as the season unfolds, I think Fremantle should be prepared to make a play for him, writes Paul Haselby.

Paul Hasleby

Brownlow medallist Shane Crawford has a message for success hungry West Coast fans.

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The West Australian exclusive
Shane Crawford compares Eagles to Hawks of early 2000s

Brownlow medallist Shane Crawford has a message for success hungry West Coast fans: Form can turn quickly so shoot for the sky.

Glen Quartermain

Boxer Jackson England trains with Jay Gray ahead of his world title eliminator in June. Michael Wilson

Quarter by QuarterCommentsPremiumPerth’s “Action” Jackson one win from a shot at world title

Perth boxer Jackson England is one win from becoming Mexican IBF world super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete’s mandatory challenger.

Glen Quartermain

Brad Wira has been appointed as the new Football WA CEO.

AFLCommentsPremiumCEO of Football WA Brad Wira opens up on game’s major issues

New Football WA CEO Brad Wira opens up on the major issues facing the game.

Glen Quartermain

Holly McNamara lifts the A-League Women trophy for Melbourne City after their grand final win. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumCity's McNamara pondering future, wants another trophy

Fresh off her A-League Women grand final heroics, Melbourne City gun Holly McNamara insists she hasn't made a decision on her future as she chases a treble.

Anna Harrington

Patrick Cripps is all smiles after the Blues pulled off a 12-point win against the Bulldogs. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCarlton interim challenges Blues to build winning habit

After a stirring, drought-breaking win, interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has urged the Blues to make their new-found success a habit.

Oliver Caffrey

Victorian Abbey Caldwell enjoyed the race of her life at the Shanghai Diamond League meeting. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AthleticsPremiumAussie track aces eclipsed by Caldwell's Diamond run

Australian rivals Jess Hull and Claudia Hollingsworth have been eclipsed by less celebrated compatriot Abbey Caldwell in the Shanghai Diamond League meeting.

Ian Chadband

Antoine Semenyo lit up the FA Cup final with a worldie that brought the trophy back to Man City. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSemenyo worldie brings Cup of joy for Man City

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo has produced a moment of magic for Pep Guardiola's team to beat Chelsea 1-0 and lift the FA Cup.

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Hearts' Cammy Devlin was left shattered as they lost their Scottish title decider with Celtic. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumBroken Hearts as Socceroo's side cruelly miss out

Cammy Devlin and his Hearts side have been left shattered by defeat amid a bitter, chaotic ending to their Scottish title showdown with Celtic.

Ian Chadband

Sam Kerr has become Chelsea women's joint all-time top-scorer in her final game for the club. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSam Kerr leaves Chelsea with record-equalling goal

Matildas ace Sam Kerr has enjoyed the perfect farewell to Chelsea, scoring a winning goal against Man Utd to make her the club's all-time joint top scorer.

Ian Chadband

Sydney FC are into another ALM decider after a penalty shootout win over the Jets in Newcastle. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumJets treble dream over as Sky Blues soar to grand final

Sydney FC have punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.

Joanna Guelas

Skipper Patrick Cripps and debutant Jack Ison played key roles in the Blues' stunning victory. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCarlton stun Dogs to win first match after coach quits

Carlton have produced an inspiring final quarter to stun the Western Bulldogs, winning their first match after Michael Voss quit as Blues coach.

Oliver Caffrey

Vaiolini Ekuasi.

Rugby unionPremiumForce dare to dream of finals after holding off Queensland

Western Force’s Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes have lived to see another week after they overcame a battling Queensland Reds 19-14 at HBF Park.

Ben Smith

Hawthorn faded in the second half against Melbourne on their way to a 39-point loss at the MCG. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLHawks at a loss after being out-hunted by Demons

Hawthorn were in an arm-wrestle with Melbourne up to halftime, but were blown away by a hungrier opposition after the main break.

Shayne Hope