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Only time will tell if Wests Tigers fans boo Lachlan Galvin on his NRL return. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby League'Part of footy': Tigers accept Galvin could be booed

Wests Tigers players hope Lachlan Galvin is given a welcome reception this weekend but accept the Leichhardt Oval crowd could jeer the want-away five-eighth.

Jasper Bruce

Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard will make her Super Netball return this weekend.

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Shes back! Fowler-Nembhard named to take on Vixens

Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has come to the rescue of West Coast Fever, with the superstar shooter to return for the winless side when they take on Melbourne Vixens at John Cain Arena on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Coen Jackman, Josh Bootsma and Justin Joyce are among the new faces in the UGSFL, GSFL and OFA.

Around The Leagues PremiumBig names back in GSFL, UGSFL set to launch & a new Bomber

A former AFL and WAFL star back in red and white for new GSFL season, a big recruit for the Narrogin Hawks and a dual WAFL premiership gun switches country teams. Here is our first Around The Leagues for 2025.

Cameron Newbold

Sam Mitchell has told his side of his meeting with Andrew McQualter.

AFLVideoComments‘Plenty to discuss’: Mitchell on chance McQualter meeting

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has followed West Coast counterpart Andrew McQualter in speaking about their ‘coincidental’ meeting in Adelaide earlier this month.

Mitchell Woodcock

Hawks skipper James Sicily (L) is being staunchly backed by coach Sam Mitchell (R). (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumHawthorn coach defends 'fantastic' captain's dual roles

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says his captain James Sicily has been fantastic in dual roles in games, dismissing criticism from AFL legend Leigh Matthews.

Steve Larkin

Heading into the Origin series, Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw has done it all in rugby league. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremium'Burns a hole': pain that drives Brigginshaw in Origin

Queensland co-captain Ali Brigginshaw is relentless in her quest for Origin success and it all goes back to when rugby league was ripped away from her.

Joel Gould

Tom Trbojevic will return against the Panthers as Manly aim to end a three-game losing run. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueSeibold sees GI in Turbo but dodges Fogarty questions

Manly coach Anthony Seibold has likened Tom Trbojevic to Greg Inglis ahead of the star fullback's return to the park.

Jasper Bruce

Last year’s Jericho Cup WA qualifier winning trainer Ben Owen and jockey Rosie Mahony with Ben's daughters Charleze and Olivia.

WA qualifier PremiumBig field to contest WA qualifier of historic Jericho Cup

A big field of stayers will chase glory in Sunday’s $100,000 The Jericho Cup Qualifier (3100m) at Percy Spencer Racecourse.

Cameron Newbold

Port legend Travis Boak is on the sidelines because of a back injury. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumPort to monitor sidelined veteran 'week to week'

Port Adelaide stalwart Travis Boak will miss Saturday's clash against North Melbourne because of a back injury.

Steve Larkin

A happy Michael Voss, senior coach of Carlton after beating West Coast. Michael Klein

AFLKey Blues pair set for Cats

Carlton have only beaten the two teams on the bottom of the AFL ladder this season but coach Michael Voss is adamant the signs are good for something special.

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Dyson Daniels finished runner up in the DPOY award.

BasketballCommentsDaniels feels the love from NBA coaches amid award snub

Evan Mobley will pocket a bonus worth $US45 million after being named NBA Defensive Player of the Year, but coaches think Dyson Daniels deserved to win.

Rob Forsaith

Harry McKay will return to the Carlton side for the match against Geelong on Sunday. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumMcKay, Weitering set for Blues' big Cats test

Key position stars Harry McKay and Jacob Weitering are expected to play for Carlton as they chase a third straight win in the round-seven clash with Geelong.

Shayne Hope

Karl-Anthony Towns has scored 31 points to lead the New York Knicks to a playoff win over Detroit. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballTowns, Brunson fire as Knicks hold off Pistons

The New York Knicks have taken a 2-1 NBA playoff series lead over the Pistons with a two-point win in Detroit.

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West Coast are hoping to secure Tyrell Dewar on a multi-year deal

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Eagles hope to secure young gun’s future with new deal

West Coast are in talks to lock away one of their most exciting prospects on a multi-year extension.

Mitchell Woodcock

GSFL premiers Albany will have a four-point player points value reduction in 2025.

Player points PremiumReigning premiers with reduced player points total in 2025

After winning the past two Great Southern Football League premierships, Albany will have a reduced player points allocation in the 2025 season.

Cameron Newbold

Quarterback Cam Ward has been chosen by the Tennessee Titans as the first pick of the NFL draft. (AP PHOTO)

NFLHigh school underdog rises to first pick in NFL draft

After a lacklustre high school showing, quarterback Cam Ward has capped off a remarkable turnaround to be chosen as the first pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

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Xavier Huxtable enjoys his shock win over world No.1 Italo Ferreira at the Rip Curl Pro. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

SurfingAustralian Huxtable knocks out world No.1 in Bells surf

The shocks keep coming at Bells Beach, with Australian wildcard entrant Xavier Huxtable beating world No.1 Italo Fereira in the Rip Curl Pro.

Roger Vaughan

North Queensland's speedy 19-year-old centre Jaxon Purdue has lit up the NRL in 2025. (HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumWhy Cowboys young gun has turned Phil Gould's head

North Queensland centre Jaxon Purdue has been one of the shining young lights of the NRL and good judges say he will be a key spine player in the near future.

Joel Gould

Set to finally make his AFL debut, Jedd Busslinger was picked in the first round of the 2022 draft. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBulldogs punt on debutant as Hogan looms large for GWS

Jedd Busslinger is a surprise call-up for a Western Bulldogs defence that is looking to shut down GWS stars Jesse Hogan and Toby Greene in Canberra.

Shayne Hope

Brisbane's Adam Reynolds first injured his shoulder while scoring in the 42-18 win over Canterbury. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeaguePremiumBrave Reynolds defied leg infection to power Broncos

The bravery of injured Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has emerged after he played through a nasty leg infection to inspire a 42-18 win over Canterbury.

Joel Gould

Valkyries players with round organiser Jason Lockhart and coach Collin Pass after a training session at Collingwood Park.

Women’s gameWomen’s masters football opens with inaugural Vikings game

The Albany Vikings masters women will play their inaugural game over the Anzac Day long weekend, making an exciting start in masters football for Albany women still keen to have a kick

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Other SportsAussie wildcard stuns world No.1

Both the men’s and women’s world No.1s have been bundled out of the Rip Curl Pro by Australians including a stunning upset from a little-known local on Anzac Day.

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Harley Reid has found some support in recent weeks.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHodge’s Harley chat and positive change from Eagles

Luke Hodge knows better than most the rigours of navigating the pressure that comes with being a top draft pick, as he opened up on his chat with West Coast’s Harley Reid.

Jake Santa Maria

Australia's Cam Davis and his partner Adam Svensson are tied for third at the Zurich Classic. (AP PHOTO)

GolfSalinda and Velo shoot record 58 at Zurich Classic

Australia's Cam Davis and his partner have a share of third at the Zurich Classic as they chase a record-breaking duo.

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