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Desire Doue celebrates scoring PSG's opener against Bayern Munich in Atlanta. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumNine-man PSG beat Bayern Munich in CWC quarters

Paris St-Germain have beaten Bayern Munich to reach the Club World Cup semi-finals in a game overshadowed by a nasty ankle injury to Jamal Musiala .

DPA

South Africa's Morne van den Berg scored two tries as the Springboks fended off Italy in Pretoria. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumSloppy Springboks struggle to see off battling Italy

The blowout expected from world champions South Africa didn't happen as they were forced to scratch out a 42-24 win over Italy in Pretoria.

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Lions coach Andy Farrell accused the Waratahs of watering the pitch ahead of Saturday's clash. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWhingeing Poms: Lions accuse Waratahs of watering pitch

British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has questioned why the Sydney surface was so slippery after watching his side struggle to beat the NSW Waratahs.

Darren Walton

Jordan Thompson has made it to the fourth round at Wimbledon despite injury woes. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumTrusty Rusty backing Thommo's brave Wimbledon push

Jordan Thompson is appreciative of the courtside backing during his improbable Wimbledon push from a fighter built in his own image.

Ian Chadband

India's captain Shubman Gill hails his second century of the second Test against England (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumGill's second match ton fires India close to big win

India are moving towards victory in the second Test after their captain Shubman Gill's run-fest continued against England at Edgbaston.

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Walters must be the last legend to go without

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Hasleby: I know Sonny’s Freo flag heartbreak and it must end

There has been to many good men and women who have dreamt and sacrificed so much to bring the ultimate success to the fans of Fremantle, it must end with Michael Walters, writes Paul Hasleby.

Paul Hasleby

The late Ted Whitten famously congratulated the Vics for having “stuck it right up em” after they beat WA in a State of Origin match.

State of OriginCommentsWA bidding for State of Origin comeback

Western Australia is firming as the host State for the return of Australian rules State of Origin next year.

Joe Spagnolo

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera was in impressive form in St Kilda's AFL win over the Hawks. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumLyon outlines long-term plan for Saints' star playmaker

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is yet to decide his AFL playing future, but St Kilda hope to turn him into a superstar in the mould of Adelaide legend Andrew McLeod.

Shayne Hope

Steve Smith has scored a half century as Australia look to stretch their lead over West Indies. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumSmith shines as Australia stretch lead in Grenada Test

Returning batting star Steve Smith has helped Australia's batsmen build a 208--run lead at tea on day three of the second Test against West Indies.

Richard Hookham

Jasper Philipsen celebrates after winning the first stage of the Tour de France (AP PHOTO)

CyclingPremiumPhilipsen in yellow as Vingegaard shows intent in Tour

Jasper Philipsen won a chaotic opening stage of the Tour de France to take the first yellow jersey of the race with the help of Australian Kaden Groves.

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McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri has qualified second for the British Grand Prix (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumPiastri just pipped for British GP pole by Verstappen

Max Verstappen has taken pole position for the British Grand Prix with Australia's F1 Championship leader Oscar Piastri alongside him on the front row.

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The coffins of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva are carried out at their funeral in Portugal. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumLiverpool players join family for Diogo Jota's funeral

Diogo Jota's family have been joined by Liverpool players for the funeral of the forward and his brother in Portugal following their death in a car crash

Miguel Pereira

Alex de Minaur celebrates reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon again on No.2 Court. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumAt last! Demon gets dream Wimbledon date with Djokovic

Alex de Minaur has booked the Wimbledon date with Novak Djokovic that should have happened last year - but Daria Kasatkina's tournament is over.

Ian Chadband

Zac Bailey (second left) kicked five goals in the Lions' win over the injury-ravaged Port Adelaide. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumInjury pain and Brisbane blitz leave Port on brink

Port Adelaide copped a trio of injuries and some of the Lions' best attacking football before succumbing in a loss that leaves their finals hopes shot.

Murray Wenzel

Mabior Chol has helped Hawthorn sink St Kilda and move into the top four. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumHawks too strong despite Saints star causing nightmares

St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera had a career-best 43 disposals but couldn't prevent Hawthorn posting a 20-point win at Marvel Stadium.

Shayne Hope

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc topped the final practice session at the British Formula One GP. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumLeclerc fastest for Ferrari in final British practice

F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri had to settle for second after Charles Leclerc clocked the fastest time in final practice ahead of the British GP.

Alan Baldwin

Emma Duncan (6) and Londyn Carr (8) at the Matildas V Panama game at Hands Oval, Bunbury.

SoccerCommentsPremiumBunbury’s Matildas enthusasim not dampened by shock loss

More than 10,000 people turned out to see the Matildas suffer a shock loss to Panama in their first game in regional WA at Bunbury’s Hands Oval on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Richmond rising star Sam Lalor can't take a trick, re-injuring his left hamstring. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Looks like a bad one': Tigers young gun hurt again

Richmond were "flattened" when No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor suffered another left hamstring injury only a couple of minutes into the Tigers' loss to Geelong.

Roger Vaughan

Essendon's Brad Scott is the latest coach frustrated after another player-umpire collision. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumUmpires in firing line as Bombers coach hits out at AFL

A collision that left Essendon forward Nate Caddy winded could have been easily avoided if the AFL made one simple change, Bombers coach Brad Scott says.

Sam McInerney

Hong Kong have earned the right to fight for the Webb Ellis Cup in Australia in 2027. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumHong Kong qualify for first Rugby World Cup

Hong Kong will take part at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after thrashing South Korea to take out another Asia Championship.

Staff Writers

Dockers star Andrew Brayshaw will lead the Dockers for a seventh straight win.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCan still improve! Freo not content with six wins in a row

Fremantle aren’t getting carried away with their winning streak and believe they still have heaps of room to improve ahead of Sunday’s game against Sydney at the SCG.

Craig O'Donoghue

The All Blacks have done just enough in a hard-fought Test win on home soil against France. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionPremiumAll Blacks hang on to win thriller against France

New Zealand have scored a thrilling four-point rugby Test win at home over France, while there were also victories for Scotland and Japan.

Staff Writers

The Eagles beat Subiaco.

WAFLCommentsPremiumEagles snap losing streak with impressive win over Subiaco

A fast-starting West Coast have defeated fellow cellar dwellers Subiaco to snap a six-game losing streak and claim their biggest win in three years. 

Samantha Rogers

Joe Montemurro says the Matildas must get used to high-intensity.

SoccerPremiumMontemurro says tired Tillies need to get used to the tempo

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has admitted he probably overworked players in training ahead of their 1-0 loss to Panama in Bunbury — but makes no apologies for it.

Ben Smith