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Melbourne Victory have soundly beaten FC Seoul in the ACL, with Jordi Valadon on the scoresheet. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumVictory finish strongly to beat FC Seoul in ACL2

A goal from new signing Guillermo May has combined with goals from Santos and Jordi Valadon to give Melbourne Victory a comfortable win over FC Seoul.

Joey Lynch

Trent Rivers is joining West Coast on a five-year deal.

AFLPremiumREVEALED: Where Eagles see new recruits fitting into line-up

Where do Trent Rivers and Jack Viney slot in - and why were West Coast so keen to get them? Hear from the Eagles on their trade acquisitions here.

Mitchell Woodcock

Western Bulldogs ruckman Tim English remains on the Giants' radar as a potential trade target. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Knock away, Jase': Bulldogs say English will stay

Just as GWS will keep a watch on Tim English, the Western Bulldogs are also adamant their All-Australian ruckman is going nowhere.

Roger Vaughan

It took until the final 20 minutes, but the last day of the trade period finally saw some productivity.

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HAZE’S TRADE GRADES: Was Viney, Rivers worth it for Eagles?

It took until the final 20 minutes, but the last day of the trade period finally saw some productivity including from West Coast. Here’s how Paul Hasleby graded every deal.

Paul Hasleby

Carlton are in discussions with the AFL over hospital visits by Will Hayward (pic) and Lachie Cowan. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBlues say weekend incident being investigated by AFL

Carlton are in discussions with the AFL after their players Will Hayward and Lachie Cowan needed separate hospital visits on Sunday morning.

Roger Vaughan

Great Southern country championship coach Sheridan Kowald with all-stars Freya Walsh and Kiahn Perry, and assistant coach Terry Williams.

Country champs PremiumRelegation for Great Southern women after narrow final loss

A heartbreaking two-point loss to Goldfields has pushed Great Southern back down to division two after a winless 2026 campaign at the country championships in Perth last week.

Melissa Sheil and Jack Penniment

Gryan Miers, Jayden Short and Nick Murray were not traded on deadline day.

AFLPremiumLeft on the shelf: The deadline day deals which fell through

While a total of 22 AFL players were traded over the last week-and-a-half, a handful more who were floated as possibilities to move ended up staying, or had their hopes of getting to a new home dashed.

Josh Kempton

Jack Viney and Trent Rivers will both be at West Coast next season.

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Eagles trade for TWO premiership Demons in last-gasp deal

Trent Rivers and Jack Viney are now Eagles players, with West Coast executing a deal to grab the Melbourne premiership pair minutes before the AFL’s trade deadline. GET THE TRADE AND CONTRACT DETAILS HERE

Mitchell Woodcock

Connor Wright during the Cape to Cape MTB, Stage 4 in Dunsborough 2025.

Mountain BikingPremiumWorld Champion Connor Wright headlines Cape to Cape field

Burekup’s cycling wizard Connor Wright has returned home to headline this years field for the Cape to Cape MTB event, with the star set to defend his title. 

Jack Penniment

Poland's Iga Swiatek was in a ruthless mood as she marched to victory at the Wuhan Open. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumPoles apart as Swiatek rolls on at Wuhan Open

Former world No.1 Iga Swiatek showed no mercy to her countrywoman Magdalena Frech as the Polish superstar notched a convincing win at the Wuhan Open.

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Beau Webster could face the axe.

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PLAYER RATINGS: The Aussie in the gun ahead of second Test

Australia head to Gqeberha leading the series against South Africa 1-0 after a strong showing in Durban, led by epic performances from Matt Renshaw and the skipper.

Aaron Kirby

Matthew Renshaw starred to inspire Australia’s series-opening Test win over South Africa.

CricketPremium‘Immature’ to fulfilled: The second coming of Renshaw

A decade-long journey of self-discovery has transformed Matthew Renshaw from a self-described “immature” tyro into the batsman who now appears set to become the bedrock of Australia’s Test side.

Josh Kempton

Kristian Doolittle in action against Sydney Kings

Basketball‘I hold grudges’: Why Doolittle’s got a score to settle

Perth Wildcats star Kristian Doolittle has had a circle around Saturday’s clash with the Sydney Kings for a long time, saying he holds grudges and will never forgive them for what happened last season.

Craig O'Donoghue

South Bunbury's Taj Allan kicks out of defence.

FootballPremiumTaj Allan and Xavier Stewart selected in State summer squad

A pair of the South West’s future football stars have been selected in the WA Football State 18s boys summer squad.

Jack Penniment

Australia are the favourites to win the competition again.

RugbyStrap in for ‘all-time’ rugby league World Cup: Experts

Former World Cup winners Corey Parker and Aaron Woods have warned rugby league fans to strap in as the Seven commentators predicts an ‘all-time’ World Cup on Australian shores.

Aaron Kirby

Ashton Turner says WA’s start to the One-Day Cup season has been “substandard”.

CricketPremiumTurner: Prioritising shield no excuse for poor one-day form

Ashton Turner has admitted Western Australia’s start to the One-Day Cup season has been “substandard”, even as they unashamedly prioritise the Sheffield Shield over the 50-over competition.

Josh Kempton

The Jayden Short to Collingwood deal fell through. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

UPDATEDPremiumSeven go, one stays before AFL trade deadline

There were seven player movements on an eventually busy AFL trade period deadline day – but one player will be held to his contract.

Tyler Lewis

Australian speedster Megan Schutt has put Australia in the box seat in their ODI against Bangladesh. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumAustralia sweep Bangladesh 3-0 after Schutt stars

A four-wicket haul by Megan Schutt and unbeaten half-centuries to Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland secured Australia a 3-0 ODI series win over Bangladesh.

Joel Gould

Perth Glory captain Tom Lawrence.

SoccerPremiumCaptain Tom: How new Glory skipper learnt the ropes

Having captained one of England’s most-historic clubs in their darkest hour, Tom Lawrence knows all about embracing the pressure to lighten the load on others as he prepares to don the armband for Perth Glory.

Ben Smith

FIFA is preparing to boost funding in the wake of the commercial success of the World Cup. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumFIFA readies huge funding splash proposal

National associations are set to get a boosted amount of $35.7 million each from FIFA, according to a document reviewed by Associated Press..

Mauricio Savarese

Essendon has filled its vacancies with experienced football minds. Aaron Francis/The Australian

BREAKINGPremiumFormer Dons CEO returns in new role

Essendon has filled another one of its off-field vacancies with an experienced and familiar football mind.

Tyler Lewis

Striker Oriola Sunday is excited to follow in the footsteps of some big names at Sydney FC. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumHow mum's advice helped Nigerian talent land in ALM

Born in Nigeria and fluent in Japanese, youngster Oriola Sunday is the latest international talent given the nod to lead Sydney FC's attack in the A-League Men.

Joanna Guelas

Corey Rocchiccioli has signed with Sydney Sixers.

CricketPremiumRocc ‘super pumped’ to join Scorchers’ greatest rival

West Australian off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli says he is “super pumped” to have signed on with Sydney Sixers for the upcoming Big Bash League season.

Josh Kempton

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NewsPremiumEx-AFL player accused of driving exam scam

Two decades ago he was lining up for Port Adelaide in the AFL –now this former pro footballer is facing court on 12 charges.

David Hannant