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Iran players celebrate qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a draw against Uzbekistan in Tehran. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerIran book spot at 2026 World Cup with late equaliser

Two goals from Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi have secured Iran a place at the 2026 World Cup finals, guaranteeing them at least one match in the United States.

Glenn Moore

Ryan Teague looked at home making his debut in the pressure-cooker atmosphere of Hangzhou. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumComposed Teague "super stoked" at first Socceroos start

Melbourne Victory's Ryan Teague made his Socceroos debut in the 2026 World Cup qualifying win against China, and fully justified Tony Popovic's faith in him.

Glenn Moore

Mike Catt says the Lions will have to match the Wallabies' physicality if they are to be formidable. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumCatt says Lions must roar to keep the Wallabies at bay

A member of the tourists' series loss to Australia in 2001, Mike Catt says the British and Irish Lions must compete with the Wallabies physically this year.

Darren Walton

West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan says players have pledged to be better at the contest.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles have draw line in the sand at the contest: Duggan

West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan says a pledge from the players not be be bullied in the contest against turned a round one embarrassment at home into a near-miracle road victory against Brisbane.

Glen Quartermain

Former Essendon forward Leroy Jetta has a new home in the Perth Football League.

FootballVideoCommentsPremiumFormer Bomber Leroy Jetta finds new home in PFL

Former Essendon forward Leroy Jetta has a new home in the Perth Football League, continuing his career more than a decade after he left the Bombers. 

Jackson Barrett

Bryce Cotton won’t be returning to Perth.

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Vlahov names the man Cats should build around without Bryce

Perth Wildcats must find a replacement for star Bryce Cotton after he chose to pursue other contract opportunities, and former star Andrew Vlahov has named the person who he would be building the team around.

Craig O'Donoghue

After a tough start to the season for Fremantle, Danielle Laidley takes you inside where the Dockers’ game plan is falling down and what they can do to correct it.

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Laidley Behind the Play: Why Dockers struggle in close games

After a tough start to the season for Fremantle, Danielle Laidley takes you inside where the Dockers’ game plan is falling down and what they can do to correct it.

Danielle Laidley

Great Boulder captain Bevan Bennell has won his third O’Shaughnessy Medal as the Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association’s leading A-grade player.

CricketPremiumTwo Blues star crowned EGCA’s best

Bevan Bennell on Sunday claimed a third O’Shaughnessy Medal in five seasons.

Neale Harvey

Tayeesha Weeden, Shanaya Weeden, Jenaya Colbung and Aleesha Narkle.

Basketball AwardsPremiumIN PICTURES: Albany Basketball Association marks big night

The Albany basketball community flocked to Retravision Stadium on Friday night to celebrate the Albany Basketball Association’s 70th year and its annual award night.

Georgia Campion

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack. (AP PHOTO)

Cricket'I'm lucky', says Iqbal after heart attack shock

Tamim Iqbal has posted on social media from hospital as the former Bangladesh captain recovers from a heart attack he suffered during a domestic T20 match.

Staff Writers

Save Victoria Park is contemplating a legal challenge against the planned main Olympic stadium. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

OlympicsPremiumLegal threat hangs over Brisbane Olympics centrepiece

A long-awaited venue plan has finally been revealed for Brisbane's 2032 Olympics, but organisers may face a storm from legal action over the main stadium.

Laine Clark

Nathan McSweeney (l) and Marnus Labuschagne (r) were once teammates but are now rival captains. (Michael Dodge/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketSheffield Shield captains mull bonus points in final

The captains of South Australia and Queensland will both be keeping an eye on the calculator for bonus points equations in the Sheffield Shield final.

Steve Larkin

Nishan Velupillay (l) is congratulated on scoring Australia's second goal in China by Aziz Behich. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerIrvine leads Socceroos to qualifying win over China

Australia has claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to take a further step towards next year's tournament in North America.

George Clarke

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has backed the use of a swab test to reveal gender identity. (AP PHOTO)

AthleticsPremiumWorld Athletics approves cheek swabbing gender test

A cheek swab test to determine the presence of a gene that reveals biological sex has been approved for use by World Athletics to "protect the female category".

Jamie Gardner

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly agreed to terms with Real Madrid for next season. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerAlexander-Arnold agrees terms with Real Madrid: reports

Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed to terms on a move to Real Madrid in the summer, according to media reports.

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Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the players deviated from the plan against Sydney.

AFLVideoCommentsPlayers deviated from plan in Sydney heartbreaker: Longmuir

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the players deviated from the plan in the dying stages of their shattering three-point defeat to Sydney at Optus Stadium.

Aaron Kirby

Sepp Blatter (l) and Michel Platini (r) have both been cleared of corruption and fraud charges. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerEx-FIFA chief Blatter and Platini cleared of corruption

Former top football officials Joseph Blatter and Michel Platini have again been acquitted of fraud, a Swiss court has confirmed.

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Chad Warner could be about to make a contract decision.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumChad Warner on cusp of making decision after Perth layover

Sydney star Chad Warner has stayed in Perth to meet with his family and management group and is now poised to make a decision on where his AFL future lies. 

Jackson Barrett

The grand vision of how the 2032 Olympic Games will transform Brisbane has been revealed. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT)

OlympicsPremium'Better than Paris and LA': premier's Games blueprint

The stage is finally set for the 2032 Games with the Queensland government releasing an Olympic venue plan almost four years after Brisbane was named host.

Fraser Barton

Queensland has announced a range of new Olympic venues along with improved transport options. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

OlympicsPremiumCountdown to Brisbane 2032 begins after venue reveal

New venues and major upgrades have been outlined in a 2032 Olympic blueprint revealed by the Queensland government, years after Brisbane was named host.

Fraser Barton

Dolphins prop Daniel Saifiti is set to bash Brisbane like Canberra's forwards did in round two. (HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueDolphins to use Ricky Stuart template and bash Broncos

Dolphins prop Daniel Saifiti has revealed the side looked at how Canberra's pack mauled Brisbane in round two as a blueprint to beating the Broncos.

Joel Gould

Harley Reid is facing stern criticism after a tough start to the year.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumLiam Duggan praises Harley Reid’s effort against Lions

Liam Duggan has wrapped his arms around Harley Reid as the 19-year-old faces stern criticism.

Glen Quartermain

Sean Darcy could return next week while Brandon Walker is TBA

AFLVideoCommentsDarcy to make training return as reinforcements enroute

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy will return to main training for the first time since his latest injury setback on Thursday, the club has confirmed. 

Jake Santa Maria

Mt Barker premiership captain Jeremy Wood was named player of the final.

Skipper deliversPremiumBulls captain cherishes special moment after third flag

Three-time premiership captain Jeremy Wood said adding another winning chapter to Mt Barker’s grand final history was a special moment for Saturday’s entire playing group.

Cameron Newbold