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Rory McIlroy could need treatment for an elbow injury before the US Masters. (AP PHOTO)

GolfMcIlroy may need treatment for injury before Masters

Rory McIlroy says an elbow injury has been troubling him ahead of the Masters and he may need treatment on it before heading to Augusta.

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Royals' Adelaide Crossing was important in the elimination final win.

Finals winPremiumLions progress after elimination final win over Sharks

Royals kept their season alive and ended Albany’s after prevailing in a low-scoring Great Southern Football League Women’s elimination final on Saturday night at Retravision Stadium.

Jacki Elezovich

Harley Reid is facing second-year blues.

AFLVideoCommentsPlaying in ‘one of the worst teams’ of millennia hurts Reid

Brisbane premiership player Jonathan Brown says playing in ‘one of the worst teams’ of the last 25 years is a significant factor in the struggles of second-year Eagles prodigy Harley Reid.

Aaron Kirby

Albany Athletics Club president Carl Heslop.

Run offPremiumElleker Festival cancelled, club facing burnout, high costs

Albany Athletics Club has cancelled its iconic Elleker Running Festival this year, after the event saw a huge spike in costs.

Claire Middleton

Isaiah Dudley became the first Docker to kick two first-quarter goals on debut since Ryan Crowley.

AFLCommentsPremiumDazzling debutant’s 20-year Fremantle first

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we reveal the list of players to have booted two goals in their first quarter of AFL footy in the wake of Isaiah Dudley’s derby effort, and more.

Chris Robinson

Warne was found dead in a Thailand villa in 2022.

CricketExplosive new details emerge in Shane Warne’s tragic death

A senior police officer claims he was ordered to remove an X-rated item from the scene as part of a ‘cover-up’.

Taylor Renouf

MAIN PIC: Sonics celebrate winning back-to-back ABA men's A-grade premierships. TOP RIGHT: David Arthur Jr dribbles. BOTTOM RIGHT: North Albany's Beauden East scored 19 points.

Title glory PremiumSonics thrilling overtime win secures another men’s title

Sonics claimed back-to-back titles in the Albany Basketball Association men’s A-grade competition, snatching title glory to end North Albany’s bid for a fairytale finish in a thrilling overtime result.

Melissa Sheil

Roger Cook has resumed talks with the NRL over a deal to bring a side west, hinting at a hope for Federal funding for a new stadium. 

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumWA NRL talks resume as Cook leaves door open for funding

Roger Cook has resumed talks with the NRL over a deal to bring a side west, hinting at a hope for Federal funding for a new stadium. 

Dylan Caporn

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Harley Reid of the Eagles tangles with Caleb Serong of the Dockers during the 2025 AFL Round 03 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL VideoPremiumEagles star escapes ban for off-the-ball derby hit on Serong

West Coast midfielder Jack Graham has avoided suspension for an off-the-ball hit on Fremantle star Caleb Serong, with four players - including Harley Reid - fined following a feisty western derby.

Samantha Rogers

Harley Reid has earned a mark of the round nod.

AFLVideoCommentsFlying Harley earns mark of the round nomination

West Coast teen sensation Harley Reid has been nominated for mark of the round for his superb grab over Fremantle’s Heath Chapman.

Aaron Kirby

Marnus Labuschagne leaves the ground after getting out to Nathan McAndrew.

CricketPremium‘Loves it’: Support for under-fire Test star

Nathan Lyon believes a stint in English county cricket will help Marnus Labuschagne start scoring runs regularly again.

Marco Monteverde

Eddie McGuire (right) has paid tribute to Andrew Krakouer.

EXCLUSIVEVideoEddie McGuire recounts moment Andrew Krakouer vowed to turn life around

The former Collingwood president still remembers what Krakouer said to him about his time in jail.

Ben Sutton

Isaiah Dudley of the Dockers leads the team from the field with the Western Derby trophy.

AFLVideoCommentsDudley do-right: Dockers’ debutant living the dream

Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley’s derby debut was made even more special by the arrival of 20 family members and friends who travelled from South Australia to watch his dream come true. 

Ben Smith

Denmark-Walpole's Indi Coates-Ahomiro gets clear of Mt Barker's Paris Wallinger.

Finals upsetPremiumMagpies stun reigning premiers to book grand final ticket

Denmark-Walpole are the first team through to the Great Southern Football League Women’s grand final after upsetting reigning premiers Mt Barker in Friday night’s qualifying final at Sounness Park.

Jacki Elezovich

Adam Doueihi says Michael Maguire will have the Broncos fired up to play his old club the Tigers. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueTigers clash will be personal for Maguire: Doueihi

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is preparing for his first clash against Wests Tigers since being axed by the joint venture club in 2022.

Jasper Bruce

Anneli Maley in action for Australia.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHow Australia’s 3x3 domination is fueling Maley’s WNBA dream

Perth Lynx co-captain Anneli Maley has been tearing it up for Australia in 3x3 and that form has provided her with the perfect preparation to take on the WNBA when Los Angeles’ Training Camp starts in April.

Craig O'Donoghue

Cameron Green is fit again and plotting his return to Australia's Test team. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumCameron Green plots springboard back into Test team

Cameron Green hopes to use a stint in English country cricket as a springboard for a return to Australia's Test team.

Steve Larkin

Max Gawn (right) says Melbourne need to dig in for the fight after their 0-3 start to the season. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDees need to dig in and push past adversity: Gawn

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has challenged the Demons' leaders to dig in their heels and respond to the "adversity" of a 0-3 start to the AFL season.

Anna Harrington

The Dolphins will be without the suspended Tom Gilbert for their game against Gold Coast. NRL Photos

NRLPremiumHow an AFL coach is helping a Titans star

The Gold Coast have surprised plenty of people this season, but they’ve only scratched the surface if Jayden Campbell continues to thrive at halfback.

Martin Gabor

Danielle Laidley.

AFL CommentsPremium‘Don’t ignore it’: Laidley’s message after tumour diagnosis

Danielle Laidley has opened up on the terrifying moment she was diagnosed with a ‘very rare’ brain tumour, as she urged others not to ignore health concerns out of fear. 

Samantha Rogers

Xavier Cooks has apologised after he failed an anti-doping test. Instagram.

NEWSPremium‘Biggest mistake of my life’: Star’s apology

Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has apologised for one of the “biggest mistakes of my life” that ruled him out of the NBL finals.

Steve Zemek

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NRLPremiumHow Ilias handled Flanagan’s post-game criticism

Shane Flanagan’s post-game comments about Lachlan Ilias missed the mark, but the Dragons coach immediately apologised to his new halfback.

Martin Gabor

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NRLPremiumGutho’s blunt message before Eels reunion

Clint Gutherson feels bad for his former Eels teammates and what they’re going through, but there’s no time for sentiment against his former side.

Martin Gabor

Andrew Krakouer is a remarkable story of resilience.

AFLCommentsPremiumKrakouer’s legacy will live on well beyond the field

‘No matter how down you are, you can always work yourself out of it’; Andrew Krakouer shall be remembered as a shining example of what is possible, following his tragic passing on Sunday.

Craig O'Donoghue

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