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Peel celebrate winning back-to-back titles at the Great Southern Colts Carnival.

Two in a rowPremiumCavaliers down Storm in colts final for second year straight

Peel Cavaliers have claimed back-to-back titles at the long-running Great Southern Colts Carnival, downing the Great Southern Storm yet again in the grand final at Kulin on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Bryce Cotton is staying in the NBL.

NBLVideoCommentsPremiumNBL admit relief that Bryce Cotton didn’t take overseas deal

Bryce Cotton has left the Perth Wildcats to play in Adelaide but that means he’s staying in the NBL, and the league’s CEO couldn’t be happier that the game’s biggest name is still in Australia.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle's Patrick Voss is pumped to be facing his previous club with form under his belt. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumEssendon left to rue losing Fremantle's 'prancing pony'

Fremantle forward Patrick Voss is fast building up a cult following, with his energetic goal celebrations and bullocking attack being a big crowd pleaser.

Justin Chadwick

Jacob Weitering says he believes there’s room in the AFL schedule for initiatives such as an in-season tournament.

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Blues star open to in-season tournament initiative

Carlton defender Jacob Weitering says he believes there’s room in the AFL schedule for initiatives such as an in-season tournament and revealed what concessions Victorian-based players may like to get on board.

Aaron Kirby

The LGSHA side who finished third in the CBH Women’s Country Championships.

Hockey champsPremiumLGSHA women narrowly miss grand final at country champs

Kathryn Slattery’s four goals against Geraldton gave the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association third place in division one of the CBH Group Women’s Country Championships in Perth on Sunday. 

Claire Middleton

Harley Reid was fined for striking.

AFLVideoCommentsReid free to play after escaping with fine over elbow

West Coast star Harley Reid will be free to face Collingwood post the bye after escaping with a fine for striking Carlton defender Lachie Fogarty with an elbow in their 34-point defeat on Sunday. 

Aaron Kirby and Jake Santa Maria

Perth will again host HoopsFest in a big win for basketball fans of all ages in WA. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumNBL and WNBL HoopsFest returns with a twist

All NBL and WNBL clubs will be involved in regular-season action at HoopsFest for the first time when the basketball extravaganza returns to Perth next season.

Shayne Hope

Tyrell Dewar has earned a Rising Star nomination.

AFLVideoCommentsDewar earns Eagles’ first 2025 Rising Star nomination

West Coast have earned their first Rising Star nomination of the season, with young winger Tyrell Dewar earning the nod against Carlton.

Aaron Kirby

Narrikup's Te Paea Keremete reaches for a pass.

Netball wrap PremiumNarrikup claim top of the ladder with close win over Kangas

Narrikup 1 dealt Kangas 1 their first loss of the Albany Netball Association A1 season in round six at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre on Saturday, clinching the win by a slim four-goal margin. 

Jacki Elezovich

In-form Fremantle will join an elite group that only includes the AFL’s last three premiers if they beat Essendon.

AFLVideoCommentsFreo on track to join last three premiers in Bombers clash

In-form Fremantle will join an elite group that only includes the AFL’s last three premiers if they beat Essendon at Optus Stadium on Thursday night.

Craig O'Donoghue

Cam Guthrie gets a handball away during last season's VFL semi-final against the Southport Sharks. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCats defender cut down with shoulder injury

Geelong defender Sam De Koning will be out of AFL action for at least a month after suffering a shoulder injury during their win over Essendon.

Joanna Guelas

Mustafa Amini has settled his legal action against Perth Glory.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGlory, ex-captain reach contract termination settlement

Perth Glory’s legal fight with ex-captain Mustafa Amini over their decision to terminate his contract early has come to an end after almost six months, with the two parties reaching a settlement. 

Ben Smith

7AFL Kids Call will be live and free on 7plus Sport.

KIDS CALLVideoSeven unveils special commentary team in Australian sporting first

The inaugural edition of 7AFL Kids Call will be live and free on 7plus Sport.

Digital Staff

A former Aussie coach insists Marnus Labuschagne must keep his Test spot, despite battling for runs. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumLanger wants Labuschagne to stay for sake of youth

Former coach Justin Langer has made clear it is vital Marnus Labuschagne stays in Australia's Test side for the good of the team and next generation.

Scott Bailey

Another injury, another loss has the Eagles camp scratching their heads ahead of facing the Magpies. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumUnhappy hi-five as decimated Eagles count the cost

West Coast are the hottest of hot favourites to collect this season's wooden spoon, and fresh injuries to Oscar Allen and Harry Edwards are yet another blow.

Justin Chadwick

Tom McCarthy with his family before the game.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEven Tom McCarthy’s family told him the AFL dream was over

West Coast mid-season draftee Tom McCarthy produced the type of debut that every kid dreams about, but it wasn’t long ago nobody thought he’d be playing AFL and even his family were suggesting he find Plan B.

Craig O'Donoghue

Mitch Georgiades booted seven for Port Adelaide.

AFLCommentsPremiumWA Player Watch: Port star boots seven, Kozzy cashes in

Mitch Georgiades boots seven in a career-best outing for Port Adelaide, while North Melbourne’s stint in Western Australia ended with a 1-1 record. Here’s the WA Player Watch for round 14.

Samantha Rogers

Australian teen Chloe Covell nailed a difficult run and trick to land her first world series title. (Kenji Haruta/AAP PHOTOS)

SportPremiumSkateboarder Covell rebounds after Paris disappointment

After an Olympics to forget, Australia's teenage skateboard sensation Chloe Covell has wowed on the Rome street circuit to claim her first world tour title.

Melissa Woods

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan at Western Bulldogs training. NewsWire / Diego Fedele

AFLPremiumPics confirm sorry Bulldog is back

Troubled star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan did something significant on Monday to win back the trust of his coach and teammates at the Western Bulldogs.

News Corp Australia

Marnus Labuschagne’s role as an opener or first drop is in doubt.

CricketVideoCommentsThe key thing overlooked after Aussies’ Test title disaster

GEORGIE PARKER: There is a lot to process after South Africa’s historic World Test Championship win. Here are my three takeaways.

Georgie Parker

Tristan Schoolkate won his first grass-court tournament. Tristan Schoolkate Instagram

TennisPremiumGrass success builds Wimbledon hopes

Wimbledon looms large for a bunch of Aussies who will head to London with grass court success under their belts.

News Corp Australia

12 years on since the Lions' last tour, an ex-Wallabies captain is confident ahead of this series. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumHow Lions are playing into Wallabies' hands: Horwill

James Horwill thinks the Lions squad Andy Farrell's picked to tour Australia indicates they'll play a style that might suit the Wallabies' strengths.

Murray Wenzel

Bailey Smith is having a great year after his transfer, loosening up Geelong's "uptight old boys". (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBoom recruit a 'breath of fresh air' in Cats flag push

Geelong midfielder Max Holmes is loving what star recruit and midfield partner-in-crime Bailey Smith is bringing to the table in the Cats' premiership hunt.

Anna Harrington

Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is in a better space, and back on the training paddock. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumUgle-Hagan addresses teammates on Whitten Oval return

Troubled star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has ended his leave of absence, rejoining his Western Bulldogs teammates at Whitten Oval.

Shayne Hope