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Tuesday, Feb 27

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Karl Stefanovic backs US Super League

Broncos fan Karl Stefanovic has bought a stake in a proposed US Super League, with the group of investors looking to make rugby league a smash hit in America.

‘No finishing line’ for veteran Aussie star

Usman Khawaja is giving no thoughts to potential retirement ahead of the Test series against New Zealand, adamant the next two matches are the only ones that matter and “there is no finishing line” in sight.

David Riccio reports from San Diego

David Riccio is in Coronado, San Diego with the Rabbitohs ahead of the Las Vegas blockbuster.

NBA alien’s perfect game leaves jaws on floor

Victor Wembanyama is the real deal.

Why skipper isn’t worried about Cats’ contract crunch

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield isn’t concerned by the long list of Cats players who come out of contract at the end of the season as he targets a strong campaign in the final year of his deal.

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NRL star’s mad dash in Vegas mystery

The first Tuesday Teams of the NRL season is upon us, and there’s plenty to dive into with the footy action kicking off in Las Vegas this weekend.

‘No apologies’: Where the JackJumpers sale stands

NBL chief executive David Stevenson says the league will make “no apologies” about taking its time to sell the Tasmanian JackJumpers.

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AFL facing concussion mega class action after suit discontinued

A concussion class action representing Darren Jarman, Jay Schulz and Shane Tuck’s widow Katherine will be discontinued, with the AFL now fighting a single mega class action.

Olivier’s 13 punches to Rempe’s six resulted in Rempe being sent for concussion protocols

Olivier landed 13 punches to Rempe’s six, and Rempe was sent to the locker room for concussion protocols before returning later in the first period.

LeBron torched over comment about son

LeBron James has taken the rare step of deleting his tweets after a storm erupted around his son Bronny’s NBA future.

Amelia’s Jewel has ‘developed into a weapon’

Amelia’s Jewel’s owner Peter Walsh says the Group 1 winner has now developed into a stronger “weapon” and has revealed the camp is eyeing off a pair of Queensland winter carnival targets after her WA assault on the $5m Quokka.

Live stream: The unseen benefits behind netball state titles shift

Switching its state titles to earlier in the year, was meant to provide Netball Victoria with a blockbuster start to the winter sporting season.

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Panthers called out over ‘dreadful’ scenes

Despite a shocking referee decision, the verdict is in and it seems Penrith simply didn’t deserve to win rugby league’s World Club Challenge against Wigan on the weekend.

History on the line in Launceston Cup

Aurora’s Symphony will be chasing a piece of history when he lines up in Wednesday’s $300,000 Group 3 Launceston Cup (2400m).

‘So sweet’: Mic picks up adorable AFL moment

It won’t be like this when they meet during the 2024 AFL season, but for now rival players Patrick Lipinski and Harry Sheezel can enjoy their adorable exchange.

Steph Catley on tickets to Wednesday night’s Olympic qualifier

Melburnian Steph Catley on the challenges of picking the friends and family to give her tickets to for Wednesday night’s Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan at Marvel Stadium.

Will Brown reveals Red Bull domination after the opening round of the Supercars Championships

Supercars: Red Bull Race winner Will Brown joined Fox Sports News to discuss his success and satisfaction after the opening round of the Supercars Championships

Rival clubs circle as seven Kings could go in NBL fire sale

Seven Sydney Kings players face uncertain futures ahead of Wednesday’s sudden-death Play-In qualifier against the New Zealand Breakers, as the Kings aim to keep their three-peat dreams alive.

How Agar dilemma could crush Australia’s $3.67m man

Steve Smith’s fading World Cup hopes have distracted from the fact fast bowling hero Pat Cummins could be fighting for his place in Australia’s best XI.

Frustrated Flyers booted off home court for WNBL finals

Kicked off its court for renovations, Southside is adopting an ‘anywhere, anytime’ attitude as it prepares to host a ‘home’ semi-final opener against the newly-crowned WNBL MVP and cross-town rival Melbourne — at the Boomers’ digs.

Legend quits newspaper after being barred from Reid criticism

West Coast champion Peter Sumich has quit his weekly newspaper column after they refused to publish an article criticising boom recruit Harley Reid.

Vegas Confidential: Norm and Arthur get own seat to glitter strip

Even Norm Provan and Arthur Summons are on their way to Las Vegas.

Smith’s Kiwi tormentor makes surprise call

One of Steve Smith and Australia’s great tormentors, New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wager, has announced his retirement after missing selection for the opening Test in Wellington.

Cats hit with cruel blow as star suffers another long-term injury

Important Geelong midfielder Cameron Guthrie will be sidelined for up to 10 weeks with a quad tendon injury in a devastating blow for the Cats.

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‘30 minutes to live’: Extraordinary story of King Colorado kingpin

A huge group of racing lovers have been on the ride of their lives with Group 1 star King Colorado, but their incredible journey would not have taken off if Grant Williams hadn’t come back from the dead.

Trainer Matt Laurie facing steroid charges in two horses

Mornington trainer Matt Laurie will face the Victorian Racing Tribunal to answer charges involving the presence of anabolic steroids in two horses.

The awful stat the Roosters must fix

As Joseph Manu was leaving Sydney to join his teammates on the other side of the world, Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary told the travelling media in Los Angeles that it would be “totally fine” if the strike centre spent a few seasons in…

Club legend bakes Demons with cheeky swipe

A light-hearted comment from Garry Lyon has hit a bit too close for the Melbourne Demons after a disastrous 2024 pre-season.

Cummins, Smith in doubt for World Cup

Australia’s selectors have some serious thinking to do after fringe bowlers staked their claim to break up the golden trio of pacemen at this year’s T20 World Cup.