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'Not a great look': Piastri weighs in on Verstappen's F1 frustrations
Australian star Oscar Piastri speaks as Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen looks increasingly likely to walk away from the sport. Source link
Marsh 50 not enough as Giants fall to Archer's pace
Australia T20 skipper Mitch Marsh did his best to bail out Lucknow Super Giants, but his half-century wasn’t enough to save them from defeat against Rajasthan. Source link
Pocock slams 'infuriating' gambling reforms as not going far enough
Former Wallaby captain turned ACT senator David Pocock argues that Anthony Albanese’s proposed gambling reforms do not go far enough and calls for parliamentarians to put vested interests aside to issue a blanket ban. Source link
Netball Australia CEO steps down as sport prepares for new era
Stacey West will step down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, ending a two-and-a-half-year tenure that has reshaped the sport in this country. Source link
South Sydney might never get a better chance to end the longest NRL hoodoo
The Rabbitohs have never won a game in Melbourne in almost three decades of trying but they might never get a better chance than this weekend. Source link
NSW welcomes back superstar, hands Origin debut to Dragons gun
The Sky Blues welcome back Millie Elliott for the 2025 Women’s State of Origin series opener, while Emma Verran’s pregnancy opens up a spot for Teagan Berry to make her debut. Source link
Leicester City relegated to third tier just five years after FA Cup glory
Ten years after a fairytale Premier League title and five years since winning the FA Cup, Leicester City is destined for the third tier of English football. Source link
Maroons name new-look Women's Origin side with 11-year first
With stalwart halves Ali Brigginshaw and Tarryn Aiken unavailable for selection, the Maroons name a new-look Queensland side for the first Women’s State of Origin game in Newcastle. Source link
Young benches ex-coach's son and fires assistant to start Dragons tenure
Dean Young names the first team of his tenure as Dragons coach, dropping Kyle Flanagan to the bench and sacking assistant and attack coach Michael Ennis. Source link
Boyd says other AFL players are struggling 'under the surface'
Tom Boyd, former AFL footballer turned mental health advocate, says the high-pressure environment of professional football means many players are struggling with mental health issues “under the surface”. Source link