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The 'disheartening' decision at the Dees that worked in West's favour
Eliza West is leading the Hawks on a finals charge in the AFLW, but it comes after a ‘disheartening’ call at the Demons. Source link
Financial pinch leaves Winter Olympic hopefuls struggling to afford skis
A ski mountaineering athlete and trail runner by day and a DJ by night, Lara Hamilton scrapes for every dollar to finance her dream of becoming a Winter Olympian. Source link
Why can't the Hawks recapture last season's magic?
Despite finishing the home-and-away season in fourth spot on the ladder — earning the double chance — Hawthorn has struggled to recapture the magic of its rapid 2024 rise and faces another straight-sets exit out of finals. Source link
Sri Lankan cricketers forced to stay in Pakistan after bombing
Sri Lanka’s cricket board has told concerned players they must stay in Pakistan to complete a white-ball tour despite 12 people dying in a bombing in Islamabad earlier this week. Source link
'Distressing' impact of A-League Women season on players revealed by PFA
More than two-thirds of A-League Women players were in psychological distress last season, including experiencing disordered eating, alcohol misuse or disturbed sleep, according to football’s players’ union. Source link
Josh Hazlewood cleared of serious injury after Ashes scare
Josh Hazlewood’s hamstring scare is not serious, but the news was less promising for fellow Ashes squad member Sean Abbott. Source link
Kerr scores twice in first Chelsea start for almost two years
Sam Kerr celebrates her first Chelsea start in almost two years by scoring a double, then declaring herself 100 per cent fit and “ready to go” for more game time and goals. Source link
De Minaur struggling to take 'next step' with fifth straight ATP Finals loss
Alex de Minaur’s hopes of reaching the ATP Finals semis hang by a thread after a heartbreaking three-set loss to Lorenzo Musetti. Source link
Webster, Renshaw send timely Shield reminders on eve of Ashes
Beau Webster and Matt Renshaw remind selectors of their talents with stand-out performances in the Sheffield Shield on the eve of the Ashes. Source link
Dallas Mavericks axe manager behind NBA's shocking Luka Doncic trade
Nico Harrison, the man behind the most shocking trade in NBA history which saw Luka Doncic head to the Lakers, is fired by the Dallas Mavericks as the move continues to backfire. Source link