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How this Wests Tigers cult hero went from meme to machine
For years, Alex Twal was best known for the things he didn’t do but, after helping the Tigers surge up the ladder, the cult hero forward has become one of the most improved players in the NRL. Source link
Super Netball expansion delayed as TV talks drag on
Two new teams were expected to join the league in 2027 to make Super Netball a 10-team competition, but slow broadcast negotiations are holding up the process. Source link
Why Gout's incredible run deserves equal measures of praise and patience
Gout Gout was on the lips of every athletics fan across the globe on the weekend, but elements of his record-breaking run need to be treated with caution. Source link
St Kilda's Collard to learn sanction after being found guilty of homophobic slur
St Kilda forward Lance Collard will learn via an AFL hearing how heavy a suspension he will receive after being found guilty of using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent. Source link
Swimming becomes first major sport to lift Russian restrictions
Ukraine condemns a decision by World Aquatics to lift a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their flag and anthem ahead of the LA Olympics. Source link
'Can't put a figure on it': Greyhound industry rejects $4.8m exit offer
As a final decision looms for Tasmania’s greyhound industry on whether it will be phased out, breeders, trainers and other industry participants reject an exit offer from the state government. Source link
Butters sent to Tribunal over 'abusive and insulting' umpire sledge
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters will front the AFL Tribunal over an exchange with umpire Nick Foot. Source link
Hawks claim 'attempted cover-up' as Basketball Australia clears NBL owner
Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly’s feud with NBL boss Larry Kestelman shows no signs of ending despite a BA investigation having concluded. Source link
Borlase leads host of Opals stars to sign new WNBA free agency deals
Izzy Borlase is rewarded for her MVP-winning season with the Bendigo Spirit as she pens a new deal with the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. Source link
Record crowd for AFL Gather Round as SA premier warns of 'lite' interstate version
South Australia’s premier says he is “trying to hold the line” as Gather Round negotiations continue, with the 2026 event attracting record crowds. Source link