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The Western Bulldogs hold off an Essendon fight back to triumph by 34 points, but will sweat on the fitness of Artie Jones and Tim English, who both limped off at Docklands. Source link

The Brisbane Broncos are dealt a massive blow in their NRL premiership defence, with Reece Walsh set for a lengthy stint away from the game. Source link

Competing for Oxford in the historic women’s Boat Race for a fourth time, Australia’s Annie Anezakis finally tastes victory.  Source link

Luana Silva is overwhelmed to defeat one of her idols, Australia’s eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore, in the first round. Source link

Injury delays Zac Lomax’s professional rugby debut, but the Force may have no choice but to throw their star recruit in the deep end when they next face Fijian Drua. Source link

A career-threatening knee injury denied swimmer Sam Williamson the chance to defend his world title. Now he’s back and looking to replicate the form that took him to the top of the world, by earning a place at the Commonwealth Games. Source link

As Sydney and Adelaide put the final touches on their preparations for this year’s NBL championship decider, 36ers coach Mike Wells says he believes the rivalry his side has built with the Kings has attracted a global audience to the league. Source link

WNBL rising star Nyadiew Puoch and Chloe Bibby are selected to join the Portland Fire in the WNBA, while fellow Australian Kristy Wallace is picked by Toronto Tempo. Source link

The Raiders have triumphed in only one of their opening four matches, but coach Ricky Stuart says the club has been in “worse positions than this”. Source link

The Los Angeles Lakers are dealt a major blow, with one of their key stars ruled out indefinitely. Source link