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Verstappen kicks Guardian F1 reporter out of Japanese GP press conference
Max Verstappen refuses to speak to media until Guardian journalist Giles Richards leaves because of a question he asked last year. Source link
Cherry-Evans's return to Brookvale a reminder of Manly's past amid an uncertain future
With Manly’s season teetering on the edge, the Sea Eagles faithful welcomed former skipper Daly Cherry-Evans to Brookvale Oval in enemy colours for the first time. But it was the prodigal son who won the day. Source link
Live: DCE booed on return to Brookvale as the Sea Eagles take on the Rooters
Daly Cherry Evans makes his first appearance at Brookvale since his off-season switch from the Sea Eagles to the Roosters, with both teams looking for a win to kick-start their 2026 NRL season. Follow live. Source link
Live: Adelaide looking to end 23-year drought in blockbuster Geelong clash
Adelaide heads to Geelong as a rank outsider looking to spring an upset for the first time at Kardinia Park since 2003. Follow live. Source link
Popovic wants World Cup contenders to play with freedom in final home matches
The Socceroos’ upcoming games against Cameroon and Curaçao could make or shatter World Cup dreams, and Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer has backed the players, and coach Tony Popovic, to deliver come tournament time. Source link
History-making jockey Michelle Payne honoured with statue at Flemington
Australian horse racing trailblazer Michelle Payne, the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup, has been honoured with a statue unveiled today. Source link
AFL says new illicit drug policy is 'most stringent in Australian sport'
The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes biannual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport. Source link
The NRL risks losing itself in a maze of set restarts
After three rounds of the NRL season the increase in set restarts has left coaches, players and fans alike more confused than ever about the specifics behind rugby league’s most controversial rule change. Source link
Ryswyk says reaction to coming out has been 'overwhelming'
Former Brisbane Lions player Leigh Ryswyk says the support he received after becoming the first AFL player to come out as gay has “blown me away”. Source link
Rain wrecks day one of Shield final after South Australia's top order buckles
Victoria sent South Australia in to bat on day one of the Sheffield Shield final and claimed three wickets before rain stopped play. Source link