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F1 returns to Australia this week. Here are the basics you need to know
New cars, new drivers and one entirely new team descend on Melbourne as Formula 1 returns for the 2026 season. Source link
How the internet reacted to Matildas 1-0 win over Philippines
The Matildas opened their Women’s Asian Cup 2026 campaign with a win, beating the Philippines 1-0 in Perth, and the internet watched on with bated breath. Source link
Healy scores century in ODI farewell as Aussies thrash India
Alyssa Healy puts an exclamation mark on her ODI career, as Australia records a 185-run win over India in Hobart. Source link
Demons premiership winner May retires from AFL 'with a heavy heart'
Steven May, a key figure in the Demons’ 2021 premiership win, announces his retirement just days out from the start of the AFL season. Source link
Fire pip Lynx in overtime to win WNBL Championship
Townsville Fire claim their second WNBL title in four years, defeating Perth Lynx 108-105 in overtime to wrap up the grand final series in the second game. Source link
Aussie Green hangs on to win Women's World Championship by one shot
Hannah Green triumphs at the Women’s World Championship for a second time, holding off fast-finishing American Auston Kim in Singapore. Source link
Live: Injury crisis hits Matildas as Asian Cup gets underway in Perth
The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup is finally upon us, with the Matildas, in the midst of a goalkeeping injury crisis, taking on the Philippines at Perth Stadium. Follow live. Source link
Sam Kerr fires Australia to victory over the Philippines in Asian Cup opener
The Matildas get off to a winning start, but the Filipinas don’t make things easy in the opening game of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup at Perth Stadium. Source link
Live: NRL season kicks off in Las Vegas for third straight year
The Knight and Cowboys kick off the 2026 NRL season in Las Vegas, before the Dragons take on the Bulldogs. Follow live. Source link
Sri Lanka helps New Zealand into World Cup semis despite Pakistan defeat
New Zealand has made the semis at the T20 World Cup after Pakistan beat Sri Lanka but not by enough runs to steal the last-four place from the Black Caps. Source link