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Izzy Borlase turned in another spirited performance to help Bendigo beat the Geelong Venom. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumBendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

The Bendigo Spirit have won their seventh straight WNBL game after dealing the Geelong Venom a 77-71 loss courtesy of some Izzy Borlase magic.

Sebastian Tan

A Nikos Vergos double has broken his goal-scoring and the Victory's winning drought in the ALM. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMaligned striker fires Victory to breakthrough win

Melbourne Victory have snapped a four-game winless run with a 2-1 triumph over fierce rivals Adelaide United, relieving pressure on coach Arthur Diles.

Anna Harrington

Rey Magnerio wins the 2025 The Gold Rush for jockey William Pike

RACINGCommentsPremiumWilliam Pike does it again: Rey Magnerio wins Gold Rush

After last year’s hopes were scuppered by an e-scooter crash, jockey William Pike has achieved Gold Rush redemption after riding Rey Magnerio to victory.

Hayden King

The Hobart Hurricanes' Linsey Smith picked up two wickets from her two overs in the WBBL final. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketScorchers set Hobart 138 to win WBBL final

The Hobart Hurricanes appear to be in the box seat to claim their maiden WBBL title after restricting the Perth Scorchers to 5-137.

Ethan James

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Jhye Richardson of the Scorchers poses during the 2025/26 Big Bash Kit Launch on October 09, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

Cricket CommentsPremiumLANGER: Why Richardson loses out from Test squad ‘call-up’

Cricket Australia’s decision to withdraw Jhye Richardson from the Big Bash opener doesn’t add up and could actually hurt his career.

Justin Langer

The England cricket team arrive in Adelaide from Brisbane on Saturday.

CricketCommentsPremiumStokes caught up in another Pommy airport confrontation

Hours after their security got physical with a Channel 7 camera in Brisbane, the English team locked horns with the Adelaide media.

Jake Santa Maria

Lizelle Lee starred as Hobart won the final.

CricketCommentsLee-thal Hurricanes storm to maiden crown over Scorchers

Hobart Hurricanes have ended Perth Scorchers’ fairytale run to claim a maiden women’s crown in their first final by eight-wickets at Ninja Stadium.

Aaron Kirby

Olivia Wolmarans has ticked every box in her long list of draft-year goals, bar one.

AFLWCommentsPremiumWolmarans tipped as matchup nightmare for AFLW opponents

Stopping to chirp Fremantle great Peter Bell during an interview tells you all you need to know about Subiaco AFLW draft hopeful Olivia Wolmarans.

Aaron Kirby

Canberra United have inflicted a first loss of the season on Melbourne City and gone top of the ALW. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumCanberra slay another giant to go top in A-League Women

Canberra United have stunned Melbourne City to go top of the A-League Women, while Melbourne Victory and Newcastle also enjoyed wins.

Anna Harrington

Storyville wins with William Pike aboard

RACINGCommentsPremiumVersatile and progressive Storyville wins Starstruck Classic

Early plans went out the window for Storyville in the $125,000 Starstruck Classic (1600m) but it came of little consequence as the talented mare gritted out a stoic victory in the Ascot’s Listed feature.

Hayden King

The Wanderers' Aidan Simmons rose to the occasion but the clash with Brisbane failed to soar. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumWanderers left frustrated after dull draw with Roar

Brisbane Roar have extended their unbeaten run to six matches, but it wasn't a pretty sight as they struggled to fire in a 0-0 draw with Western Sydney.

Justin Chadwick

Indra Brown has soared to the highlight of her career, claiming freeski halfpipe bronze in China. (HANDOUT/FIS)

OlympicsPremiumAussie teenager creates history in World Cup debut

Indra Brown is edging closer to Olympic qualification after the 15-year-old claimed a podium finish in the freeski halfpipe at Secret Garden.

Sebastian Tan

Indra Brown has soared to the highlight of her career, claiming freeski halfpipe bronze in China. (HANDOUT/FIS)

OlympicsPremiumAussie teenager creates history in World Cup debut

Indra Brown is edging closer to Olympic qualification after the 15-year-old claimed a podium finish in the freeski halfpipe at Secret Garden.

Sebastian Tan

Mischa Anderson (middle) of the Glory celebrates the win.

SoccerCommentsPremiumPeters hails defensive trio as four-game slide halted

After conceding 11 goals across their previous four A-League Women’s games, Perth Glory coach Stephen Peters has hailed his side’s defensive steel in their 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix.

Ben Smith

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CrimePremiumSilvagni’s disgusting act straight after rape

What Tom Silvagni did in the dark saw him convicted as a rapist. What he did immediately after has been described as “quite extraordinary”.

Liam Beatty

Usman Khawaja feels ready to resume his 85-Test career, now selectors must make a hard call. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketComments‘I’ve always been a professional’: Uzzie hits back over golf ‘injury‘

Usman Khawaja says his golf game was not the reason he suffered back spasms, as he mapped out how he plans to return to the Aussie side for the third Ashes Test.

Rob Forsaith

Amy Smith, Steve Blocker Roach and Christina McGrath at the rally to save the Wests Tigers.

SportRugby league fans revolt against club’s owners

Hundreds of rugby league fans have rallied against the owners of Sydney club West Tigers calling on the State Government and NRL to intervene.

Emma Kirk

Sport. Perth Scorchers. Imports Laurie Evans and Finn Allen at Scarborough Beach.

CricketCommentsPremiumImports back in star power and depth as a winning formula

Perth Scorchers imports Laurie Evans and Finn Allen have backed in the batting firepower contained within their top and middle orders as they prepare to begin their assault for another Big Bash titles.

Ben Smith

Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik speaks with Han Xu.

BasketballCommentsPremiumHan Xu’s bold championship message to Perth Lynx coach

Perth Lynx knew they were signing a superstar when they recruited Han Xu from China, but she has made it extremely clear that she’s not just a gun for hire by embracing everything about being in WA.

Craig O'Donoghue

### ALL ONLINE OUT UNTIL AFTER 7NEWS BROADCASTS AT 6PM ### England looked anything but relaxed as they touched down in Adelaide with their head of security getting physical with camera crews waiting for their arrival. 7NEWS

CricketVideoCommentsPremiumUgly scenes as England security guard fends off CH 7 camera

England’s disastrous Ashes tour has reached a new low with their security team getting physical with a Channel Seven camera operator filming their departure for Adelaide.

Jake Santa Maria

Matthew Kuhnemann is set to assume greater spin-bowling responsibility for Brisbane Heat following the departure of Mitch Swepson. Steve Pohlner

CricketPremiumSpinner ready for ‘harder overs’ after key Heat exit

Brisbane Heat’s Matthew Kuhnemann faces his biggest BBL challenge yet as he prepares to shoulder the spin-bowling load without the departed Mitch Swepson.

Marco Monteverde

Richardson has dealt with plenty of frustration against the Sixers. Michael Klein

CricketPremiumWhy BBL recruit used to hate his current team

Kane Richardson spent years envying and hating the Sixers, but now he gets to learn the secrets to their success as he prepares to kick off his first BBL campaign with the powerhouse club.

Martin Gabor

Josh Giddey has led Chicago in scoring again as the Bulls ended their seven-game losing streak. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumGiddey up: in-form Aussie helps Bulls stop NBA slide

Boomers star Josh Giddey has led Chicago in scoring for the sixth time in a seven-game stretch to help the Bulls snap a seven-game NBA losing streak.

Staff Writers

Perth Scorcher fast bowler Matt Kelly during a press conference ahead of Big Bash League opener on Sunday.

CricketCommentsPremiumThe key questions Scorchers must answer this BBL season

Perth Scorchers’ Big Bash season-opener is just two days away. These are five burning questions ahead of their new campaign. 

Jackson Barrett