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Meet the SA-exports making waves in the USA college basketball scene.

SA’s brightest basketball stars shining on the US college stage

Young South Australians are making their mark against world-class basketballers and NBA hopefuls in the US college basketball programs. Meet the stars to watch.

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TTG playing coach Dylan Weaver. Picture: @Fletcher Ascend Aerial

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Local SA footy track watch: Pre-season’s top performers

From new recruits to young guns and established stars, a number of local SA footy names have impressed in the pre-season so far. See our intel on the standouts ahead of season 2026.

Tommy Bird, Mitch Evans and Alice Brown are among SA's top baseball young guns of 2025-2026.

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Revealed: SA baseball’s top 25 young guns of 2025-2026

SA has developed a reputation for producing top-end baseball talent and with the 2025-2026 season now upon us we’ve listed the state’s top 25 young guns. See who made the cut.

Australians Brenton Edwards and Nasir Jalil embrace after winning the Over-40s World Cup in Karachi. Picture: Supplied.

‘It was crazy’: Inside Australia’s Over-40s World Cup upset

From bulletproof vans to non-stop autographs, step inside the madness that surrounded Australia’s inaugural Over-40s cricket World Cup win.

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PHOS Camden, fourth on the division two ladder, is hosting local rivals Sacred Heart Old Collegians (second). Phos CamdenÃs Henry Papatolis about to be tackled heavily by Sacred HeartÃs Cameron Rankin. 5 September 2020. Picture Dean Martin

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‘Took a huge toll’: Local SA footy star eyeing 2026 return after horror injury

A dual Adelaide Footy League medallist has detailed the devastating injury which has kept him out for over a season after returning to his home club for 2026.

Player of the final: Jarrah Reidy (South Australia) after winning the grand final over Victoria Metro at the WACA, Cricket Australia U19 National Championships, Perth, WA, December 8, 2025. Picture: David Woodley

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U19 Cricket Nationals: Explosive spell puts rising quick on the map

An explosive spell of fast bowling in the grand final at the WACA has put one rising quick on the map. See the full Grand Final wrap, awards and official Team of the Tournament.

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June 20, 2025: School Formal Gallery - Mitcham Girls High School at the Hilton Hotel, Adelaide . Picture: Kelly Barnes

The final flash: Who has SA’s best formal photo?

The gorgeous dresses and suits, amazing makeup and unforgettable moments – we want to see SA’s standout formal photos of 2025. Send us your snaps and nominate.

Jake Summerton of the Panthers kicks the ball during the Round 8 SANFL match between South Adelaide and Central Districts at Flinders University Stadium in Adelaide, Saturday, May 29, 2021. (SANFL Image/David Mariuz)

SANFL captain signs with hometown club for season 2026

A former SANFL captain has returned to his home club after calling time on his 151-game career.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - Advertiser Photos DECEMBER 3, 2025: Joel Goodenough with his 10yr old daughter Lacey Goodenough wearing the number 5 jersey, at St Francis de Sales Community Sports Centre. Lacey has been entrusted with the Eastern Mavericks Basketball clubÃs number 5 In memory of NBL1 side Eastern Mavericks, Sarah Hardy, 16, and Nathan Goodenough, 1, who tragically lost their lives in two separate freak car accidents only weeks apart in 2000. Both proudly wore the number 5. Picture: Emma Brasier

Tragic No. 5 jersey’s poignant return after double heartbreak

A Hills basketball club rocked by the car crash deaths of two teen athletes in just six weeks has reinstated the number they shared in a legacy-making moment.

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Golden Grove's 2025 D1 side. Picture: Aaron Burgess

‘We can compete’: Kookaburras land new coach

The 2025 division one Adelaide Footy League runner-up has found a new coach as it aims to bounce back from this year’s grand final heartbreak, but his first job is to replace two departing superstars.

Dee Breen is the U12s and U14s coach for the Raptors Softball Club as well as a key umpire for the club and is currently a player and undertaking year 12. Picture: Supplied.

This teen’s nine-game weekend isn’t even her main job

Balancing school, three sports, two jobs and marathon weekends on the diamond – meet the young junior coach just crowned SA’s best.

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100+ names: Best Premier Cricket players since 2000 revealed

Whether you call it Premier or grade cricket, one thing is for sure — it’s home to some of the best cricketers in Australia, no matter what state it’s played in. See who the best of the best are here.

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Ardrossan and Blanchetown-Swan Reach are among the local SA footy clubs facing uncertain futures.

Revealed: The local SA footy clubs facing uncertain futures

Multiple local SA footy clubs are facing the possibility of folding at the senior level as they continue to battle decreasing player and volunteer numbers. Here are the clubs up against it and the challenges they face.

An assortment of hands reach for a Sherrin AFL football during their round 16 match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Adelaide Crows at Spotless Stadium, Sydney, Saturday, July 5, 2014. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Local SA footy introduces transfer rule change ahead of 2026

SA’s biggest community footy competition believes a recent change to player transfer rules for season 2026 has the potential to save the future of some local clubs. See the changes.

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Jake Brown, Alex Carey and Josh Barrett rank among the top 50 SACA Premier Cricketers since 2000.

Revealed: SACA Premier Cricket’s top 50 players of the 21st Century

From test players to local superstars, there has been no shortage of top drawer talent in SACA Premier Cricket this century so we’ve named the top 50 players since 2000. See who made the cut.

Maia Freemantle and Harrison De Garis are finalists in this year's School Sports Awards.

Watch replay: 2025 SA School Sports awards

South Australia’s finest young sporting talent has been crowned at the 2025 School Sports Awards, with winners including a future MLB pitcher and a national tennis prodigy. Watch the REPLAY.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Lachlan Murphy of the Crows kicks the ball from Lachie Whitfield of the Giants during the 2023 AFL Round 18 match between the Adelaide Crows and the GWS Giants at Adelaide Oval on July 15, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Really excited’: Former Crow joins premiership side for 2026

A former Crows utility has joined a reigning local SA footy premier for season 2026 just months after leaving the AFL.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Riley Thilthorpe of the Crows celebrates a goal during the AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Collingwood Magpies at Adelaide Oval on September 04, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Revealed: Crows stars shine in local SA cricket match

A number of current and ex-Crows guns have taken to the cricket pitch during the off-season and produced a dominant display including a four-wicket haul by a star key forward in an impressive local win over the weekend.

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Under 12 basketballers deemed ‘too good’, booted from finals

Parents have slammed a ‘shocking’ decision to exclude their children’s undefeated basketball team from finals with just one game remaining in the season.

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Central Whyalla is exploring the possibility of a merger with North Whyalla. Picture: Central Whyalla Football Club

‘Difficult to sustain’: SA country footy clubs consider merger

Two more local SA footy clubs, including a reigning 2025 premier, are considering a merger following the 2026 season amid ongoing off-field difficulties.

Crows - Brodie Smith announcing his retirement as a player. 18 September 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

‘Doesn’t get much bigger’: Former Crows star joins local club

A former Crows star and All-Australian has joined an Adelaide Footy League club after retiring from the AFL in one of the biggest local SA footy moves this year.

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Central United will be bumped back down to division seven if the merger between Mawson Lakes and Greenacres comes to fruition. Picture: Central United Sporting Club

‘We’ve accepted it’: AdFL club facing relegation amid possible merger

An Adelaide Footy League outfit is set to be moved down a division to accommodate a potential amalgamation between two clubs ahead of the 2026 season.

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Cornes: Wildcard Round is the best thing the AFL has done in years

The Adelaide Crows must have pictures of someone at AFL House given parts of their fixture next year, Graham Cornes says. But he’s saved his biggest praise for Wildcard Round.

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SANFL - 2nd match of a double header - Glenelg v Norwood at the Adelaide Oval. Norwood's Matthew Nunn tries to hold off Tigers Luke Partington Picture SARAH REED

‘Gonna be fun’: SANFL premiership captain joins SA country club

A former SANFL captain is eyeing a flag at the local level after leaving his Adelaide Footy League club to join a rejuvenated SA country outfit.

Sunday, 7th September, 2025 - SANFL First Semi-Final between the Adelaide Crows and Norwood at the Adelaide Oval.Chris Burgess of the Crows Picture: Sarah Reed/SANFL

‘Really enjoyed my time’: Former Crow moves to local SA club for 2026

A former Crows forward has reflected on his time with Adelaide after joining an SA country footy club for the 2026 season.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Jeremy Finlayson of the Power in action during the 2025 AFL AAMI Community Series match between the St Kilda Saints and the Port Adelaide Power at RSEA Park on March 1, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘The boys are pumped’: Former Power forward joins local club for 2026

A former Port Adelaide utility has joined a local SA footy club for season 2026 as it looks to bounce back from 2025 finals disappointment.

Regional SA football club Blanchetown - Swan Reach Redbacks are close to entering into recession, the club citing volunteer shortages as the reason. Netballer Elouise Stalenberg and Footballer Jayden Coleman at the clubs Swan Reach oval Picture: Brett Hartwig 18th September 2025

‘A big struggle’: Local SA footy and netball club pulls out of season 2026

A local SA footy and netball club has revealed it will pull out of competition for season 2026 after struggling to maintain player and volunteer numbers.

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Connor Gregory, Tommy Sincock and Jarrah Reidy are among Adelaide's top junior boy cricketers to watch this season.

Revealed: Adelaide cricket’s junior boys to watch in 2025-26

The cricket season is in full swing and SA’s suburban competitions have been packed with young stars, so we’ve drawn from every competition to reveal Adelaide’s top junior boys to watch. See who made the cut.

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Footballs used for training during the round 1 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Adelaide Crows, at Simonds Stadium in Geelong, Thursday, March 20, 2014. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Will be a great success’: Adelaide Footy League clubs propose merger

Two Adelaide Footy League clubs have informed the competition of their intention to merge in a bid to combat diminishing player and volunteer numbers.

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Sian Dewey, Maia Freemantle and Harrison De Garis are three of 28 2025 SA School Sports Awards finalists.

Revealed: The 2025 SA School Sports Awards finalists

Nominations have closed and the countdown to SA’s 2025 School Sports Awards is on. Here are the young guns who have made the final cut.

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Mount Compass Football Club player Harrison Rothwell was sentenced in the District Court. Picture: Facebook

Club ‘applauds courage’ of 13yo victim after ex-player’s sexting conviction

The Mount Compass Football Club has made a public statement of support for the underage girl who received explicit texts from one of its former players.

Alex Forster of Payneham celebrates a goal during the Adelaide Footy League division one match between Payneham Norwood Union and Port District at Payneham Oval.Saturday July 11,2019.(Image AAP/Mark Brake)

‘Very exciting’: Local SA footy club marks return with major signings

A returning SA country footy club has marked its comeback to A Grade competition by signing two big names for 2026, including a former AFL forward.

The Forestville Eagles U16 side has been nominated for a School Sports Award. Picture: Supplied

‘Sky is the limit’: The history-making SA basketball side set for stardom

A local basketball team full of future stars has been nominated for a 2025 School Sports Award after a historic national junior titles win. See how to nominate for the awards right here.

SACA Premier Cricket: Sturt legend Brad Davis will break the club's games record this weekend. 21 October 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

SA sporting legend usurped in incredible record-breaking feat

A Sturt cricket great will this weekend break a record held by a South Australian sporting icon for more than 80 years.

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