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Erin Smith is a sports reporter for the National Sports Network and CODE Sports. She is die-hard sports fan with a passion for football, women’s sports and Olympics.

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Football

Emily van Egmond in her debut game for WSL 2 side Birmingham City. Photo: Instagram

Matilda reveals why she rejected rival offers to join second-tier side

Matildas veteran Emily van Egmond had plenty of offers on the table to switch clubs in January. She reveals why she settled on a second tier English side.

Sport

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Maja Markovski of Canberra United reacts to a missed shot on goal during the round 13 A-League Women's match between Newcastle Jets and Canberra United at McDonald Jones Stadium, on January 25, 2025, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

A-League’s expansion scrapped for a second straight year

Plans for a Canberra men’s team in the A-League’s have fallen through for a second year in a row- leaving the APL scrambling to find a solution for the struggling women’s outfit.

Sport

United States forward Alex Morgan (C) raises the SheBelieves Cup trophy. Picture: AFP

Everything you need to know about Matildas’ next tournament

The Matildas are loading up for the SheBelieves Cup – their biggest fixtures of the year. But who is playing? What is on the line? And what even is this tournament? Here’s everything you need to know.

Football

Yusuf Ahmed of Avondale FC controls the ball during the round 25 NPL VIC Mens match between Avondale FC and South Melbourne FC at Avenger Park in Parkville, Victoria on August 12, 2023. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Football Australia officially unveils long awaited second tier comp

Football Australia’s long awaited national second tier competition has officially been announced with a start date locked in on the 2025 calendar. ERIN SMITH with all the details.

Women's Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Sam Kerr of Australia is consoled by Emily Van-Egmond after the team's 1-3 defeat and elimination from the tournament following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Kerr to face Football Australia over legal saga, Matildas captaincy

Football Australia is set to sit down with star striker Sam Kerr after she was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of a British police officer – with her Matildas captaincy on the line.

OpinionWomen's Football

Sam Kerr has spent the past week in a London courtroom.

No special treatment: Hardline Kerr stance Matildas must take

Sam Kerr is among the world’s best footballers but there is no excusing the behaviour that landed her in a London court. Football Australia must treat her the same way they would a misbehaving Socceroo, writes ERIN SMITH.

NFL

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (68) celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

‘Can’t say what happened’: Aussie Super Bowl hero’s ‘crazy’ party

Australian NFL star Jordan Mailata has revealed how he celebrated his historic role in the Eagles’ Super Bowl win – it didn’t involve any sleep.

Sport

Saya Sakakibara poses for a portrait at Macarthur BMX Track in Camden, Australia on November 8, 2023. // Brett Hemmings / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202311230012 // Usage for editorial use only //

World Domination: The one title eluding Australia’s Olympic champ

Saya Sakakibara, the Olympic BMX champion, is indisputably No.1 in the world after a stunning 2024. But there’s one title she is yet to claim. Here’s how she plans on rectifying that.

Sport

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Michelle Heyman of Canberra United celebrates scoring a goal during the round 15 A-League Women's match between Canberra United and Central Coast Mariners at McKellar Park, on February 08, 2025, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

The biggest loser in Sam Kerr’s imminent comeback

ALW TACKLE: Sam Kerr is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons at the moment – but the star striker is set to make a return to the football field that will shake up the Matildas.

Cricket

Pat Cummins and wife Becky with baby Edi

Pat and Becky Cummins welcome new arrival

Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins, currently on paternity leave has announced the arrival of his second child with wife Becky.

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