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Anti-abortion, homophobia: Thorburn’s controversial link

Andrew Thorburn is the chairman of a church organisation which preaches controversial beliefs around homosexual behaviour and abortion.

Basketball

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 02: Cameron Thew #13, Kyrin Galloway #14, Kai Sotto #11 and Hyrum Harris #22 of the Adelaide 36ers react after a basket during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on October 02, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The 36ers beat the Suns 134-124. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Adelaide 36ers’ brutal Suns takedown after NBA boilover

Adelaide 36ers have stuck the boot into the Phoenix Suns after their historic victory over the heavyweight NBA franchise.

NRL

Kent: Smug Panthers ruin their legacy

This Panthers team will go down among the best ever in the sport. But their smug, immature attitudes mean they will never get the plaudits they properly deserve.

PicturesNRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: The Panthers celebrate with the NRL Premiership Trophy after victory in the 2022 NRL Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium on October 02, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Download your Penrith Panthers ‘premiers’ poster

To celebrate the Penrith’s historic grand final victory we have created the ultimate souvenir for every Panthers fan. Download it here.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers celebrates winning the 2022 NRL Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium on October 02, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Buzz: Punters short-changed after ‘unusual’ GF betting plunge

There was a late deluge of money for an obscure betting market in Sunday’s grand final – but the sting didn’t pay off, writes Phil Rothfield.

Sport

Perfection: The Panthers who ruled grand final night

Penrith blew Parramatta out of the grand final contest – but four men stood taller than anyone else on the field. We rate every grand final player.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Clinton Gutherson of the Eels reacts during the 2022 NRL Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium on October 02, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Broken Eel: Gutho’s incredible grand final bravery revealed

Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson played the preliminary and grand final with a broken bone. Latest news from the grand final.

Netball

Queensland Firebirds star Romelda Aiken-George and former pro-basketballer husband Daniel George are, “soaking up little cuddles” with their new bundle of joy, Gianna George.

Axed star thrown career lifeline after becoming a mum

Romelda Aiken-George was back playing Test match netball just weeks after giving birth. Now, she has been given a big opportunity by a Super Netball club.

NRL

QLDÃs Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scores. Queensland vs New South Wales at CBUS Stadium on the Gold Coast. Pic Peter Wallis

Hammer blow as Dolphins lead charge to sign Maroons flyer

The NRL’s newest club is eyeing off a transfer market coup — check out all the latest NRL news and gossip in Sport Confidential.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Referee Ashley Klein signals during the NRL Semi Final match between the Parramatta Eels and the Canberra Raiders at CommBank Stadium on September 16, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Coach takes potshot at refs in cheeky Dally M sledge

Nicho Hynes went home with the Dally M medal around his neck – but the award show’s biggest laugh was saved for a subtle dig at the referees. Here’s everything that happened on the big night.

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