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Ellas Titans celebrating their win in the Darwin Basketball men's championship grand final. Picture: Jack Riddiford

50+ photos: Ellas Titans, Tracy Village triumph in basketball finals

The Tracy Village woman proved their experience as they reclaimed the championship, while the Ellas Titans men saw off a huge challenge from Razzle in the Darwin Basketball grand finals.

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Xavier Vallejo playing for St Mary's in the 2025-26 NTFL season. Picture: Patch Clapp / AFLNT Media

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Replay: Saints clinch win in trying test against Nightcliff

St Mary’s kicked ahead late to claim another major NTFL scalp getting revenge against a Nightcliff side that initially appeared to have control of the contest. Watch the full match REPLAY.

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Hewago Oea as Southern Districts took on St Mary's in Round 10 of the 2025-26 NTFL season. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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Replay: Districts back in the wins with dominant showing

Southern Districts are back on the winner’s list and did so in style dominating Waratah for large periods of their Round 11 NTFL clash. Watch the full match REPLAY.

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Karlson Kantilla playing for the Tiwi Bombers in the 2025-26 NTFL season. Picture: Celina Whan / AFLNT Media

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Replay: Tiwi take off in second half to shut down Wanderers

The Tiwi Bombers posted 100 points in the second half to achieve a strong win against a Wanderers outfit that had held the half time lead. Watch the full match REPLAY.

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Brittany Daly playing for Waratah and Kate Grady playing for Southern Districts in the 2025-26 NTFL season.

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Replay: Districts get back to winning ways against Waratah

The Southern Districts women were made to work for their return to the winner’s list against a Waratah outfit that turned up for the party. Watch the full match REPLAY.

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Shaun Wilson for the Palmerston Magpies and Jak Trewin for PINT in the 2025-26 NTFL season.

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Watch replay: PINT bring the pressure to Palmerston

The ladder-leading PINT have bought the pressure to beat bottom-placed Palmerston in a performance that could define their premiership credentials this season. Watch the REPLAY.

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Hobart's proposed AFL stadium at Macquarie Point. Picture: Macquarie Point Development Corporation

How Tassie stadium greenlight is a win for the NT’s AFL team push

The confirmation of the Macquarie Point Stadium in Tasmania has given the NT AFL Team Taskforce renewed confidence to push on towards the 20th licence. Read what’s happening.

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Generic of Basketballs during the Round 7 NBL match between the Adelaide 36ers and the Perth Wildcats at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, Friday, November 15, 2019. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

New era for NT Basketball after dramatic vote

DBA clubs have voted to dissolve the association with all operations to be taken over by Basketball NT following a lengthy independent review into the code. Read what that means.

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Top Coaches 2025 NT News

VOTE NOW: Who is the NT’s best sports coach of 2025?

From army veterans guiding at-risk youth to grassroots volunteers reshaping club culture, 25 of the best have been nominated for the honour of the NT’s best coach of 2025. VOTE NOW.

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Will Farrer playing for Southern Districts against St Mary's in Round 10 of the 2025-26 NTFL season. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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Live stream: How to catch all the NTFL Round 11 action

One of the NTFL’s most intense rivalries is set to explode in round 11 with make-or-break matches that could reshape the finals race also on the cards. Find out how to watch all the action LIVE.

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Casuarina Cougars won the under-15s boys 2025 Darwin Rugby Union grand final. Picture: Danielle Andreoli

‘Thrilling’: Junior rugby deciders go down to the wire

An overtime thriller and an interclub decider highlighted a thrilling set of Darwin junior rugby union grand finals as the senior knockouts near their climax. Read who starred.

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Plenty of rain greeted the Nightcliff Tigers and Tiwi Bombers in their Round 10 NTFL match at Wurrumiyanga Oval. Picture: Patch Clapp / AFLNT Media

Top End footy battles wild weather following Tasmania’s stadium debate

While Tasmania celebrates its stadium victory, the Northern Territory could face a similar challenge with NTFL players navigating wild weather as it chases the AFL’s next license. See the vision and pictures here.

Local Sport

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Ben Long of the Suns celebrates a goal during the AFL Elimination Final match between Fremantle Dockers and Gold Coast Suns at Optus Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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How to get your tickets for the 2026 AFL games in the NT

Northern Territory footy fans can secure their spot for some blockbuster action with tickets for the three NT AFL games now up for grabs. Read how to get a ticket.

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University Pirates and Darwin Dragons to meet in the 2025 Darwin Rugby Union grand finals.

Big battles loom to close out 2025 Darwin Rugby season

University Pirates and Darwin Dragons will clash in two top shelf senior Darwin rugby grand finals with unbeaten seasons set to be tested. Here’s what you need to know and who’s expected to stand out.

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Generic basketball NBL National Basketball League Cairns Taipans.

Review prompts vote to merge Darwin Basketball Association into BNT

A decision on the future of the Darwin Basketball Association will be voted on this weekend with an independent review finding the body should be dissolved into Basketball NT. Read what that means.

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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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Local AFL

Connor McDonald playing for PINT in the 2025-26 NTFL season. Picture: David Woodbury / AFLNT Media

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Replay: PINT extend lead atop NTFL table

PINT have passed their biggest test as league leaders with a dominant second-half blitz demolishing Waratah to extend their advantage atop the NTFL table. Watch the REPLAY here.

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Darren Walters playing for St Mary's against Southern Districts in Round 10 in the 2025-26 NTFL season. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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Replay: St Mary’s win one-point thriller against premiers

St Mary’s has honoured club founder Ted Egan with a dramatic one-point victory over reigning premiers Southern Districts, with Luke Patterson the last-goal hero. Watch the REPLAY here.

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Wade Derksen playing for the Nightcliff Tigers in the 2025-26 NTFL season. Picture: Celina Whan / AFLNT Media

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REPLAY: Derksen kicks eight as Nightcliff win on the island

Former GWS Giants player Wade Derksen has announced himself as a genuine goalscoring threat with an eight-goal haul in Nightcliff’s crushing win over Tiwi. Watch the REPLAY here.

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Dom Carbone of the Buffaloes and Ivana Schober of Wanderers in the 2025-26 NTFL season.

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Replay: Buffaloes women set sights on finals berth

The Darwin Buffaloes have pulled off a statement win against one of their major rivals in the hunt for a women’s finals berth. Watch the full match REPLAY.

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Tennis

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: Novak Djokovic of Serbia acknowledges the crowd as he walks off the court after losing to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their Men's Semifinal match on Day Thirteen of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 5, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Fields confirmed: Djokovic’s quest for 25th slam to start in Adelaide

The plans for tennis’ biggest names are starting to take shape ahead of the Australian Open, with Novak Djokovic the latest to reveal where he will prepare for his Melbourne Park campaign.

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Nick Kyrgios has defended the Battle of the Sexes. Image: Getty

Storm erupts as Kyrgios’ clashes World No. 1

Nick Kyrgios has defended the Battle of the Sexes match set to take place later this month as the event continues to cause controversy.

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Roger Federer will return to Melbourne Park for the Battle of the World No. 1's. Image: Getty

Roger Federer’s Aus Open return locked in

Lionel Messi is one of the biggest global superstar’s but even still the scenes after he appeared at an Indian stadium was well and truly over the top.

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Gold Coast tennis player Emerson Jones competing at the Wimbledon juniors tournament and celebrating her 17th birthday with another win Picture Instagram @tennisaustralia

‘Very lonely mission’: The price of being a teen tennis star

Rising teenage tennis star Emerson Jones has opened up on the biggest challenges of being on the pro circuit and how her Olympian mum has helped her.

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AFL

Which clubs are set for big 2026 draft hauls?

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The clubs who loaded up for 2026 draft — and who’s left wanting

Port Adelaide and Carlton have loaded up ahead of high pick bids in the 2026 draft — but who else is set for a big haul? See every club’s draft picks for next season.

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Sydney Swans players led by coach Dean Cox, captainÃs Callum Mills and Lucy McEvoy attend the Bondi memorial on December 16, 2025 after the tragic events of last Sunday. Photo by Phil Hillyard Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

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Over 50 Swans descend on Bondi to honour victims of tragedy

The entire Sydney Swans playing group came together to show solidarity with the Bondi and Jewish communities, visiting the memorial that had been set up following Sunday’s senseless terrorist attack.

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New Essendon president Andrew Welsh. Picture: Supplied

Welsh wins ‘unprecedented’ Essendon presidency vote

After making a big splash in his first few months as president, Andrew Welsh has been overwhelmingly backed by the Essendon faithful to continue leading the club.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Suns Head Coach Damien Hardwick during the National anthem ahead of the AFL Semi Final match between Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns at The Gabba on September 13, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘We want the world to know’: Suns reveal bold three-year plan

After playing finals for the first time and bringing in some big-name recruits, Gold Coast are getting ambitious. See their targets for the next few seasons.

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Podcasts

The Phantom’s Lair SuperCoach Podcast

The Phantom’s Lair SuperCoach Podcast

SuperCoach experts Antimo Iannella and Matt Turner share their analysis and wisdom on Australia’s biggest fantasy AFL game.

SACKED: AFL

SACKED: AFL

Some of the biggest names in AFL reveal the true stories of how they discovered their days were numbered and when the guillotine dropped.

Cricket

Travis Head before and after

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The king of Adelaide is still just the boy from Adelaide

Australian cricket knows Travis Head as our greatest modern larrikin in the mould of David Boon. But for all the fame and fortune which has come his way, little has changed about the “bloke from the north”.

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Ben Stokes previews third Ashes Test

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Ben Stokes previews third Ashes Test

Cricket: England captain Ben Stokes addresses the media ahead of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

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England captain Ben Stokes reflects on Bondi terror attack

England captain Ben Stokes expressed his sympathy for Sydney and Australia after the terrible attack at Bondi.

Australia's Usman Khawaja (right) speaks with Australia head coach Andrew McDonald (left) during a nets session at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia. Picture date: Tuesday December 2, 2025. (Photo by Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)

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Australia keep door open for Khawaja after latest Test snub

Usman Khawaja has been omitted from Australia’s XI for the Adelaide Test, two days before his 39th birthday. But selectors aren’t ready to end the veteran’s career just yet.

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Football

Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi celebrates after scoring during a Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Bournemouth in Manchester, England, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Man Utd blow lead three times in 4-4 Bournemouth thriller

Manchester United have blown a golden chance to move up the Premier League ranks, throwing away the lead three times to a defiant Bournemouth side in a thrilling 4-4 draw.

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PURE CHAOS! Man U, Cherries bang 8 goals

PURE CHAOS! Man U, Cherries bang 8 goals

Premier League: Manchester United and Bournemouth shared 8 incredible goals at Old Trafford on Tuesday morning.

Semenyo lucky to escape without a red?

Semenyo lucky to escape without a red?

EPL: Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo avoided a red card against Manchester United after appearing to place his hand around Diogo Dalot’s…

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Maresca: “It’s done, it’s finished”

Premier League: Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca refused to elaborate on the people who weren’t supporting him last week in a cagey press conference…

Boxing

Tim Tszyu and Jeff Fenech.

Legend quits on Tszyu over laughable scene

Jeff Fenech has sensationally revealed he won’t be attending Tim Tszyu’s blockbuster Australian homecoming on Wednesday night.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH - 31/7/24 Champion Australian boxer, Jeff Fenech, pictured at home in Five Dock today. today. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Why Jeff Fenech won’t attend Tim Tszyu’s must-win fight

Boxing icon Jeff Fenech won’t attend Tim Tszyu’s must-win fight in Sydney on Wednesday night despite being introduced as a high-profile member of ‘The Phoenix’s’ new team.

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Tim Tszyu and Larry Kestelman.

Bondi victims ‘can’t die in vain’ as Kestelman, Tszyu, urge unity

Larry Kestelman says the innocent people who lost their lives in the Bondi shooting can’t die in vain and the government must use the tragic incident to end “hate speech” and “extremism”.

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David Nyika paid a heartfelt tribute to his fiancee Lexy Thornberry's cancer fight, in his boxing win in Gatton on December 13 2025.

‘Every scar a badge’: Gatton boxer dedicates win to fiancee’s cancer fight

A young couple who were planning a beautiful life together is now facing a battle they never anticipated. As Lexy Thornberry fights her cancer, her fiancee dedicated his own fight to her.

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Olympics

Images of a proposed Olympic precinct at Brisbane's Northshore.

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$6bn Olympic plan: Gov shuts down bold private bid to rescue 2032 Games

A Miles Government minister has all but shut down plans for an Olympic mega precinct with a stunning 60,000-seat waterfront stadium, revealing tenders had already been issued for the QSAC upgrades. TAKE OUR POLL

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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 09: B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia reacts during the B-Girls Round Robin - Group B on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

‘Worked my butt off, gave my all’: Raygun breaks silence

Aussie breakdancer ‘Raygun’ says the vitriol she’s copped since the Paris Olympics has been devastating because she thought her routine would bring joy but instead it opened the door “to so much hate”.

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The Daily telegraph. 14.8.2024 Saya Sakakibara Australian cyclist and Arisa Trew has won Olympic gold for Australia at the age of 14 with victory in the women's skateboard park final. OLYMPICS: Australian Team Arrival - Sydney Picture: Rohan Kelly

‘So crazy’: Next stop for youngest gold medallist

There’s only one thing a 14-year-old Olympic gold medallist can do after the Games are done and that’s what’s on Arisa Trew’s mind.

The Daily telegraph. 14.8.2024 Sisters Noemie and Jess Fox. OLYMPICS: Australian Team Arrival - Sydney Picture: Rohan Kelly

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‘Full-circle moment’: Fox’s achievement hits home

Canoe superstar Jess Fox has enjoyed the arrival home as an Olympic gold medallist before, but this time it was her sister’s turn.

NFL

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes grabs his knee after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

NFL rocked by superstar’s devastating injury

The NFL has been rocked by confirmation that one of the world’s greatest athletes has suffered a devastating injury.

Donald Trump's coin flip is being called the worst in history.

American Sports

Trump’s abysmal pre-game act goes viral

US President Donald Trump has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, with his pre-game coin flip at the Army-Navy game torn to shreds.

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Sonny Bill Williams reacted to this NFL hit. Photos: Getty Images/X

SBW’s two-word sledge sets off US storm

A tackle in American football labelled “the best in 10 years” has kicked off a viral debate, with Sonny Bill Williams making his feelings clear.

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Sherrone Moore has been sacked by Michigan.

Coach’s affair busted, sordid details rock US

A coach has been sacked by a prestigious college and arrested by police as details emerge about an affair that has cost him his career.

Motor Sport

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“You (Piastri) had f***ing Alpine!”

F1: Speaking at an end of season celebration, McLaren boss Zak Brown cracked jokes at the expense of his championship-winning drivers.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at McLaren's end-of-season presentation. Photo: X.

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‘F*** that guy’: McLaren boss goes off rails

McLaren’s boss has shocked employees with an expletive-filled roast of his championship-winning drivers that breaks all corporate protocol.

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TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN - DECEMBER 12: In this handout provided by Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren with his Formula One Championship Trophy, Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren with his Formula 1 3rd place trophy, Andrea Stella, Team Principal of McLaren and Zak Brown, Chief Executive Officer of McLaren with the Formula One Constructors Championship trophy during the FIA Awards 2025 on December 12, 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. (Photo by Handout/FIA/DPPI via Getty Images )

‘F**king Alpine’: McLaren boss roasts Piastri, Norris at team party

McLaren boss Zak Brown has turned the end-of-season team party into his own personal roast session, poking fun at his drivers, with Oscar Piastri joining in on the fun.

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'Call me big daddy': McLaren boss goes rogue in loose speech

‘Call me big daddy’: McLaren boss goes rogue in loose speech

McLaren CEO Zak Brown praised Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris and joked they call him “big daddy” in an end-of-season speech to the team.

NRL

Should Latrell be shifted into centres?

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Should Latrell be shifted into centres?

NRL: On The Kayo Sports NRL Podcast, Fletch and Hindy discuss Latrell Mitchell’s potential position shift.

Kiara McGregor Tarsha Gale Cup Roosters v Rabbitohs at Woy Woy Oval 1st March 2025 pic Sue Graham

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NRLW bargaining chip for rising Souths star after Warriors deal

The Rabbitohs’ plans to one day enter the NRLW have taken a major step after a landmark pathways deal with the Warriors – and it could help them keep one of the game’s best young talents.

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Hindy keen for Keaon to join the Eels

Hindy keen for Keaon to join the Eels

NRL: Speaking on the Kayo Sports NRL Podcast, Nathan Hindmarsh says Parramatta should go all out for Keaon Koloamatangi.

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NRL transfer tracker: Every player signing, exit linked with your club

A massive off-season of signings, retirements and transfer rumours is underway with the November 1 transfer window open. Keep up to date with the LATEST NRL SIGNINGS NEWS.

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Horse Racing

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 18: Zac Purton riding Rothfire win Race 6 Toyota Forklifts Sydney Stakes during Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick Racecourse on October 18, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

New jockey for Rothfire: ‘We have kept it in the family’

Ben Thompson would be riding Rothfire on Saturday if he wasn’t suspended, but a family member has been snapped up for the ace ride.

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Trainer Travis Doudle (left) has a high opinion of his progressive mare, Swiftie Harriet. Pictures: Getty Images

Doudle mulls Magic Millions auditions for ‘Swiftie’

Morphettville trainer Travis Doudle is torn over immediate his plans with emerging mare Swiftie Harriet ahead of a possible Gold Coast Magic Millions tilt.

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Terang Tuesday tips: $9 value bet

Form analyst Daniel Sankey presents his best bets, value pick and jockey to follow for Tuesday’s meeting at Terang.

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Trainer Mick Price after his horse Vibrant Sun won the Dynamic Print Group Alexandra Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on March 23, 2024 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos)

Price is right for a Guest House on the Gold Coast in January

Fresh off the plane from his front row seat to Ka Ying Rising’s Sha Tin heroics last Sunday, trainer Mick Price is straight back to work as he chases a Magic Millions berth with “explosive” colt Guest House.

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Golf

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Christopher Wood of Australia plays his second shot on the ninth hole on day three of the BMW Australian PGA Championship 2025 at Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 29, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Golf tours launch historic Kiwi event

The Australasian and Japan golf tours have announced their first-ever partnership for a $1.2m tournament in Auckland next March.

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Leishman wins 2nd PGA championship

Leishman wins 2nd PGA championship

Golf: Marc Leishman has won his second Victorian PGA championship with a final hole bird.

Marc Leishman in action at the Victorian PGA Championship. Picture: PGA of Australia

Leishman breaks Aussie title drought

Marc Leishman survived a brutal test in howling winds to win his first professional event in Australia since 2008 after a thrilling climax to the Victorian PGA Championship.

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will compete in the 2025 Greg Norman Junior Masters at Palmer Coolum Resort.

Next Cam Smith? Meet Qld’s top teen guns at elite tournament

The best junior golfers from across Queensland, plus several interstate aces, will take to the fairways for one of Australia’s most prestigious underage tournaments on Monday. Here’s 20 athletes to watch, along with every golfer contesting the event.

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Women's Sport

SPORT ADV NETBALL-Team Girls Cup T-Bird players Hannah Petty, Tayla Williams & Lauren Frew with back to back trophies Image/Russell Millard Photography

Team Girls Cup heading to Adelaide in nod to netball hotspot

The pre-season Team Girls Cup is heading to Adelaide in a nod to South Australia’s standing in the sport after the Thunderbirds’ double premiership success.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH NOVEMBER 18, 2024. From left junior players Maddison Dolton, 9, Airlie Borg, 8, and Ella Brightwell, 12, with Bulldogs inaugural signing Tayla Preston, Sharks Emma Verran and Newcastle born Dragons player Bobbi Law during the announcement at the Domain Sydney, of the inaugural NRLW Magic round in Newcastle next season. Picture: Jonathan Ng

NRLW Magic Round coup: Newcastle to host historic fixture

In another historic step for the women’s game, the NRLW will get its first ever Magic Round with Newcastle winning the race to host the festival of footy that is set to tour NSW regional towns.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 10: Michelle Heyman of Canberra celebrates after scoring a goal during the round two A-League Women's match between Wellington Phoenix and Canberra United at Porirua Park on November 10, 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Masanori Udagawa/Getty Images)

Player exodus: Why Matildas could up-end A-League season

The Matildas’ upcoming clashes with Brazil and Chinese Taipei could have a major impact on the A-League Women season with clubs braced to be missing their stars.

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Matilda Scholz at The Alberton Oval in Alberton SA. Pictured on Nov 14th 2024. Picture: Ben Clark

Scholz happens: Inside the world of AFLW’s next mega star

She’s only 19, but Port Adelaide’s Matilda Scholz is already the next big thing in AFLW. She chats to SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON about embracing attention, her rise to stardom and her gifted sporting family.

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