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NBL
NBL fans hit with huge bans after ugly scenes at John Cain Arena
Melbourne United released a statement on Tuesday afternoon confirming that the NBL’s integrity department had wrapped up its investigation into “spectator conduct” during a fiery clash at John Cain Arena.
- by Jon Pierik and Russell Bennett
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Formula 1
Verstappen makes history with Brazilian Grand Prix win, Piastri caught in chaos
Red Bull superstar Max Verstappen made history on one of Formula 1’s most dramatic days to tighten his grip on a fourth-straight drivers’ championship trophy.
- by Russell Bennett
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Magpies’ firepower boost; ex-Blue joins Geelong; father-son makes club call
Collingwood kicked off the AFL’s delisted free agency period by signing former St Kilda forward Tim Membrey on a two-year deal.
- by Marc McGowan and Russell Bennett
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Formula 1
‘This guy is dangerous’: Norris fumes at Verstappen as the two stars clash again, Ferrari win in Mexico
Max Verstappen was handed two separate 10-second penalties early in the Mexican GP – one for forcing Lando Norris off the track, and the other for leaving the track and gaining an advantage.
- by Russell Bennett
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Formula 1
‘At the moment’: Why the Piastri to Red Bull rumours aren’t dying down
Speculation is rife that Oscar Piastri could leave McLaren for their major rival and cryptic comments from the Aussie driver are only fanning the flames.
- by Russell Bennett
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Formula 1
‘Interfered with a beautiful piece of motorsport’: McLaren seethe at stewards, Leclerc wins US GP
At the Circuit of The Americas the back-and-forth fight between championship contenders Max Verstappen and Lando Norris had to be seen to be believed.
- by Russell Bennett
Contentious free-agency compo system delivers big win for Saints
The St Kilda defender will play for Hawthorn next year, while Collingwood, Melbourne and Gold Coast have also made free agency signings.
- by Michael Gleeson, Marc McGowan and Russell Bennett
Buyer beware: AFL Event Office hacked; Scalpers feast on grand final tickets
As the countdown to the AFL grand final reaches its last days, the AFL’s integrity unit and Victoria Police are looking into the unauthorised access of some tickets.
- by Hannah Hammoud and Russell Bennett
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Formula 1
‘Thank you, Daniel’: Ricciardo’s telling gift in what could be his final F1 drive
Lando Norris roared away from pole position at Marina Bay, leading every lap to the chequered flag, but the Australian who’s stolen fans’ hearts was front and centre for a different reason.
- by Russell Bennett
‘Hung on for dear life’: The anatomy of Piastri’s killer move
How Oscar Piastri did it. We break down the key moments that led to his “perfect drive” at Baku.
- by Russell Bennett
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Formula 1
‘Perfect drive’ stuns F1 world: Piastri shows nerves of steel to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Australian Formula 1 superstar Oscar Piastri put on a driving masterclass in Baku to hold off Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
- by Russell Bennett
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