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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
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AFLW
Night or day? AFLW stars relaxed as grand final timeslot remains unconfirmed
- by Hannah Kennelly
AFL
AFL umpire banned over dress-up controversy
An AFL umpire has been stood down for a game of the 2025 season for dressing up as Osama Bin Laden at an end-of-season party.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Umpire banned for wearing bin Laden costume; AFL probes crowd abuse
Umpire Leigh Haussen wore the costume at a function the day after the AFL grand final; as the league investigates crowd abuse of an AFLW player.
- by Marc McGowan and Hannah Kennelly
Insight & Analysis
Three months ago, a choice proved costly. But Katoa is a fast learner
The moment that proved one of the NRL’s best young halfback was finding his feet could be a sign of things to come for the Dolphins.
Nick Wright
Sport reporter
Are we killing international interest in our Cup through kindness?
Sydney is making scary inroads on the Melbourne Cup week carnival. New South Wales is fast becoming the preferred destination for international trainers, and it’s little wonder considering their better prizemoney and less-stringent vet checks.
Danny Russell
Racing writer
A smudge on his record: Why Steve Smith might be on his last chance for the first time
We’re looking at a vacancy at the top of the order. We’re looking at the hole left by Cameron Green’s injury. We should be looking at Smith.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Rugby Union
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Rugby Australia
‘Joey is all anyone is talking about’: Inside the deal that delivered rugby its new face
- by Michael Chammas
Cricket
Soccer
'Too little too late': Keane fumes over star's apology
Roy Keane fumes over Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes' apology to sacked manager Erik ten Hag.
Solanke finds the net
Dominic Solanke finds the back of the net to push Tottenham Hotspur into the lead against Aston Villa.
Basketball
Racing
Trainer plays a long game as he prepares Tavi Time for the Big Dance
The five-year-old has been aimed at the Big Dance since his six-length win in the Mudgee Cup last December.
- by Ray Hickson
Race-by-race preview and tips for Randwick on Tuesday
Everything you need to know to find a winner on Big Dance day.
- by Ray Hickson
Tennis
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Terrell May pursues legal action against trolls over Roosters rumours
The outgoing Roosters prop has issued cease and desist notices against online fan groups after being informed he was free to leave the glamour club.
- by Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
Gout on course to break the oldest and most famous record in Australian athletics
After setting a new Australia under-20 record in the 200m on Sunday, 16-year-old Gout Gout, is aiming for Peter Norman’s 1968 Olympic record.
- by Jonathan Drennan