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CyclingAlbania to host opening stages of 2025 Giro d'Italia

Tadej Pogacar will embark on his campaign to retain the Giro D'Italia title in Albania, who will host the start of the race for the first time next May

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Ice HockeyPetgrave says ice hockey death was 'a tragic accident'

Hockey player Matt Petgrave has made an appeal for donations to his legal costs as investigations into the death of Adam Johnson in a match in England continue.

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SoccerRelegation threatened Valencia sack manager Baraja

Former Valencia player Ruben Baraja has lost his job as manager after a lean run of results left the club deep in trouble in the La Liga relegation zone.

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SoccerMonza sack manager Nesta after one win all season

Monza have offloaded former Italy defender Alessandro Nesta and brought in Salvatore Bochetti in an attempt to reverse a disastrous run of results.

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SoccerArsenal's Saka out for 'many weeks' with hamstring blow

Arsenal's ambitions in four separate competitions have been hit after manager Mikel Arteta revealed star forward Bukayo Saka faces a lengthy injury lay-off.

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CricketIndia's Shami ruled out of last two Australia Tests

Seamer Mohammed Shami will not be called into the India squad for the fourth and fifth Tests with Australia because of a knee injury.

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CricketCommentsVoges’ choice words for Marvel conditions after Gades loss

Perth coach Adam Voges says the Scorchers need to start making an impact as he whacked Marvel Stadium’s ‘sub-standard’ surface and revealed they raised concerns ahead of the match against Melbourne Renegades.

Aaron Kirby

BasketballCommentsPremiumPerth Lynx start life at HBF Stadium in style with huge win

Perth Lynx have given fans precisely what they wanted after moving to HBF Stadium with a thumping win over Geelong United and their big names put on a show at the bigger venue.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Marvel Stadium eyesore costing league in T20 circuit battle

The Big Bash is under more pressure than ever to prove it’s one of the world’s premium T20 leagues, but there is a rather large elephant in the room: Marvel Stadium.

Aaron Kirby

CricketCommentsConnolly stars but Scorchers doused in Marvel mayhem

Like Avengers villain Thanos clicking his fingers, Melbourne Renegades decimated Perth Scorchers’ top order on a woefully prepared Marvel Stadium to hand the five-time champions a two-wicket defeat.

Aaron Kirby

SoccerPremiumWestern Utd thrash Auckland, Roar horror start persists

Auckland FC's fairytale start to life in the A-League has come to a grinding halt after a 4-0 dismantling by Western United, while Brisbane continue to suffer.

Joanna Guelas and Justin Chadwick

SoccerMariners young gun Eames salvages ALM draw with Bulls

Central Coast have walked away from their clash against 10-man Macarthur FC with a point after 16-year-old Haine Eames levelled scores in the second half.

Joanna Guelas

RACINGCommentsComeback jockey takes first trial rides in more than a year

Young jockey Taj Dyson flagged a return to race riding at Monday’s Belmont trials after retiring from the saddle more than a year ago.

Hayden King

SoccerKisnorbo joins Yokohama F. Marinos after Victory exit

Patrick Kisnorbo has joined Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos as an assistant after walking out on a three-year deal as head coach at Melbourne Victory.

Joanna Guelas

CricketCommentsMarvel Stadium outfield leaves concerns as Perth bat first

Perth Scorchers could be forced to overcome a dicy outfield if they are to beat the Melbourne Renegades on Monday night as a spinner makes his debut and an import gets dropped.

Aaron Kirby

Cricket wrapPremiumBulls claim two T20 wins, Tigers and Park win one each

Mt Barker scored two vital T20 victories, to keep their title defence alive on Saturday in the Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade competition.

Cameron Newbold

TennisCommentsPremiumHopman Cup’s halcyon days has Zverev happy for Perth return

Men’s world No. 2 Alexander Zverev cannot wait to renew his long-standing acquaintance with Perth as the German star prepares to play his first United Cup tie in WA.

Ben Smith

Rugby LeaguePremiumBroncos' Mam set to be suspended for nine games by NRL

The NRL proposed a nine-game suspension for Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam after he was fined $850 for drug driving and driving without a licence in October.

Joel Gould

THE NIGHTLYMichael Schumacher’s family announces amazing personal news

Daughter Gina shared the news with a series of photos on social media.

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Tennis CommentsAussie grand slam champion cops anti-doping breach penalty

Australia’s two-time doubles grand-slam winner Max Purcell has been provisionally suspended over an alleged violation of tennis’ anti-doping program.

Scott Bailey

TennisAussie Purcell accepts provisional tennis doping ban

Australian doubles star Max Purcell has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension after admitting to a breach of doping rules in a medical clinic blunder.

Scott Bailey

BasketballPremiumAussies In The NBA: Giddey’s foot fault a cause for concern

It’s been another big week for Australians playing in the NBA, but all eyes are on Josh Giddey to see when he’ll return to action after injuring his ankle while playing against Toronto.

Craig O'Donoghue

BaseballCommentsHeat’s hit parade helps them to morale-boosting series win

Perth Heat bounced back into form with an important 3-1 series win over Brisbane Bandits to leap back into a finals spot with four rounds to play.

Ben Smith

NFLFour Downs: NFL playoff picture becoming clearer

Washington’s comeback victory over Philadelphia was felt hard in Dallas, where it eliminated the Cowboys from playoff contention. Ben O’Shea casts his eye over all the Week 16 action.

Ben O'Shea