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Oscar Allen has apologised to the West Coast organisation after meeting with a rival AFL coach. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Remorseful' Allen to continue as Eagles co-captain

Oscar Allen will continue as West Coast co-captain but the Eagles star says he is "remorseful" for meeting with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell.

Oliver Caffrey

Oscar Allen on Thursday.

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‘Embarrassed & ashamed’: Oscar’s apology to teammates, fans

An emotional Oscar Allen says he felt ‘embarrassed and ashamed’ addressing West Coast teammates in the wake of his meeting with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell, and apologised to Eagles fans for letting them down.

Glen Quartermain & Chris Robinson

Inspirational skipper Marcus Bontempelli is back training with the Western Bulldogs. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumWestern Bulldogs humming without sidelined stars

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli and other sidelined stars Adam Treloar, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Cody Weightman have hit the training track together.

Oliver Caffrey

Sean Darcy will be back in the WAFL for the first time since 2019.

AFLVideoCommentsDarcy to get Thunder-struck, but Fyfe sidelined again

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy will make his return through the WAFL, but he’s unlikely to be joined by former captain Nat Fyfe who is battling knee soreness.

Mitchell Woodcock

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NEWSPremiumEx-Wallaby’s massive NFL deal

Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia has been signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as part of their International Player Pathway training program as he pursues his NFL dream.

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Coach Chris Fagan wants to end Brisbane's seven-game losing streak at the MCG against Richmond. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBrisbane seek to halt poor MCG record against Tigers

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he'll use his club's seven-game losing streak at the MCG against Richmond as motivation for the club's clash on Saturday.

Steve Larkin

Much-travelled coach Jose Mourinho has landed himself in another pile of controversy in Turkey. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerMourinho in hot water again post Turkish Cup loss

Drama continues to follow Jose Mourinho in Turkey after the Fenerbahce boss appeared to pinch the opposition coach's nose following an Istanbul derby cup clash.

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Queensland rugby star Jordan Petaia will soon call Los Angeles home after signing an NFL deal. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWallabies' Petaia inks NFL deal with LA Chargers

Rugby union talent Jordan Petaia has signed a deal with the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers after impressing at a 10-week international pathway camp in Florida.

Murray Wenzel

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NRL‘Finished’: Wayne’s dire Origin warning

Former Queensland and Australian coach Wayne Bennett has warned against tampering with the fabric of rugby league’s showpiece State of Origin.

Martin Gabor

Prop Zane Nonggorr has helped the Reds reach the Super Rugby Pacific summit after six rounds. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionTry time: why the Reds have refused to take the points

The top-of-the-table Queensland Reds have shown such faith in their forwards that they're yet to opt for a penalty goal attempt this Super Rugby Pacific season.

Murray Wenzel

Tom Papley has suffered an injury blow and will be out for at least six weeks. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSwans star Papley out for six weeks with heel injury

Sydney will lose Tom Papley for six to eight weeks after the star forward cracked his heel during training, while Logan McDonald will return via the VFL.

Joanna Guelas

Adam Simpson and Oscar Allen embrace last year.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumAllen to open up on Mitchell meeting as Simmo has his say

Oscar Allen will front the media this morning to address his meeting with Sam Mitchell, as former Eagles coach Adam Simpson revealed he had reached out to the star in the midst of a turbulent week.

Chris Robinson

Hayley Raso and Ellie Carpenter will both miss the Matildas' two-game series with South Korea. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerCommentsStar Matildas duo ruled out of South Korea series

Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso will not play in the Matildas' friendlies against South Korea in Sydney and Newcastle, while Mackenzie Arnold is in doubt.

Sebastian Tan

Robert Stanton will finish this ALM season as Newcastle Jets coach, but then be moving on. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumJets boot coach Stanton with ex-Socceroo tipped for job

Rob Stanton will depart as coach of the Newcastle Jets A-League Men's side at the end of the season, with former Socceroo Mark Milligan set to take the role.

Melissa Woods

Matthew Clarke will step down as Adelaide's coach after the next AFLW season. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumAdelaide's dual premiership AFLW coach Clarke to quit

Dual AFLW premiership coach Matthew Clarke will step down as Adelaide's coach at the end of next season.

Steve Larkin

The football community is mourning the loss of Andrew Krakouer.

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Michael Walters: A tribute to my role model, ‘The Surgeon’

Andrew Krakouer leaves a legacy as a role model for the Indigenous community, and I was one of the lucky ones who got to learn by playing alongside him, writes Michael Walters.

Michael Walters

With plenty on his plate, Luke Beveridge is at a loss how to instruct his Bulldogs to tackle. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'We feel helpless': Dogs coach Beveridge slams AFL

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has slammed the AFL, saying there is "total confusion" about how to adjudicate tackling.

Oliver Caffrey

Tammy Abraham's goal has the Milan-Inter Coppa Italia semi all square going into the second leg. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerAll-Milan Italian Cup semi level after first leg

Two second-half goals has seen the Italian Cup semi-final first leg between city rivals AC and Inter Milan end 1-1.

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Rowan Marshall (right) rucking against potential teammate Tom De Koning. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumOnly reason Saints star would give up spot

St Kilda star Rowan Marshall has spoken about his future and the prospect of being teamed up with a brilliant Blue at season’s end.

Tyler Lewis

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NRLPremiumWhy Cleary isn’t the only Panther in Immortal debate

Nathan Cleary is headed for rugby league Immortality, but he’s not the only current Panther who should be in the conversation.

Martin Gabor

A Barcelona-Real Madrid Spanish Cup final has been confirmed after the second semi in the capital. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerBarcelona book Copa del Rey final date with Madrid

Barcelona will face their fierce rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Cup decider after beating Atletico 1-0 for a 5-4 semi-final aggregate win.

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NSW Premier Chris Minns said he backed police in their decision. NewsWire / Nikki Short

UPDATEDPremiumAssassination fears halt Aussie MMA event

A mixed martial arts event has been canned amid fears a high-profile former UFC fighter may be the target of a gangland hit.

Nathan Schmidt

Diogo Jota's Merseyside derby winner has restored Liverpool's 12-point lead over Arsenal in the EPL. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerReds beat Everton, restore 12-point lead at EPL summit

Liverpool are once again 12 points clear of Arsenal in the race for the Premier League title after a second-half Diogo Jota goal saw off Everton.

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Stuttgart have the chance to win their fourth German Cup title after beating Leipzig in the semis. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerStuttgart sink Leipzig to reach German Cup final

Zsolt Low's first game in charge of Leipzig has ended in a 3-1 German Cup semi-final defeat at VfB Stuttgart.

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