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Today in Sport & Play 1 Newcastle paints red and blue as Knights fever hits ahead of grand final Newcastle Herald · 2h ago 2 NBL holds weekly media briefings to explain controversial referee calls Illawarra Mercury · 3h ago 3 Tom Mitchell: Treacy's positioning cost Fremantle the grand final 7NEWS · 10h ago
Newcastle paints red and blue as Knights fever hits ahead of grand final
Newcastle fans are painting homes red and blue as the Knights play their first grand final in 25 years.
NBL holds weekly media briefings to explain controversial referee calls
The NBL has started weekly media conferences where the referees manager explains on-court calls to journalists.
Tom Mitchell: Treacy's positioning cost Fremantle the grand final
Josh Treacy should have positioned behind the ball in the dying minutes. This would have saved Fremantle's grand final.
NRL confirms mystery performer for grand final after backlash
The NRL confirmed a mystery 11-minute performance for Sunday's grand final after public backlash.
Rugby world cup 2027 tickets draw buyers from 141 countries
International buyers bought 44 percent of rugby world cup 2027 tickets across 141 nations, led by UK and France.
Coaches believed Ashcroft was best on ground, but Bolton won Norm Smith Medal
Will Ashcroft had 31 touches in Brisbane's grand final win but lost the Norm Smith Medal to Shai Bolton.
Legendary Swans coach Longmire takes GM role at Bombers
Sydney premiership coach John Longmire departs the Swans after almost a quarter-century to become Essendon's general manager of AFL performance.
Kolodjashnij quits Geelong after concussion letter scandal
Jake Kolodjashnij, a 2022 premiership winner, is ending his AFL career following a concussion document controversy at Geelong.
Newcastle plans live viewing site for Knights grand final
Newcastle council is setting up a community live viewing site for Sunday's grand final.
Will Ashcroft wins second Gary Ayres Award
The Brisbane Lions midfielder becomes just the second player to win the Gary Ayres Award in consecutive years.
Hawthorn plays final Launceston season in 2027 as Tasmania Devils debut
Hawthorn will play one final season in Launceston in 2027 before the Tasmania Devils enter the AFL in 2028.
Cleary undergoes emergency surgery after compound ankle fracture in finals
Nathan Cleary had emergency surgery for a compound ankle fracture and dislocation. This sidelined the four-time premiership halfback.
Brisbane Lions' Grand Final goal sparks controversy after footage emerges
Zac Bailey appeared to push Caleb Serong in the face before kicking a crucial late goal.
Launceston hosts Transplant Games as 600 athletes celebrate life
Launceston hosts the 2026 Transplant Games as more than 600 transplant recipients and donor families compete across 17 sports.
Canberra's beach volleyball season starts mid-October
Lyneham Beach Facility is launching its Season 2 Beach League on October 12, open to all ages and skill levels.
Bendigo cricket returns to pool format after two-year knockout experiment
Bendigo District Cricket Association is ditching knockout format for Twenty20. Pool play, semi-finals, and a grand final return this season.
Brisbane's young midfielders poised to replace Lachie Neale after Collingwood
Lachie Neale is leaving Brisbane for Collingwood, but the Lions look built to keep winning.
Luke Pedlar requests trade to Port Adelaide as falling out favour continues
Out-of-contract forward/midfielder Luke Pedlar requests trade to Port Adelaide, spurning Essendon.
West Coast makes strong pitch for Melbourne's Jack Viney
Melbourne told veteran Jack Viney to explore options; West Coast Eagles made impressive pitch.
Cyclist Michael Matthews wins world silver after two broken wrists
Michael Matthews, 36, claimed silver at the world road race in Montreal months after breaking both wrists.
Zak Butters stalled on Bulldogs move despite free agent status
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters wants Western Bulldogs in 2027; clubs are negotiating complex trades.
Fagan won't pick his Brisbane successor if he steps down
Fagan, 65, has ruled out choosing his replacement despite winning a third consecutive premiership, saying the club must decide.
Davies re-signs with Freo as Pearce faces long injury wait
Alex Pearce awaits scans for an Achilles injury after Fremantle's grand final loss.
Wallabies survive 11-man finish to beat South Africa
Down to 11 players after four yellow cards in the final ten minutes, Australia held on to beat the Springboks in Perth.
Lionel Messi plays final Argentina games, leaving team without its superhero
Messi will play his final matches for Argentina before retiring after winning the World Cup and two Copas América.
Wollongong Wolves end two-year homelessness with Kooloobong Oval lease
The Wollongong Wolves have ended their two-year homelessness with a Kooloobong Oval lease.
Collingwood raises Copeland Trophy ceiling to 30 votes per round
Collingwood raised the voting ceiling from 20 to 30 votes per round, allowing coaches to award more votes.
Hawks aim for King and Merrett with four midrange picks
Hawthorn has picks 15, 25, 26 and 33 to pursue their targets as the trade period opens Friday.
NRL grand final sells out as trackwork cancelled for Newcastle fans
Newcastle's grand final tickets sold out Monday. Planned railway maintenance was scrapped to help fans travel.
Baird forced out as Cricket Australia chair by NSW privatisation veto
Mike Baird resigned as Cricket Australia chair after NSW blocked his continuation over the Big Bash League privatisation plan.
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