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Cleary celebrates after nailing his field goal in golden point.
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NRL 2026

Cleary sinks Dolphins in golden point; Raiders pile more misery on the Storm

Nathan Cleary nailed an 85th-minute field goal to clinch Penrith a thrilling win over the Dolphins in golden point, after Melbourne’s worst start to an NRL season under coach Craig Bellamy continued.

The Dragons are the only side yet to win a game this season.
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NRL 2026

Trial by fire: Inside the fall of the Dragons

Nobody was shocked by Shane Flanagan’s pre-season prediction that his side couldn’t contest for a premiership. But few could have forecast how far it would slide.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
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Insight & Analysis

I don’t want to say I told you so about LIV Golf, but ...

The Saudi-funded LIV Golf was always about sports-washing, and the punters wouldn’t have it. Now it’s dying before our eyes, and good riddance.

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

Columnist and author

It’s dire at the Dragons and there is no saving Flanagan, sadly

Ten straight losses says all that needs to be said about the on-field fortunes at St George Illawarra.

Neil Breen
Neil Breen

National sports editor

The grim reaper is stalking rugby ... again

Since Super Rugby Pacific was formed, we have had only eight different teams in the top six. That’s a death warrant for any sporting competition in this part of the world.

Paul Cully
Paul Cully

Rugby columnist

Cricket

Soccer

Former Socceroos midfielder Vince Grella, co-owner of Italian club Catania FC.

The $50 million Italian gamble keeping this Socceroos great up at night

Vince Grella, the chief executive of Australian-owned Italian club Catania FC, is feeling the weight of the unrealised promotion dreams of a city that won’t give him the benefit of the doubt.

  • by Vince Rugari
Juventus’ goalkeeper Alex Manninger watches on during their Europa League Group A soccer match against Manchester City in 2010.
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Vale

Ex-Arsenal, Juventus goalkeeper killed in train accident

Alex Manninger’s former clubs have remembered the 48-year-old as a great athlete and a man of humility and dedication.

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AFL

Basketball

Kendric Davis celebrates the Sydney Kings’ victory.

‘It’s my time now’: A new King emerges after the NBL’s greatest ever finish

Sydney Kings star Kendric Davis had the last laugh in his ongoing rivalry with Adelaide’s Bryce Cotton on a night when the booming NBL scaled new heights at Qudos Bank Arena.

  • by Vince Rugari
Matthew Dellavedova, who has had a stellar career in the NBA, for the Boomers and now with the Sydney Kings in the NBL.

Luc Longley played with Jordan and Rodman. He’s never seen anyone with more fire than Delly

After a polarising NBA career that still generates headlines, Matthew Dellavedova has led the Sydney Kings to a grand final series. And he’s lost none of the drive that made him a cult figure.

  • by Iain Payten

Racing

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Gout Gout waves during his run in the 100 metres in the Australian Athletics junior championships.

The sluggish start, the wave, and the win: Why Gout Gout started celebrating before the finish line

This may not have been the day Gout Gout entered rarefied air, but he has declared breaking the 10-second barrier was a milestone he would soon achieve.

  • by Nick Wright
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Cameron Myers of Australian Capital Territory competes in the Men’s 5000m Final during the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on April 11, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

He’s an Aussie teenager wowing the world with every run. And his name isn’t Gout

Cam Myers’ feats often get overshadowed by those of his high-profile sprinting mates. But the Canberra distance runner is on the cusp of becoming one of the world’s best.

  • by Iain Payten

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