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ROUND TWO
AFLW

Dons captain cops hefty ban for dangerous tackle; crushing blow for Dees star: What you might have missed

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round two. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

  • by Hannah Kennelly and Russell Bennett
Adelaide AFLW veteran Chelsea Randall takes a strong grab on Sunday against Geelong.

Disappointed, frustrated: Crows veteran speaks out on Rankine’s ban

Chelsea Randall is one of the most respected figures at the Adelaide Crows. Also openly gay, she spoke out about her thoughts on clubmate Izak Rankine’s ban for directing a homophobic slur at a rival.

  • by Steve Barrett
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Insight & Analysis

Lawyer up and fight them on the benches: The inside story of the Izak Rankine case

The AFL offered a five-match ban that, to Adelaide’s chagrin, soon became public knowledge. The club’s submission to have Rankine’s ban reduced included two key arguments.

Jake Niall
Jake Niall

Chief football writer, The Age

Angry, scared, confused: My letter to Izak Rankine

Six AFL-listed players in less than 18 months have been banned for homophobic slurs. Enough is enough.

Trump’s latest Olympic edict effectively closes US border to transgender athletes

US President has already made clear his views on transgender participation in sport, but his latest executive order takes things to a dystopian new level.

Darren Kane
Darren Kane

Sports Columnist

Soccer

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Basketball

Roman Siulepa (left) in 2022 representing Australia at the FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship.

He was a schoolboy rugby sensation, but there was a problem. He is even better at basketball

Roman Siulepa had NRL clubs on his tail and met with Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. But a standout game at the U19 Basketball World Cup led to a big-money deal with an American college – and now the NBA beckons.

  • by Emma Kemp
Stand-off: Josh Giddey and the Bulls are at loggerheads over a new contract for the Australian Boomers’ star.
Analysis
NBA

$45 million contract fight: Why the Chicago Bulls are playing hardball with Josh Giddey

Australian star Josh Giddey is seeking a monster pay day but the Chicago Bulls are offering a much lower figure. Who has the upper hand?

  • by Jon Pierik

Racing

Tennis

Relive every highlight point from the epic clash between Anna Bondar and Elina Svitolina in their Round 1 match at the 2025 US Open.
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1st Round Highlights | Anna Bondar v Elina Svitolina

Relive every highlight point from the epic clash between Anna Bondar and Elina Svitolina in their Round 1 match at the 2025 US Open.

Relive every highlight point from the epic clash between James Duckworth and Tristan Boyer in their Round 1 match at the 2025 US Open.
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1st Round Highlights | James Duckworth vs Tristan Boyer

Relive every highlight point from the epic clash between James Duckworth and Tristan Boyer in their Round 1 match at the 2025 US Open.

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Sixteen-year-old debutant scores last-gasp winner for Liverpool

Teen Rio Ngumoha scored in the 100th minute to lead Liverpool to a win over Newcastle United.

  • by Reuters
The start of the Australian Grand Prix F1 at Albert Park last year.

‘They don’t care about us’: Australian Grand Prix ticket prices rise again

Four-day general admission tickets for the Australian Grand Prix have increased by 107 per cent over the last five years as Formula 1’s popularity continues to skyrocket.

  • by Hannah Kennelly

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