The Australian Rugby League Commission has officially made an agreement with the West Australian government for the Perth Bears to become the NRL 18th team.

Injured hooker Brandon Smith says he has no hard feelings against the Roosters for moving him on.

Willie Rioli has withdrawn himself from the Showdown in Adelaide after a week of controversy.

Paris Saint Germain is one win away from a maiden Champions League crown.

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The Roosters are set to release Brandon Smith to join rivals the Rabbitohs, with the Kiwi star six weeks from returning after knee surgery. Bulldogs forward Jacob Preston copped a four-match ban for a crusher tackle.

AFL faces pressure to punish Port’s Willie Rioli after more threats to players surfaced, days after he apologised to Geelong’s Bailey Dale. Club president David Koch says Port is furious.

Inter Milan reached the Champions League final, edging Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate after extra time in a thrilling semi.

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The Broncos won't recall Ezra Mam for Friday’s clash with Souths, despite his suspension ending; he’ll return via the Queensland Cup.

Collingwood will rest several stars, including De Goey and Pendlebury, for their Perth trip to face Fremantle.

Jannik Sinner, back after a 3-month doping ban, called it a "nice small break" ahead of his Rome return.

Aussie F1 rookie Jack Doohan is set to be axed by Alpine after a scoreless start to the season.

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