Steven King has made his first big call as coach of the Melbourne Demons, telling Clayton Oliver to find a new club. The 4-time best and fairest winner wanted to stay, but was told he didn’t fit into their midfield plans. James Tedesco is the NRL’s Dally M medallist for 2025.

The Roosters captain finished 22 votes in front of runner-up Nathan Cleary to claim the coveted award for the second time. The 32-year-old will undergo stem cell surgery on his knee in the off-season, in a bid to prolong his career. The NRLW Dally M went to Broncos fullback Tamika Upton for the second time.

Mitch Marsh powered Australia to a six-wicket win in game one of the Chappell-Hadlee T-20 series in New Zealand. Marsh made 85 from just 43 deliveries as the Aussies chased down their 182-run target with 21 balls to spare. And the Aussie women’s team started their title defence at the One-Day World Cup in India with an 89-run win over New Zealand. Ash Gardner made 115 off 83 balls.

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Broncos superstar Reece Walsh was the centre of attention, at an open training session at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Wednesday morning. The Broncos take on the Storm in Sunday night’s NRL Grand Final at Accor Stadium.

Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is hopeful he can revive his career with the Gold Coast Suns. The former number 1 draft pick met with the Suns on Wednesday, after sitting out the entire season due to personal issues.

And Liverpool crashed to its second defeat in as many games, this time in the Champions League. The 1-nil loss to Turkish side Galatasaray was compounded by injuries to goalkeeper Alisson and striker Hugo Ekitike.

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Roosters captain James Tedesco has pulled out of the Australian Kangaroos Ashes Tour of England. The favourite to win tomorrow night’s Dally M Medal, Tedesco wants to remain in Australia to be the best man at his brother’s wedding and to rehab a knee issue.

Melbourne Demons star Christian Petracca has officially requested a trade from the club. The 2021 Norm Smith Medallist has met with Adelaide and has been linked to Gold Coast and Hawthorn.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the T20 series in New Zealand after breaking his arm in a training mishap.

Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill is set for a long stint on the sidelines, suffering a gruesome leg injury in their 27-21 win over the New York Jets.

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Grand Final week in the NRL started with some raw honesty from Broncos superstar Reece Walsh. Walsh conceded he struggles to strike a balance between being his authentic self, and being role model his privileged position demands. The Broncos take on the Storm in Sunday night’s decider at Accor Stadium in Sydney.

The Brisbane Lions’ AFL premiership party has rolled into Mad Monday. But the back-to-back title winners’ 64-year-old coach Chris Fagan told Sunrise he’s pacing himself.

Europe retained golf’s Ryder Cup, surviving a final day rally from the United States in New York to win the teams event 14-12. Rory McIlroy says the relentless, and often vile abuse from fans at Bethpage Black shouldn’t be tolerated.

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Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale is set to play in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final against Geelong at the MCG. The dual Brownlow Medallist’s injured calf made it through a closed training session on Thursday morning.

Storm coach Craig Bellamy expects Jahrome Hughes to play in Friday night’s Preliminary Final against the Sharks at AAMI Park. The reigning Dally M medallist fractured his forearm 3 weeks ago, but says he’s an all but certain starter.

Ange Postecoglou's frustrating start at Nottingham Forest continues. Forest conceded a late goal to draw 2-all with Real Betis in the Europa League. Ange is winless from 4 games across 3 competitions.

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Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale is set to return from what was thought to be a season-ending calf injury, in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final against Geelong. Whether the dual Brownlow medalist plays or not, Jeremy Cameron says the Cats will be ready.

The Broncos are confident the returning Ezra Mam can have a major impact off the bench, in Sunday’s Preliminary Final against Penrith in Brisbane. Ben Hunt says Mam’s comeback from a hamstring injury is a massive boost for the Broncos.

EnglanStd cricket bosses are confident skipper Ben Stokes will recover from a shoulder injury in time for the first Ashes Test in Perth on November 21. England’s 16-man squad includes paceman Jofra Archer, who hasn’t played an Ashes series since 2019.

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Collingwood Steele Sidebottom says Pies are peaking at the right time.

Broncos won't be challenging Carrigan's one match ban.

Kurtis Marschall wins Australia's first medal at the World Athletics championships in Tokyo.

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In his first interview since signing on as manager of Premier League side Nottingham Forest, Ange Postecoglou talked up his prospects of winning more silverware.

Josh Hazlewood's confident his 34-year-old body can withstand the rigours of five huge Ashes Tests. Pat Cummins' back injury has brought the durability of Australia's champion pace cartel in sharp focus, but Hazlewood told 7 News he’s feeling as good as ever. The first Ashes Test in Perth begins on November 21.

A big boost for the Adelaide Crows, with Josh Rachele to return from a knee injury in Friday night’s semi-final against Hawthorn. The winner will take on Geelong for a spot in the Grand Final.

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