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Marnus Labuschagne scored 17 in the first innings of the World Test Championship final.

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Konstas’ rise means Marnus will bat to save Test career

Marnus Labuschagne has one final chance in the second innings of this match to save his Test career. Now that he is opening, there is no room for failure with Sam Konstas watching on, writes Jackson Barrett.

Jackson Barrett

Cam McEvoy (left) and Kyle Chalmers share a smile after qualifying for the world championships. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

SwimmingOlympic swim champ issues blunt warning to rivals

One Australian Olympic gold medallist has delivered a blunt warning to his swimming rivals, while another admits her plan to have fun isn't yet working.

Steve Larkin

Western Australia’s two AFL clubs and its peak football body have backed a proposal to have an in-season tournament that will reduce the travel burden of both Freo and West Coast, The West can reveal.

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WA clubs back bold plan for an AFL in-season tournament

Western Australia’s two AFL clubs and its peak football body have backed a proposal to have an in-season tournament that will reduce the travel burden of both Freo and West Coast, The West can reveal.

Mitchell Woodcock & Craig O’Donoghue

Australia's Cameron Green walks off the field after losing his wicket.

CRICKETCommentsGreen’s Test return short-lived as Aussie wickets fall

Cam Green’s return Test innings was short-lived as the West Australian fell in the early stages of the World Test Championship final on Wednesday night.

Jackson Barrett

Western Force have re-signed fly-half Max Burey on a one-year deal to play next season. 

RUGBY CommentsPremiumMax impact: Force speedster signs on for Super Rugby season

Western Force speedster Max Burey has been lauded by coach Simon Cron for his versatility after he signed on with the club for next Super Rugby season.

Jackson Barrett

Tottenham are working hard to secure Thomas Frank (pic) to replace Ange Postecoglou. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerTottenham move a step closer to securing Frank

Tottenham are deep in negotiations to secure the signature of Brentford boss Thomas Frank after firing manager Ange Postecoglou, the PA news agency understands.

George Sessions

West Coast coach and AFLW pioneer Daisy Pearce was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame this week.

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Hall of Famer Pearce on mentoring next gen of AFLW stars

Daisy Pearce is the trailblazing footballer who helped the women’s game become what it is today, earning her a spot in the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Now, she’s mentoring the next generation.

Samantha Rogers

West Coast forward Archer Reid could become one of the next million-dollar players in the AFL.

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Eagles’ OTHER Reid tipped to be next million-dollar man

West Coast forward Archer Reid will be one of the next million-dollar players in the AFL, according to a talent identification expert, with rival suitors set to come for the exciting young Eagle.

Mitchell Woodcock

Marnus Labuschagne’s credentials as an opener will receive an instant examination, with Australia set to bat first in the World Test Championship final. 

CRICKET Australia sent into bat on opening day of World Test final

Marnus Labuschagne’s credentials as an opener will receive an instant examination, with Australia set to bat first in the World Test Championship final. 

Jackson Barrett

Star Seven presenter Abbey Holmes has given birth to the wonderful Braxton John Brooksby.

BABY JOYMuch-loved Seven star celebrates arrival of ‘suuuuuper cute’ baby

The birth may not have gone to plan but the respected sports presenter certainly nailed the baby’s name.

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Steve Smith looks aggrieved after getting out to part-timer Aiden Markram in the World Test final. (AP PHOTO)

CricketSmith falls to part-timer as Aussies rebuild at Lord's

Steve Smith, one of greatest batters of all-time, has fallen to South African part-timer Aiden Markram just before tea in the World Test Championship final.

Oliver Caffrey

Mt Barker's Stevie Lynch holds off North Albany's Grace Bessen.

HockeyPremiumCarter goal gives Mt Barker the edge in nip-and-tuck battle

Laura Carter scored the only goal of the game as Mt Barker edged North Albany in the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association’s Retravision women’s A-grade competition on Saturday in Albany.

Claire Middleton

Williams’ Brady Hills contests with Brookton-Pingelly’s Trent Wilson.

Thrilling finish PremiumTense finish, upset results headline round six of UGSFL

Williams notched a nailbiting one-point win at home while Narrogin and Katanning Wanderers were also impressive winners in round six of the Upper Great Southern Football League competition on Sunday.

Melissa Sheil and Hannah Whitehead

Phoenix's Cameron Dekker. Jacki Elezovich

goals galore PremiumRovers pay the penalty as Phoenix clinch nine-goal thriller

Phoenix edged Rovers in a nine-goal thriller in a Great Southern Soccer Association contest which featured four penalties, an own goal, and drama from start to finish.

Claire Middleton

Socceroos star Craig Goodwin (r) is to have surgery on his lethal left foot. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerGoodwin looks to foot surgery to get World Cup fit

Before he can pencil in more World Cup heroics, or even his fourth stint at beloved Adelaide United, star forward Craig Goodwin is headed for surgery.

Tom Wark

Perth's Min Woo Lee threw out the first pitch at the Pirates game ahead of tomorrows major.

Dual sport athlete? CommentsPerth golfing star’s surprise appearance on baseball field

Min Woo Lee has proven he isn’t a one-trick pony.

Fraser Williams

Star ruckman Luke Jackson is at the centre of a dispute between Fremantle and Melbourne. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFired-up Fremantle chief unhappy with Demons' actions

Simon Garlick borrowed an infamous line from American actor Will Smith as he lashed Melbourne over their comments about ruck star Luke Jackson.

Shayne Hope

Cooper Connolly training with San Francisco Unicorns.

CRICKET CommentsCooper ‘Corn-olly: WA young gun ready for US impact

Major League Cricket will be like no tournament Cooper Connolly has ever played in. But an Australian great is backing the WA young gun to star for his new San Francisco Unicorns side.

Jackson Barrett

Williams' Denver Henson catches.

first outingPromoted Olympics lose hard-fought first NDNA A1 game

Narrogin Districts Netball Association’s A1 competition continued to shape up to a stellar competition with round five taking place at the weekend. 

Ashleigh Boundy

Fremantle forward Michael Walters is set to return through the WAFL on Saturday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWAFL the setting for Walters’ first game of season

Fremantle veteran Michael Walters will launch his 2025 season at Peel Thunder rather than at AFL level this weekend, The West Australian can reveal.

Mitchell Woodcock

Australian surfer Molly Picklum won her opening-round heat at the Trestles Pro. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

SurfingTop Australian shines on opening day at Trestles

World No.3 Molly Picklum and fellow Australian surfer Jack Robinson won their round-one heats on the opening day of the Trestles Pro in California.

Roger Vaughan

Socceroos players soak in their victory on Wednesday morning (WA time).

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How Socceroos’ failures have shaped their modern success

A generation of Socceroos fans don’t know what it’s like to miss the World Cup, but the team still plays like their backs are against the wall and we can’t take that for granted, writes Jackson Barrett.

Summer McIntosh has swum the second-fastest 200m butterfly of all time at the Canadian trials. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

SwimmingCanadian superstar notches third sizzling trials swim

Having notched two swimming world records in three days, Summer McIntosh almost made it three in four days.

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Young Lachlan Galvin is embraced by his Bulldogs teammates after scoring a try against the Eels. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby LeagueHow Galvin won Bulldogs players over in private meeting

Canterbury skipper Stephen Crichton has revealed how Bulldogs players held a private meeting with Lachlan Galvin after his fallout with Wests Tigers.

Scott Bailey