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Today in Sport & Play 1 AFL grand final shifts to 5.15pm twilight slot in 2028 7NEWS · 4h ago 2 Suns' Davies wins tribunal appeal, cleared for Demons AFL.com.au · 5h ago 3 Jaymie Graham steps away from AFL at 25 to raise his kids The Sydney Morning Herald · 6h ago
AFL grand final shifts to 5.15pm twilight slot in 2028

AFL grand final shifts to 5.15pm twilight slot in 2028

AFL will almost certainly shift its grand final to 5.15pm starting in 2028.

Suns' Davies wins tribunal appeal, cleared for Demons

Suns' Davies wins tribunal appeal, cleared for Demons

Tribunal overturned Davies' one-match suspension, clearing her for this weekend's AFLW match against Melbourne.

Jaymie Graham steps away from AFL at 25 to raise his kids

Jaymie Graham steps away from AFL at 25 to raise his kids

Graham chose early retirement over chasing a career elsewhere to stay with his newborn son and five-year-old sister in his care.

Billabong Crows football club needs 20 recruits to survive 2027

Billabong Crows football club needs 20 recruits to survive 2027

The Billabong Crows need roughly 20 new players to field a competitive team and stay viable in the Hume league.

How to read between the lines during AFL trade period

How to read between the lines during AFL trade period

AFL clubs use carefully worded spin to hide trade intentions; direct statements mean commitment, but softer language leaves room to trade.

O'Driscoll heads to Richmond in AFL trade

O'Driscoll heads to Richmond in AFL trade

Nathan O'Driscoll was traded from Fremantle to Richmond for a fourth-round draft pick on Tuesday.

Australian softball World Cup becomes crucial 2032 Olympics audition

Australian softball World Cup becomes crucial 2032 Olympics audition

The Women's Softball World Cup returns to Australia in April 2027 for the first time since 1965.

Nic Maddinson recalled to Test squad after decade away

Nic Maddinson recalled to Test squad after decade away

Cricketer Nic Maddinson was born in Nowra. He has been recalled to the Australian Test team for the first time since Boxing Day 2016.

Corowa NSW cricket targets comeback with young state representatives

Corowa NSW cricket targets comeback with young state representatives

Corowa cricket has signed two under-17 state representatives to improve after last year's disappointing campaign.

Women cricketers urge Cricket Australia to fix school-night T20s

Women cricketers urge Cricket Australia to fix school-night T20s

Australia's women cricketers are demanding better scheduling: no T20s on school nights and home matches in school holidays.

Suns have three days to stop Ben King's move to Hawthorn

Suns have three days to stop Ben King's move to Hawthorn

Hawthorn offered Ben King a seven-year deal; the Suns have three days to match or accept compensation.

Georgia Baker ends cycling season due to post-viral fatigue

Georgia Baker ends cycling season due to post-viral fatigue

Commonwealth Games medallist halts racing to recover from post-viral fatigue.

Jaymie Graham hired as North Melbourne coach after Clarkson sacked

Jaymie Graham hired as North Melbourne coach after Clarkson sacked

Jaymie Graham appointed North Melbourne coach to replace sacked Alastair Clarkson.

Netball recruit Emily Forrest takes coaching role after one season

Netball recruit Emily Forrest takes coaching role after one season

Emily Forrest, 31, was appointed playing-coach of Kolora-Noorat after just ten games with the club.

Nick Blakey still pushing for Sydney Swans trade

Nick Blakey still pushing for Sydney Swans trade

Sydney Swans defender Nick Blakey, suspended last month, continues to explore a trade.

Ben Simmons set to return to NBA with Sacramento Kings

Ben Simmons set to return to NBA with Sacramento Kings

Ben Simmons is set to make his Sacramento Kings debut this week after time away from the NBA.

AFLW attendance surges 35% as double-headers draw 50,000 new fans

AFLW attendance surges 35% as double-headers draw 50,000 new fans

AFLW crowds grew 35% year-on-year, adding 50,000 spectators, largely due to double-header matches.

Three new NRL and AFL teams launch by 2028 with billion-dollar government

Three new NRL and AFL teams launch by 2028 with billion-dollar government

The Perth Bears, Papua New Guinea Chiefs and Tasmania Devils will launch by 2028, backed by over A$600 million in government funding.

Falcons rout Saints 45-24 to spoil 20th anniversary night

Falcons rout Saints 45-24 to spoil 20th anniversary night

Atlanta Falcons dominated New Orleans Saints 45-24 on Monday night, spoiling celebrations of the Saints' 20th anniversary at their home stadium.

Fowler withdraws from Matildas squad as partner Cleary recovers from surgery

Fowler withdraws from Matildas squad as partner Cleary recovers from surgery

Matildas star Mary Fowler has withdrawn from upcoming games. Her NRL partner Nathan Cleary is recovering from emergency surgery.

Caleb Walker steps up from Farrer League to North Albury

Caleb Walker steps up from Farrer League to North Albury

Talented young defender Caleb Walker has signed with North Albury for 2027 after becoming one of the Farrer League's top prospects.

Medvedev disqualified for striking spectator; De Minaur to face Djokovic

Medvedev disqualified for striking spectator; De Minaur to face Djokovic

Medvedev hit a spectator in the eye with a tennis ball during his China Open semifinal and was ejected from the match.

Ponga plays for New Zealand at World Cup after grand final loss

Ponga plays for New Zealand at World Cup after grand final loss

His move to New Zealand forced the NRL to overhaul State of Origin eligibility rules.

AFLW younger franchises beat all established rivals in same round

AFLW younger franchises beat all established rivals in same round

For the first time, all younger AFLW franchises in two-team states defeated their older rivals in the same rivalry round.

Newcastle Knights fall short by one point in NRL grand final loss

Newcastle Knights fall short by one point in NRL grand final loss

Newcastle Knights lost the NRL grand final by one point, with players' families posting emotional tributes on social media.

Newcastle Knights fall short in first grand final in 25 years

Newcastle Knights fall short in first grand final in 25 years

Newcastle reached its first NRL grand final in 25 years but lost to the Roosters 19-18 on Sunday night.

Jackson Callow wins SANFL flag and Australian kart title in two weeks

Jackson Callow wins SANFL flag and Australian kart title in two weeks

24-year-old Jackson Callow won the SANFL premiership and Australian dirt kart championship within two weeks.

Dragons fan builds fashion brand from discarded NRL gear

Dragons fan builds fashion brand from discarded NRL gear

Drina Weatherhead turns abandoned match-day items into custom jackets. This draws interest from NRL fans across Australia and New Zealand.

Wilkie wins second St Kilda best and fairest award in tight count

Wilkie wins second St Kilda best and fairest award in tight count

Callum Wilkie, 30, polled 255 votes to win his second Trevor Barker Award, ahead of recruit Jack Silvagni by just five votes.

Healy backs De Goey to stay as Collingwood eyes premiership

Healy backs De Goey to stay as Collingwood eyes premiership

Gerard Healy says trading De Goey would be foolish if Collingwood wants another premiership as it pursues Lachie Neale.

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