<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sport news australia - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Sport news australia news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-au</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Commonwealth Games LIVE: King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Dr Who Tardis for Glasgow opening ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin with the Opening Ceremony in Glasgow, with Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge leading Australia out as the flag and baton bearers. 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We asked one unlucky Eel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tallyn Da Silva described what it was like being knocked over by a close-range Cleary kick &ndash; and did Mitchell Moses get lucky when he fell to the deck?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-is-it-like-being-flattened-by-a-nathan-cleary-kick-we-asked-one-unlucky-eel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-is-it-like-being-flattened-by-a-nathan-cleary-kick-we-asked-one-unlucky-eel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latrell and Tommy Turbo are injured again. Are they still worth their hefty pay packets?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic are among the game&rsquo;s biggest stars. But given their latest injury setbacks, and the amount of time they spend on the sidelines, what is a fair price to pay for them?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/latrell-and-tommy-turbo-are-injured-again-are-they-still-worth-their-hefty-pay-packets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/latrell-and-tommy-turbo-are-injured-again-are-they-still-worth-their-hefty-pay-packets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Commonwealth Games to be opened by King Charles III]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Games will officially be opened by King Charles as many of the 3,000 athletes parade in front of 14,000 spectators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-commonwealth-games-to-be-opened-by-king-charles-iii/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-commonwealth-games-to-be-opened-by-king-charles-iii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commonwealth Games LIVE: Opening Ceremony kicks off at The Hydro in Glasgow with KT Tunstall to headline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin with the Opening Ceremony in Glasgow, with Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge leading Australia out as the flag and baton bearers. Follow all the action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/commonwealth-games-live-opening-ceremony-kicks-off-at-the-hydro-in-glasgow-with-kt-tunstall-to-headline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/commonwealth-games-live-opening-ceremony-kicks-off-at-the-hydro-in-glasgow-with-kt-tunstall-to-headline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Says more about the crowd than it does about Isaac’: Pendlebury speaks out on Crows fans booing Quaynor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The VFL/AFL games record holder doesn&rsquo;t believe Quaynor was rattled by the hostile Adelaide Oval reception, but said he and his fellow Magpies will rally around the gun backman regardless.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/says-more-about-the-crowd-than-it-does-about-isaac-pendlebury-speaks-out-on-crows-fans-booing-quaynor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/says-more-about-the-crowd-than-it-does-about-isaac-pendlebury-speaks-out-on-crows-fans-booing-quaynor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Craig McRae coaching masterclass that inspired a stunning Magpies comeback victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Daicos was full of praise for his premiership coach after a series of telling moves boundary-side, but it was Daicos, himself, who shone brightest. Follow all the reaction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-craig-mcrae-coaching-masterclass-that-inspired-a-stunning-magpies-comeback-victory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-craig-mcrae-coaching-masterclass-that-inspired-a-stunning-magpies-comeback-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round 21: Eels vs Panthers | Highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a Thursday night CommBank Stadium Western Sydney showdown between old foes the Eels and Panthers! Catch all the tries, big hits, and key moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-21-eels-vs-panthers-highlights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-21-eels-vs-panthers-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Daicos caps off a masterclass with a brilliant running goal in Pies’ stunning victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 27 points down, Collingwood staged a classic comeback over the Crows, and it was led by one man. Follow all the post-match reaction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-daicos-caps-off-a-masterclass-with-a-brilliant-running-goal-in-pies-stunning-victory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-daicos-caps-off-a-masterclass-with-a-brilliant-running-goal-in-pies-stunning-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netball agents frustrated as pay talks roll into Glasgow 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for netball.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/netball-agents-frustrated-as-pay-talks-roll-into-glasgow-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/netball-agents-frustrated-as-pay-talks-roll-into-glasgow-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Pies storm back into the lead as Anderson kicks a goal of the year contender; Crows fans boo Quaynor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-storm-back-into-the-lead-as-anderson-kicks-a-goal-of-the-year-contender-crows-fans-boo-quaynor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-storm-back-into-the-lead-as-anderson-kicks-a-goal-of-the-year-contender-crows-fans-boo-quaynor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papali'i binned for Moses challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panthers forward Isaiah Papali'i is sin binned for a professional foul against the Eels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/papalii-binned-for-moses-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/papalii-binned-for-moses-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jenkins breaks all-time Panthers record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Jenkins scores his 26th try of the season - the most of any Panthers player in a single season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jenkins-breaks-all-time-panthers-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jenkins-breaks-all-time-panthers-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey annoyed by 'pedantic' six-again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Johns reacts after the Eels are penalised for a ruck infringement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joey-annoyed-by-pedantic-six-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joey-annoyed-by-pedantic-six-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin puts the Panthers ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penrith back-rower Liam Martin muscles his way over against the Eels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/martin-puts-the-panthers-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/martin-puts-the-panthers-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Inspired Daicos powers Pies back from the brink to regain the lead; Crows fans constantly boo Quaynor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. 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Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-inspired-daicos-leads-magpie-fightback-against-crows-adelaide-fans-constantly-boo-quaynor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-inspired-daicos-leads-magpie-fightback-against-crows-adelaide-fans-constantly-boo-quaynor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern for Jenkins after awkward landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panthers winger Tom Jenkins clutches at his knee after being tackled against the Eels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/concern-for-jenkins-after-awkward-landing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/concern-for-jenkins-after-awkward-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Is this the end?’: The contract call that changed plagued new Wallaby’s fate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four surgeries in four years left a new Wallabies squad member contemplating retirement. But a former Test star knew it would not be the end of him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/is-this-the-end-the-contract-call-that-changed-plagued-new-wallabys-fate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/is-this-the-end-the-contract-call-that-changed-plagued-new-wallabys-fate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLean scores freakish try in the corner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panthers centre Casey McLean plants the ball down despite nearly being tackled out by Eels rival Will Penisini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mclean-scores-freakish-try-in-the-corner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mclean-scores-freakish-try-in-the-corner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: ‘It’s men versus boys’: Crows bigs dominate Pies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-its-men-versus-boys-crows-bigs-dominate-pies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-its-men-versus-boys-crows-bigs-dominate-pies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tex boots 700th goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide spearhead Taylor Walker kicks his 700th AFL major.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tex-boots-700th-goal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tex-boots-700th-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Crows soar to life against Pies but Quaynor booed by Adelaide fans at Adelaide Oval]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-crows-soar-to-life-against-pies-but-quaynor-booed-by-adelaide-fans-at-adelaide-oval/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-crows-soar-to-life-against-pies-but-quaynor-booed-by-adelaide-fans-at-adelaide-oval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Pies off to a stunning start but Quaynor booed by Crows fans in first clash with Rankine since his ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-off-to-a-stunning-start-but-quaynor-booed-by-crows-fans-in-first-clash-with-rankine-since-his-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-off-to-a-stunning-start-but-quaynor-booed-by-crows-fans-in-first-clash-with-rankine-since-his-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penrith kick clear at top of table again after comeback win against Eels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers have bounced back from a surprise loss against Brisbane last week and ensured they will finish this round in outright top spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/penrith-kick-clear-at-top-of-table-again-after-comeback-win-against-eels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/penrith-kick-clear-at-top-of-table-again-after-comeback-win-against-eels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL live updates: Penrith come from behind to defeat Parramatta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers have bounced back from a surprise loss against Brisbane last week to overcome arch rivals the Eels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-live-updates-penrith-come-from-behind-to-defeat-parramatta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-live-updates-penrith-come-from-behind-to-defeat-parramatta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL live updates: Lowly Parramatta host high-flying neighbours Penrith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Table-topping Penrith will look to rebound from a surprise loss to Brisbane last week when they face a Parramatta side boosted by the return of Mitchell Moses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-live-updates-lowly-parramatta-host-high-flying-neighbours-penrith/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-live-updates-lowly-parramatta-host-high-flying-neighbours-penrith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: The heart-warming moment between Taylor Walker’s son and his favourite player, Nick Daicos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-the-heart-warming-moment-between-taylor-walkers-son-and-his-favourite-player-nick-daicos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-the-heart-warming-moment-between-taylor-walkers-son-and-his-favourite-player-nick-daicos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Pies’ stunning start as Izak Rankine and Collingwood clash for the first time since his ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-stunning-start-as-izak-rankine-and-collingwood-clash-for-the-first-time-since-his-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-stunning-start-as-izak-rankine-and-collingwood-clash-for-the-first-time-since-his-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They have erased my grandfather’s name’: Ex-horse breeder slams Caulfield over race change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The member of a well-known racing family says four generations of their history has been wiped out by the Melbourne Racing Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-have-erased-my-grandfathers-name-ex-horse-breeder-slams-caulfield-over-race-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-have-erased-my-grandfathers-name-ex-horse-breeder-slams-caulfield-over-race-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers woes continue as Doueihi walks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A horror season continues for the Wests Tigers as star utility Adam Doueihi walks out of training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-woes-continue-as-doueihi-walks-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-woes-continue-as-doueihi-walks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penrith flyer breaks record in win over Parramatta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Jenkins has claimed a slice of history in Penrith's unconvincing win over Parramatta in the western Sydney derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/penrith-flyer-breaks-record-in-win-over-parramatta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/penrith-flyer-breaks-record-in-win-over-parramatta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penrith flyer breaks record in comeback Panthers win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Jenkins has claimed a slice of history in Penrith's unconvincing win over Parramatta in the western Sydney derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/penrith-flyer-breaks-record-in-comeback-panthers-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/penrith-flyer-breaks-record-in-comeback-panthers-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Panthers turn to young gun to replace star fullback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penrith will play rising prospect Jaxen Edgar after star fullback Dylan Edwards succumbed to injury before their clash against Parramatta. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-panthers-turn-to-young-gun-to-replace-star-fullback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-panthers-turn-to-young-gun-to-replace-star-fullback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Eels take shock lead with Panthers down to 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parramatta have pulled a fast one on the Panthers, taking a shock lead into the break as Penrith lose a man to the sin bin. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-eels-take-shock-lead-with-panthers-down-to-12/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-eels-take-shock-lead-with-panthers-down-to-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Controversial calls put Panthers on top]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple of baffling refereeing decisions have given Penrith the chance to take the lead against the Eels. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-controversial-calls-put-panthers-on-top/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-controversial-calls-put-panthers-on-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL round 20 teams and tips: It’s the return of the King as St Kilda brings back star forward for a must-win clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saints have named their spearhead for his first senior game since round 16, 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-20-teams-and-tips-its-the-return-of-the-king-as-st-kilda-brings-back-star-forward-for-a-must-win-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-20-teams-and-tips-its-the-return-of-the-king-as-st-kilda-brings-back-star-forward-for-a-must-win-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Daicos says Magpies aim to deny Walker his 700th goal in pre-finals clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-daicos-says-magpies-aim-to-deny-walker-his-700th-goal-in-pre-finals-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-daicos-says-magpies-aim-to-deny-walker-his-700th-goal-in-pre-finals-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't know': Joey confused by Fainu ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Johns admits his confusion after Latu Fainu was banned for a rare tackle on Leo Thompson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-dont-know-joey-confused-by-fainu-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-dont-know-joey-confused-by-fainu-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pies make statement with impressive win over listless Crows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood franks its strong run of form with an impressive 34-point win over Adelaide, as Crows fans defy pleas from the club and boo Isaac Quaynor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pies-make-statement-with-impressive-win-over-listless-crows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pies-make-statement-with-impressive-win-over-listless-crows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Quaynor booed by Crows fans despite pleas in crunch Pies clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide and Collingwood kick off round 20 as the Crows look to leapfrog into the top four while the Magpies have an eye on the top six. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-quaynor-booed-by-crows-fans-despite-pleas-in-crunch-pies-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-quaynor-booed-by-crows-fans-despite-pleas-in-crunch-pies-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Quaynor booed by Crows fans despite pleas as Pies start hot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide and Collingwood kick off round 20 as the Crows look to leapfrog into the top four while the Magpies have an eye on the top six. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-quaynor-booed-by-crows-fans-despite-pleas-as-pies-start-hot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-quaynor-booed-by-crows-fans-despite-pleas-as-pies-start-hot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Quaynor booed by Crows fans as Pies clash goes down to the wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide and Collingwood kick off round 20 as the Crows look to leapfrog into the top four while the Magpies have an eye on the top six. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-quaynor-booed-by-crows-fans-as-pies-clash-goes-down-to-the-wire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-quaynor-booed-by-crows-fans-as-pies-clash-goes-down-to-the-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Pies make statement with impressive win over listless Crows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood franks its strong run of form with an impressive 34-point win over Adelaide, as Crows fans defy pleas from the club and boo Isaac Quaynor. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-pies-make-statement-with-impressive-win-over-listless-crows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-pies-make-statement-with-impressive-win-over-listless-crows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows and Magpies out to shake up AFL finals race at Adelaide Oval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide and Collingwood kick off round 20 as the Crows look to leapfrog into the top four while the Magpies have an eye on the top six. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-and-magpies-out-to-shake-up-afl-finals-race-at-adelaide-oval/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-and-magpies-out-to-shake-up-afl-finals-race-at-adelaide-oval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derby dislike: Why Harley Reid will be centre stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reid is on record pace when it comes to giving away free kicks, with teams often trying to ruffle his feathers with roughhouse tactics or cheap blows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/derby-dislike-why-harley-reid-will-be-centre-stage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/derby-dislike-why-harley-reid-will-be-centre-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Daicos locked in as Collingwood Magpies, Adelaide Crows battle at Adelaide Oval; Tony Modra on the mend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-daicos-locked-in-as-collingwood-magpies-adelaide-crows-battle-at-adelaide-oval-tony-modra-on-the-mend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-daicos-locked-in-as-collingwood-magpies-adelaide-crows-battle-at-adelaide-oval-tony-modra-on-the-mend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stop talking about it': Joey shuts door on coaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Johns firmly shuts the door on coaching the NSW Blues and says it won't happen, despite loud calls for him to take the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stop-talking-about-it-joey-shuts-door-on-coaching/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stop-talking-about-it-joey-shuts-door-on-coaching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is how the Hawks could pull off a heist for the ages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn are willing to risk losing young guns for the upside of what Ben King could deliver, but would love to keep them all and bring in Zach Merrett, too &ndash; at the right price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-is-how-the-hawks-could-pull-off-a-heist-for-the-ages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-is-how-the-hawks-could-pull-off-a-heist-for-the-ages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ritchie chasing memorable return to training with bargain buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kembla Grange trainer Michelle Ritchie believes $1250 buy Where&rsquo;s The Circus has returned stronger and more tractable ahead of her comeback at Randwick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ritchie-chasing-memorable-return-to-training-with-bargain-buy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ritchie-chasing-memorable-return-to-training-with-bargain-buy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J-Mac back and driven to push for more records after incredible season]]></title><description><![CDATA[James McDonald is back from a well-earned rest on Saturday at Randwick as he builds towards more records next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/j-mac-back-and-driven-to-push-for-more-records-after-incredible-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/j-mac-back-and-driven-to-push-for-more-records-after-incredible-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dwyer hopes Electric Impulse proves a winning move to Sydney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ballarat trainer Henry Dwyer hopes to pull the right rein with Electric Impulse at Randwick on Saturday after a missed opportunity last week in Sydney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dwyer-hopes-electric-impulse-proves-a-winning-move-to-sydney/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dwyer-hopes-electric-impulse-proves-a-winning-move-to-sydney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dubbo teenager aiming for dream Randwick debut with first city ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promising Dubbo apprentice Jacob Stiff is excited to rub shoulders with Sydney&rsquo;s elite jockeys when he gets a first chance at Randwick on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dubbo-teenager-aiming-for-dream-randwick-debut-with-first-city-ride/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dubbo-teenager-aiming-for-dream-randwick-debut-with-first-city-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron Munster given permission by Storm to talk to PNG Chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The champion playmaker&rsquo;s camp is aiming to get ahead of the pack before the likes of Nathan Cleary and Sam Walker are free to talk to rival clubs after November 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cameron-munster-given-permission-by-storm-to-talk-to-png-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cameron-munster-given-permission-by-storm-to-talk-to-png-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiss of life? Why an ex-Kangaroo believes he can get the Wallabies to bounce back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixteen months after it was announced he would be taking over as coach, Les Kiss has picked his first national squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kiss-of-life-why-an-ex-kangaroo-believes-he-can-get-the-wallabies-to-bounce-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kiss-of-life-why-an-ex-kangaroo-believes-he-can-get-the-wallabies-to-bounce-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I texted him like a desperate ex’: How Snapchat helped ignite Lani Pallister’s career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lani Pallister was ready to walk away from pool swimming after the heartbreak of a disappointing Olympic campaign in Paris. Then she sent a text message that helped ignite her career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-texted-him-like-a-desperate-ex-how-snapchat-helped-ignite-lani-pallisters-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-texted-him-like-a-desperate-ex-how-snapchat-helped-ignite-lani-pallisters-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous tackle that earned Fainu a three-game ban was his third in two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some onlookers questioned what the Wests Tigers halfback had done wrong, but coach Benji Marshall has admitted his playmaker needs to change his tackling technique.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dangerous-tackle-that-earned-fainu-a-three-game-ban-was-his-third-in-two-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dangerous-tackle-that-earned-fainu-a-three-game-ban-was-his-third-in-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Doueihi rules himself out of Tigers match after bust-up with Benji]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers halfback has been granted time away from the club after reacting angrily to being told he would be playing at lock rather than his preferred position against Canberra on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/adam-doueihi-rules-himself-out-of-tigers-match-after-bust-up-with-benji/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/adam-doueihi-rules-himself-out-of-tigers-match-after-bust-up-with-benji/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Terrible idea’: Bennett slams talk of injury clauses in Latrell contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sight of Latrell Mitchell completing laps around Souths&rsquo; Heffron Park base has given Wayne Bennett hope that the superstar can mount a return this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/terrible-idea-bennett-slams-talk-of-injury-clauses-in-latrell-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/terrible-idea-bennett-slams-talk-of-injury-clauses-in-latrell-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Terrible idea’: Bennett slams idea of injury clauses in Latrell contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sight of Latrell Mitchell completing laps around Souths&rsquo; Heffron Park base has given Wayne Bennett hope that the superstar can mount a return this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/terrible-idea-bennett-slams-idea-of-injury-clauses-in-latrell-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/terrible-idea-bennett-slams-idea-of-injury-clauses-in-latrell-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomber Caddy to face Hawks after heart scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says Nate Caddy will play in Saturday's match against Hawthorn following his recovery from a heart scare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bomber-caddy-to-face-hawks-after-heart-scare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bomber-caddy-to-face-hawks-after-heart-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie captain relishes 'special' chance 'to take time to be a dad']]></title><description><![CDATA[As Nathan Power looks to lead the Australian Sharks at the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup Finals in Sydney this week, the 33-year-old reflects on how fatherhood has changed his outlook, and how valuable his six-month paternity leave is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-captain-relishes-special-chance-to-take-time-to-be-a-dad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-captain-relishes-special-chance-to-take-time-to-be-a-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterhouse-Bott win race for Leilani Lodge to spark major stable move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gai Waterhouse has won the fight to take over the stables made famous by Cups king and former rival Bart Cummings on-course at Royal Randwick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/waterhouse-bott-win-race-for-leilani-lodge-to-spark-major-stable-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/waterhouse-bott-win-race-for-leilani-lodge-to-spark-major-stable-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’d just gone through cancer. Then Blues bosses delivered a cruel blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Carlton captain opens up on cancer, chemotherapy, comebacks and the captaincy decision he didn&rsquo;t see coming in an extract from his new book.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/id-just-gone-through-cancer-then-blues-bosses-delivered-a-cruel-blow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/id-just-gone-through-cancer-then-blues-bosses-delivered-a-cruel-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rinehart effect, world record watch and a bid for history: What to know before the Aussies hit the pool in Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haven&rsquo;t watched any swimming since the 2024 Paris Olympics? Here&rsquo;s your quick guide to the pool at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-rinehart-effect-world-record-watch-and-a-bid-for-history-what-to-know-before-the-aussies-hit-the-pool-in-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-rinehart-effect-world-record-watch-and-a-bid-for-history-what-to-know-before-the-aussies-hit-the-pool-in-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Races such as The Everest deserved elevation. But has it gone too far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of top-tier races in Australia greatly exceeds that of many other high-profile racing jurisdictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/races-such-as-the-everest-deserved-elevation-but-has-it-gone-too-far-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/races-such-as-the-everest-deserved-elevation-but-has-it-gone-too-far-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Races such as The Everest deserved elevation. But, has it gone too far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of top-tier races in Australia greatly exceeds that of many other high-profile racing jurisdictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/races-such-as-the-everest-deserved-elevation-but-has-it-gone-too-far/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/races-such-as-the-everest-deserved-elevation-but-has-it-gone-too-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nina Kennedy knows now is the time to soak it all in — if she remembers to]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's Commonwealth Games flag-bearer is trying to stop and smell the roses after a brutal year that threatened to expedite the end of her career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nina-kennedy-knows-now-is-the-time-to-soak-it-all-in-if-she-remembers-to/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nina-kennedy-knows-now-is-the-time-to-soak-it-all-in-if-she-remembers-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enforcer back in, star centre out as Les Kiss names first Wallabies squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixteen months after it was announced he would be taking over as coach, Kiss has picked his maiden national squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/enforcer-back-in-star-centre-out-as-les-kiss-names-first-wallabies-squad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/enforcer-back-in-star-centre-out-as-les-kiss-names-first-wallabies-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We act on the information’: Blues react to King commentary on McKay injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has lauded the way Harry McKay has responded after the key forward&rsquo;s integrity was called into question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-act-on-the-information-blues-react-to-king-commentary-on-mckay-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-act-on-the-information-blues-react-to-king-commentary-on-mckay-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why netball is growing into a sport of choice for men and boys]]></title><description><![CDATA[More young men are taking up netball at a competitive level. Competition organisers say there is less stigma around the sport among boys, with plenty of talent emerging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-netball-is-growing-into-a-sport-of-choice-for-men-and-boys/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-netball-is-growing-into-a-sport-of-choice-for-men-and-boys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Manly shouldn't give up on Turbo yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Gould reveals why the Manly Sea Eagles should not give up on Tom Trbojevic amid his ongoing hamstring injury battle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-manly-shouldnt-give-up-on-turbo-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-manly-shouldnt-give-up-on-turbo-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharks 'happy to take underdog tag' ahead of blockbuster World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Aussie Sharks are more than content to take ownership of the underdog tag when they host Spain in their opening match of the World Aquatics World Cup event on Thursday. But underestimate them at your peril.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sharks-happy-to-take-underdog-tag-ahead-of-blockbuster-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sharks-happy-to-take-underdog-tag-ahead-of-blockbuster-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star footballer's protest over transfer leads to training cancellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare allegedly refuses to leave the training pitch in protest over his transfer to a Turkish club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-footballers-protest-over-transfer-leads-to-training-cancellation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-footballers-protest-over-transfer-leads-to-training-cancellation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weightlifter puts 'best foot forward' for Comm Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiana Elliott thought gymnastics would be her pathway to the podium, but turned to weightlifting after an injury forced her to retire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/weightlifter-puts-best-foot-forward-for-comm-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/weightlifter-puts-best-foot-forward-for-comm-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiana started weightlifting after an injury. Now, she's a Comm Games athlete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiana Elliott thought gymnastics would be her pathway to the podium, but turned to weightlifting after an injury forced her to retire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kiana-started-weightlifting-after-an-injury-now-shes-a-comm-games-athlete/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kiana-started-weightlifting-after-an-injury-now-shes-a-comm-games-athlete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socceroos icon opens up on probable CTE diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Socceroos captain Paul Wade opens up on a diagnosis that revealed he probably has CTE.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/socceroos-icon-opens-up-on-probable-cte-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/socceroos-icon-opens-up-on-probable-cte-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philipsen claims Tour de France stage as UCI defends late-night drug tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium's Jasper Philipsen claims stage 17 of the Tour de France as the UCI defends its controversial late-night drug testing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/philipsen-claims-tour-de-france-stage-as-uci-defends-late-night-drug-tests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/philipsen-claims-tour-de-france-stage-as-uci-defends-late-night-drug-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Gordon Bray and his Homebush schoolmates ruled their rugby world]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may be more than 60 years ago, but Homebush Boys High's 1965 Waratah Shield win remains a fond memory for the likes of Gordon Bray, John Symond and John Coates.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/when-gordon-bray-and-his-homebush-schoolmates-ruled-their-rugby-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/when-gordon-bray-and-his-homebush-schoolmates-ruled-their-rugby-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Goey opens up on outgrowing bad boy days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood star Jordan De Goey speaks to 9News Melbourne about his maturation as a person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/de-goey-opens-up-on-outgrowing-bad-boy-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/de-goey-opens-up-on-outgrowing-bad-boy-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL's first publicly gay player calls for respect in Crows-Pies match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four months after becoming the first current or former AFL player to publicly come out as gay, Leigh Ryswyk is urging fans not to boo the Collingwood player targeted by Crow Izak Rankine&rsquo;s homophobic slur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afls-first-publicly-gay-player-calls-for-respect-in-crows-pies-match-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afls-first-publicly-gay-player-calls-for-respect-in-crows-pies-match-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL’s first publicly gay player calls for respect in Crows-Pies match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four months after becoming the first current or former AFL player to publicly come out as gay, Leigh Ryswyk is urging fans not to boo the Collingwood player targeted by Crow Izak Rankine&rsquo;s homophobic slur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afls-first-publicly-gay-player-calls-for-respect-in-crows-pies-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afls-first-publicly-gay-player-calls-for-respect-in-crows-pies-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your guide to every day of the Commonwealth Games in Australian time]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 10 sports crammed into 10 full days of action in Glasgow, it may be hard to keep track of what's on and when at the Commonwealth Games. So, here's the full schedule of every day of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games with all times and days in AEST.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/your-guide-to-every-day-of-the-commonwealth-games-in-australian-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/your-guide-to-every-day-of-the-commonwealth-games-in-australian-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NRL bunker rules are ridiculous and over-complicated. Here’s how we fix them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The video referee isn&rsquo;t going anywhere. But it&rsquo;s time rugby league worked out once and for all how to live with technology and use it properly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-nrl-bunker-rules-are-ridiculous-and-over-complicated-heres-how-we-fix-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-nrl-bunker-rules-are-ridiculous-and-over-complicated-heres-how-we-fix-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How we got to Glasgow 2026 and what the Commonwealth Games will look like]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bumpy road to Glasgow 2026 has produced a Commonwealth Games that will look a little different than the ones that came before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-we-got-to-glasgow-2026-and-what-the-commonwealth-games-will-look-like/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-we-got-to-glasgow-2026-and-what-the-commonwealth-games-will-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nina Kennedy didn’t know if she’d make it to the Games. Now she’s carrying the flag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning Commonwealth Games champions Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge will lead Australia out as the flag and baton bearers at the opening ceremony in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nina-kennedy-didnt-know-if-shed-make-it-to-the-games-now-shes-carrying-the-flag/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nina-kennedy-didnt-know-if-shed-make-it-to-the-games-now-shes-carrying-the-flag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nina Kennedy arrives early to lead Australia into Glasgow opening ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning Commonwealth Games gold medallists Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge will carry the Australian flag and King's baton at the Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nina-kennedy-arrives-early-to-lead-australia-into-glasgow-opening-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nina-kennedy-arrives-early-to-lead-australia-into-glasgow-opening-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kennedy arrives early to lead Australia into Glasgow opening ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning Commonwealth Games gold medallists Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge will carry the Australian flag and King's baton at the Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kennedy-arrives-early-to-lead-australia-into-glasgow-opening-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kennedy-arrives-early-to-lead-australia-into-glasgow-opening-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third time’s a charm: Kennedy and Hodge named as Australia’s flag and baton bearers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning Commonwealth Games champions Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge will lead Australia out as the flag and baton bearers at the opening ceremony in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/third-times-a-charm-kennedy-and-hodge-named-as-australias-flag-and-baton-bearers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/third-times-a-charm-kennedy-and-hodge-named-as-australias-flag-and-baton-bearers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pain had Torrie Lewis in tears just warming up. But weeks later, she smashed a national record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torrie Lewis broke her own Australian record in a stellar 100m win at an event in Slovakia, showing she is ready to shine in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pain-had-torrie-lewis-in-tears-just-warming-up-but-weeks-later-she-smashed-a-national-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pain-had-torrie-lewis-in-tears-just-warming-up-but-weeks-later-she-smashed-a-national-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL round 20 teams and tips: Daicos in despite ankle woes as Pies, Crows name sides for blockbuster clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teams have started coming in on the eve of round 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-20-teams-and-tips-daicos-in-despite-ankle-woes-as-pies-crows-name-sides-for-blockbuster-clash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-round-20-teams-and-tips-daicos-in-despite-ankle-woes-as-pies-crows-name-sides-for-blockbuster-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Happy to see our flag’: Russian athletes return to the pool as protesters slam government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Russian women&rsquo;s water polo team played under their country&rsquo;s flag for the first time in four years in Sydney on Wednesday, sparking outcry from pro-Ukraine protesters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/happy-to-see-our-flag-russian-athletes-return-to-the-pool-as-protesters-slam-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/happy-to-see-our-flag-russian-athletes-return-to-the-pool-as-protesters-slam-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Horse’ has bolted: Why Longmire won’t coach the Bombers or the Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The premiership coach will not enter the race for either the Essendon or Carlton coaching roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/horse-has-bolted-why-longmire-wont-coach-the-bombers-or-the-blues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/horse-has-bolted-why-longmire-wont-coach-the-bombers-or-the-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Collins has a long history of head knocks. That’s why the Roosters are playing it safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The front-rower will miss six weeks with the concussion that ruled him out of the Origin decider as the Roosters take no chances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lindsay-collins-has-a-long-history-of-head-knocks-thats-why-the-roosters-are-playing-it-safe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lindsay-collins-has-a-long-history-of-head-knocks-thats-why-the-roosters-are-playing-it-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Horse’ has bolted: Longmire makes a huge call on his coaching future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The premiership coach will not enter the race for either the Essendon or Carlton coaching roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/horse-has-bolted-longmire-makes-a-huge-call-on-his-coaching-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/horse-has-bolted-longmire-makes-a-huge-call-on-his-coaching-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flanagan casts doubt over Lomax's PNG move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Dragons coach Shane Flanagan casts doubt over Zac Lomax's potential move to the PNG Chiefs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/flanagan-casts-doubt-over-lomaxs-png-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/flanagan-casts-doubt-over-lomaxs-png-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giddey leaks: Bulls superstar breaks the news of gun NBL recruit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Giddey has broken some major NBL news, with a recent NBA player set to return to Melbourne United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/giddey-leaks-bulls-superstar-breaks-the-news-of-gun-nbl-recruit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/giddey-leaks-bulls-superstar-breaks-the-news-of-gun-nbl-recruit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryles defends decision to sign Luai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eels coach Jason Ryles explains why he was keen to bring Jarome Luai to the club for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ryles-defends-decision-to-sign-luai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ryles-defends-decision-to-sign-luai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Eels prodigy backs Luai signing as Bears table offer to Paulo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blaize Talagi says Parramatta&rsquo;s move to sign the Wests Tigers captain could prove a masterstroke for their young playmakers as Perth target an Eels veteran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-eels-prodigy-backs-luai-signing-as-bears-table-offer-to-paulo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-eels-prodigy-backs-luai-signing-as-bears-table-offer-to-paulo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eels defend Luai's 2027 signing ahead of Chiefs move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parramatta coach Jason Ryles is unapologetic about agreeing to Jarome Luai's one-season stopover at the Eels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eels-defend-luais-2027-signing-ahead-of-chiefs-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eels-defend-luais-2027-signing-ahead-of-chiefs-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown-and-gold bonanza: Gun Hawks forward recommits to form star tandem with Ben King]]></title><description><![CDATA[In May, the Gold Coast star told this masthead he planned to stay put. Two months later, he&rsquo;s set to make a stunning move to the Melbourne powerhouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brown-and-gold-bonanza-gun-hawks-forward-recommits-to-form-star-tandem-with-ben-king/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brown-and-gold-bonanza-gun-hawks-forward-recommits-to-form-star-tandem-with-ben-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal And Ready set for breakthrough to continue Smith’s winning form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Smith&rsquo;s winning form looks poised to continue at Wyong on Thursday with the Warwick Farm trainer having four chances engaged to start on the eight-race card.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/royal-and-ready-set-for-breakthrough-to-continue-smiths-winning-form/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/royal-and-ready-set-for-breakthrough-to-continue-smiths-winning-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Murray Davis, the dark horse in the Essendon coaching race?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior AFL coach has backed one of his key lieutenants in his bid to take on one of the biggest roles in football &ndash; resurrecting the Bombers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/who-is-murray-davis-the-dark-horse-in-the-essendon-coaching-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/who-is-murray-davis-the-dark-horse-in-the-essendon-coaching-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: The Walsh tactical change that’s poised to make or break Broncos’ hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is this the masterstroke to unlock Reece Walsh and hand the Broncos a shock finals berth? The evidence suggests so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watch-the-walsh-tactical-change-thats-poised-to-make-or-break-broncos-hopes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watch-the-walsh-tactical-change-thats-poised-to-make-or-break-broncos-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sidebottom set to exit, one of Pendlebury and Howe makes sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood&rsquo;s need to regenerate their list, and remain in finals contention, means that the exits of key veterans must be staggered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sidebottom-set-to-exit-one-of-pendlebury-and-howe-makes-sense/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sidebottom-set-to-exit-one-of-pendlebury-and-howe-makes-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Broken through’: The boost propelling a forgotten champion’s unlikely finals bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, Melbourne coach Steven King almost ruled Jack Viney out for the season. On Wednesday, the premiership veteran was back training at Casey Fields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broken-through-the-boost-propelling-a-forgotten-champions-unlikely-finals-bid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broken-through-the-boost-propelling-a-forgotten-champions-unlikely-finals-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fittler burst lights up world champs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Fittler&rsquo;s burst in the first 20 seconds of the second half ended any hopes of an Argentinian comeback, setting Toby Brial up for a commanding advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fittler-burst-lights-up-world-champs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fittler-burst-lights-up-world-champs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fittler strikes against Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia centre Zach Fittler strikes against Argentina at the Junior World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fittler-strikes-against-argentina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fittler-strikes-against-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis breaks Australian 100m record, beats five-time Olympic champ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torrie Lewis shows she is hitting her straps ahead of the Commonwealth Games by beating her own record mark during a meet in Slovakia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lewis-breaks-australian-100m-record-beats-five-time-olympic-champ/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lewis-breaks-australian-100m-record-beats-five-time-olympic-champ/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canham reflects on historic hat-trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Canham reflects on his historic hat-trick against Italy, becoming the first Wallabies lock to score three tries in a game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/canham-reflects-on-historic-hat-trick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/canham-reflects-on-historic-hat-trick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox sisters combine in 'dream team' for gold medals at World Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noemie Fox labels her partnership with older sister Jess a "dream team" after the pair combined for another set of gold medals at the IFC Canoe Slalom World Championships in Oklahoma.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fox-sisters-combine-in-dream-team-for-gold-medals-at-world-championships/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fox-sisters-combine-in-dream-team-for-gold-medals-at-world-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m gonna die of this’: The hidden cost of former Socceroos captain’s greatest gift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Wade, one of the most capped Australian players of all time, has been diagnosed with probable CTE, which doctors suspect is a consequence of the thousands of headers he executed throughout his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-gonna-die-of-this-the-hidden-cost-of-former-socceroos-captains-greatest-gift/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-gonna-die-of-this-the-hidden-cost-of-former-socceroos-captains-greatest-gift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Socceroos captain Paul Wade reveals probable CTE diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Wade says he wants to share his experience to raise awareness about concussion, repeated head impacts and brain health across all levels of football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/former-socceroos-captain-paul-wade-reveals-probable-cte-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/former-socceroos-captain-paul-wade-reveals-probable-cte-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torrie Lewis downs five-time Olympic gold medallist in record-breaking win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torrie Lewis broke her own Australian record in a stellar 100m win at an event in Slovakia, showing she is ready to shine in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/torrie-lewis-downs-five-time-olympic-gold-medallist-in-record-breaking-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/torrie-lewis-downs-five-time-olympic-gold-medallist-in-record-breaking-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewis shatters Aussie record]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the eve of the Commonwealth Games, Aussie sprinter Torrie Lewis has shattered the Australian 100m record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lewis-shatters-aussie-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lewis-shatters-aussie-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 75-year-old great-grandmother making her Commonwealth Games debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her son was an Olyroo at the 2000 Olympics, and her grandson plays NRL. Now Jacky Hudson gets her chance to take the sporting spotlight on the biggest stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-75-year-old-great-grandmother-making-her-commonwealth-games-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-75-year-old-great-grandmother-making-her-commonwealth-games-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broncos legend cautions against Walsh move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos legend Darius Boyd explains why superstar fullback Reece Walsh should avoid a move to the halves this early in his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broncos-legend-cautions-against-walsh-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broncos-legend-cautions-against-walsh-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madeleine McCann vanished in 2007. Her brother will swim at the Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 21-year-old Sean McCann was just two when his sister Madeleine disappeared shortly before her fourth birthday during a holiday in Portugal 19 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/madeleine-mccann-vanished-in-2007-her-brother-will-swim-at-the-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/madeleine-mccann-vanished-in-2007-her-brother-will-swim-at-the-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish chief accuses FIFA boss of 'destroying the football industry']]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA president Gianni Infantino comes in for more heavy criticism, this time at the hands of La Liga boss Javier Tebas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spanish-chief-accuses-fifa-boss-of-destroying-the-football-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spanish-chief-accuses-fifa-boss-of-destroying-the-football-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron McEvoy has lived a life between trips to Glasgow]]></title><description><![CDATA[As one of just two Australian swimmers returning to Glasgow for a second Commonwealth Games, Cameron McEvoy is taking time to appreciate how much has happened to him in the past 12 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cameron-mcevoy-has-lived-a-life-between-trips-to-glasgow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cameron-mcevoy-has-lived-a-life-between-trips-to-glasgow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US rider hit by car in road rage incident before Tour de France time trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon McNulty is confronted by an angry driver on his way to the time trial as Remco Evenepoel shaves some time off Tadej Poga&#269;ar's overall lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/us-rider-hit-by-car-in-road-rage-incident-before-tour-de-france-time-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/us-rider-hit-by-car-in-road-rage-incident-before-tour-de-france-time-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US rider hit by car in road rage incident at Tour de France pre-time trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon McNulty is confronted by an angry driver on his way to the time trial as Remco Evenepoel shaves some time off Tadej Poga&#269;ar's overall lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/us-rider-hit-by-car-in-road-rage-incident-at-tour-de-france-pre-time-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/us-rider-hit-by-car-in-road-rage-incident-at-tour-de-france-pre-time-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL legend's photo after truck crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFL legend Tony Modra releases a photo and statement after being hospitalised following a truck crash in South Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-legends-photo-after-truck-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-legends-photo-after-truck-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fainu binned for ugly Thompson hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latu Fainu is sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle on Leo Thompson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fainu-binned-for-ugly-thompson-hit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fainu-binned-for-ugly-thompson-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players and fans made the World Cup a success, but the politics shouldn't be forgotten]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest ever World Cup brought diverse communities together and galvanised its non-traditional footballing co-hosts, but the concerns raised from the start have not disappeared in the positive afterglow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/players-and-fans-made-the-world-cup-a-success-but-the-politics-shouldnt-be-forgotten-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/players-and-fans-made-the-world-cup-a-success-but-the-politics-shouldnt-be-forgotten-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players and fans made the World Cup a success, but the politics shouldn’t be forgotten]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest ever World Cup brought diverse communities together and galvanised its non-traditional footballing co-hosts, but the concerns raised from the start have not disappeared in the positive afterglow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/players-and-fans-made-the-world-cup-a-success-but-the-politics-shouldnt-be-forgotten/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/players-and-fans-made-the-world-cup-a-success-but-the-politics-shouldnt-be-forgotten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not reserved for megastars: Inside the strategy behind Tasmania’s AFL list build]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Devils have a template to follow as they ramp up their list build after the appointment of Ken Hinkley as coach. Meanwhile, Mitch Lewis&rsquo; decision could see the Magpies pivot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-reserved-for-megastars-inside-the-strategy-behind-tasmanias-afl-list-build/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-reserved-for-megastars-inside-the-strategy-behind-tasmanias-afl-list-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All of a sudden, I’m a grub and niggler’: Salmon denies sledging led to Twal slapdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canterbury forward Jaeman Salmon says he has been targeted for abuse on social media since his Saturday night run-in with Wests Tigers opponent Alex Twal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/all-of-a-sudden-im-a-grub-and-niggler-salmon-denies-sledging-led-to-twal-slapdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/all-of-a-sudden-im-a-grub-and-niggler-salmon-denies-sledging-led-to-twal-slapdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After four years, this swim star is ready to speak about ‘the worst thing that ever happened to me’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four years ago, Olympian Isaac Cooper was sent home from a Dolphins training camp in France for the &ldquo;misuse of prescription medication&rdquo;. Now he&rsquo;s ready to break his silence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/after-four-years-this-swim-star-is-ready-to-speak-about-the-worst-thing-that-ever-happened-to-me/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/after-four-years-this-swim-star-is-ready-to-speak-about-the-worst-thing-that-ever-happened-to-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demons 'resigned' to Tassie raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne coach Steven King admits his club is prepared for Tasmania to steal its talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/demons-resigned-to-tassie-raid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/demons-resigned-to-tassie-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Latu Fainu’s heavy ban force Benji Marshall to gamble on rookie?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latu Fainu and David Fifita were found guilty at the judiciary, but Adam Doueihi walked away a free man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/will-latu-fainus-heavy-ban-force-benji-marshall-to-gamble-on-rookie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/will-latu-fainus-heavy-ban-force-benji-marshall-to-gamble-on-rookie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben King set to leave the Suns for Hawks in a stunning about-face]]></title><description><![CDATA[In May, the Gold Coast star told this masthead he planned to stay put. Two months later, he&rsquo;s set to make a stunning move to a Melbourne powerhouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ben-king-set-to-leave-the-suns-for-hawks-in-a-stunning-about-face/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ben-king-set-to-leave-the-suns-for-hawks-in-a-stunning-about-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daley endorses Joey for coaching job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laurie Daley remains coy on his Blues future, but believes Andrew Johns could step into the job if he wanted it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/daley-endorses-joey-for-coaching-job/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/daley-endorses-joey-for-coaching-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It won’t happen’: Tom Trbojevic to centre? Not on Kieran Foran’s watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly coach has insisted there are zero plans to move the Sea Eagles&rsquo; star fullback to the centres to save his hamstrings &ndash; and explained why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-wont-happen-tom-trbojevic-to-centre-not-on-kieran-forans-watch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-wont-happen-tom-trbojevic-to-centre-not-on-kieran-forans-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyd primed to maintain winning streak all the way to finish line]]></title><description><![CDATA[In-form jockey Zac Lloyd has 35 per cent winning strike rate from his last 23 rides in a strong finish to the season, and can continue at Canterbury on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lloyd-primed-to-maintain-winning-streak-all-the-way-to-finish-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lloyd-primed-to-maintain-winning-streak-all-the-way-to-finish-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘If you’re out there, Bobby’: McRae’s public plea to premiership star]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Craig McRae says Bobby Hill will forever be a beloved Magpie despite Hill&rsquo;s time at the club seemingly coming to an end. Meanwhile, Tony Modra posted an update to social media showing his incredible progress since his horror crash last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/if-youre-out-there-bobby-mcraes-public-plea-to-premiership-star/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/if-youre-out-there-bobby-mcraes-public-plea-to-premiership-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McRae sends special message to Hill before Pies head west]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Collingwood set to be at full strength for its Adelaide clash, coach Craig McRae sends a message to missing star Bobby Hill, who is set to quit the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mcrae-sends-special-message-to-hill-before-pies-head-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mcrae-sends-special-message-to-hill-before-pies-head-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fagan factor: Will coach’s future keep dynamic duo at Lions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the moment of air-defying brilliance that typified the finest purple patch of their chief energiser&rsquo;s career. But rival clubs were watching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fagan-factor-will-coachs-future-keep-dynamic-duo-at-lions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fagan-factor-will-coachs-future-keep-dynamic-duo-at-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL Tips - Round 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler (Danika Mason).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-tips-round-21/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-tips-round-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moses brushes off Luai questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eels captain Mitchell Moses refuses to answer questions about the impending arrival of Jarome Luai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/moses-brushes-off-luai-questions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/moses-brushes-off-luai-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabbitohs cop major injury blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney's finals hopes have taken a hit, with captain Cameron Murray set to be sidelined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rabbitohs-cop-major-injury-blow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rabbitohs-cop-major-injury-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie ref touched by Argentina player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aussie ref Angus Gardner is touched by Argentina player Tomas Albornoz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-ref-touched-by-argentina-player/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-ref-touched-by-argentina-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How this Champions League winner aims to ignite Stingers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winning the Champions League with Greek giants Olympiacos was "one of the coolest moments" of Abby Andrews's life. She wants to use that experience to push the Stingers to the next level.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-this-champions-league-winner-aims-to-ignite-stingers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-this-champions-league-winner-aims-to-ignite-stingers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final frontier: Smith and ageing Test team vow to complete unfinished business away from home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Smith and his teammates have committed to making collective amends for fumbled trips to India and England in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/final-frontier-smith-and-ageing-test-team-vow-to-complete-unfinished-business-away-from-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/final-frontier-smith-and-ageing-test-team-vow-to-complete-unfinished-business-away-from-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A second Argentina team is being probed for a post-game ruckus … and an Aussie is in the middle of it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just 24 hours after their soccer team&rsquo;s loss in the FIFA World Cup final, Argentina&rsquo;s rugby side reacted with fury towards referee Angus Gardner following a controversial defeat to England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-second-argentina-team-is-being-probed-for-a-post-game-ruckus-and-an-aussie-is-in-the-middle-of-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-second-argentina-team-is-being-probed-for-a-post-game-ruckus-and-an-aussie-is-in-the-middle-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why pubs and Irish expats are behind the AFL’s call not to move sold-out clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans who missed out on tickets to the historic women&rsquo;s international clash have been told they can watch it at the pub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-pubs-and-irish-expats-are-behind-the-afls-call-not-to-move-sold-out-clash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-pubs-and-irish-expats-are-behind-the-afls-call-not-to-move-sold-out-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina investigated for Australian ref abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aussie referee Angus Gardner was accosted by Argentinian rugby players after a controversial moment at the end of their loss to England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/argentina-investigated-for-australian-ref-abuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/argentina-investigated-for-australian-ref-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tszyu's wife reveals he almost retired]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Tszyu's wife Alex reveals how close the Australian boxing superstar came to calling it quits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tszyus-wife-reveals-he-almost-retired/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tszyus-wife-reveals-he-almost-retired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foster calls out 'disgraceful' Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Foster calls out 'disgraceful' Argentina behaviour after the World Cup final on Stan Sport's Added Time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/foster-calls-out-disgraceful-argentina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/foster-calls-out-disgraceful-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaughters says night tests would have saved cycling '25 years of drama']]></title><description><![CDATA[A former cyclist who took performance-enhancing drugs, now a team boss at the Tour de France, supports doping tests in the middle of the night at cycling's biggest race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vaughters-says-night-tests-would-have-saved-cycling-25-years-of-drama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vaughters-says-night-tests-would-have-saved-cycling-25-years-of-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luckless Latrell to see specialist for ‘complex nerve damage’; Cleary unfazed by contract juggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latrell Mitchell has suffered injury complications that could rule him out for the rest of the year, while Panthers coach Ivan Cleary insists the side&rsquo;s contract situation isn&rsquo;t a distraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/luckless-latrell-to-see-specialist-for-complex-nerve-damage-cleary-unfazed-by-contract-juggle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/luckless-latrell-to-see-specialist-for-complex-nerve-damage-cleary-unfazed-by-contract-juggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luckless Latrell Mitchell sent to specialist for ‘complex nerve damage’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latrell Mitchell has suffered injury complications that could result in him being sidelined for the rest of the year, as Souths skipper Cameron Murray suffered his own setback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/luckless-latrell-mitchell-sent-to-specialist-for-complex-nerve-damage-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/luckless-latrell-mitchell-sent-to-specialist-for-complex-nerve-damage-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luckless Latrell Mitchell sent to specialist for “complex nerve damage”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latrell Mitchell has suffered injury complications that could result in him being sidelined for the rest of the year, as Souths skipper Cameron Murray suffered his own setback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/luckless-latrell-mitchell-sent-to-specialist-for-complex-nerve-damage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/luckless-latrell-mitchell-sent-to-specialist-for-complex-nerve-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double blow for Rabbitohs after Murray, Mitchell injury prognoses revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney&rsquo;s finals chances have taken a huge hit, with captain Cameron Murray suffering an ankle injury and Latrell Mitchell struggling to get back on the paddock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/double-blow-for-rabbitohs-after-murray-mitchell-injury-prognoses-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/double-blow-for-rabbitohs-after-murray-mitchell-injury-prognoses-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Stairs to the cells’: How legend went from $76k-a-week to exile... and signs of proud re-emergence]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of shying away from the spotlight, one of the Socceroos&rsquo; greatest ever players has been thrust back into the public eye.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stairs-to-the-cells-how-legend-went-from-76k-a-week-to-exile-and-signs-of-proud-re-emergence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stairs-to-the-cells-how-legend-went-from-76k-a-week-to-exile-and-signs-of-proud-re-emergence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will Schmidt be remembered?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How will Joe Schmidt be remembered? The Between Two Posts crew discuss the legacy of the outgoing Wallabies coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-will-schmidt-be-remembered/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-will-schmidt-be-remembered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2026: Ryan Clark sacked by ESPN on live TV, why was he sacked, clash with Peter Schrager, video, reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was there, and then he wasn&rsquo;t.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nfl-2026-ryan-clark-sacked-by-espn-on-live-tv-why-was-he-sacked-clash-with-peter-schrager-video-reaction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nfl-2026-ryan-clark-sacked-by-espn-on-live-tv-why-was-he-sacked-clash-with-peter-schrager-video-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axe swings in Test squeeze as Aussie shake-up revealed in bold selection statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Australia has unveiled a 13-man squad for next month&rsquo;s two-Test series against Bangladesh, welcoming back three senior stars while overlooking an Ashes hero as competition for places begins to intensify ahead of a gruelling year of Test cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/axe-swings-in-test-squeeze-as-aussie-shake-up-revealed-in-bold-selection-statement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/axe-swings-in-test-squeeze-as-aussie-shake-up-revealed-in-bold-selection-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s people’s jobs’: Dragons take aim at costly refereeing calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean Young was appointed full-time coach at St George Illawarra despite a series of officiating decisions impacting results during his audition for the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-peoples-jobs-dragons-take-aim-at-costly-refereeing-calls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-peoples-jobs-dragons-take-aim-at-costly-refereeing-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weatherald retains Australian Test spot despite middling Ashes returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Weatherald is retained in Australia's 13-player Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/weatherald-retains-australian-test-spot-despite-middling-ashes-returns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/weatherald-retains-australian-test-spot-despite-middling-ashes-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bennett’s shock blow revealed as Souths’ injury list grows; Dogs’ ruthless halves call — Team Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wests Tigers will head to the judiciary in a bid to save their season while the Bulldogs got back in the winner&rsquo;s circle on the weekend, but now are presented with an interesting dilemma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bennetts-shock-blow-revealed-as-souths-injury-list-grows-dogs-ruthless-halves-call-team-tips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bennetts-shock-blow-revealed-as-souths-injury-list-grows-dogs-ruthless-halves-call-team-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomic breaks eight-year title drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Tomic breaks an eight-year title drought on the ATP Tour by winning the Lincoln Challenger event in the USA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tomic-breaks-eight-year-title-drought/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tomic-breaks-eight-year-title-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buckley opts out of Dons, Blues coaching races after Tasmania snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Buckley still harbours ambitions of coaching a second AFL team despite being overlooked for the Tasmania job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/buckley-opts-out-of-dons-blues-coaching-races-after-tasmania-snub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/buckley-opts-out-of-dons-blues-coaching-races-after-tasmania-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not shy about saying it’: Dragons reveal bold 2027 goal... and what landed Young the top job]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dragons hope Dean Young will be the man who ensures they never find themselves in last spot on the ladder again, with local juniors and astute signings the key for the new full-time coach who has a focus on actions over words.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-shy-about-saying-it-dragons-reveal-bold-2027-goal-and-what-landed-young-the-top-job/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-shy-about-saying-it-dragons-reveal-bold-2027-goal-and-what-landed-young-the-top-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants chief slammed for ‘arrogant’ Tassie claims; Dons urged to make ‘tough’ captain call — AFL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[A great has &#65279;fired back at Giants chief&rsquo;s &ldquo;disrespectful&rdquo; and &ldquo;arrogant&rdquo; comments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/giants-chief-slammed-for-arrogant-tassie-claims-dons-urged-to-make-tough-captain-call-afl-daily/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/giants-chief-slammed-for-arrogant-tassie-claims-dons-urged-to-make-tough-captain-call-afl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Do I need to get involved?’ Hawks coach addresses star’s future as great fires trade warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn legend Jordan Lewis has cautioned his former club that signing Ben King could disrupt culture as the Hawks also look to lock away Mitch Lewis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/do-i-need-to-get-involved-hawks-coach-addresses-stars-future-as-great-fires-trade-warning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/do-i-need-to-get-involved-hawks-coach-addresses-stars-future-as-great-fires-trade-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walsh’s whack: How Broncos ace was AWARDED penalty after act that got fellow star sin-binned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did Reece Walsh get away with a blatant strike against the Panthers?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/walshs-whack-how-broncos-ace-was-awarded-penalty-after-act-that-got-fellow-star-sin-binned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/walshs-whack-how-broncos-ace-was-awarded-penalty-after-act-that-got-fellow-star-sin-binned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Pies can avoid wildcard round, as we rate every team’s run home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another week, another change of the magnets. While Fremantle have all but secured top spot, the remaining nine positions in the new top-10 finals format are open slather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-the-pies-can-avoid-wildcard-round-as-we-rate-every-teams-run-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-the-pies-can-avoid-wildcard-round-as-we-rate-every-teams-run-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Axe swings in brutal Test squeeze as Aussie shake-up revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Australia has unveiled a 13-man squad for next month&rsquo;s two-Test series against Bangladesh, welcoming back three senior stars while overlooking an Ashes hero as competition for places begins to intensify ahead of a gruelling year of Test cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-axe-swings-in-brutal-test-squeeze-as-aussie-shake-up-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-axe-swings-in-brutal-test-squeeze-as-aussie-shake-up-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Thought he wouldn’t come back’: Tennis world stunned as Tomic defies odds in 2,878-day shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Tomic won his first Challenger Tour title in eight years in front of a sparse crowd as he once again showed the tennis world he is no longer the bratty teen he once was.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thought-he-wouldnt-come-back-tennis-world-stunned-as-tomic-defies-odds-in-2878-day-shock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thought-he-wouldnt-come-back-tennis-world-stunned-as-tomic-defies-odds-in-2878-day-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Tiger’s stunning audition to replace Luai; forgotten Panther’s contract bid — Ressies Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wests Tigers may have found their long-term solution in the halves with a young gun continuing to impress in the NSW Cup competition as they prepare for life without Jarome Luai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/young-tigers-stunning-audition-to-replace-luai-forgotten-panthers-contract-bid-ressies-wrap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/young-tigers-stunning-audition-to-replace-luai-forgotten-panthers-contract-bid-ressies-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL 2026: Is Javon Andrews the long-term No.6 at the Wests Tigers?, Jack Cole produces standout performance for Panthers, Dudley Dotoi on radar of NRL teams, NSW Cup, QLD Cup, ressies wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wests Tigers may have found their long-term solution in the halves with a young gun continuing to impress in the NSW Cup competition as they prepare for life without Jarome Luai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-2026-is-javon-andrews-the-long-term-no6-at-the-wests-tigers-jack-cole-produces-standout-performance-for-panthers-dudley-dotoi-on-radar-of-nrl-teams-nsw-cup-qld-cup-ressies-wrap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-2026-is-javon-andrews-the-long-term-no6-at-the-wests-tigers-jack-cole-produces-standout-performance-for-panthers-dudley-dotoi-on-radar-of-nrl-teams-nsw-cup-qld-cup-ressies-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’It sucks’: The uncomfortable ‘jungle’ truth revealed by one of F1’s greatest circuits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formula 1 left one of its greatest cathedrals feeling godless on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-sucks-the-uncomfortable-jungle-truth-revealed-by-one-of-f1s-greatest-circuits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/it-sucks-the-uncomfortable-jungle-truth-revealed-by-one-of-f1s-greatest-circuits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions greet Spain's WC heroes as FIFA probes ugly post-match fights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain's triumphant World Cup team's homecoming lights up Madrid as FIFA investigates a series of altercations that took place after the final whistle.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/millions-greet-spains-wc-heroes-as-fifa-probes-ugly-post-match-fights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/millions-greet-spains-wc-heroes-as-fifa-probes-ugly-post-match-fights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walsh’s sin bin escaping act as Broncos star avoids punishment after ugly strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did Reece Walsh get away with a blatant strike against the Panthers?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/walshs-sin-bin-escaping-act-as-broncos-star-avoids-punishment-after-ugly-strike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/walshs-sin-bin-escaping-act-as-broncos-star-avoids-punishment-after-ugly-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAFS star hits the Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[A competitive weightlifter, Ridge Barredo arrives in Scotland to compete in the Commonwealth Games, however Australian audiences are more familiar with him as appearing on Married at First Sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mafs-star-hits-the-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mafs-star-hits-the-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two million adoring fans greet Spain’s returning World Cup champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star duo Rodri and Lamine Yamal led the celebrations after Spain&rsquo;s victorious side returned to Madrid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/two-million-adoring-fans-greet-spains-returning-world-cup-champions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/two-million-adoring-fans-greet-spains-returning-world-cup-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Don’t want to upset the culture’: Hawks trade warning; Bombers urged to make ‘tough’ captain call — AFL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hawthorn great has cautioned his former club over its trade plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dont-want-to-upset-the-culture-hawks-trade-warning-bombers-urged-to-make-tough-captain-call-afl-daily/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dont-want-to-upset-the-culture-hawks-trade-warning-bombers-urged-to-make-tough-captain-call-afl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL 2026: Hawthorn trade news, Ben King, Mitch Lewis contract update, Sam Mitchell, Jack Riewoldt hits back at Giants CEO Dave Matthews comments, Jordan Lewis says Essendon should make Sam Durham captain, latest news]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hawthorn great has cautioned his former club over its trade plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-2026-hawthorn-trade-news-ben-king-mitch-lewis-contract-update-sam-mitchell-jack-riewoldt-hits-back-at-giants-ceo-dave-matthews-comments-jordan-lewis-says-essendon-should-make-sam-durham-captain-latest-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-2026-hawthorn-trade-news-ben-king-mitch-lewis-contract-update-sam-mitchell-jack-riewoldt-hits-back-at-giants-ceo-dave-matthews-comments-jordan-lewis-says-essendon-should-make-sam-durham-captain-latest-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie world champs name new rugby sevens coach for LA Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rugby Australia makes a key appointment, as the world champion women's rugby sevens team looks ahead to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-world-champs-name-new-rugby-sevens-coach-for-la-olympics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-world-champs-name-new-rugby-sevens-coach-for-la-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside wild $2m wardrobe of US star out to spoil Aussie’s dream... and his top pick that cost $40k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Fulton doesn&rsquo;t just like turning heads with his boxing &ndash; he enjoys doing it with his wardrobe too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inside-wild-2m-wardrobe-of-us-star-out-to-spoil-aussies-dream-and-his-top-pick-that-cost-40k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inside-wild-2m-wardrobe-of-us-star-out-to-spoil-aussies-dream-and-his-top-pick-that-cost-40k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madge’s big Walsh move; $1.4m Latrell frenzy looms: Nov 1 stars  and where they could land]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Origin period has ended and we&rsquo;re nearing the home straight of the NRL regular season, meaning we&rsquo;re just three months away from the November 1 feeding frenzy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/madges-big-walsh-move-14m-latrell-frenzy-looms-nov-1-stars-and-where-they-could-land/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/madges-big-walsh-move-14m-latrell-frenzy-looms-nov-1-stars-and-where-they-could-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snubbed by the Boomers, Aussie star lands $4m move to join NBA powerhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian defensive ace Matisse Thybulle is reportedly headed for one of the NBA&rsquo;s biggest stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/snubbed-by-the-boomers-aussie-star-lands-4m-move-to-join-nba-powerhouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/snubbed-by-the-boomers-aussie-star-lands-4m-move-to-join-nba-powerhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[They came to Sydney and fought Danny Green, now two US greats have big warnings for Tszyu]]></title><description><![CDATA[They&rsquo;re the American Hall of Famers who travelled Down Under to face Danny Green &ndash; and suffered wildly different fortunes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-came-to-sydney-and-fought-danny-green-now-two-us-greats-have-big-warnings-for-tszyu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/they-came-to-sydney-and-fought-danny-green-now-two-us-greats-have-big-warnings-for-tszyu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Can’t drop him’: Dogs’ likely halves call revealed; big Turbo twist in injury claim — Team Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wests Tigers will head to the judiciary in a bid to save their season while the Bulldogs got back in the winner&rsquo;s circle on the weekend, but now are presented with an interesting dilemma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cant-drop-him-dogs-likely-halves-call-revealed-big-turbo-twist-in-injury-claim-team-tips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cant-drop-him-dogs-likely-halves-call-revealed-big-turbo-twist-in-injury-claim-team-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ever-growing delusions’: DeChambeau  blasted over absurd Trump request as penalty drama takes wild turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau allegedly asked for US President Donald Trump to be called as he was handed a two-shot penalty for improving his lie in the rough following his second round of The Open Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ever-growing-delusions-dechambeau-blasted-over-absurd-trump-request-as-penalty-drama-takes-wild-turn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ever-growing-delusions-dechambeau-blasted-over-absurd-trump-request-as-penalty-drama-takes-wild-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hinkley’s appointment tells you everything about Tassie’s future… and exposes ‘scary’ Dons reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Devils didn&rsquo;t just appoint a coach. They signalled what sort of football club they want to become and how an expansion team should be built.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hinkleys-appointment-tells-you-everything-about-tassies-future-and-exposes-scary-dons-reality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hinkleys-appointment-tells-you-everything-about-tassies-future-and-exposes-scary-dons-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There were seven contentious calls at the weekend. Officials got three wrong … the NRL was happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[We pinpointed seven calls over the weekend&rsquo;s games that got coaches worked up. The NRL admits its officials bungled three of them, but insists it was satisfied with the Bunker&rsquo;s strike rate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/there-were-seven-contentious-calls-at-the-weekend-officials-got-three-wrong-the-nrl-was-happy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/there-were-seven-contentious-calls-at-the-weekend-officials-got-three-wrong-the-nrl-was-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL club’s bid to land Manu THIS season as PNG plot revealed; Bears’ $1m splash — Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Perth Bears are set to land a big name on the transfer market, with the NRL&rsquo;s soon-to-be newest franchise reportedly signing Gehamat Shibasaki.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-clubs-bid-to-land-manu-this-season-as-png-plot-revealed-bears-1m-splash-whispers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-clubs-bid-to-land-manu-this-season-as-png-plot-revealed-bears-1m-splash-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football world 'devastated' by death of English icon Keegan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Liverpool and Newcastle United star Kevin Keegan is remembered as one of English football's first rock stars after his death at 75.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/football-world-devastated-by-death-of-english-icon-keegan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/football-world-devastated-by-death-of-english-icon-keegan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild scenes as Spain celebrates World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wild scenes erupted in Spain as the men's football team returned home after winning the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wild-scenes-as-spain-celebrates-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wild-scenes-as-spain-celebrates-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: Why end of secret pact could spark Tigers raid as Benji urged to make ruthless Luai call]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wests Tigers have been urged to consider dropping Jarome Luai as their disappointing season continues to unravel, with the club winning just two of its past 11 matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revealed-why-end-of-secret-pact-could-spark-tigers-raid-as-benji-urged-to-make-ruthless-luai-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revealed-why-end-of-secret-pact-could-spark-tigers-raid-as-benji-urged-to-make-ruthless-luai-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM backs bid for future NT AFL team, no promises on funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Albanese has said he would love to see the creation of a Northern Territory AFL team while visiting the Tiwi Islands in the NT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pm-backs-bid-for-future-nt-afl-team-no-promises-on-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pm-backs-bid-for-future-nt-afl-team-no-promises-on-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buckley reacts to Devils snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFL legend Nathan Buckley reacts to being snubbed by the Tassie Devils in favour of making Ken Hinkley the inaugural coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/buckley-reacts-to-devils-snub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/buckley-reacts-to-devils-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Immense sadness’: Tributes flow for football legend as ‘giant of the game’ dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/immense-sadness-tributes-flow-for-football-legend-as-giant-of-the-game-dies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/immense-sadness-tributes-flow-for-football-legend-as-giant-of-the-game-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s never enough’: MotoGP leaders restless in best year yet, legend’s warning on champ’s ‘trump card’ – Pit Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aprilia&rsquo;s leap from mid-pack fixture to MotoGP&rsquo;s best bike in 2026 has come from the Italian manufacturer &ldquo;squeezing&rdquo; its riders to extract the optimum performance from its RS-GP machine, according to a key figure in the Italian factory&rsquo;s rise this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-never-enough-motogp-leaders-restless-in-best-year-yet-legends-warning-on-champs-trump-card-pit-talk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-never-enough-motogp-leaders-restless-in-best-year-yet-legends-warning-on-champs-trump-card-pit-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeChambeau penalty drama takes wild turn as absurd Trump request emerges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau allegedly asked for US President Donald Trump to be called as he was handed a two-shot penalty for improving his lie in the rough following his second round of The Open Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dechambeau-penalty-drama-takes-wild-turn-as-absurd-trump-request-emerges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dechambeau-penalty-drama-takes-wild-turn-as-absurd-trump-request-emerges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-league star Dureau dies at 39 after long cancer battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Dureau is remembered as an "exceptional" player and person after losing his life to brain cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-league-star-dureau-dies-at-39-after-long-cancer-battle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-league-star-dureau-dies-at-39-after-long-cancer-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-league star Dureau dead at 39 after long cancer battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Dureau is remembered as an "exceptional" player and person after losing his life to brain cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-league-star-dureau-dead-at-39-after-long-cancer-battle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-league-star-dureau-dead-at-39-after-long-cancer-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I love my name': Swans star on having the best name in the AFLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zipporah 'Zippy' Fish announced herself immediately on the AFLW stage with a breakout debut season.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-love-my-name-swans-star-on-having-the-best-name-in-the-aflw-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-love-my-name-swans-star-on-having-the-best-name-in-the-aflw-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I love my name’: Swans star on having the best name in the AFLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zipporah 'Zippy' Fish announced herself immediately on the AFLW stage with a breakout debut season.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-love-my-name-swans-star-on-having-the-best-name-in-the-aflw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-love-my-name-swans-star-on-having-the-best-name-in-the-aflw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Like to get fly’: Inside the wild $2.1m wardrobe of world champ ready to spoil Aussie’s dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Fulton doesn&rsquo;t just like turning heads with his boxing &ndash; he enjoys doing it with his wardrobe too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/like-to-get-fly-inside-the-wild-21m-wardrobe-of-world-champ-ready-to-spoil-aussies-dream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/like-to-get-fly-inside-the-wild-21m-wardrobe-of-world-champ-ready-to-spoil-aussies-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NRL superstar’s PNG move... and shock Warriors bid; Bears set for big $1m splash: Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Perth Bears are set to land a big name on the transfer market, with the NRL&rsquo;s soon-to-be newest franchise reportedly signing Gehamat Shibasaki.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-nrl-superstars-png-move-and-shock-warriors-bid-bears-set-for-big-1m-splash-whispers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-nrl-superstars-png-move-and-shock-warriors-bid-bears-set-for-big-1m-splash-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star’s 757-day hiatus set to end; Lion luxury revealed as Dog wrestles at selection — Team Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of St Kilda&rsquo;s key pillars is locked in to make his first appearance at AFL level for over two years on Sunday afternoon, as his side continues their chase for a wildcard berth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stars-757-day-hiatus-set-to-end-lion-luxury-revealed-as-dog-wrestles-at-selection-team-tips/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stars-757-day-hiatus-set-to-end-lion-luxury-revealed-as-dog-wrestles-at-selection-team-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dark horse’s biggest moment in three years; flat-track bully tag hangs over contender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to the Power Rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dark-horses-biggest-moment-in-three-years-flat-track-bully-tag-hangs-over-contender/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dark-horses-biggest-moment-in-three-years-flat-track-bully-tag-hangs-over-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Australia’s next Test opponents are in crisis mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Cameron Green and Beau Webster co-exist in the Australian Test team? A gruelling series of assignments over the next 12 months may answer the question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-australias-next-test-opponents-are-in-crisis-mode/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-australias-next-test-opponents-are-in-crisis-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning list of stars up for grabs in Nov 1 feeding frenzy... and where they could go — NRL State of Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Origin period has ended and we&rsquo;re nearing the home straight of the NRL regular season, meaning we&rsquo;re just three months away from the November 1 feeding frenzy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stunning-list-of-stars-up-for-grabs-in-nov-1-feeding-frenzy-and-where-they-could-go-nrl-state-of-play/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stunning-list-of-stars-up-for-grabs-in-nov-1-feeding-frenzy-and-where-they-could-go-nrl-state-of-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxing 2026: Stephen Fulton’s $2.1m wardrobe revealed ahead of Liam Wilson world title eliminator fight on Tim Tszyu undercard, latest news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Fulton doesn&rsquo;t just like turning heads with his boxing &ndash; he enjoys doing it with his wardrobe too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boxing-2026-stephen-fultons-21m-wardrobe-revealed-ahead-of-liam-wilson-world-title-eliminator-fight-on-tim-tszyu-undercard-latest-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boxing-2026-stephen-fultons-21m-wardrobe-revealed-ahead-of-liam-wilson-world-title-eliminator-fight-on-tim-tszyu-undercard-latest-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL 2026: Round 20 Team Tips, predicted sides and squads, ins and outs, team changes, injuries, latest team news]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of St Kilda&rsquo;s key pillars is locked in to make his first appearance at AFL level for over two years on Sunday afternoon, as his side continues their chase for a wildcard berth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-2026-round-20-team-tips-predicted-sides-and-squads-ins-and-outs-team-changes-injuries-latest-team-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-2026-round-20-team-tips-predicted-sides-and-squads-ins-and-outs-team-changes-injuries-latest-team-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL 2026, Power Rankings after Round 19 | AFL analysis, every team ranked from best to worst, Sydney flat-track bullies, Melbourne vs Geelong is Demons’ biggest game since 2023 finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to the Power Rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-2026-power-rankings-after-round-19-afl-analysis-every-team-ranked-from-best-to-worst-sydney-flat-track-bullies-melbourne-vs-geelong-is-demons-biggest-game-since-2023-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-2026-power-rankings-after-round-19-afl-analysis-every-team-ranked-from-best-to-worst-sydney-flat-track-bullies-melbourne-vs-geelong-is-demons-biggest-game-since-2023-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ridge found love on reality TV, but it almost cost him a spot at the Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty-year-old weightlifter Ridge Barredo is competing at his third Commonwealth Games, but he almost missed selection altogether due to press commitments for reality TV show Married At First Sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ridge-found-love-on-reality-tv-but-it-almost-cost-him-a-spot-at-the-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ridge-found-love-on-reality-tv-but-it-almost-cost-him-a-spot-at-the-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials got three of seven calls wrong at the weekend. Apart from that, the NRL was happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[We pinpointed seven calls over the weekend&rsquo;s games that got coaches worked up. The NRL admits its officials bungled three of them, but insists it was satisfied with the Bunker&rsquo;s strike rate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/officials-got-three-of-seven-calls-wrong-at-the-weekend-apart-from-that-the-nrl-was-happy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/officials-got-three-of-seven-calls-wrong-at-the-weekend-apart-from-that-the-nrl-was-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buckley at a ‘fork in the road’ after Tassie’s AFL coach call on Hinkley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Buckley has opened up about his extreme disappointment on missing out on the gig as the Tasmania Devils&rsquo; first senior coach and says the situation has left him at a &ldquo;fork in the road&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/buckley-at-a-fork-in-the-road-after-tassies-afl-coach-call-on-hinkley/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/buckley-at-a-fork-in-the-road-after-tassies-afl-coach-call-on-hinkley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Iconic player of the club’: Tributes across rugby league as ex-NRL star passes away, aged 39]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Dureau, a former halfback for the Newcastle Knights and Catalan Dragons, has tragically passed away at the age of 39 after a battle with cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/iconic-player-of-the-club-tributes-across-rugby-league-as-ex-nrl-star-passes-away-aged-39/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/iconic-player-of-the-club-tributes-across-rugby-league-as-ex-nrl-star-passes-away-aged-39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Gal opposes NRL's expansion bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Gallen explains why he's opposed to the NRL's plan for a 20th team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-gal-opposes-nrls-expansion-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-gal-opposes-nrls-expansion-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith opens up on sobriety journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Smith candidly discusses his sobriety journey on Nine's 100% Footy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/smith-opens-up-on-sobriety-journey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/smith-opens-up-on-sobriety-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gal renews call for Turbo switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Gallen believes Tom Trbojevic will have to make a permanent switch after another injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gal-renews-call-for-turbo-switch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gal-renews-call-for-turbo-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Big chance’: Rival’s Cleary links grow in key update on future amid $5m-a-year option]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Cleary&rsquo;s future has become the subject of fresh speculation, with a shock theory emerging that he could depart the Penrith Panthers at the end of his current deal in search of a new challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/big-chance-rivals-cleary-links-grow-in-key-update-on-future-amid-5m-a-year-option/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/big-chance-rivals-cleary-links-grow-in-key-update-on-future-amid-5m-a-year-option/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fork in the road’: Buckley’s honest reaction to Devils’ coach call... and hint on future at Geelong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Buckley has transparently spoken for the first time since Tasmania named Ken Hinkley as their inaugural coach on Monday, labelling his non-selection as a &ldquo;fork in the road&rdquo; before expressing his excitement ahead as an assistant coach at Geelong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fork-in-the-road-buckleys-honest-reaction-to-devils-coach-call-and-hint-on-future-at-geelong/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fork-in-the-road-buckleys-honest-reaction-to-devils-coach-call-and-hint-on-future-at-geelong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues’ coach race down to just a few... including key name; fears over Tigers boss’ future — Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton&rsquo;s coaching search has narrowed while rumblings are building over Richmond&rsquo;s man in charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-coach-race-down-to-just-a-few-including-key-name-fears-over-tigers-boss-future-daily/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-coach-race-down-to-just-a-few-including-key-name-fears-over-tigers-boss-future-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlton’s coach search narrows with three assistants among four contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to become Carlton&rsquo;s next senior coach is entering its most critical stage, with the Blues&rsquo; coaching selection panel to meet this week after whittling the field to four contenders, including interim coach Josh Fraser, for one of football&rsquo;s biggest jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/carltons-coach-search-narrows-with-three-assistants-among-four-contenders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/carltons-coach-search-narrows-with-three-assistants-among-four-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buckley at a ‘fork in the road’ after Tasmania’s coach call on Hinkley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Buckley is open about his strong disappointment on missing out on the gig as the inaugural Tasmania senior coach. But he&rsquo;s not likely to chase either the Essendon or Carlton coaching jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/buckley-at-a-fork-in-the-road-after-tasmanias-coach-call-on-hinkley/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/buckley-at-a-fork-in-the-road-after-tasmanias-coach-call-on-hinkley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Look at them’: Hinkley points to rival that could help build Devils’ vision as 19th team’s blueprint emerges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inaugural Tasmania Devils coach Ken Hinkley has pointed to Geelong as the blueprint for the AFL&rsquo;s newest club, declaring the Cats&rsquo; rise into a destination club proves Tasmania can attract the competition&rsquo;s best players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/look-at-them-hinkley-points-to-rival-that-could-help-build-devils-vision-as-19th-teams-blueprint-emerges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/look-at-them-hinkley-points-to-rival-that-could-help-build-devils-vision-as-19th-teams-blueprint-emerges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Going down the you-know-what’: Tigers urged to make ruthless and immediate Luai call]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wests Tigers have been urged to consider dropping Jarome Luai as their disappointing season continues to unravel, with the club winning just two of its past 11 matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/going-down-the-you-know-what-tigers-urged-to-make-ruthless-and-immediate-luai-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/going-down-the-you-know-what-tigers-urged-to-make-ruthless-and-immediate-luai-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manly receive Turbo boost as Tigers pair head to judiciary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scans have cleared Tom Trbojevic of a serious hamstring injury, allaying fears the star fullback will miss the rest of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/manly-receive-turbo-boost-as-tigers-pair-head-to-judiciary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/manly-receive-turbo-boost-as-tigers-pair-head-to-judiciary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A year after claiming NRL title, Maguire is under pressure. What Broncos do next will define the club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacking coaches is a statement that goes beyond personalities &ndash; it is about the culture of the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-year-after-claiming-nrl-title-maguire-is-under-pressure-what-broncos-do-next-will-define-the-club/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-year-after-claiming-nrl-title-maguire-is-under-pressure-what-broncos-do-next-will-define-the-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He went low’: Crows spearhead fails bold appeal for tackle turned ‘roundhouse’ KO hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide&rsquo;s Darcy Fogarty will miss the next three games after failing to escape his striking ban at the AFL Tribunal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-went-low-crows-spearhead-fails-bold-appeal-for-tackle-turned-roundhouse-ko-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-went-low-crows-spearhead-fails-bold-appeal-for-tackle-turned-roundhouse-ko-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rival all-rounders who could turn allies for ageing Australian attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Cameron Green and Beau Webster co-exist in the Australian Test team? A gruelling series of assignments over the next 12 months may answer the question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-rival-all-rounders-who-could-turn-allies-for-ageing-australian-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-rival-all-rounders-who-could-turn-allies-for-ageing-australian-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He went low’: Crows spearhead fighting big ban for tackle turned ‘roundhouse’ — Tribunal LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide is trying to free key forward Darcy Fogarty from a hefty suspension at the AFL Tribunal tonight. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-went-low-crows-spearhead-fighting-big-ban-for-tackle-turned-roundhouse-tribunal-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-went-low-crows-spearhead-fighting-big-ban-for-tackle-turned-roundhouse-tribunal-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manly’s bitter Turbo blow as troubling trend continues; Souths’ intriguing call — Team Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wests Tigers will head to the judiciary in a bid to save their season while the Bulldogs got back in the winner&rsquo;s circle on the weekend, but now are presented with an interesting dilemma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/manlys-bitter-turbo-blow-as-troubling-trend-continues-souths-intriguing-call-team-tips/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/manlys-bitter-turbo-blow-as-troubling-trend-continues-souths-intriguing-call-team-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragons finally end coaching search with big two-year call]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St George Illawarra Dragons have ended months of speculation by appointing Dean Young as their permanent head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dragons-finally-end-coaching-search-with-big-two-year-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dragons-finally-end-coaching-search-with-big-two-year-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribunal upholds three-match ban for Crows forward Darcy Fogarty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crows fail in their challenge to Darcy Fogarty's three-match striking ban at the AFL Tribunal, as the panel finds Fogarty had time to decide to swing his arm at Sydney's Harry Cunningham. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tribunal-upholds-three-match-ban-for-crows-forward-darcy-fogarty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tribunal-upholds-three-match-ban-for-crows-forward-darcy-fogarty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Tribunal upholds three-match ban for Crows forward Darcy Fogarty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crows fail in their challenge to Darcy Fogarty's three-match striking ban at the AFL Tribunal, as the panel finds Fogarty had time to decide to swing his arm at Sydney's Harry Cunningham. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-tribunal-upholds-three-match-ban-for-crows-forward-darcy-fogarty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-tribunal-upholds-three-match-ban-for-crows-forward-darcy-fogarty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows lose Tribunal challenge, Darcy Fogarty three-week ban staysty challenge three-match striking ban at tribunal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crows fail in their challenge to Darcy Fogarty's three-match striking ban at the AFL Tribunal, as the panel finds Fogarty had time to decide to swing his arm at Sydney's Harry Cunningham. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-lose-tribunal-challenge-darcy-fogarty-three-week-ban-staysty-challenge-three-match-striking-ban-at-tribunal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-lose-tribunal-challenge-darcy-fogarty-three-week-ban-staysty-challenge-three-match-striking-ban-at-tribunal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows, Darcy Fogarty challenge three-match striking ban at tribunal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crows challenge Darcy Fogarty's three-match striking ban at the AFL Tribunal, as they try to avoid losing a key forward for vital games in the lead-up to finals. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-darcy-fogarty-challenge-three-match-striking-ban-at-tribunal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-crows-darcy-fogarty-challenge-three-match-striking-ban-at-tribunal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crows spearhead desperate to escape hefty ban for tackle gone wrong — Tribunal LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide is trying to free key forward Darcy Fogarty from a hefty suspension at the AFL Tribunal tonight. Live updates from 5:30pm AEST below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crows-spearhead-desperate-to-escape-hefty-ban-for-tackle-gone-wrong-tribunal-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crows-spearhead-desperate-to-escape-hefty-ban-for-tackle-gone-wrong-tribunal-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragons confirm next head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean Young will officially lead St George Illawarra next season, signing a two-year deal as head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dragons-confirm-next-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dragons-confirm-next-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears set for big $1m splash; Ex-NRL superstar spotted in PNG warning shot: Transfer Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Perth Bears are set to land a big name on the transfer market, with the NRL&rsquo;s soon-to-be newest franchise reportedly signing Gehamat Shibasaki.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bears-set-for-big-1m-splash-ex-nrl-superstar-spotted-in-png-warning-shot-transfer-whispers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bears-set-for-big-1m-splash-ex-nrl-superstar-spotted-in-png-warning-shot-transfer-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The inside story of a coaching coup 17 years in the making]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement is the culmination of an 18-month search for the right candidate to unify the island state and build the start-up team.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-inside-story-of-a-coaching-coup-17-years-in-the-making/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-inside-story-of-a-coaching-coup-17-years-in-the-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: Fresh twist for Tszyu mega-card as Aussie star lands major world title chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometime before walking to the ring this Sunday afternoon, Liam Wilson will disappear into a quiet corner of his dressing room and speak with the old man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revealed-fresh-twist-for-tszyu-mega-card-as-aussie-star-lands-major-world-title-chance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revealed-fresh-twist-for-tszyu-mega-card-as-aussie-star-lands-major-world-title-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric Tiwi football final sees back-to-back victory for Imalu Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Imalu Tigers and Tapalinga Super Stars are the new premiers of Tiwi Islands football, claiming victory in the men's and women's competitions in electric grand final matches on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/electric-tiwi-football-final-sees-back-to-back-victory-for-imalu-tigers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/electric-tiwi-football-final-sees-back-to-back-victory-for-imalu-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NRL star passes away; Roosters enforcer responds to Eels rumours — NRL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Dureau, a former halfback for the Newcastle Knights and Catalan Dragons, has tragically passed away at the age of 39 after a battle with cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/former-nrl-star-passes-away-roosters-enforcer-responds-to-eels-rumours-nrl-daily/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/former-nrl-star-passes-away-roosters-enforcer-responds-to-eels-rumours-nrl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken’s checklist: Trade targets, draft prodigies as new Tassie coach eyes dream team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley officially has the keys to Tasmania. Now it&rsquo;s time to build his dream team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kens-checklist-trade-targets-draft-prodigies-as-new-tassie-coach-eyes-dream-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kens-checklist-trade-targets-draft-prodigies-as-new-tassie-coach-eyes-dream-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manly’s bitter Turbo blow as troubling trend continues; Tigers’ desperate move — Team Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wests Tigers will head to the judiciary in a bid to save their season while the Bulldogs got back in the winner&rsquo;s circle on the weekend, but now are presented with an interesting dilemma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/manlys-bitter-turbo-blow-as-troubling-trend-continues-tigers-desperate-move-team-tips/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/manlys-bitter-turbo-blow-as-troubling-trend-continues-tigers-desperate-move-team-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Well-bred Airburst ready to break through at Taree]]></title><description><![CDATA[The daughter of group 1 winners Zoustar and Red Tracer is poised to break her maiden for new trainer Paul Snowden on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/well-bred-airburst-ready-to-break-through-at-taree/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/well-bred-airburst-ready-to-break-through-at-taree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia’s future shines as Sapphires claim historic World Cup medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s next generation of women&rsquo;s basketball talent has announced itself on the world stage, with the Sapphires returning from the FIBA Under-17 Women&rsquo;s World Cup in Czechia with the nation&rsquo;s first medal at the tournament since 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/australias-future-shines-as-sapphires-claim-historic-world-cup-medal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/australias-future-shines-as-sapphires-claim-historic-world-cup-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dean Young set to land Dragons coaching job after challenge from old teammate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim St George Illawarra coach Dean Young is poised to be appointed&nbsp;to the role full-time after holding off a challenge from former premiership-winning teammate Ben Hornby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dean-young-set-to-land-dragons-coaching-job-after-challenge-from-old-teammate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dean-young-set-to-land-dragons-coaching-job-after-challenge-from-old-teammate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dean Young lands Dragons coaching job after challenge from old teammate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interim St George Illawarra coach has been appointed on a full-time deal for the next two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dean-young-lands-dragons-coaching-job-after-challenge-from-old-teammate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dean-young-lands-dragons-coaching-job-after-challenge-from-old-teammate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Dragons finally end coaching search with big two-year call]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St George Illawarra Dragons have ended months of speculation by appointing Dean Young as their permanent head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-dragons-finally-end-coaching-search-with-big-two-year-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-dragons-finally-end-coaching-search-with-big-two-year-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We got good ... we never got near perfect’: Schmidt’s verdict on Wallabies tenure]]></title><description><![CDATA[On his last day at the office, the outgoing Wallabies coach reflected on his time in charge of the Test team &ndash; revealing the lingering regrets amid his many achievements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-got-good-we-never-got-near-perfect-schmidts-verdict-on-wallabies-tenure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-got-good-we-never-got-near-perfect-schmidts-verdict-on-wallabies-tenure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodri touched the heavens, descended into hell, then won the Golden Ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many said Lionel Messi was robbed. But the World Cup&rsquo;s player of the tournament demonstrated that the most meaningful contributions often go unnoticed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rodri-touched-the-heavens-descended-into-hell-then-won-the-golden-ball/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rodri-touched-the-heavens-descended-into-hell-then-won-the-golden-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From code red to unstoppable: How your AFL team is placed in the chase for the top 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another week, another change of the magnets. While Fremantle have all but secured top spot, the remaining nine positions in the new top-10 finals format are open slather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-code-red-to-unstoppable-how-your-afl-team-is-placed-in-the-chase-for-the-top-10/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-code-red-to-unstoppable-how-your-afl-team-is-placed-in-the-chase-for-the-top-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues seek clarity from prominent commentator over McKay injury; Magpies and premiership forward preparing to split]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton have called a prominent AFL commentator to discuss his questioning of Harry McKay; Bobby Hill was a key player in Collingwood&rsquo;s 2023 premiership, but he and club are now working towards an exit despite having three years to run on his contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-seek-clarity-from-prominent-commentator-over-mckay-injury-magpies-and-premiership-forward-preparing-to-split/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-seek-clarity-from-prominent-commentator-over-mckay-injury-magpies-and-premiership-forward-preparing-to-split/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Kiss’s first Wallabies signing is revealed, a boom rookie is next on the radar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first signing of Les Kiss&rsquo; Wallabies coaching era has been revealed. Attention now turns to a wounded phenom in the NRL&rsquo;s sights]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/as-kisss-first-wallabies-signing-is-revealed-a-boom-rookie-is-next-on-the-radar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/as-kisss-first-wallabies-signing-is-revealed-a-boom-rookie-is-next-on-the-radar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakthrough win for Bernard Tomic after lean tennis times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran tennis player Bernard Tomic continues to toil on the world circuit and is rewarded with his first Challenger Tour title in eight years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breakthrough-win-for-bernard-tomic-after-lean-tennis-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breakthrough-win-for-bernard-tomic-after-lean-tennis-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enforcer responds to transfer rumours; call Knights need to make to correct star’s ‘flaw’ — NRL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roosters enforcer Spencer Leniu insists great mate Jarome Luai hasn&rsquo;t tried to lure him across to the Eels despite rumours linking him to the club if he is granted an early release from the final year of his deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/enforcer-responds-to-transfer-rumours-call-knights-need-to-make-to-correct-stars-flaw-nrl-daily/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/enforcer-responds-to-transfer-rumours-call-knights-need-to-make-to-correct-stars-flaw-nrl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Damage is done': Billy's sobering call on Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billy Slater admits the Wests Tigers' season has become unsalvageable after the Jarome Luai fallout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/damage-is-done-billys-sobering-call-on-tigers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/damage-is-done-billys-sobering-call-on-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain's World Cup win a reminder collective spirit trumps solo stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[As some of football's biggest names lit up the World Cup, Spain flew under the radar all the way to hoisting the trophy on its final day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spains-world-cup-win-a-reminder-collective-spirit-trumps-solo-stars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spains-world-cup-win-a-reminder-collective-spirit-trumps-solo-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers’ desperate move to save season; coach explains ‘really difficult’ axing call — Team Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wests Tigers will head to the judiciary in a bid to save their season while the Bulldogs got back in the winner&rsquo;s circle on the weekend, but now are presented with an interesting dilemma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-desperate-move-to-save-season-coach-explains-really-difficult-axing-call-team-tips/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-desperate-move-to-save-season-coach-explains-really-difficult-axing-call-team-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’ll be hard to play against’: How first Devils coach Ken Hinkley won the job]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement is the culmination of an 18-month search for the right candidate to unify the island state and build the start-up team.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/well-be-hard-to-play-against-how-first-devils-coach-ken-hinkley-won-the-job/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/well-be-hard-to-play-against-how-first-devils-coach-ken-hinkley-won-the-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bit angry': Confusion after Crows star's ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory Sloane admits his confusion after Adelaide star Darcy Fogarty was slapped with a three-game ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bit-angry-confusion-after-crows-stars-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bit-angry-confusion-after-crows-stars-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dangerous’ glitch that sparked stunning tirade... and the knock-on effect for Piastri — Talking Pts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy had to wait 73 years for its next Belgian Grand Prix winner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dangerous-glitch-that-sparked-stunning-tirade-and-the-knock-on-effect-for-piastri-talking-pts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dangerous-glitch-that-sparked-stunning-tirade-and-the-knock-on-effect-for-piastri-talking-pts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Get on the phone’: Call Knights need to make; Bulldogs gun’s reveal on future — NRL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle legend Andrew Johns has called on his former club to reach out to goal-kicking coach Daryl Halligan after Kalyn Ponga&rsquo;s costly goal-kicking performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-on-the-phone-call-knights-need-to-make-bulldogs-guns-reveal-on-future-nrl-daily/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-on-the-phone-call-knights-need-to-make-bulldogs-guns-reveal-on-future-nrl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Filthy’ sight says it all for Titans; ‘do or die’ reality for fallen giant: NRL Talking Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tigers&rsquo; spiral has continued and it has prompted some uncomfortable questions in the wake of Jarome Luai&rsquo;s impending exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/filthy-sight-says-it-all-for-titans-do-or-die-reality-for-fallen-giant-nrl-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/filthy-sight-says-it-all-for-titans-do-or-die-reality-for-fallen-giant-nrl-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi’s team went from champs to ‘pitiful’ thugs. Winning the WC again would’ve ‘felt like a crime’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The football world has hailed a triumph of good over evil after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in a bruising World Cup final in New Jersey on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/messis-team-went-from-champs-to-pitiful-thugs-winning-the-wc-again-wouldve-felt-like-a-crime/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/messis-team-went-from-champs-to-pitiful-thugs-winning-the-wc-again-wouldve-felt-like-a-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magpies and star premiership forward preparing to split]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobby Hill was a key player in Collingwood&rsquo;s 2023 premiership, but he and club are now working towards an exit despite having three years to run on his contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/magpies-and-star-premiership-forward-preparing-to-split/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/magpies-and-star-premiership-forward-preparing-to-split/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’d love to think...’: Ken Hinkley makes reveal over looming recruits, Devils list strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inaugural Tasmania Devils coach Ken Hinkley has shed light on the club&rsquo;s recruiting plans as it aims to get off the ground &ldquo;quickly&rdquo; as the AFL&rsquo;s 19th side in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wed-love-to-think-ken-hinkley-makes-reveal-over-looming-recruits-devils-list-strategy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wed-love-to-think-ken-hinkley-makes-reveal-over-looming-recruits-devils-list-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma century, England vs India, England win ODI series, will Rohit Sharma retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drought-breaking century from Rohit Sharma was in vain as India fell 27 runs short against England in a high-scoring third ODI at Lord&rsquo;s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rohit-sharma-century-england-vs-india-england-win-odi-series-will-rohit-sharma-retire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rohit-sharma-century-england-vs-india-england-win-odi-series-will-rohit-sharma-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legend’s 268-day first exposes awkward India question as Poms stun in 51-year Lord’s record]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drought-breaking century from Rohit Sharma was in vain as India fell 27 runs short against England in a high-scoring third ODI at Lord&rsquo;s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/legends-268-day-first-exposes-awkward-india-question-as-poms-stun-in-51-year-lords-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/legends-268-day-first-exposes-awkward-india-question-as-poms-stun-in-51-year-lords-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Numb’: Russell blasts ‘dangerous’ issue that’s left title hopes dangling — Talking Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy had to wait 73 years for its next Belgian Grand Prix winner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/numb-russell-blasts-dangerous-issue-thats-left-title-hopes-dangling-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/numb-russell-blasts-dangerous-issue-thats-left-title-hopes-dangling-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boomers star’s fresh start after injury nightmare as NBL return secured with unique deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[After one of the most challenging off-seasons of his career, former NBL champion Sean Macdonald has found a new home, returning to the city where his basketball journey began after signing a long-term deal with Melbourne United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boomers-stars-fresh-start-after-injury-nightmare-as-nbl-return-secured-with-unique-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boomers-stars-fresh-start-after-injury-nightmare-as-nbl-return-secured-with-unique-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tears streaming, Messi departs the World Cup stage a legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the champion wept on the pitch after the World Cup final defeat, Argentina may well have wondered with trepidation what life will look like in the post-Messi era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tears-streaming-messi-departs-the-world-cup-stage-a-legend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tears-streaming-messi-departs-the-world-cup-stage-a-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tears streaming down his face, Messi leaves the World Cup stage a legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the champion wept on the pitch after the World Cup final defeat, Argentina may well have wondered with trepidation what life will look like in the post-Messi era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tears-streaming-down-his-face-messi-leaves-the-world-cup-stage-a-legend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tears-streaming-down-his-face-messi-leaves-the-world-cup-stage-a-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NRL superstar spotted in big PNG warning shot; Souths gun on outer: Transfer Whispers]]></title><description><![CDATA[They already landed Jarome Luai&rsquo;s signature and now the Perth Bears are set to make their next biggest play on the transfer market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-nrl-superstar-spotted-in-big-png-warning-shot-souths-gun-on-outer-transfer-whispers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-nrl-superstar-spotted-in-big-png-warning-shot-souths-gun-on-outer-transfer-whispers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m now a Tasmanian’: Hinkley reveals biggest Devils attraction... and makes bold list statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chuffed Ken Hinkley is Tasmania&rsquo;s man &mdash; and the inaugural Devils coach believes his side will &ldquo;come pretty quick and we&rsquo;ll come really hard&rdquo; if the club makes the most of its juicy list concessions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-now-a-tasmanian-hinkley-reveals-biggest-devils-attraction-and-makes-bold-list-statement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-now-a-tasmanian-hinkley-reveals-biggest-devils-attraction-and-makes-bold-list-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Roosters star spotted with PNG boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph Manu has been spotted boarding a flight with PNG general manager Michael Chammas as he looked to secure a deal at the newest NRL expansion team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-roosters-star-spotted-with-png-boss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ex-roosters-star-spotted-with-png-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disgrace’: Image exposes Argentina’s final classless act as coach makes WILD claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup final descended into chaos after the final whistle as punches were thrown and Argentina&rsquo;s Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain&rsquo;s Eric Garcia by the throat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/disgrace-image-exposes-argentinas-final-classless-act-as-coach-makes-wild-claim/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/disgrace-image-exposes-argentinas-final-classless-act-as-coach-makes-wild-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 13 photos that summed up the chaos of the 2026 World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was magical chaos from start to finish as Spain claimed victory in the 2026 World Cup final. Here are the 13 photos that summed it up.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-13-photos-that-summed-up-the-chaos-of-the-2026-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-13-photos-that-summed-up-the-chaos-of-the-2026-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Manu’s $1.6m contract call signals latest shift in cross-code talent stoush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Manu will earn an estimated $1.6 million in France next year. But he&rsquo;s still seriously considering a move to Port Moresby to join the Chiefs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joey-manus-16m-contract-call-signals-latest-shift-in-cross-code-talent-stoush/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joey-manus-16m-contract-call-signals-latest-shift-in-cross-code-talent-stoush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Manu to tour PNG Chiefs set-up as latest cross-code target]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Roosters star and rugby union convert has emerged as the PNG Chiefs latest marquee signings target.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joey-manu-to-tour-png-chiefs-set-up-as-latest-cross-code-target/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joey-manu-to-tour-png-chiefs-set-up-as-latest-cross-code-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shock report claims Bryson played absurd Trump card in Open penalty drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau allegedly asked for US President Donald Trump to be called as he was handed a two-shot penalty for improving his lie in the rough following his second round of The Open Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shock-report-claims-bryson-played-absurd-trump-card-in-open-penalty-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/shock-report-claims-bryson-played-absurd-trump-card-in-open-penalty-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Walker beat the buzzer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Channel Nine commentator Mat Thompson was shocked the Roosters escaped a penalty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/did-walker-beat-the-buzzer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/did-walker-beat-the-buzzer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bombers star cleared for return despite abrupt mid-game hospital visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nate Caddy is expected to fully train and play next weekend despite experiencing an elevated heart rate during Essendon's win over GWS.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bombers-star-cleared-for-return-despite-abrupt-mid-game-hospital-visit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bombers-star-cleared-for-return-despite-abrupt-mid-game-hospital-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m now a Tasmanian’: Hinkley reveals biggest attraction to Tassie amid bold list call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley is Tasmania&rsquo;s man &mdash; and the inaugural Devils coach believes his side we&rsquo;ll &ldquo;come pretty quick and we&rsquo;ll come really hard&rdquo; if the club makes the most of its juicy list concessions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-now-a-tasmanian-hinkley-reveals-biggest-attraction-to-tassie-amid-bold-list-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-now-a-tasmanian-hinkley-reveals-biggest-attraction-to-tassie-amid-bold-list-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Inhuman and insane’: Tour de France furore erupts as ex-champ crashes out... after 2am drug test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional riders and anti-doping testers are at loggerheads at the Tour de France after former winner Jonas Vingegaard crashed out following a night-time control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inhuman-and-insane-tour-de-france-furore-erupts-as-ex-champ-crashes-out-after-2am-drug-test/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/inhuman-and-insane-tour-de-france-furore-erupts-as-ex-champ-crashes-out-after-2am-drug-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’ll come pretty quick’: Hinkley’s bold call  as chuffed Tassie coach unveiled — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley is Tasmania&rsquo;s man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/well-come-pretty-quick-hinkleys-bold-call-as-chuffed-tassie-coach-unveiled-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/well-come-pretty-quick-hinkleys-bold-call-as-chuffed-tassie-coach-unveiled-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That’s the truth’: Coach breaks down in gut-wrenching presser as tactical blunder laid bare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team&rsquo;s 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-the-truth-coach-breaks-down-in-gut-wrenching-presser-as-tactical-blunder-laid-bare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-the-truth-coach-breaks-down-in-gut-wrenching-presser-as-tactical-blunder-laid-bare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vingegaard to have surgery after collarbone injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top rider Jonas Vingegaard crashes out of the Tour de France after he was subject to an unannounced drug test at 2am in the morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vingegaard-to-have-surgery-after-collarbone-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vingegaard-to-have-surgery-after-collarbone-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New era begins: First signing of Kiss’ Wallabies tenure revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Les Kiss officially takes the Wallabies&rsquo; reins from Joe Schmidt, the first signing of his national tenure will come to his former club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/new-era-begins-first-signing-of-kiss-wallabies-tenure-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/new-era-begins-first-signing-of-kiss-wallabies-tenure-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The right fit’: How first Devils coach Ken Hinkley won the job]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement is the culmination of a 12-month search for the right candidate to unify the island state and build the start-up team.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-right-fit-how-first-devils-coach-ken-hinkley-won-the-job/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-right-fit-how-first-devils-coach-ken-hinkley-won-the-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devils have their man! Ken speaks for first time as Tassie coach in historic moment — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley is Tasmania&rsquo;s man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/devils-have-their-man-ken-speaks-for-first-time-as-tassie-coach-in-historic-moment-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/devils-have-their-man-ken-speaks-for-first-time-as-tassie-coach-in-historic-moment-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reese accepts Brondello's apology over 'protected species' comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Reese says she is overwhelmed by the support and response after comments made by the Opals coach on the sidelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/reese-accepts-brondellos-apology-over-protected-species-comment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/reese-accepts-brondellos-apology-over-protected-species-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobby Hill set for Pies exit in $750k blow as ‘desire’ for potential landing spots revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood forward Bobby Hill has in all likelihood played his last game for the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bobby-hill-set-for-pies-exit-in-750k-blow-as-desire-for-potential-landing-spots-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bobby-hill-set-for-pies-exit-in-750k-blow-as-desire-for-potential-landing-spots-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick hits: Trump crashes Spain's party, Argentina lose heads in defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina's players lash out in defeat, Ferran Torres becomes a Spanish icon forever and Donald Trump attempts to crash the winners' party. Here are the World Cup final quick hits.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/quick-hits-trump-crashes-spains-party-argentina-lose-heads-in-defeat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/quick-hits-trump-crashes-spains-party-argentina-lose-heads-in-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick hits: Argentina lose heads in defeat, Trump crashes Spain's party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina's players lash out in defeat, Ferran Torres becomes a Spanish icon forever and Donald Trump attempts to crash the winners' party. Here are the World Cup final quick hits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/quick-hits-argentina-lose-heads-in-defeat-trump-crashes-spains-party/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/quick-hits-argentina-lose-heads-in-defeat-trump-crashes-spains-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swans’ elephant in the room ‘growing’; tricky grades for lowly duo... and Dons’ epic night — AFL Round 19 Report Card]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a weekend for the AFL&rsquo;s lower-ranked teams to shine, while a top-two spot has opened up after an alarming Swans loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/swans-elephant-in-the-room-growing-tricky-grades-for-lowly-duo-and-dons-epic-night-afl-round-19-report-card/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/swans-elephant-in-the-room-growing-tricky-grades-for-lowly-duo-and-dons-epic-night-afl-round-19-report-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaten Aussie rival’s reaction says it all as humble star who ‘never changed’ tops family’s iconic feats]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the memory of a lifetime for Ryan Fox, at least until he delivered the achievement of a century for New Zealand at Royal Birkdale on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/beaten-aussie-rivals-reaction-says-it-all-as-humble-star-who-never-changed-tops-familys-iconic-feats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/beaten-aussie-rivals-reaction-says-it-all-as-humble-star-who-never-changed-tops-familys-iconic-feats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torres fires Spain to World Cup glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferran Torres fires Spain to World Cup glory with a 1-0 win over Argentina in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/torres-fires-spain-to-world-cup-glory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/torres-fires-spain-to-world-cup-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James closing in on free agency decision as five-team race nears conclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA&rsquo;s biggest free agency saga could finally be nearing its end, with multiple insiders reporting that LeBron James is expected to make a decision on his future within the next few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lebron-james-closing-in-on-free-agency-decision-as-five-team-race-nears-conclusion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lebron-james-closing-in-on-free-agency-decision-as-five-team-race-nears-conclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish domination shows the limitations of ‘suffering’ in football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only one team tried to play football in the World Cup final. Anything other than a Spanish victory would have been an injustice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spanish-domination-shows-the-limitations-of-suffering-in-football/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spanish-domination-shows-the-limitations-of-suffering-in-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son of All Blacks great – and Shane Warne’s mate – breaks 63-year hoodoo at British Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[For New Zealand, it ended a long wait for another British Open champion. For Ryan Fox, it was proof that careers don&rsquo;t have to follow the traditional script to end with the Claret Jug in your hands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/son-of-all-blacks-great-and-shane-warnes-mate-breaks-63-year-hoodoo-at-british-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/son-of-all-blacks-great-and-shane-warnes-mate-breaks-63-year-hoodoo-at-british-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tim could’ve died’: Tszyu’s wife takes aim over horror moment ‘no-one really took responsibility for’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Tszyu&rsquo;s wife has questioned why no one ever took accountability for her husband&rsquo;s bloody world title loss against Sebastian Fundora in 2024, revealing: &ldquo;Tim could&rsquo;ve died &hellip; he almost went into cardiac arrest&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tim-couldve-died-tszyus-wife-takes-aim-over-horror-moment-no-one-really-took-responsibility-for/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tim-couldve-died-tszyus-wife-takes-aim-over-horror-moment-no-one-really-took-responsibility-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Absolutely immense’: Messi left empty-handed as ‘shocked’ star completes incredible trilogy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain captain Rodri won the Golden Ball award for the best player at the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after leading his team to a 1-0 victory against Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/absolutely-immense-messi-left-empty-handed-as-shocked-star-completes-incredible-trilogy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/absolutely-immense-messi-left-empty-handed-as-shocked-star-completes-incredible-trilogy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bro thinks he’s on the team’: Trump refuses to leave stage in painful World Cup moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump was booed before making things awkward as he presented the World Cup trophy to Spain captain Rodri after the European champions defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bro-thinks-hes-on-the-team-trump-refuses-to-leave-stage-in-painful-world-cup-moment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bro-thinks-hes-on-the-team-trump-refuses-to-leave-stage-in-painful-world-cup-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlikely hero for Pies’ ‘licorice-all-sorts’ Pies; why bottom-four coach is best-kept secret — AFL Talking Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are two clear contenders for the AFL Coach of the Year, but a man inside the bottom four should join them on the podium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unlikely-hero-for-pies-licorice-all-sorts-pies-why-bottom-four-coach-is-best-kept-secret-afl-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unlikely-hero-for-pies-licorice-all-sorts-pies-why-bottom-four-coach-is-best-kept-secret-afl-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The dressing room has changed’: The one Luai act that could save the Tigers as season unravels]]></title><description><![CDATA[With their season hanging by a thread, the Wests Tigers need Jarome Luai to stand up and bring his famous energy in a bid to at least restore dressing room morale at the embattled club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-dressing-room-has-changed-the-one-luai-act-that-could-save-the-tigers-as-season-unravels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-dressing-room-has-changed-the-one-luai-act-that-could-save-the-tigers-as-season-unravels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bro thinks he’s on the team’: Trump pic exposes awkward World Cup trophy moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump was booed before making things awkward as he presented the World Cup trophy to Spain captain Rodri after the European champions defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bro-thinks-hes-on-the-team-trump-pic-exposes-awkward-world-cup-trophy-moment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bro-thinks-hes-on-the-team-trump-pic-exposes-awkward-world-cup-trophy-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top bloke who ‘never changed’ trumps family’s iconic feats... as Aussie rival’s reaction says it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the memory of a lifetime for Ryan Fox, at least until he delivered the achievement of a century for New Zealand at Royal Birkdale on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/top-bloke-who-never-changed-trumps-familys-iconic-feats-as-aussie-rivals-reaction-says-it-all/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/top-bloke-who-never-changed-trumps-familys-iconic-feats-as-aussie-rivals-reaction-says-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This isn’t right’: Lionel Messi dealt one final World Cup blow as Golden Boot farce exposed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe has capped off a stellar World Cup by claiming his second Golden Boot award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-isnt-right-lionel-messi-dealt-one-final-world-cup-blow-as-golden-boot-farce-exposed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-isnt-right-lionel-messi-dealt-one-final-world-cup-blow-as-golden-boot-farce-exposed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That is not on’: Cronk fires up over Luai’s big-money PNG deals ‘while wearing another jersey’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooper Cronk has vented his frustration over the NRL allowing Jarome Luai to service a third party agreement associated with his PNG Chiefs deal &mdash; while being contracted at a rival club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/that-is-not-on-cronk-fires-up-over-luais-big-money-png-deals-while-wearing-another-jersey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/that-is-not-on-cronk-fires-up-over-luais-big-money-png-deals-while-wearing-another-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrations on the streets of Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish fans go wild as their team secures a second World Cup title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/celebrations-on-the-streets-of-madrid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/celebrations-on-the-streets-of-madrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A quick breakdown of the offside rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wondering why that Ferran Torres goal in extra time of the World Cup final was disallowed? We're here to help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-quick-breakdown-of-the-offside-rule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-quick-breakdown-of-the-offside-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brutal calls Benji has to make; why blowtorch is now on Broncos star’s future — Crawley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember back in pre-season how Benji Marshall delivered his now famous address to his Wests Tigers players about the standards required to build a winning culture?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brutal-calls-benji-has-to-make-why-blowtorch-is-now-on-broncos-stars-future-crawley/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brutal-calls-benji-has-to-make-why-blowtorch-is-now-on-broncos-stars-future-crawley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Writing’s on the wall’: Spence torched over Tszyu weight saga as demand sparks ‘goodbye’ fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Errol Spence Jnr&rsquo;s late push to move his blockbuster against Tim Tszyu to the full middleweight limit has raised more than a few eyebrows across the boxing world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/writings-on-the-wall-spence-torched-over-tszyu-weight-saga-as-demand-sparks-goodbye-fears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/writings-on-the-wall-spence-torched-over-tszyu-weight-saga-as-demand-sparks-goodbye-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Writing’s on the wall’: Spence torched over Tsyzu weight saga as demand sparks ‘goodbye’ fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Errol Spence Jnr&rsquo;s late push to move his blockbuster against Tim Tszyu to the full middleweight limit has raised more than a few eyebrows across the boxing world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/writings-on-the-wall-spence-torched-over-tsyzu-weight-saga-as-demand-sparks-goodbye-fears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/writings-on-the-wall-spence-torched-over-tsyzu-weight-saga-as-demand-sparks-goodbye-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He loves fast play, Warnie and his rugby roots. Now humble star is one of golf’s most popular champs]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the memory of a lifetime for Ryan Fox, at least until he delivered the achievement of a century for New Zealand at Royal Birkdale on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-loves-fast-play-warnie-and-his-rugby-roots-now-humble-star-is-one-of-golfs-most-popular-champs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-loves-fast-play-warnie-and-his-rugby-roots-now-humble-star-is-one-of-golfs-most-popular-champs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sore loser’: Argentina slammed over ‘disgusting’ act as coach makes astonishing World Cup Final claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup final descended into chaos after the final whistle as punches were thrown and Argentina&rsquo;s Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain&rsquo;s Eric Garcia by the throat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sore-loser-argentina-slammed-over-disgusting-act-as-coach-makes-astonishing-world-cup-final-claim/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sore-loser-argentina-slammed-over-disgusting-act-as-coach-makes-astonishing-world-cup-final-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish fans celebrate World Cup title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters across Sydney and Melbourne erupted after Spain secured a 1-0 win over Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spanish-fans-celebrate-world-cup-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spanish-fans-celebrate-world-cup-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain beats Argentina to win World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain beats Argentina 1-0 with a goal in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spain-beats-argentina-to-win-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spain-beats-argentina-to-win-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup final turns ugly in FT disgrace as Messi miracle denied by historic US stunner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferran Torres&rsquo; 106th minute strike crowned Spain as world hampions after a bruising World Cup final against Argentina in New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-cup-final-turns-ugly-in-ft-disgrace-as-messi-miracle-denied-by-historic-us-stunner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-cup-final-turns-ugly-in-ft-disgrace-as-messi-miracle-denied-by-historic-us-stunner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi dealt one final blow as Golden Boot farce exposed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe has capped off a stellar World Cup by claiming his maiden Golden Boot award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/messi-dealt-one-final-blow-as-golden-boot-farce-exposed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/messi-dealt-one-final-blow-as-golden-boot-farce-exposed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Spain win 2026 World Cup final after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferran Torres scored in extra time to deliver Spain a second men&rsquo;s World Cup trophy and their first since 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-as-it-happened-spain-win-2026-world-cup-final-after-defeating-argentina-1-0-in-extra-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-as-it-happened-spain-win-2026-world-cup-final-after-defeating-argentina-1-0-in-extra-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Spain win 2026 World Cup final after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 103 matches in the US, Mexico and Canada, the biggest prize in world sport will go on the line in New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-updates-spain-win-2026-world-cup-final-after-defeating-argentina-1-0-in-extra-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-updates-spain-win-2026-world-cup-final-after-defeating-argentina-1-0-in-extra-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi miracle denied as WC final erupts late after red card controversy, historic US winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup final is headed to extra time with Argentina reduced to ten men after Enzo Martinez being sent off in the 93rd minute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/messi-miracle-denied-as-wc-final-erupts-late-after-red-card-controversy-historic-us-winner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/messi-miracle-denied-as-wc-final-erupts-late-after-red-card-controversy-historic-us-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netball champs showed ‘blueprint’ to beat Australia. But Diamonds confident history can repeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Diamonds have shrugged off concerns surrounding their attack end heading into this week&rsquo;s Commonwealth Games, where Australia is aiming to defend their gold medal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/netball-champs-showed-blueprint-to-beat-australia-but-diamonds-confident-history-can-repeat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/netball-champs-showed-blueprint-to-beat-australia-but-diamonds-confident-history-can-repeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘His best moment in two years’: Four crucial Bombers acts that sealed memorable triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four critical moments underlined Essendon&rsquo;s courageous drought-breaking win over the Giants on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/his-best-moment-in-two-years-four-crucial-bombers-acts-that-sealed-memorable-triumph/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/his-best-moment-in-two-years-four-crucial-bombers-acts-that-sealed-memorable-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonelli wins drama-filled Belgian GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli has taken one step further to top honours after a clinical win in Spa, as his teammate George Russell fumes at his retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/antonelli-wins-drama-filled-belgian-gp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/antonelli-wins-drama-filled-belgian-gp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson scandal exposes issue golf must fix; why epic Open is a big Aussie win — Talking Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealander Ryan Fox said winning the British Open was &ldquo;more than a dream come true&rdquo; after a birdie at the final hole claimed his first majorat 10 under par on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bryson-scandal-exposes-issue-golf-must-fix-why-epic-open-is-a-big-aussie-win-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bryson-scandal-exposes-issue-golf-must-fix-why-epic-open-is-a-big-aussie-win-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debris flying everywhere: Inside the move that dashed Piastri’s podium hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenager Kimi Antonelli&rsquo;s grip on the championship tightens with an emphatic win in Belgium. But its heartbreak for Oscar Piastri who suffered car damage after a collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/debris-flying-everywhere-inside-the-move-that-dashed-piastris-podium-hopes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/debris-flying-everywhere-inside-the-move-that-dashed-piastris-podium-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrari star fined after hitting pit crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton was fined after an unsafe release from a pit stop, which ended in one of his Ferrari pit crew members being hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ferrari-star-fined-after-hitting-pit-crew/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ferrari-star-fined-after-hitting-pit-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Torres takes Spain 1-0 up in extra time in final against Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 103 matches in the US, Mexico and Canada, the biggest prize in world sport will go on the line in New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-updates-torres-takes-spain-1-0-up-in-extra-time-in-final-against-argentina/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-updates-torres-takes-spain-1-0-up-in-extra-time-in-final-against-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vingegaard forced out of Tour after fracture in 'devastating' crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonas Vingegaard's Tour de France campaign comes to an end after a crash on the 15th stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vingegaard-forced-out-of-tour-after-fracture-in-devastating-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vingegaard-forced-out-of-tour-after-fracture-in-devastating-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Undeniably deliberate’: Outrage over ugly image as conspiracies reignite — WC final LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup final is scoreless at half-time, but it has not been without action as Argentina came under fire for several dangerous challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/undeniably-deliberate-outrage-over-ugly-image-as-conspiracies-reignite-wc-final-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/undeniably-deliberate-outrage-over-ugly-image-as-conspiracies-reignite-wc-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge WC drama erupts late as Messi in ugly spat after red card controversy — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup final is headed to extra time with Argentina reduced to ten men after Enzo Martinez being sent off in the 93rd minute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/huge-wc-drama-erupts-late-as-messi-in-ugly-spat-after-red-card-controversy-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/huge-wc-drama-erupts-late-as-messi-in-ugly-spat-after-red-card-controversy-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentinian fans gather at Opera House forecourt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina fans are bringing the excitement to Sydney as they gather in front of the Sydney Opera House forecourt for this morning's World Cup final. Credit: @emiliano.neiel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/argentinian-fans-gather-at-opera-house-forecourt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/argentinian-fans-gather-at-opera-house-forecourt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox takes out British Open, denies Aussie after 'two perfect shots']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Fox shows nerves of steel to claim the British Open as Australia's Lucas Herbert has a near miss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fox-takes-out-british-open-denies-aussie-after-two-perfect-shots/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fox-takes-out-british-open-denies-aussie-after-two-perfect-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’s a lot of things ...’: World No.1 delivers verdict on Bryson scandal at The Open as Rory in surprise move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler had promised to hold his tongue until the British Open was over on the furore that unfolded on Friday involving Bryson DeChambeau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-a-lot-of-things-world-no1-delivers-verdict-on-bryson-scandal-at-the-open-as-rory-in-surprise-move/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-a-lot-of-things-world-no1-delivers-verdict-on-bryson-scandal-at-the-open-as-rory-in-surprise-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Massive consequences’: Star’s awkward cooldown room moment as Piastri crash sparks outrage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oscar Piastri was left baffled that Charles Leclerc escaped a penalty after the pair made contact at the Belgian Grand Prix &mdash; an incident that impacted the rest of the Australian&rsquo;s race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/massive-consequences-stars-awkward-cooldown-room-moment-as-piastri-crash-sparks-outrage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/massive-consequences-stars-awkward-cooldown-room-moment-as-piastri-crash-sparks-outrage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘What the f*** is going on?’: World Cup half-time show baffles as icons make bizarre appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The football world has been left perplexed by the first ever FIFA World Cup half-time show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-the-f-is-going-on-world-cup-half-time-show-baffles-as-icons-make-bizarre-appearance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/what-the-f-is-going-on-world-cup-half-time-show-baffles-as-icons-make-bizarre-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup winners will get championship rings &mdash; but they'll also be for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive championship rings, but so will almost 2,000 people who have enough money to buy them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-cup-winners-will-get-championship-rings-mdash-but-theyll-also-be-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-cup-winners-will-get-championship-rings-mdash-but-theyll-also-be-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup winners and those with enough money will get championship rings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive championship rings, but so will almost 2,000 people who have enough money to buy them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-cup-winners-and-those-with-enough-money-will-get-championship-rings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-cup-winners-and-those-with-enough-money-will-get-championship-rings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain will receive championship rings &mdash; but they'll also be for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup winners Spain will receive championship rings, but so will almost 2,000 people who have enough money to buy them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spain-will-receive-championship-rings-mdash-but-theyll-also-be-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:14:00 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is best-kept secret — AFL Talking Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are two clear contenders for the AFL Coach of the Year, but a man inside the bottom four should join them on the podium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-unlikely-hero-recruit-is-saving-all-sorts-pies-why-bottom-four-coach-is-best-kept-secret-afl-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-unlikely-hero-recruit-is-saving-all-sorts-pies-why-bottom-four-coach-is-best-kept-secret-afl-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Lionel Messi’s Argentina in scoreless deadlock with Spain in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 103 matches in the US, Mexico and Canada, the biggest prize in world sport will go on the line in New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-updates-lionel-messis-argentina-in-scoreless-deadlock-with-spain-in-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-updates-lionel-messis-argentina-in-scoreless-deadlock-with-spain-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Un-f**king acceptable’: Star erupts over huge title blow; scary pit incident as Piastri left fuming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli ended a three-race winless streak on Sunday to extend his lead in the Formula One drivers&rsquo; championship with a solid fighting victory for Mercedes in the Belgian Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/un-fking-acceptable-star-erupts-over-huge-title-blow-scary-pit-incident-as-piastri-left-fuming/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/un-fking-acceptable-star-erupts-over-huge-title-blow-scary-pit-incident-as-piastri-left-fuming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Open door to fraud': European body slams FIFA's World Cup integrity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe's top human rights body hits out at FIFA over the integrity of the World Cup and calls for change before the 2030 tournament.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/open-door-to-fraud-european-body-slams-fifas-world-cup-integrity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/open-door-to-fraud-european-body-slams-fifas-world-cup-integrity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina conspiracies reignite as verdict issued on bizarre pre-game scenes — World Cup final LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi&rsquo;s Argentina 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ages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ryan-fox-claims-open-triumph-with-epic-22-second-dagger-as-world-no1-in-fresh-rules-furore/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ryan-fox-claims-open-triumph-with-epic-22-second-dagger-as-world-no1-in-fresh-rules-furore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiwi son of a gun claims sensational British Open triumph as Aussies duo finish in top 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the scent of a famous triumph within reach, Kiwi Ryan Fox went hunting for glory at Royal Birkdale on Sunday when clinching the Claret Jug with a finale for the ages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kiwi-son-of-a-gun-claims-sensational-british-open-triumph-as-aussies-duo-finish-in-top-10/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:03:00 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Tasmania’s enemies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tasmania Devils will need Ken Hinkley&rsquo;s avuncular style because the rest of the competition will not be as accommodating as they may have been to date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-hinkleys-arrival-in-the-apple-isle-will-awaken-tasmanias-enemies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-hinkleys-arrival-in-the-apple-isle-will-awaken-tasmanias-enemies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herbert falls short in bid for British Open glory as son of All Blacks great breaks 63-year hoodoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aussie Lucas Herbert had the round of his life on Friday but fell agonisingly short of winning his first golf major on Sunday in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/herbert-falls-short-in-bid-for-british-open-glory-as-son-of-all-blacks-great-breaks-63-year-hoodoo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/herbert-falls-short-in-bid-for-british-open-glory-as-son-of-all-blacks-great-breaks-63-year-hoodoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herbert falls short in bid for British Open glory as Kiwi breaks 63-year hoodoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aussie Lucas Herbert had the round of his life on Friday but fell agonisingly short of winning his first golf major on Sunday in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/herbert-falls-short-in-bid-for-british-open-glory-as-kiwi-breaks-63-year-hoodoo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/herbert-falls-short-in-bid-for-british-open-glory-as-kiwi-breaks-63-year-hoodoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Lionel Messi’s Argentina meet Spain in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 103 matches in the US, Mexico and Canada, the biggest prize in world sport will go on the line in New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-updates-lionel-messis-argentina-meet-spain-in-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-updates-lionel-messis-argentina-meet-spain-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup final ends in glory for Spain and heartache for champion Messi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain wins the 2026 World Cup, with Ferran Torres coming off the bench to score the winner in extra-time against 10-man Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-cup-final-ends-in-glory-for-spain-and-heartache-for-champion-messi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-cup-final-ends-in-glory-for-spain-and-heartache-for-champion-messi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: World Cup final pits Spain and Argentina for the ultimate prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain is looking to win its second World Cup, taking on three-time and defending champions Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-world-cup-final-pits-spain-and-argentina-for-the-ultimate-prize/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-world-cup-final-pits-spain-and-argentina-for-the-ultimate-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Wild tackle earns red card as World Cup final heads to extra-time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain is looking to win its second World Cup, taking on three-time and defending champions Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-spain-and-argentina-deadlocked-in-feisty-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-spain-and-argentina-deadlocked-in-feisty-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: FIFA's first-ever half-time show pauses deadlocked Spain-Argentina final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain is looking to win its second World Cup, taking on three-time and defending champions Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium. 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Follow along for the action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/f1-belgium-grand-prix-live-mercedes-teen-on-pole-can-piastri-recover-from-p6/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/f1-belgium-grand-prix-live-mercedes-teen-on-pole-can-piastri-recover-from-p6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piastri overcomes early knock as teen sensation triumphs in Belgian GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli has extended his lead at the top of the F1 championship standings with victory in the Belgian Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri overcoming an early knock and George Russell's race ending in heartbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/piastri-overcomes-early-knock-as-teen-sensation-triumphs-in-belgian-gp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/piastri-overcomes-early-knock-as-teen-sensation-triumphs-in-belgian-gp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No flag, no worries: Inside Ken’s reverse pitch to land Tassie job... and how he beat Horse, Bucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley &ldquo;sold&rdquo; the lack of premiership in his football CV as a &ldquo;strength&rdquo; to the Tasmania Devils with the idea that the &ldquo;fire still burns&rdquo; for him to guide a team to flag glory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/no-flag-no-worries-inside-kens-reverse-pitch-to-land-tassie-job-and-how-he-beat-horse-bucks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/no-flag-no-worries-inside-kens-reverse-pitch-to-land-tassie-job-and-how-he-beat-horse-bucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Teenage sensation Antonelli looking to extend F1 lead in Belgian GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli starts from pole for the sixth time this season, with Oscar Piastri in sixth at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-teenage-sensation-antonelli-looking-to-extend-f1-lead-in-belgian-gp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-teenage-sensation-antonelli-looking-to-extend-f1-lead-in-belgian-gp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Teen sensation Antonelli looking to extend F1 lead in Belgian GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli starts from pole for the fifth time this season, with Oscar Piastri in sixth at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-teen-sensation-antonelli-looking-to-extend-f1-lead-in-belgian-gp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-teen-sensation-antonelli-looking-to-extend-f1-lead-in-belgian-gp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Russell crashes out, Piastri's car damaged in frenetic Belgian GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli starts from pole for the sixth time this season, with Oscar Piastri in sixth at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-russell-crashes-out-piastris-car-damaged-in-frenetic-belgian-gp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-russell-crashes-out-piastris-car-damaged-in-frenetic-belgian-gp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Antonelli wins Belgian GP as Piastri overcomes early knock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli has extended his lead at the top of the F1 championship standings with victory in the Belgian Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri overcoming an early coming together to finish fifth. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-antonelli-wins-belgian-gp-as-piastri-overcomes-early-knock/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-antonelli-wins-belgian-gp-as-piastri-overcomes-early-knock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Antonelli wins Belgian GP after Russell's early crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli starts from pole for the sixth time this season, with Oscar Piastri in sixth at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-antonelli-wins-belgian-gp-after-russells-early-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-antonelli-wins-belgian-gp-after-russells-early-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonelli extends F1 championship lead, heartbroken Russell crashes out in Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli has extended his lead at the top of the F1 championship standings with victory in the Belgian Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri overcoming an early knock and George Russell's race ending in heartbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/antonelli-extends-f1-championship-lead-heartbroken-russell-crashes-out-in-belgium/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/antonelli-extends-f1-championship-lead-heartbroken-russell-crashes-out-in-belgium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I must have got under his skin’: Bulldogs star speaks after heated clash with Tigers gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emotions boiled over late for the Tigers in their loss to the Bulldogs when forward Alex Twal was sent to the bin for an open hand shove to the face on Jaeman Salmon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-must-have-got-under-his-skin-bulldogs-star-speaks-after-heated-clash-with-tigers-gun/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-must-have-got-under-his-skin-bulldogs-star-speaks-after-heated-clash-with-tigers-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knights star departs with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yasmin Meakes leaves the field with a knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/knights-star-departs-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/knights-star-departs-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That is an absolute joke’: Legend tees off at ‘bulls***’ NRL call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eels legend Nathan Hindmarsh blasted the match review committee after Tigers young gun Latu Fainu was slapped with a two-game ban for a dangerous tackle in Saturday&rsquo;s loss to the Bulldogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/that-is-an-absolute-joke-legend-tees-off-at-bulls-nrl-call/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/that-is-an-absolute-joke-legend-tees-off-at-bulls-nrl-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why this Magpie ‘cooling agent’ is earmarked to shut down Rankine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Izak Rankine has put last year&rsquo;s homophobic slur incident behind him and has been building back to the best form he&rsquo;s showed at Adelaide. His tackle and smother on Isaac Heeney was a significant indication of his evolution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-this-magpie-cooling-agent-is-earmarked-to-shut-down-rankine/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-this-magpie-cooling-agent-is-earmarked-to-shut-down-rankine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point to prove: Finals to arrive early with Izak Rankine to confront Collingwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eighth-placed Magpies finally get an opponent worthy of a final when they play the in-form Adelaide who, it mustn&rsquo;t be forgotten, will have Izak Rankine in the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/point-to-prove-finals-to-arrive-early-with-izak-rankine-to-confront-collingwood/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/point-to-prove-finals-to-arrive-early-with-izak-rankine-to-confront-collingwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[423-day drought over! Dons pull off stunning upset in shock thriller after star hospitalised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon has climbed off the bottom off the ladder with just its second win in 2026 in a shock three-point upset over GWS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/423-day-drought-over-dons-pull-off-stunning-upset-in-shock-thriller-after-star-hospitalised/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/423-day-drought-over-dons-pull-off-stunning-upset-in-shock-thriller-after-star-hospitalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[423-day drought over! Bombers’ unbelievable upset over red-hot rivals after star hospitalised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essendon has climbed off the bottom off the ladder with just its second win in 2026 in a shock three-point upset over GWS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/423-day-drought-over-bombers-unbelievable-upset-over-red-hot-rivals-after-star-hospitalised/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/423-day-drought-over-bombers-unbelievable-upset-over-red-hot-rivals-after-star-hospitalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knights punish Dragons for massive overlap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yasmin Meakes makes the most of an overlap with a simple four-pointer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/knights-punish-dragons-for-massive-overlap/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/knights-punish-dragons-for-massive-overlap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-two race blown wide open by Swan dive as Bombers boilover shakes up wildcard — The Run Home with 5 rounds left]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sydney&rsquo;s sudden slide has opened up the race for the top two - while Essendon has, unbelievably, had an impact on the wildcard race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/top-two-race-blown-wide-open-by-swan-dive-as-bombers-boilover-shakes-up-wildcard-the-run-home-with-5-rounds-left/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/top-two-race-blown-wide-open-by-swan-dive-as-bombers-boilover-shakes-up-wildcard-the-run-home-with-5-rounds-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Wallabies improved last year. We can’t say that about the last three weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Schmidt leaves the Wallabies in a better place, but plenty of work faces incoming coach Les Kiss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-wallabies-improved-last-year-we-cant-say-that-about-the-last-three-weeks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-wallabies-improved-last-year-we-cant-say-that-about-the-last-three-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essendon climb off the bottom and snap losing streak with upset triumph over GWS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bombers have snapped a 12-match losing streak and climbed off the bottom of the ladder after notching a thrilling win over GWS Giants at Marvel Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/essendon-climb-off-the-bottom-and-snap-losing-streak-with-upset-triumph-over-gws/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/essendon-climb-off-the-bottom-and-snap-losing-streak-with-upset-triumph-over-gws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers’ ‘huge price’ in Luai call; Broncos stars who have to ‘get out’ of Walsh’s way: Round 20 NRL Talking Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tigers&rsquo; spiral has continued and it has prompted some uncomfortable questions in the wake of Jarome Luai&rsquo;s impending exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-huge-price-in-luai-call-broncos-stars-who-have-to-get-out-of-walshs-way-round-20-nrl-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-huge-price-in-luai-call-broncos-stars-who-have-to-get-out-of-walshs-way-round-20-nrl-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hope he’s OK’: Star hospitalised as Bombers, Giants locked in shock thriller — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[GWS can return to the AFL top 10 with a win over last-placed Essendon in the final game of Round 19. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hope-hes-ok-star-hospitalised-as-bombers-giants-locked-in-shock-thriller-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hope-hes-ok-star-hospitalised-as-bombers-giants-locked-in-shock-thriller-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning blitz piles MORE pain on Suns as ‘fantastic’ superstar ‘caused headaches’ — 3-2-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Western Bulldogs have piled more pain on Damien Hardwick&rsquo;s Suns and consolidated a wildcard spot with a nine-point win at Metricon Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stunning-blitz-piles-more-pain-on-suns-as-fantastic-superstar-caused-headaches-3-2-1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stunning-blitz-piles-more-pain-on-suns-as-fantastic-superstar-caused-headaches-3-2-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round 20: Dolphins vs Cowboys | Highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tabuai-Fidow and Drinkwater had the ball on a string as the Dolphins clashed with the Cowboys in Sunday arvo footy! Catch all of the tries and electrifying highlight moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-20-dolphins-vs-cowboys-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-20-dolphins-vs-cowboys-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superstar comes back to haunt former side as Dolphins demolish Cowboys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has delivered the Dolphins to the doorstep of their four year finals dream by torturing his old club at Suncorp Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/superstar-comes-back-to-haunt-former-side-as-dolphins-demolish-cowboys/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/superstar-comes-back-to-haunt-former-side-as-dolphins-demolish-cowboys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essendon’s Caddy sent to hospital; Gold Coast crash and burn as Bulldogs win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Essendon star Nate Caddy has been sent to hospital due to an elevated heart-rate in the Bombers&rsquo; clash with GWS. Meanwhile, Harry McKay suffered bone bruising and a minor tear in his meniscus against Collingwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/essendons-caddy-sent-to-hospital-gold-coast-crash-and-burn-as-bulldogs-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/essendons-caddy-sent-to-hospital-gold-coast-crash-and-burn-as-bulldogs-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revenge of the discards: How new and improved Tabuai-Fidow buried his old club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins have avenged last week&rsquo;s capitulation by conquering the Cowboys, with their former North Queensland stars stealing the show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revenge-of-the-discards-how-new-and-improved-tabuai-fidow-buried-his-old-club/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revenge-of-the-discards-how-new-and-improved-tabuai-fidow-buried-his-old-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I can’t believe this’: Dolphins demolish Cowboys as ‘ridiculous’ try stuns in race to finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Dearden impressed in his long-awaited return from injury but it was not enough as the Dolphins bounced back from last week&rsquo;s 66-point loss to the Sharks with a big 36-16 win over the North Queensland Cowboys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-cant-believe-this-dolphins-demolish-cowboys-as-ridiculous-try-stuns-in-race-to-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-cant-believe-this-dolphins-demolish-cowboys-as-ridiculous-try-stuns-in-race-to-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All unraveling’: Star’s horror moment in 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hole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/young-sets-clubhouse-mark-and-aussie-remains-in-touch-but-bryson-wilts-after-drama-the-open-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/young-sets-clubhouse-mark-and-aussie-remains-in-touch-but-bryson-wilts-after-drama-the-open-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World No.1 circling while Aussie record-setter within striking distance after fresh Bryson drama — The Open LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No.1 Scottie Scheffler is surging early in the final round of his British Open defence as he seeks to make inroads on the leaders before they tee off later this afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-no1-circling-while-aussie-record-setter-within-striking-distance-after-fresh-bryson-drama-the-open-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-no1-circling-while-aussie-record-setter-within-striking-distance-after-fresh-bryson-drama-the-open-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiwi Fox claims sensational trans Tasman triumph in British Open as Aussies finish in top 10 — The Open LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealander Ryan Fox has claimed a famous victory at the British Open with a stunning weekend at Royal Birkdale catapulting him to a triumph both remarkable and brave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kiwi-fox-claims-sensational-trans-tasman-triumph-in-british-open-as-aussies-finish-in-top-10-the-open-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kiwi-fox-claims-sensational-trans-tasman-triumph-in-british-open-as-aussies-finish-in-top-10-the-open-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie record-setter still within striking distance after fresh Bryson drama — The Open LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Burns will take a two-shot lead into Sunday&rsquo;s final round of the British Open as Rory McIlroy launched a scathing attack on Bryson DeChambeau after his third round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-record-setter-still-within-striking-distance-after-fresh-bryson-drama-the-open-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-record-setter-still-within-striking-distance-after-fresh-bryson-drama-the-open-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaako flies for a stunner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamayne Isaako dances down the sideline and dives over in the corner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/isaako-flies-for-a-stunner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/isaako-flies-for-a-stunner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s an odd one’: Young star ruled out with ‘vague’ issue as battling Bombers jump Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[GWS can return to the AFL top 10 with a win over last-placed Essendon in the final game of Round 19. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-an-odd-one-young-star-ruled-out-with-vague-issue-as-battling-bombers-jump-giants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-an-odd-one-young-star-ruled-out-with-vague-issue-as-battling-bombers-jump-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hope he’s doing OK’: Star hospitalised as Bombers stun Giants in boilover alert — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[GWS can return to the AFL top 10 with a win over last-placed Essendon in the final game of Round 19. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hope-hes-doing-ok-star-hospitalised-as-bombers-stun-giants-in-boilover-alert-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hope-hes-doing-ok-star-hospitalised-as-bombers-stun-giants-in-boilover-alert-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Work out why that’s happening’: Foran’s blunt warning as finals hopes hang by a thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly Sea Eagles coach Kieran Foran admits that his side has to &ldquo;get better&rdquo; if they are to keep their finals hopes alive after slumping to a third consecutive defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/work-out-why-thats-happening-forans-blunt-warning-as-finals-hopes-hang-by-a-thread/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/work-out-why-thats-happening-forans-blunt-warning-as-finals-hopes-hang-by-a-thread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canberra raider primed to extend stellar strike rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A smart Canberra mare heads to a happy hunting ground in the Riverina on Monday set to lift her winning strike rate to one of the more impressive anywhere in NSW.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/canberra-raider-primed-to-extend-stellar-strike-rate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/canberra-raider-primed-to-extend-stellar-strike-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REVEALED: Tasmania makes bombshell call on first AFL coach as favourites snubbed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley will be the Tasmania Devils&rsquo; first AFL coach, beating John Longmire and Nathan Buckley in the race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revealed-tasmania-makes-bombshell-call-on-first-afl-coach-as-favourites-snubbed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/revealed-tasmania-makes-bombshell-call-on-first-afl-coach-as-favourites-snubbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips and race-by-race guide for Wagga Wagga on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[All you need to know to back a winner on the eight-race program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tips-and-race-by-race-guide-for-wagga-wagga-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tips-and-race-by-race-guide-for-wagga-wagga-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ridiculous’: Dolphins gun stuns as returning superstar makes epic ‘statement’ — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Dearden makes his long-awaited return on Sunday as the North Queensland Cowboys face the Dolphins in a battle of two top-eight sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ridiculous-dolphins-gun-stuns-as-returning-superstar-makes-epic-statement-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ridiculous-dolphins-gun-stuns-as-returning-superstar-makes-epic-statement-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hinkley to be unveiled as Tasmania’s first AFL coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Devils are expected to make an announcement on Monday morning in Hobart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hinkley-to-be-unveiled-as-tasmanias-first-afl-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hinkley-to-be-unveiled-as-tasmanias-first-afl-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star’s horror moment costly as Dogs charge, young gun exits in concussion worry — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s desperation stakes for Gold Coast, which has lost seven-straight games heading into a critical clash with the Western Bulldogs. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stars-horror-moment-costly-as-dogs-charge-young-gun-exits-in-concussion-worry-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stars-horror-moment-costly-as-dogs-charge-young-gun-exits-in-concussion-worry-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brondello suspended by WNBA for inappropriate comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian coach Sandy Brondello apologises to WNBA star Angel Reese after she is suspended for one game by the league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brondello-suspended-by-wnba-for-inappropriate-comment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/brondello-suspended-by-wnba-for-inappropriate-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricky confirms ‘devastating’ blow as TWO stars facing bans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders have kept their finals hope alive but the 34-24 win over Souths has come at a mammoth cost with Hudson Young suffering a season-ending Achilles injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ricky-confirms-devastating-blow-as-two-stars-facing-bans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ricky-confirms-devastating-blow-as-two-stars-facing-bans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunker denies Farnworth in close call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Herbie Farnworth is denied a try by the Bunker after going agonisingly close to the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bunker-denies-farnworth-in-close-call/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bunker-denies-farnworth-in-close-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tino fumes over controversial ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tino Fa&rsquo;asuamaleaui fumes over a controversial ruling by the Bunker of Manly's Reuben Garrick try.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tino-fumes-over-controversial-ruling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tino-fumes-over-controversial-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broncos consider big Madge move; PNG Chiefs target Tigers star: NRL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget Michael Maguire being on the hot seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broncos-consider-big-madge-move-png-chiefs-target-tigers-star-nrl-daily/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broncos-consider-big-madge-move-png-chiefs-target-tigers-star-nrl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys star on report for high contact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heilum Luki in placed on report for his contact with Brad Schneider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cowboys-star-on-report-for-high-contact/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cowboys-star-on-report-for-high-contact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can this footy nerd unlock Galvin and the Bulldogs’ attack once and for all?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Ciraldo tempered his post-game praise of Canterbury&rsquo;s latest spine shake-up. But he doesn&rsquo;t need to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/can-this-footy-nerd-unlock-galvin-and-the-bulldogs-attack-once-and-for-all/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/can-this-footy-nerd-unlock-galvin-and-the-bulldogs-attack-once-and-for-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round 20: Titans v Sea Eagles | Match Highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catch all of the exhilarating tries, lightning pace, and defining big-match moments between the Titans and the Sea Eagles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-20-titans-v-sea-eagles-match-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/round-20-titans-v-sea-eagles-match-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Accidental' contact takes down Isaako]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamayne Isaako goes down following a kick contest with Zac Laybutt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/accidental-contact-takes-down-isaako/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/accidental-contact-takes-down-isaako/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This athlete says Victoria ‘gave up’ on the Commonwealth Games. Taxpayers are still footing the bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scaled-back Commonwealth Games are about to start in Glasgow. Athletes who missed out on a home Games are still unhappy about it, and the Victorian government is bearing the brunt of the expense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-athlete-says-victoria-gave-up-on-the-commonwealth-games-taxpayers-are-still-footing-the-bill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-athlete-says-victoria-gave-up-on-the-commonwealth-games-taxpayers-are-still-footing-the-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titans stun Sea Eagles in ‘devastating’ double blow to Foran’s miracle run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly&rsquo;s finals quest is in tatters after Tom Trbojevic suffered another hamstring injury as the Titans shocked the Sea Eagles in a 38-32 boilover on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/titans-stun-sea-eagles-in-devastating-double-blow-to-forans-miracle-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/titans-stun-sea-eagles-in-devastating-double-blow-to-forans-miracle-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants on brink of top-10 return as battling Bombers desperate to get off the bottom — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[GWS can return to the AFL top 10 with a win over last-placed Essendon in the final game of Round 19. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/giants-on-brink-of-top-10-return-as-battling-bombers-desperate-to-get-off-the-bottom-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/giants-on-brink-of-top-10-return-as-battling-bombers-desperate-to-get-off-the-bottom-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dearden scores with trademark dummy in return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Dearden marks his return from injury by scoring the Cowboys' opening try.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dearden-scores-with-trademark-dummy-in-return/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dearden-scores-with-trademark-dummy-in-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critical response to Dogs star’s ‘warning’ shot in topsy-turvy clash with huge stakes — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s desperation stakes for Gold Coast, which has lost seven-straight games heading into a critical clash with the Western Bulldogs. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/critical-response-to-dogs-stars-warning-shot-in-topsy-turvy-clash-with-huge-stakes-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/critical-response-to-dogs-stars-warning-shot-in-topsy-turvy-clash-with-huge-stakes-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turbo breaks down again as Titans send Foz-ball into free fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly&rsquo;s slide down the ladder is all too real as the Titans sprung an upset and dominated once Tom Trbojevic was forced from the field with yet another hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/turbo-breaks-down-again-as-titans-send-foz-ball-into-free-fall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/turbo-breaks-down-again-as-titans-send-foz-ball-into-free-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watson and Lewis pile on goals as Hawthorn destroy lowly Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn have returned to third on the AFL ladder with a major percentage boost thanks to a brutal 70-point demolition of Richmond. Meanwhile, Harry McKay suffered bone bruising and a minor tear in his meniscus against Collingwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watson-and-lewis-pile-on-goals-as-hawthorn-destroy-lowly-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watson-and-lewis-pile-on-goals-as-hawthorn-destroy-lowly-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watson and Lewis pile on early goals as Hawthorn destroy lowly Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn have returned to third on the AFL ladder with a major percentage boost thanks to a brutal 70-point demolition of lowly Richmond at the MCG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watson-and-lewis-pile-on-early-goals-as-hawthorn-destroy-lowly-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/watson-and-lewis-pile-on-early-goals-as-hawthorn-destroy-lowly-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Returning Cowboys superstar Dearden makes early ‘statement’ against Dolphins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Dearden makes his long-awaited return on Sunday as the North Queensland Cowboys face the Dolphins in a battle of two top-eight sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-returning-cowboys-superstar-dearden-makes-early-statement-against-dolphins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-returning-cowboys-superstar-dearden-makes-early-statement-against-dolphins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘How can it be so inconsistent?’: Tino Fa’asuamaleaui calls out Bunker... and he came with receipts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titans captain Tino Fa&rsquo;asuamaleaui was left perplexed after the Gold Coast was on the wrong end of a contentious Bunker call in the 38-32 win over Manly on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-can-it-be-so-inconsistent-tino-faasuamaleaui-calls-out-bunker-and-he-came-with-receipts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-can-it-be-so-inconsistent-tino-faasuamaleaui-calls-out-bunker-and-he-came-with-receipts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broncos make it 13 wins in a row; Titans run riot in 50-point demolition — NRLW Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brisbane Broncos remain the team to beat as their excellence was on full display in handing the Wests Tigers their first defeat of the 2026 NRLW season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broncos-make-it-13-wins-in-a-row-titans-run-riot-in-50-point-demolition-nrlw-wrap/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/broncos-make-it-13-wins-in-a-row-titans-run-riot-in-50-point-demolition-nrlw-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vale Sir Garfield Sobers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes have poured in for Garry Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket, following his death at the age of 89.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vale-sir-garfield-sobers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vale-sir-garfield-sobers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The life of Sir Garfield Sobers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes poured in for Garry Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket, following his death at the age of 89.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-life-of-sir-garfield-sobers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-life-of-sir-garfield-sobers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He believed in me’: Suaalii reveals Schmidt’s true lasting impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has paid tribute to Joe Schmidt after the departing Wallabies coach helped him become a Test regular.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-believed-in-me-suaalii-reveals-schmidts-true-lasting-impact/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-believed-in-me-suaalii-reveals-schmidts-true-lasting-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top free agent delivers mega ‘statement’ in Hawks demolition job as three guns ruled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mitch Lewis and Nick Watson avalanche was all the Hawks needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/top-free-agent-delivers-mega-statement-in-hawks-demolition-job-as-three-guns-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/top-free-agent-delivers-mega-statement-in-hawks-demolition-job-as-three-guns-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs star’s ‘warning’ shot, big injury scare in huge desperation stakes clash with Suns — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s desperation stakes for Gold Coast, which has lost seven-straight games heading into a critical clash with the Western Bulldogs. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-stars-warning-shot-big-injury-scare-in-huge-desperation-stakes-clash-with-suns-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-stars-warning-shot-big-injury-scare-in-huge-desperation-stakes-clash-with-suns-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Why do you care how I choose to dress?': Boxer on critics of her hijab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of her professional debut, Tina Rahimi sat down for a lengthy interview about representation, the Islamophobia she encounters, and re-learning her identity after an Olympics heartbreak.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-do-you-care-how-i-choose-to-dress-boxer-on-critics-of-her-hijab/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-do-you-care-how-i-choose-to-dress-boxer-on-critics-of-her-hijab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’s offside’: Titans star fumes after big Bunker call, ‘gut-wrenching’ sight]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s an all too familiar sight for Sea Eagles fans with Tom Trbojevic leaving the field with another hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-offside-titans-star-fumes-after-big-bunker-call-gut-wrenching-sight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-offside-titans-star-fumes-after-big-bunker-call-gut-wrenching-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Cowboys coach’s brutal call as Dearden returns, Dolphins forced into reshuffle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Dearden makes his long-awaited return on Sunday as the North Queensland Cowboys face the Dolphins in a battle of two top-eight sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-cowboys-coachs-brutal-call-as-dearden-returns-dolphins-forced-into-reshuffle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-cowboys-coachs-brutal-call-as-dearden-returns-dolphins-forced-into-reshuffle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dons and Tigers, take note! Top draft star’s stunning blitz amid Dogs-tied talent’s exciting glimpse — Draft Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[An imposing early statement from Harry Van Hattum set the tone for Vic Metro&rsquo;s most dominant national championships win as the emerging ruck strengthened his case as the best open-pool prospect in this year&rsquo;s AFL draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dons-and-tigers-take-note-top-draft-stars-stunning-blitz-amid-dogs-tied-talents-exciting-glimpse-draft-watch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dons-and-tigers-take-note-top-draft-stars-stunning-blitz-amid-dogs-tied-talents-exciting-glimpse-draft-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That’s gut-wrenching’: Turbo suffers cruel blow in heartbreaking scenes — LIVE NRL]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s an all too familiar sight for Sea Eagles fans with Tom Trbojevic leaving the field with another hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-gut-wrenching-turbo-suffers-cruel-blow-in-heartbreaking-scenes-live-nrl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-gut-wrenching-turbo-suffers-cruel-blow-in-heartbreaking-scenes-live-nrl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trbojevic suffers hamstring injury in ‘gut-wrenching’ scenes... but there is a brief glimmer of hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The luckless Tom Trbojevic has gone down with another hamstring injury as the Manly Sea Eagles sweat on the availability of their superstar fullback in the race to the finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/trbojevic-suffers-hamstring-injury-in-gut-wrenching-scenes-but-there-is-a-brief-glimmer-of-hope/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/trbojevic-suffers-hamstring-injury-in-gut-wrenching-scenes-but-there-is-a-brief-glimmer-of-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge desperation stakes as Suns aim to snap horror streak in crucial Dog-fight — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s desperation stakes for Gold Coast, which has lost seven-straight games heading into a critical clash with the Western Bulldogs. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/huge-desperation-stakes-as-suns-aim-to-snap-horror-streak-in-crucial-dog-fight-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/huge-desperation-stakes-as-suns-aim-to-snap-horror-streak-in-crucial-dog-fight-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina fans stage Times Square takeover ahead of World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Times Square has been the epicentre for World Cup celebrations throughout the tournament, but it reached new heights as Argentina fans swamped the "centre of the universe" ahead of the final against Spain in nearby New Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/argentina-fans-stage-times-square-takeover-ahead-of-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/argentina-fans-stage-times-square-takeover-ahead-of-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turbo limps off with fresh injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic limps off the field with a leg injury against the Titans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/turbo-limps-off-with-fresh-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/turbo-limps-off-with-fresh-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star ruled out as free agent delivers mega ‘statement’ in demolition job — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn aims to resolidify its top-four spot in a Sunday afternoon clash with Richmond. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-ruled-out-as-free-agent-delivers-mega-statement-in-demolition-job-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/star-ruled-out-as-free-agent-delivers-mega-statement-in-demolition-job-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’s in a mood’: Free agent star’s mega ‘statement’ in demolition job — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn aims to resolidify its top-four spot in a Sunday afternoon clash with Richmond. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-in-a-mood-free-agent-stars-mega-statement-in-demolition-job-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-in-a-mood-free-agent-stars-mega-statement-in-demolition-job-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Origin star in big Dolphins switch; brutal Cowboys call confirmed: Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys welcome back their star half Tom Dearden this weekend in a mouthwatering QLD derby &mdash; and it has triggered a big selection call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/origin-star-in-big-dolphins-switch-brutal-cowboys-call-confirmed-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/origin-star-in-big-dolphins-switch-brutal-cowboys-call-confirmed-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: US great’s shock offer to join Tszyu card after visa drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than 24 hours after Jermall Charlo was banned from entering Australia, a two-weight world champion has offered to step in and take his place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/exclusive-us-greats-shock-offer-to-join-tszyu-card-after-visa-drama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/exclusive-us-greats-shock-offer-to-join-tszyu-card-after-visa-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turbo opens the scoring for Manly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom&nbsp;Trbojevic&nbsp;darts over the tryline to open the scoring for Manly against the Titans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/turbo-opens-the-scoring-for-manly/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/turbo-opens-the-scoring-for-manly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost in translation? Aussie coach BANNED for using innocent phrase about polarising US star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Champion Australian basketball coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended for using the phrase &ldquo;protected species&rdquo; when referring to a WNBA player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lost-in-translation-aussie-coach-banned-for-using-innocent-phrase-about-polarising-us-star/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lost-in-translation-aussie-coach-banned-for-using-innocent-phrase-about-polarising-us-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers’ brutal nightmare as TWO key stars handed bans after 32-point Bulldogs flogging]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the Wests Tigers thought this was a long week then they are in for a rude shock because the rest of this season is going to feel like an eternity after they were held scoreless on a night departing five-eighth Jarome Luai was booed by sections of the crowd and two players were sent to the sin bin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-brutal-nightmare-as-two-key-stars-handed-bans-after-32-point-bulldogs-flogging/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-brutal-nightmare-as-two-key-stars-handed-bans-after-32-point-bulldogs-flogging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Opals coach suspended for ‘inappropriate comment’ to star player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sandy Brondello has been given a one-game suspension for calling Angel Reese a &ldquo;protected species&rdquo; during a game on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/australian-opals-coach-suspended-for-inappropriate-comment-to-star-player/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/australian-opals-coach-suspended-for-inappropriate-comment-to-star-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is what English football looks like when the pressure is off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10-goal thriller in the third-place play-off in Miami included a bit of everything. And then some.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-is-what-english-football-looks-like-when-the-pressure-is-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/this-is-what-english-football-looks-like-when-the-pressure-is-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That’s gut-wrenching’: Sea Eagles star suffers cruel blow in heartbreaking scenes — LIVE NRL]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly Sea Eagles will be looking to jump back into the top eight with a win when they face the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-gut-wrenching-sea-eagles-star-suffers-cruel-blow-in-heartbreaking-scenes-live-nrl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-gut-wrenching-sea-eagles-star-suffers-cruel-blow-in-heartbreaking-scenes-live-nrl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Sliding Sea Eagles face Titans in must-win clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly Sea Eagles will be looking to jump back into the top eight with a win when they face the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-sliding-sea-eagles-face-titans-in-must-win-clash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-sliding-sea-eagles-face-titans-in-must-win-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Tigers face bans as reason for Twal’s post-match run-in with Bulldog revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Twal was still seething after full-time on Saturday night, refusing to shake hands with Josh Curran, while a tough week for the Tigers got even worse when the NRL&rsquo;s match review committee charged two players on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/two-tigers-face-bans-as-reason-for-twals-post-match-run-in-with-bulldog-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/two-tigers-face-bans-as-reason-for-twals-post-match-run-in-with-bulldog-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twal snubs Bulldogs rival in heated post-match clash as Tigers face fresh judiciary woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Twal was still seething after full-time on Saturday night, refusing to shake hands with Josh Curran. Then the Tigers&rsquo; troubles deepened when the NRL&rsquo;s match review committee charged two players on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/twal-snubs-bulldogs-rival-in-heated-post-match-clash-as-tigers-face-fresh-judiciary-woes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/twal-snubs-bulldogs-rival-in-heated-post-match-clash-as-tigers-face-fresh-judiciary-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star’s injury fate revealed after ‘really peculiar’ incident as hot Pies hold off brave Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood has stood up to hold off a brave Carlton outfit down two key players on Saturday night, prevailing 14.6 (90) to 10.9 (69) at the MCG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stars-injury-fate-revealed-after-really-peculiar-incident-as-hot-pies-hold-off-brave-blues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stars-injury-fate-revealed-after-really-peculiar-incident-as-hot-pies-hold-off-brave-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Ricky confirms ‘devastating’ blow as TWO stars facing bans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders have kept their finals hope alive but the 34-24 win over Souths has come at a mammoth cost with Hudson Young suffering a season-ending Achilles injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-ricky-confirms-devastating-blow-as-two-stars-facing-bans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-ricky-confirms-devastating-blow-as-two-stars-facing-bans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Trbojevic gutted after another injury, Titans, Dolphins record wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins shook off last week's humiliating thrashing to power past the Cowboys 36-16 at Lang Park, after Tom Trbojevic suffered another hamstring injury in Manly's defeat to Gold Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tom-trbojevic-gutted-after-another-injury-titans-dolphins-record-wins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tom-trbojevic-gutted-after-another-injury-titans-dolphins-record-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Tom Trbojevic heartbroken by yet another injury as Titans score stunner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Eagles head to the Gold Coast looking for a win that will keep them in contention for a spot in the NRL top eight. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-tom-trbojevic-heartbroken-by-yet-another-injury-as-titans-score-stunner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-tom-trbojevic-heartbroken-by-yet-another-injury-as-titans-score-stunner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Tom Dearden scores on return from injury as Cowboys lead Dolphins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins and Cowboys meet at Lang Park in a dynamite Queensland derby, as Tom Dearden returns after his Origin campaign was wiped out by injury. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-tom-dearden-scores-on-return-from-injury-as-cowboys-lead-dolphins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-tom-dearden-scores-on-return-from-injury-as-cowboys-lead-dolphins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Titans score stunner as Sea Eagles lose Tom Trbojevic to injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Eagles head to the Gold Coast looking for a win that will keep them in contention for a spot in the NRL top eight. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-titans-score-stunner-as-sea-eagles-lose-tom-trbojevic-to-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-titans-score-stunner-as-sea-eagles-lose-tom-trbojevic-to-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Titans lead, Manly suffers another injury blow to star fullback Tom Trbojevic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Eagles head to the Gold Coast looking for a win that will keep them in contention for a spot in the NRL top eight. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-titans-lead-manly-suffers-another-injury-blow-to-star-fullback-tom-trbojevic/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-titans-lead-manly-suffers-another-injury-blow-to-star-fullback-tom-trbojevic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: The Titans take on the Sea Eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Eagles head to the Gold Coast looking for a win that will keep them in contention for a spot in the NRL top eight. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-the-titans-take-on-the-sea-eagles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-the-titans-take-on-the-sea-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Sea Eagles tear Titans apart on the Gold Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Eagles head to the Gold Coast looking for a win that will keep them in contention for a spot in the NRL top eight. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-sea-eagles-tear-titans-apart-on-the-gold-coast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-sea-eagles-tear-titans-apart-on-the-gold-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Sea Eagles look to keep finals hopes alive with Titans clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Eagles head to the Gold Coast looking for a win that will keep them in contention for a spot in the NRL top eight. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-sea-eagles-look-to-keep-finals-hopes-alive-with-titans-clash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-sea-eagles-look-to-keep-finals-hopes-alive-with-titans-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dolphins roar back against Cowboys, Manly confirms injury to Trbojevic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins and Cowboys meet at Lang Park in a dynamite Queensland derby, as Tom Dearden returns after his Origin campaign was wiped out by injury. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dolphins-roar-back-against-cowboys-manly-confirms-injury-to-trbojevic/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dolphins-roar-back-against-cowboys-manly-confirms-injury-to-trbojevic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dolphins dominating Cowboys after slow start, Manly confirms injury to Trbojevic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins and Cowboys meet at Lang Park in a dynamite Queensland derby, as Tom Dearden returns after his Origin campaign was wiped out by injury. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dolphins-dominating-cowboys-after-slow-start-manly-confirms-injury-to-trbojevic/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dolphins-dominating-cowboys-after-slow-start-manly-confirms-injury-to-trbojevic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cowboys launch fightback against Dolphins, Manly confirms injury to Trbojevic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins and Cowboys meet at Lang Park in a dynamite Queensland derby, as Tom Dearden returns after his Origin campaign was wiped out by injury. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-cowboys-launch-fightback-against-dolphins-manly-confirms-injury-to-trbojevic/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-cowboys-launch-fightback-against-dolphins-manly-confirms-injury-to-trbojevic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Tigers, Hawks kick off Sunday AFL triple-header]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond hosts premiership contenders Hawthorn at the MCG to kick off three games of Sunday AFL football. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-tigers-decimated-by-hawks-suns-finals-hopes-on-the-line-against-dogs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-tigers-decimated-by-hawks-suns-finals-hopes-on-the-line-against-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Suns and Dogs locked in tense battle as Hawks skipper lashes umpiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold Coast and the Western Bulldogs go blow-for-blow as James Sicily is left seething in Hawthorn's win over Richmond. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-richmond-decimated-by-hawthorn-in-nightmare-half-as-forwards-run-riot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-richmond-decimated-by-hawthorn-in-nightmare-half-as-forwards-run-riot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Hinkley tipped to coach Devils, Bombers' Caddy sidelined by illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley is linked with the Devils' head coaching role, as Dons star Nate Caddy leaves the field in the first quarter against the Giants. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-hinkley-set-to-coach-devils-caddy-taken-to-hospital-over-heart-issue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-hinkley-set-to-coach-devils-caddy-taken-to-hospital-over-heart-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Hinkley set to coach Devils, Caddy taken to hospital as Dons end drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley is linked with the Devils' head coaching role, as Dons star Nate Caddy leaves the field in the first quarter against the Giants. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-hinkley-set-to-coach-devils-caddy-taken-to-hospital-as-dons-end-drought/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-hinkley-set-to-coach-devils-caddy-taken-to-hospital-as-dons-end-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Hawks off to fast start as comedy of errors leaves Tigers goalless]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond hosts premiership contenders Hawthorn at the MCG to kick off three games of Sunday AFL football. 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He ended it with the most dominant pole position of the season to date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/burned-star-blasts-infuriating-merc-problem-glaring-piastri-issue-explained-f1-talking-pts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/burned-star-blasts-infuriating-merc-problem-glaring-piastri-issue-explained-f1-talking-pts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks stars return as Tigers get big boost for flag hero’s milestone — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn aims to resolidify its top-four spot in a Sunday afternoon clash with Richmond. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hawks-stars-return-as-tigers-get-big-boost-for-flag-heros-milestone-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hawks-stars-return-as-tigers-get-big-boost-for-flag-heros-milestone-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie star’s Comm Games statement in historic first... as sprinters fall flat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s Jess Hull won the women&rsquo;s 3000m with a season best time as three of her countrywoman cracked the top seven in an incredible performance at the Diamond League event at London Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-stars-comm-games-statement-in-historic-first-as-sprinters-fall-flat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-stars-comm-games-statement-in-historic-first-as-sprinters-fall-flat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hinkley makes his move in coaching race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley has arrived in Tasmania to make his presentation for one of the three AFL senior coaching jobs available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hinkley-makes-his-move-in-coaching-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hinkley-makes-his-move-in-coaching-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former AFL coach makes his move as Tassie sharpen selection process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley has arrived in Tasmania to make his presentation for one of the three AFL senior coaching jobs available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/former-afl-coach-makes-his-move-as-tassie-sharpen-selection-process/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/former-afl-coach-makes-his-move-as-tassie-sharpen-selection-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Lamine Yamal, the Spanish prince set to claim his World Cup kingdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Spain takes the field in the World Cup final, it will be led by a teenage sensation like few we have ever seen. This is the Lamine Yamal story so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/meet-lamine-yamal-the-spanish-prince-set-to-claim-his-world-cup-kingdom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/meet-lamine-yamal-the-spanish-prince-set-to-claim-his-world-cup-kingdom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tasmania set to make bombshell call on inaugural AFL coach as favourites snubbed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley is reportedly &ldquo;in the box seat&rdquo; to be named the Tasmania Devils&rsquo; inaugural senior coach, with a decision to come as soon as Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tasmania-set-to-make-bombshell-call-on-inaugural-afl-coach-as-favourites-snubbed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tasmania-set-to-make-bombshell-call-on-inaugural-afl-coach-as-favourites-snubbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘As early as Monday’: Tassie’s bombshell call looms as search for inaugural coach comes to an end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley is reportedly &ldquo;in the box seat&rdquo; to be named the Tasmania Devils&rsquo; inaugural senior coach, with a decision to come as soon as Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/as-early-as-monday-tassies-bombshell-call-looms-as-search-for-inaugural-coach-comes-to-an-end/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/as-early-as-monday-tassies-bombshell-call-looms-as-search-for-inaugural-coach-comes-to-an-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘As early as Monday’: Tassie set to make bombshell call on inaugural senior coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley is reportedly &ldquo;in the box seat&rdquo; to be named the Tasmania Devils&rsquo; inaugural senior coach, with a decision to come as soon as Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/as-early-as-monday-tassie-set-to-make-bombshell-call-on-inaugural-senior-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/as-early-as-monday-tassie-set-to-make-bombshell-call-on-inaugural-senior-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘As early as Monday’: Details revealed as Devils set to make bombshell call on inaugural coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Hinkley is reportedly &ldquo;in the box seat&rdquo; to be named the Tasmania Devils&rsquo; inaugural senior coach, with a decision to come as soon as Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/as-early-as-monday-details-revealed-as-devils-set-to-make-bombshell-call-on-inaugural-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/as-early-as-monday-details-revealed-as-devils-set-to-make-bombshell-call-on-inaugural-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They’ve got someone’: Ex-Aussie coach’s surprise reveal as England coaching frontrunner backed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Australian coach Darren Lehmann laughed off suggestions that he would become England&rsquo;s new Test coach as he shared his belief that the ECB have already lined up Brendon McCullum&rsquo;s successor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/theyve-got-someone-ex-aussie-coachs-surprise-reveal-as-england-coaching-frontrunner-backed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/theyve-got-someone-ex-aussie-coachs-surprise-reveal-as-england-coaching-frontrunner-backed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flicks, tricks and no defending. England v France was an all-time classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10-goal thriller in the third-place play-off in Miami included a bit of everything. And then some.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/flicks-tricks-and-no-defending-england-v-france-was-an-all-time-classic-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/flicks-tricks-and-no-defending-england-v-france-was-an-all-time-classic-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flicks, tricks, and no defending. England v France was an all-time classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10-goal thriller in the third-place play-off in Miami included a bit of everything. And then some.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/flicks-tricks-and-no-defending-england-v-france-was-an-all-time-classic/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/flicks-tricks-and-no-defending-england-v-france-was-an-all-time-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest issue with ‘joke’ Bryson farce; Aussie’s familiar path to Open glory: Talking Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love him or loathe him, Bryson DeChambeau was the talk of Royal Birkdale on Saturday after the furore that unfolded on Friday night, with the big American overshadowing some mighty golf on the course, including a ripper round from Ryan Fox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/biggest-issue-with-joke-bryson-farce-aussies-familiar-path-to-open-glory-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/biggest-issue-with-joke-bryson-farce-aussies-familiar-path-to-open-glory-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick hits: Records tumble in England and France's battle for 3rd]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup third-place play-off between England and France delivers absolute chaos as the goals fly in and the records tumble in Miami. Here are the quick hits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/quick-hits-records-tumble-in-england-and-frances-battle-for-3rd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/quick-hits-records-tumble-in-england-and-frances-battle-for-3rd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too little, too late: Why England’s six-goal masterclass exposes brutal World Cup reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager Thomas Tuchel said his side had taken their first step in closing the gap on the top football nations after edging a 10-goal thriller against France to finish third at the 2026 World Cup - the Three Lions&rsquo; best result since lifting the trophy in 1966.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/too-little-too-late-why-englands-six-goal-masterclass-exposes-brutal-world-cup-reality/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/too-little-too-late-why-englands-six-goal-masterclass-exposes-brutal-world-cup-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘In our court’: Lions’ honest admission on wild surge... and the selection gamble that could follow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fight for a spot in Brisbane&rsquo;s best 23 is heating up as the club searches for an incredible third straight premiership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/in-our-court-lions-honest-admission-on-wild-surge-and-the-selection-gamble-that-could-follow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/in-our-court-lions-honest-admission-on-wild-surge-and-the-selection-gamble-that-could-follow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes star’s bid to extend teammate lead as Norris faces big blow: F1 Qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli aims to start fast and have fun on Sunday as he bids to convert his sixth pole position of the season into victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mercedes-stars-bid-to-extend-teammate-lead-as-norris-faces-big-blow-f1-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mercedes-stars-bid-to-extend-teammate-lead-as-norris-faces-big-blow-f1-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Worse than they appear’: Blues coach defends injured star after bizarre friendly fire incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Fraser defended star forward Harry McKay after a knee knock sidelined him early in Carlton&rsquo;s 21-point loss to Collingwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/worse-than-they-appear-blues-coach-defends-injured-star-after-bizarre-friendly-fire-incident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/worse-than-they-appear-blues-coach-defends-injured-star-after-bizarre-friendly-fire-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lethal Lions mow down Eagles, despite promising start for struggling WA club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions had to overturn a 22-point first-quarter deficit and some wayward kicking throughout to reel in the Eagles 13.15 (93) to 10.9 (69) at Perth&rsquo;s Optus Stadium on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lethal-lions-mow-down-eagles-despite-promising-start-for-struggling-wa-club/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/lethal-lions-mow-down-eagles-despite-promising-start-for-struggling-wa-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen star claims pole again, Piastri to start 7th in Belgian GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli survives a clever Red Bull tactic to claim pole position at the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teen-star-claims-pole-again-piastri-to-start-7th-in-belgian-gp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teen-star-claims-pole-again-piastri-to-start-7th-in-belgian-gp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen star claims pole again, Piastri to start 6th in Belgian GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli survives a clever Red Bull tactic to claim pole position at the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teen-star-claims-pole-again-piastri-to-start-6th-in-belgian-gp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teen-star-claims-pole-again-piastri-to-start-6th-in-belgian-gp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England survive in 10-goal thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham scored in the final seconds as England escaped with a nervous 6-4 win over France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/england-survive-in-10-goal-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/england-survive-in-10-goal-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I was too nervous’: How times have changed for Aussie star as third Comm Games reality sets in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight years ago a young Courtney Bruce was too nervous to sit alone waiting for that phone call to find out if she&rsquo;d made her first Australian Commonwealth Games team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-was-too-nervous-how-times-have-changed-for-aussie-star-as-third-comm-games-reality-sets-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-was-too-nervous-how-times-have-changed-for-aussie-star-as-third-comm-games-reality-sets-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Aussie Leo who shares the same condition as Messi is rooting for Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, which is a rare condition, when he was younger. He has become a role model for young Leo Slattery from Brisbane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-aussie-leo-who-shares-the-same-condition-as-messi-is-rooting-for-argentina/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-aussie-leo-who-shares-the-same-condition-as-messi-is-rooting-for-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial finals run sparks heated blockbuster... as generational WC battle erupts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain meets Argentina in a historic World Cup final on Sunday which sees the reigning champions of Europe and South America battle for football&rsquo;s ultimate prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/controversial-finals-run-sparks-heated-blockbuster-as-generational-wc-battle-erupts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/controversial-finals-run-sparks-heated-blockbuster-as-generational-wc-battle-erupts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-GOAL STUNNER: England’s redemption act to blitz France as superstar makes WC history]]></title><description><![CDATA[England recorded their best finish on the global stage in 60 years as Kylian Mbappe made World Cup history in a high-scoring, ten-goal shootout in the third place playoff game in Miami.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/10-goal-stunner-englands-redemption-act-to-blitz-france-as-superstar-makes-wc-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/10-goal-stunner-englands-redemption-act-to-blitz-france-as-superstar-makes-wc-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scot breaks 27yo mile record, Aussies shine at Diamond League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Josh Kerr stuns the crowd by breaking the mile record, as Australia's women shine at the Diamond League meet in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/scot-breaks-27yo-mile-record-aussies-shine-at-diamond-league/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/scot-breaks-27yo-mile-record-aussies-shine-at-diamond-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina v Spain final preview, Lionel Messi v Lamine Yamal, do Argentina get favoured by FIFA?, half-time show controversy, talking points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain meets Argentina in a historic World Cup final on Sunday which sees the reigning champions of Europe and South America battle for football&rsquo;s ultimate prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-argentina-v-spain-final-preview-lionel-messi-v-lamine-yamal-do-argentina-get-favoured-by-fifa-half-time-show-controversy-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-argentina-v-spain-final-preview-lionel-messi-v-lamine-yamal-do-argentina-get-favoured-by-fifa-half-time-show-controversy-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonder shot keeps Herbert’s Open hopes alive; McIlroy goes after DeChambeau]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a record-equalling opening round, Lucas Herbert&rsquo;s British Open campaign had threatened to unravel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wonder-shot-keeps-herberts-open-hopes-alive-mcilroy-goes-after-dechambeau/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wonder-shot-keeps-herberts-open-hopes-alive-mcilroy-goes-after-dechambeau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers’ shock move set to spark another PNG raid... as Luai’s first third-party deal revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PNG Chiefs are reportedly eyeing off another Tigers recruitment raid, with Jarome Luai&rsquo;s departure from the club set to leave them vulnerable in their bid to retain key stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-shock-move-set-to-spark-another-png-raid-as-luais-first-third-party-deal-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tigers-shock-move-set-to-spark-another-png-raid-as-luais-first-third-party-deal-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unstoppable Pogačar claims another Tour de France stage as history calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tadej Poga&#269;ar wins stage 14 of the Tour de France and increases his overall lead as a fifth overall victory looms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unstoppable-pogaar-claims-another-tour-de-france-stage-as-history-calls/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unstoppable-pogaar-claims-another-tour-de-france-stage-as-history-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Terrible’ France disaster as England’s FOUR goal haul delivers historic low — WC LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[England are running riot in the World Cup third place playoff game, leading France 4-0 at half-time in a wild opening half in Miami.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/terrible-france-disaster-as-englands-four-goal-haul-delivers-historic-low-wc-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:08:00 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Then one of the greatest shots of his life changed everything.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-incredible-shot-that-may-have-saved-herberts-british-open-hopes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-incredible-shot-that-may-have-saved-herberts-british-open-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Totally unnecessary’: Tigers turmoil as ugly strike lands enforcer in hot water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emotions boiled over late for the Tigers in their loss to the Bulldogs when forward Alex Twal was sent to the bin for an open hand shove to the face on Jaeman Salmon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/totally-unnecessary-tigers-turmoil-as-ugly-strike-lands-enforcer-in-hot-water/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:27:00 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&ldquo;hostage&rdquo; and was begging for attention after the American reacted angrily to being given a two-shot penalty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-fond-of-him-legends-savage-bryson-takedown-as-ugly-moment-holds-open-hostage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-fond-of-him-legends-savage-bryson-takedown-as-ugly-moment-holds-open-hostage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Third-minute goal from Rice gives England early 1-0 lead over France in battle for third]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beaten semi-finalists England and France face off in the third place playoff in the penultimate game of the 2026 World Cup in the 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battle for third]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beaten semi-finalists England and France face off in the third place playoff in the penultimate game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-updates-england-dominate-4-0-over-france-before-half-time-in-battle-for-third/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-updates-england-dominate-4-0-over-france-before-half-time-in-battle-for-third/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: England come third in dazzling 6-4 win over France as Mbappe becomes all-time World Cup leading goal scorer]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have finished with their best World Cup result since winning the tournament in 1966 as Mbappe surpasses Messi to become the all-time leading goal 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Now she’s going for Commonwealth Games gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long jumper Brooke Buschkuehl returned to training just four weeks after giving birth to a baby boy. Here&rsquo;s how she got back on track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/weeks-after-giving-birth-brooke-could-barely-walk-now-shes-going-for-commonwealth-games-gold/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/weeks-after-giving-birth-brooke-could-barely-walk-now-shes-going-for-commonwealth-games-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Braith Anasta really thinks of Laurie Daley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laurie Daley was a NSW selector when Braith Anasta lost his place in the Blues side in 2008. 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But he is also the man whose influence helped shape the antithetical style played by Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/messi-the-link-between-argentina-and-spains-colliding-contrasts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/messi-the-link-between-argentina-and-spains-colliding-contrasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luai cops six-figure haircut after being moved on from Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[He will become the highest-paid player in the NRL when he arrives in PNG, but Jarome Luai will cop a $100,000 haircut when he joins Parramatta next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/luai-cops-six-figure-haircut-after-being-moved-on-from-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/luai-cops-six-figure-haircut-after-being-moved-on-from-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live France vs England World Cup 2026: Third place playoff kick off start time Australia, rolling updates, scores, teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didier Deschamps says no tears will be shed as he prepares to take charge of his final France match in the World Cup third-place play-off against England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-france-vs-england-world-cup-2026-third-place-playoff-kick-off-start-time-australia-rolling-updates-scores-teams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-france-vs-england-world-cup-2026-third-place-playoff-kick-off-start-time-australia-rolling-updates-scores-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Less important, but we are here’: France, England push past ‘scars’ in battle for third — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didier Deschamps says no tears will be shed as he prepares to take charge of his final France match in the World Cup third-place play-off against England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/less-important-but-we-are-here-france-england-push-past-scars-in-battle-for-third-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/less-important-but-we-are-here-france-england-push-past-scars-in-battle-for-third-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has become the most iconic trophy in world sport, and it all started in a small design studio in Milan more than 50 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-an-italian-sculptor-created-the-world-cup-trophy-that-became-an-icon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-an-italian-sculptor-created-the-world-cup-trophy-that-became-an-icon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve destroyed the car’: Ferrari work miracles after crash; Piastri struggles in qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a hydraulic leak earlier in the weekend, Oscar Piastri still found a way into Q3, but didn&rsquo;t have the pace to challenge for a spot at the front of the grid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-destroyed-the-car-ferrari-work-miracles-after-crash-piastri-struggles-in-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-destroyed-the-car-ferrari-work-miracles-after-crash-piastri-struggles-in-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve destroyed the car’: Ferrari work miracles after crash; Mechanical issues haunt Piastri]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a hydraulic leak earlier in the weekend, Oscar Piastri still found a way into Q3, but didn&rsquo;t have the pace to challenge for a spot at the front of the grid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-destroyed-the-car-ferrari-work-miracles-after-crash-mechanical-issues-haunt-piastri/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ive-destroyed-the-car-ferrari-work-miracles-after-crash-mechanical-issues-haunt-piastri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He wasn’t OK’: McKay’s baffling knee injury leaves Blues short on firepower in Pies loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[A moment of friendly fire left Carlton without their key forward on a night they could not capitalise in front of goal against Collingwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-wasnt-ok-mckays-baffling-knee-injury-leaves-blues-short-on-firepower-in-pies-loss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-wasnt-ok-mckays-baffling-knee-injury-leaves-blues-short-on-firepower-in-pies-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We love proving people wrong’: Daicos, Magpies make it five wins in a row after beating Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies were too good for an injury hit Carlton at the MCG. After five-straight wins, Collingwood are now wondering just how far they can go in 2026 while the Blues are counting the cost of some untimely injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-love-proving-people-wrong-daicos-magpies-make-it-five-wins-in-a-row-after-beating-blues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/we-love-proving-people-wrong-daicos-magpies-make-it-five-wins-in-a-row-after-beating-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory savages Bryson DeChambeau, Fox hunts record score , Aussies updates on Day 3 — Open LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has accused Bryson DeChambeau of holding the British Open hostage with his theatrics on Friday night when he was issued a two shot penalty for inadvertently improving his lie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rory-savages-bryson-dechambeau-fox-hunts-record-score-aussies-updates-on-day-3-open-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rory-savages-bryson-dechambeau-fox-hunts-record-score-aussies-updates-on-day-3-open-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox hunts record score in trans-Tasman domination, Aussies updates on Day 3 — Open LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day after Aussie star Lucas Herbert came within a whisker of setting a new Open record, Kiwi Ryan Fox made a bold bid for glory at Royal Birkdale as well before joining the Bendigo native at the top of the leaderboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fox-hunts-record-score-in-trans-tasman-domination-aussies-updates-on-day-3-open-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fox-hunts-record-score-in-trans-tasman-domination-aussies-updates-on-day-3-open-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricky confirms worst for injured superstar in ‘devastating’ blow as Raiders keep season alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders have kept their finals hope alive but the 34-24 win over Souths has come at a mammoth cost with Hudson Young suffering a season-ending Achilles injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ricky-confirms-worst-for-injured-superstar-in-devastating-blow-as-raiders-keep-season-alive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ricky-confirms-worst-for-injured-superstar-in-devastating-blow-as-raiders-keep-season-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That is nasty!’ Bizarre bench mishap injures Harley as Lions survive Eagles scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Coast were brave, but couldn&rsquo;t prevent Brisbane claiming an eighth straight win over the Eagles on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/that-is-nasty-bizarre-bench-mishap-injures-harley-as-lions-survive-eagles-scare/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/that-is-nasty-bizarre-bench-mishap-injures-harley-as-lions-survive-eagles-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallabies win was precisely what the doctor ordered after miserable run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who try to downplay the victory by claiming Italy is a weak opponent are mistaken. The Wallabies have finally shown what they&rsquo;re capable of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-win-was-precisely-what-the-doctor-ordered-after-miserable-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-win-was-precisely-what-the-doctor-ordered-after-miserable-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallabies win is precisely what the doctor ordered after miserable run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who try to downplay the victory by claiming Italy is a weak opponent are mistaken. The Wallabies have finally shown what they&rsquo;re capable of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-win-is-precisely-what-the-doctor-ordered-after-miserable-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-win-is-precisely-what-the-doctor-ordered-after-miserable-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THAT’S better! Slick Wallabies blitz stuns rival, snaps horror streak in coach’s final Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia snapped a six-match losing streak after dismantling a depleted Italy 57-10 in the Nations Championship on Saturday, ensuring coach Joe Schmidt ended his unsuccessful tenure on a winning note.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-better-slick-wallabies-blitz-stuns-rival-snaps-horror-streak-in-coachs-final-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-better-slick-wallabies-blitz-stuns-rival-snaps-horror-streak-in-coachs-final-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallabies lock scores historic hat-trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Canham drives over to complete an unlikely hat-trick of tries.<br />
He is the first Wallabies lock to achieve the feat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-lock-scores-historic-hat-trick/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-lock-scores-historic-hat-trick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Destroyed the car, mate’: Lewis crash leaves Ferrari scrambling as Max FUMES over near miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times again with a searing lap for Mercedes in Saturday&rsquo;s crash-hit third and final free practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/destroyed-the-car-mate-lewis-crash-leaves-ferrari-scrambling-as-max-fumes-over-near-miss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/destroyed-the-car-mate-lewis-crash-leaves-ferrari-scrambling-as-max-fumes-over-near-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bench warmer sent off in red card chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Italy bench warmer is sent off in red card chaos in Perth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bench-warmer-sent-off-in-red-card-chaos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bench-warmer-sent-off-in-red-card-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[32 to NIL! Bulldogs unleash brutal statement as Tigers slide descends into ‘deep trouble’]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the Wests Tigers thought this was a long week then they are in for a rude shock because the rest of this season is going to feel like an eternity after they were held scoreless on a night departing five-eighth Jarome Luai was booed by sections of the crowd and two players were sent to the sin bin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/32-to-nil-bulldogs-unleash-brutal-statement-as-tigers-slide-descends-into-deep-trouble/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/32-to-nil-bulldogs-unleash-brutal-statement-as-tigers-slide-descends-into-deep-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’re really struggling’: Marshall’s worrying warning as Tigers collapse continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has conceded that his side is battling a growing confidence crisis after they fell to their sixth straight defeat to the Canterbury Bulldogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/were-really-struggling-marshalls-worrying-warning-as-tigers-collapse-continues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/were-really-struggling-marshalls-worrying-warning-as-tigers-collapse-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THAT’S better! ‘Superb’ Wallabies blitz stuns rival in ‘nervous and lost’ coach’s final Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia snapped a six-match losing streak after dismantling a depleted Italy 57-10 in the Nations Championship on Saturday, ensuring coach Joe Schmidt ended his unsuccessful tenure on a winning note.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-better-superb-wallabies-blitz-stuns-rival-in-nervous-and-lost-coachs-final-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-better-superb-wallabies-blitz-stuns-rival-in-nervous-and-lost-coachs-final-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Pies hold off brave Blues as double blow, ‘really peculiar’ incident in spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood has stood up to hold off a brave Carlton outfit down two key players on Saturday night, prevailing 14.6 (90) to 10.9 (69) at the MCG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hot-pies-hold-off-brave-blues-as-double-blow-really-peculiar-incident-in-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hot-pies-hold-off-brave-blues-as-double-blow-really-peculiar-incident-in-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Daicos leads Magpies to win over Blues as McKay, Cerra injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Blues resume their old rivalry with a clash at the MCG after the Dees were too good for North Melbourne earlier in the day. Follow along live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-daicos-leads-magpies-to-win-over-blues-as-mckay-cerra-injured/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-daicos-leads-magpies-to-win-over-blues-as-mckay-cerra-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You can’t do that’: Tempers boil over in fiery finish as Tigers gun binned for ‘unnecessary’ incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emotions boiled over late for the Tigers in their loss to the Bulldogs when forward Alex Twal was sent to the bin for an open hand shove to the face on Jaeman Salmon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-cant-do-that-tempers-boil-over-in-fiery-finish-as-tigers-gun-binned-for-unnecessary-incident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-cant-do-that-tempers-boil-over-in-fiery-finish-as-tigers-gun-binned-for-unnecessary-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL 2026: Alex Twal sin binned for shove to face of Jaeman Salmon, what happened, tempers flare, Bulldogs v Tigers, reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emotions boiled over late for the Tigers in their loss to the Bulldogs when forward Alex Twal was sent to the bin for an open-hand shove to the face on Jaeman Salmon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-2026-alex-twal-sin-binned-for-shove-to-face-of-jaeman-salmon-what-happened-tempers-flare-bulldogs-v-tigers-reaction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-2026-alex-twal-sin-binned-for-shove-to-face-of-jaeman-salmon-what-happened-tempers-flare-bulldogs-v-tigers-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL Highlights: Bulldogs v Tigers - Round 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs host the Wests Tigers in Round 20 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-highlights-bulldogs-v-tigers-round-20/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-highlights-bulldogs-v-tigers-round-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galvin gets the better of Luai in horror week for the Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a week that seemingly won&rsquo;t end for the Wests Tigers, their former five-eighth outplayed their current one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/galvin-gets-the-better-of-luai-in-horror-week-for-the-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/galvin-gets-the-better-of-luai-in-horror-week-for-the-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne-born winger powers over for Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[It seems like an Australian export scores against the Wallabies in every Test they play. Tonight it is Melbourne-born winger Monty Ioane who powers over for Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/melbourne-born-winger-powers-over-for-italy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/melbourne-born-winger-powers-over-for-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Blues lose McKay, Cerra to injury but continue to battle with Pies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Blues resume their old rivalry with a clash at the MCG after the Dees were too good for North Melbourne earlier in the day. Follow along live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-blues-lose-mckay-cerra-to-injury-but-continue-to-battle-with-pies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-blues-lose-mckay-cerra-to-injury-but-continue-to-battle-with-pies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THAT’S better! ‘Superb’ Wallabies blitz stuns rival in ‘nervous and lost’ coach’s final Test — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Schmidt is feeling &ldquo;nervous and a little bit lost&rdquo; ahead of his last Test as Wallabies coach, desperate for a win to go out on a high against a depleted Italy in the Nations Championship on Saturday night, which kicks off at 8.10pm at HBF Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-better-superb-wallabies-blitz-stuns-rival-in-nervous-and-lost-coachs-final-test-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-better-superb-wallabies-blitz-stuns-rival-in-nervous-and-lost-coachs-final-test-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulldogs gun leaves Tigers stunned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enari Tuala leaves the Tigers scrambling for answers after he darts over the tryline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bulldogs-gun-leaves-tigers-stunned/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bulldogs-gun-leaves-tigers-stunned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s just not right’: Seething Cook unloads on officiating in stunning Dragons claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dragons skipper Damien Cook has unloaded on the officiating in a passionate press conference following his side&rsquo;s 20-12 loss to the Warriors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-just-not-right-seething-cook-unloads-on-officiating-in-stunning-dragons-claim/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-just-not-right-seething-cook-unloads-on-officiating-in-stunning-dragons-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL 2026: Dragons skipper Damien Cook and coach Dean Young unload on officiating during Warriors loss, what did they say, press conference, rugby league news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dragons skipper Damien Cook has unloaded on the officiating in a passionate press conference following his side&rsquo;s 20-12 loss to the Warriors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-2026-dragons-skipper-damien-cook-and-coach-dean-young-unload-on-officiating-during-warriors-loss-what-did-they-say-press-conference-rugby-league-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-2026-dragons-skipper-damien-cook-and-coach-dean-young-unload-on-officiating-during-warriors-loss-what-did-they-say-press-conference-rugby-league-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That is nasty!’ Bizarre bench mishap injures Harley as Lions lift into top four]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Coast were brave, but couldn&rsquo;t prevent Brisbane claiming an eighth straight win over the Eagles on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/that-is-nasty-bizarre-bench-mishap-injures-harley-as-lions-lift-into-top-four/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/that-is-nasty-bizarre-bench-mishap-injures-harley-as-lions-lift-into-top-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That is nasty!’ Bizarre bench mishap injures Harley as Eagles face worst-case call - AFL LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Coast are looking to break their eight-year win drought against reigning premiers Brisbane on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/that-is-nasty-bizarre-bench-mishap-injures-harley-as-eagles-face-worst-case-call-afl-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/that-is-nasty-bizarre-bench-mishap-injures-harley-as-eagles-face-worst-case-call-afl-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wright torches Italy in rampant start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wallabies fullback Tom Wright torches Italy in a rampant start by the home team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wright-torches-italy-in-rampant-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wright-torches-italy-in-rampant-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: McKay ruled out with knee injury as Blues fight back against Pies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Blues resume their old rivalry with a clash at the MCG after the Dees were too good for North Melbourne earlier in the day. Follow along live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-mckay-ruled-out-with-knee-injury-as-blues-fight-back-against-pies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-mckay-ruled-out-with-knee-injury-as-blues-fight-back-against-pies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Blues claw back Pies after fast start, but star McKay injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Blues resume their old rivalry with a clash at the MCG after the Dees were too good for North Melbourne earlier in the day. Follow along live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-blues-claw-back-pies-after-fast-start-but-star-mckay-injured/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-blues-claw-back-pies-after-fast-start-but-star-mckay-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That’s it’: Shock Blues double blow as ‘really peculiar’ incident in spotlight — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton aims to rectify its recent woes against Collingwood when the traditional arch-rivals go head-to-head in a Super Saturday blockbuster with finals implications. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-it-shock-blues-double-blow-as-really-peculiar-incident-in-spotlight-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-it-shock-blues-double-blow-as-really-peculiar-incident-in-spotlight-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues cop shock blow in blockbuster after great makes big Fraser declaration — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton aims to rectify its recent woes against Collingwood when the traditional arch-rivals go head-to-head in a Super Saturday blockbuster with finals implications. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-cop-shock-blow-in-blockbuster-after-great-makes-big-fraser-declaration-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/blues-cop-shock-blow-in-blockbuster-after-great-makes-big-fraser-declaration-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rinakama gets Dogs off to an electric start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jethro Rinakama powers over the tryline in the first minute of the Bulldogs' clash against the Tigers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rinakama-gets-dogs-off-to-an-electric-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rinakama-gets-dogs-off-to-an-electric-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL Highlights: Warriors v Dragons - Round 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand Warriors take on the St George Illawarra Dragons in Round 20 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Go Media Stadium, Auckland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-highlights-warriors-v-dragons-round-20/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-highlights-warriors-v-dragons-round-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Pies make flying start against Blues as McKay off injured; Gawn’s dig at AFL, broadcasters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magpies and Blues resume their old rivalry with a clash at the MCG after the Dees were too good for North Melbourne earlier in the day. Follow along live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-make-flying-start-against-blues-as-mckay-off-injured-gawns-dig-at-afl-broadcasters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-pies-make-flying-start-against-blues-as-mckay-off-injured-gawns-dig-at-afl-broadcasters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stewart hits back for the Dragons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamish&nbsp;Stewart scores a try for the Dragons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stewart-hits-back-for-the-dragons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stewart-hits-back-for-the-dragons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors eye minor premiership after narrowly avoiding shock result against luckless Dragons]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wasn&rsquo;t always pretty but in front of another sold-out crowd the Warriors found a way to hang on at home and beat the Dragons to reclaim second spot on the NRL ladder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/warriors-eye-minor-premiership-after-narrowly-avoiding-shock-result-against-luckless-dragons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/warriors-eye-minor-premiership-after-narrowly-avoiding-shock-result-against-luckless-dragons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallabies v Italy LIVE UPDATES: Wallabies try blitz builds up massive lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wallabies are desperate to send out coach Joe Schmidt in a winner in his final Test as coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-v-italy-live-updates-wallabies-try-blitz-builds-up-massive-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-v-italy-live-updates-wallabies-try-blitz-builds-up-massive-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallabies v Italy LIVE UPDATES: Wallabies farewell Schmidt with a massive win over Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wallabies are desperate to send out coach Joe Schmidt in a winner in his final Test as coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-v-italy-live-updates-wallabies-farewell-schmidt-with-a-massive-win-over-italy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-v-italy-live-updates-wallabies-farewell-schmidt-with-a-massive-win-over-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallabies v Italy LIVE UPDATES: Australia look to bounce back after losses to France and Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wallabies are desperate to send out coach Joe Schmidt in a winner in his final Test as coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-v-italy-live-updates-australia-look-to-bounce-back-after-losses-to-france-and-ireland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-v-italy-live-updates-australia-look-to-bounce-back-after-losses-to-france-and-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallabies farewell Schmidt with a massive win over Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wallabies are desperate to send out coach Joe Schmidt in a winner in his final Test as coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-farewell-schmidt-with-a-massive-win-over-italy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-farewell-schmidt-with-a-massive-win-over-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallabies farewell ‘relieved and retired’ Schmidt with a massive win over Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wallabies are desperate to send out coach Joe Schmidt in a winner in his final Test as coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-farewell-relieved-and-retired-schmidt-with-a-massive-win-over-italy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-farewell-relieved-and-retired-schmidt-with-a-massive-win-over-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: Can the Wallabies get a breakthrough win over Italy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wallabies are desperate to send out coach Joe Schmidt in a winner in his final Test as coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-updates-can-the-wallabies-get-a-breakthrough-win-over-italy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-updates-can-the-wallabies-get-a-breakthrough-win-over-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallabies thrash Italy as Schmidt era ends in triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wallabies record a convincing 57-10 victory over Italy in Perth, as Joe Schmidt's coaching tenure finishes on a winning note.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-thrash-italy-as-schmidt-era-ends-in-triumph/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-thrash-italy-as-schmidt-era-ends-in-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Wallabies thrash Italy as Schmidt era ends in triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wallabies record a convincing 57-10 victory over Italy in Perth, as Joe Schmidt's coaching tenure finishes on a winning note. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-wallabies-thrash-italy-as-schmidt-era-ends-in-triumph/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-wallabies-thrash-italy-as-schmidt-era-ends-in-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Wallabies make blistering start in Schmidt's Test send-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach Joe Schmidt takes charge of the Wallabies for the last time, with Italy standing in the way of a victorious farewell in Perth. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-wallabies-make-blistering-start-in-schmidts-test-send-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-wallabies-make-blistering-start-in-schmidts-test-send-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Wallabies lock scores hat-trick as Italy cops red card]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wallabies are in command against Italy in Perth, as they look to finish Joe Schmidt's coaching tenure on a winning note. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-wallabies-lock-scores-hat-trick-as-italy-cops-red-card/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-wallabies-lock-scores-hat-trick-as-italy-cops-red-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Wallabies lock scores hat-trick against Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wallabies are in command against Italy in Perth, as they look to finish Joe Schmidt's coaching tenure on a winning note. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-wallabies-lock-scores-hat-trick-against-italy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-wallabies-lock-scores-hat-trick-against-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Wallabies desperate to send Schmidt out a winner against Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach Joe Schmidt takes charge of the Wallabies for the last time, with Italy standing in the way of a victorious farewell in Perth. 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Follow along live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-they-didnt-back-us-in-gawns-dig-at-afl-broadcasters-magpies-blues-face-off-at-mcg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-they-didnt-back-us-in-gawns-dig-at-afl-broadcasters-magpies-blues-face-off-at-mcg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘If they win...’: Great’s huge Fraser declaration as Blues, Pies renew hostilities — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton aims to rectify its recent woes against Collingwood when the traditional arch-rivals go head-to-head in a Super Saturday blockbuster with finals implications. 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The Broncos coach opens up on a troubled title defence after a breakthrough win against Penrith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-one-trick-pony-or-true-madge-magic-the-high-stakes-ride-to-resurrect-the-broncos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-one-trick-pony-or-true-madge-magic-the-high-stakes-ride-to-resurrect-the-broncos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’s got this wrong’: Keary blows up over controversial referee blunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NRL playmaker Luke Keary has blasted a call made by referee Wyatt Raymond that allowed Cody Walker to score in the 65th minute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-got-this-wrong-keary-blows-up-over-controversial-referee-blunder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-got-this-wrong-keary-blows-up-over-controversial-referee-blunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flag fancies Fremantle overpower plucky Port Adelaide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fremantle booted five goals in 13 minutes to start the third quarter and are now three wins clear of second-placed Sydney on the ladder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/flag-fancies-fremantle-overpower-plucky-port-adelaide/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/flag-fancies-fremantle-overpower-plucky-port-adelaide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: Tigers in ‘deep trouble’ as Bulldogs unleash brutal statement in early blitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canterbury Bulldogs and Wests Tigers will both welcome back stars in a blockbuster Saturday evening clash at Accor Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-tigers-in-deep-trouble-as-bulldogs-unleash-brutal-statement-in-early-blitz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-tigers-in-deep-trouble-as-bulldogs-unleash-brutal-statement-in-early-blitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: Stars return as Bulldogs host Tigers in blockbuster Saturday clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canterbury Bulldogs and Wests Tigers will both welcome back stars in a blockbuster Saturday evening clash at Accor Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-stars-return-as-bulldogs-host-tigers-in-blockbuster-saturday-clash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-stars-return-as-bulldogs-host-tigers-in-blockbuster-saturday-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘32-0’: Bulldogs unleash brutal statement as Tigers remain in ‘deep trouble’]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the Wests Tigers thought this was a long week then they are in for a rude shock because the rest of this season is going to feel like an eternity after they were held scoreless on a night departing five-eighth Jarome Luai was booed by sections of the crowd and two players were sent to the sin bin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/32-0-bulldogs-unleash-brutal-statement-as-tigers-remain-in-deep-trouble/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/32-0-bulldogs-unleash-brutal-statement-as-tigers-remain-in-deep-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolphins’ huge blow as young gun wins call up; brutal Cowboys call in mind games — Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys are expecting their star half to be back on deck this weekend in a mouthwatering QLD derby &mdash; and it could trigger a big selection call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dolphins-huge-blow-as-young-gun-wins-call-up-brutal-cowboys-call-in-mind-games-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dolphins-huge-blow-as-young-gun-wins-call-up-brutal-cowboys-call-in-mind-games-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Demons chasing top four spot, facing danger game versus Kangas at Marvel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Demons and Kangaroos battle at Marvel Stadium as round 19 continues. Follow along for live coverage and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-demons-chasing-top-four-spot-facing-danger-game-versus-kangas-at-marvel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-demons-chasing-top-four-spot-facing-danger-game-versus-kangas-at-marvel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: Warriors out to avoid upset against last-placed Dragons in Auckland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Zealand Warriors are out to avoid an upset as they host the last-placed St George Illawarra Dragons in Auckland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-warriors-out-to-avoid-upset-against-last-placed-dragons-in-auckland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-warriors-out-to-avoid-upset-against-last-placed-dragons-in-auckland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors capitalise on Cowboys blunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Warriors take advantage of a Cowboys errors as Stacey Waaka goes over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/warriors-capitalise-on-cowboys-blunder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/warriors-capitalise-on-cowboys-blunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flag fancy ‘flexes muscles’ over depleted underdogs... but ‘really, really bad’ flaw emerges]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wasn&rsquo;t as dominant as we&rsquo;ve seen all season from Fremantle, but the ladder-leaders walked away from their trip to South Australia with a 28-point win over an ever-valiant Port Adelaide on Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/flag-fancy-flexes-muscles-over-depleted-underdogs-but-really-really-bad-flaw-emerges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/flag-fancy-flexes-muscles-over-depleted-underdogs-but-really-really-bad-flaw-emerges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: Red-hot Raiders’ ‘try of the year’ contender in stellar first half against Souths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders will be looking to continue their purple patch of form and keep the finals dream alive when they host the Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-red-hot-raiders-try-of-the-year-contender-in-stellar-first-half-against-souths/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-red-hot-raiders-try-of-the-year-contender-in-stellar-first-half-against-souths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raiders star pushes case for 'try of the year']]></title><description><![CDATA[Hudson Young storms over the tryline to score what could be the try of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/raiders-star-pushes-case-for-try-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/raiders-star-pushes-case-for-try-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roos plot repeat of shock upset in finals bid as Dees gun returns — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne aims to solidify its top-six standing against a North Melbourne side hoping to surge into the wildcard picture with an upset win at Marvel Stadium. Live updates below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/roos-plot-repeat-of-shock-upset-in-finals-bid-as-dees-gun-returns-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/roos-plot-repeat-of-shock-upset-in-finals-bid-as-dees-gun-returns-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tokenistic’: NRLW star calls on coverage to become more critical as game celebrates milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[NRLW superstar Tiana Penitani Gray has called on coverage of the elite women&rsquo;s competition to be more analytical and says it&rsquo;s time to ditch tokenistic commentary as the game pushes towards professionalism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tokenistic-nrlw-star-calls-on-coverage-to-become-more-critical-as-game-celebrates-milestone/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tokenistic-nrlw-star-calls-on-coverage-to-become-more-critical-as-game-celebrates-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: Red-hot Raiders’ ‘try of the year’ contender in fast start against Souths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders will be looking to continue their purple patch of form and keep the finals dream alive when they host the Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-red-hot-raiders-try-of-the-year-contender-in-fast-start-against-souths/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-red-hot-raiders-try-of-the-year-contender-in-fast-start-against-souths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRLW Highlights: Raiders v Roosters - Round 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canberra Raiders host the Sydney Roosters in Round 3 of the 2026 NRLW Premiership from GIO Stadium, Canberra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrlw-highlights-raiders-v-roosters-round-3/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrlw-highlights-raiders-v-roosters-round-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roosters juggernaut rolls on... but Raiders feeling green after two contentious calls — NRLW Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took a remarkable put down for the Roosters to extend their ridiculous NRLW winning streak, but only after the Raiders pushed them to the limit with poor goal kicking costing them dearly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/roosters-juggernaut-rolls-on-but-raiders-feeling-green-after-two-contentious-calls-nrlw-wrap/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/roosters-juggernaut-rolls-on-but-raiders-feeling-green-after-two-contentious-calls-nrlw-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Warriors survive almighty Dragons scare, Dogs make hot start against Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second-placed New Zealand Warriors squeak to a nervy 20-12 victory over wooden-spoon favourite St George Illawarra, who saw a try chalked off and may well feel aggrieved by the awarding of two controversial late penalties. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-warriors-survive-almighty-dragons-scare-dogs-make-hot-start-against-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-warriors-survive-almighty-dragons-scare-dogs-make-hot-start-against-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Warriors handed lucky break as Dragons threaten almighty upset in Auckland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bottom-club St George Illawarra is threatening an almighty upset in New Zealand, while Hudson Young sustains a season-ending Achilles injury in Canberra's win over South Sydney. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-warriors-handed-lucky-break-as-dragons-threaten-almighty-upset-in-auckland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-warriors-handed-lucky-break-as-dragons-threaten-almighty-upset-in-auckland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Raiders star suffers suspected Achilles rupture, Warriors host Dragons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders hang on to beat the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra stadium, but lost Hudson Young to a suspected ruptured Achilles. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-star-suffers-suspected-achilles-rupture-warriors-host-dragons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-star-suffers-suspected-achilles-rupture-warriors-host-dragons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Raiders star suffers suspected Achilles rupture as Rabbitohs score controversial try]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders look to keep their finals hopes alive, hosting the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra stadium. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-star-suffers-suspected-achilles-rupture-as-rabbitohs-score-controversial-try/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-star-suffers-suspected-achilles-rupture-as-rabbitohs-score-controversial-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Raiders star suffers suspected Achilles rupture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders hang on to beat the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra stadium, but lost Hudson Young to a suspected ruptured Achilles. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-star-suffers-suspected-achilles-rupture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-star-suffers-suspected-achilles-rupture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Raiders roaring against Rabbitohs, Storm delivers update on injured star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders look to keep their finals hopes alive, hosting the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra stadium. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-roaring-against-rabbitohs-storm-delivers-update-on-injured-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-roaring-against-rabbitohs-storm-delivers-update-on-injured-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Raiders host Rabbitohs looking to continue race for NRL finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders look to keep their finals hopes alive, hosting the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra stadium. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-host-rabbitohs-looking-to-continue-race-for-nrl-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-host-rabbitohs-looking-to-continue-race-for-nrl-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Raiders host Rabbitohs as Storm reveals update on injured star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders look to keep their finals hopes alive, hosting the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra stadium. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-host-rabbitohs-as-storm-reveals-update-on-injured-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-host-rabbitohs-as-storm-reveals-update-on-injured-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Raiders hang on to beat Rabbitohs, but lose star to suspected Achilles rupture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders hung on to beat the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra stadium, but lost Hudson Young to a suspected ruptured Achilles. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-hang-on-to-beat-rabbitohs-but-lose-star-to-suspected-achilles-rupture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-raiders-hang-on-to-beat-rabbitohs-but-lose-star-to-suspected-achilles-rupture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Rabbitohs mount comeback after Raiders pile on first half points]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders look to keep their finals hopes alive, hosting the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra stadium. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-rabbitohs-mount-comeback-after-raiders-pile-on-first-half-points/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-rabbitohs-mount-comeback-after-raiders-pile-on-first-half-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dragons hold shock lead over Warriors, Raiders star suffers serious injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bottom-club St George Illawarra is threatening an almighty upset in New Zealand, while Hudson Young sustains a season-ending Achilles injury in Canberra's win over South Sydney. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dragons-hold-shock-lead-over-warriors-raiders-star-suffers-serious-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dragons-hold-shock-lead-over-warriors-raiders-star-suffers-serious-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dragons have try chalked off in push for stunning upset over Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bottom-club St George Illawarra is threatening an almighty upset in New Zealand, while Hudson Young sustains a season-ending Achilles injury in Canberra's win over South Sydney. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dragons-have-try-chalked-off-in-push-for-stunning-upset-over-warriors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dragons-have-try-chalked-off-in-push-for-stunning-upset-over-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dogs dominating tame Tigers after Warriors survive almighty Dragons scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second-placed New Zealand Warriors squeak to a nervy 20-12 victory over wooden-spoon favourite St George Illawarra, who saw a try chalked off and may well feel aggrieved by the awarding of two controversial late penalties. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dogs-dominating-tame-tigers-after-warriors-survive-almighty-dragons-scare/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dogs-dominating-tame-tigers-after-warriors-survive-almighty-dragons-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dogs dominate tame Tigers after Warriors survive huge Dragons scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canterbury-Bankstown trounces Wests 32-0 after the second-placed New Zealand Warriors squeak to a nervy 20-12 victory over wooden-spoon favourite St George Illawarra. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dogs-dominate-tame-tigers-after-warriors-survive-huge-dragons-scare/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dogs-dominate-tame-tigers-after-warriors-survive-huge-dragons-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's not right': Dragons fume after pushing Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second-placed New Zealand Warriors squeak to a nervy 20-12 victory over wooden-spoon favourite St George Illawarra, although the Dragons fume over narrow refereeing calls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-not-right-dragons-fume-after-pushing-warriors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-not-right-dragons-fume-after-pushing-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Unimaginable’: Langer firms after twist in England’s search for new coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Langer has firmed as an unlikely candidate to be named England&rsquo;s new Test head coach after Andy Flower ruled himself out of contention to replace Brendon McCullum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unimaginable-langer-firms-after-twist-in-englands-search-for-new-coach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/unimaginable-langer-firms-after-twist-in-englands-search-for-new-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: In-form Raiders plotting unlikely finals path as crunch Souths clash awaits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders will be looking to continue their purple patch of form and keep the finals dream alive when they host the Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-in-form-raiders-plotting-unlikely-finals-path-as-crunch-souths-clash-awaits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-in-form-raiders-plotting-unlikely-finals-path-as-crunch-souths-clash-awaits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godfather tattoo that could help Bronco earn millions; Big Eels blow as Storm block transfer move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marlon Brando may be long gone, but someone from the Broncos must play the role of the Godfather and make Xavier Willison an offer he can&rsquo;t refuse to ensure the man mountain stays put beyond the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/godfather-tattoo-that-could-help-bronco-earn-millions-big-eels-blow-as-storm-block-transfer-move/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/godfather-tattoo-that-could-help-bronco-earn-millions-big-eels-blow-as-storm-block-transfer-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Eels blow as Storm block transfer move, Jack Howarth addresses speculation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm centre Jack Howarth is set to remain at the club in 2027 despite speculation that he would be released from the final year of his deal to join the Parramatta Eels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/big-eels-blow-as-storm-block-transfer-move-jack-howarth-addresses-speculation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/big-eels-blow-as-storm-block-transfer-move-jack-howarth-addresses-speculation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Seesawing’: Depleted Power give Fremantle early scare in Mission Impossible affair after late change — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[An injury-riddled Port Adelaide outfit will be out to achieve &lsquo;Mission Impossible&rsquo; 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-roos-and-dees-locked-in-thriller-as-stray-boot-leaves-star-bloodied/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-roos-and-dees-locked-in-thriller-as-stray-boot-leaves-star-bloodied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Port forced into last-minute line-up switch ahead of Dockers clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'dockside derby' between Port Adelaide and Fremantle kicks off a big Saturday of football ahead of tonight's clash of old rivals Collingwood and Carlton at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-port-forced-into-last-minute-line-up-switch-ahead-of-dockers-clash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-port-forced-into-last-minute-line-up-switch-ahead-of-dockers-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Pies get home against Blues, Lions survive Eagles scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood completes a 21-point win over rivals Carlton, as Brisbane is forced to work for a 24-point victory over West Coast. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-pies-get-home-against-blues-lions-survive-eagles-scare/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-pies-get-home-against-blues-lions-survive-eagles-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Pies get home against Blues, Eagles pushing Lions late]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bitter rivals Carlton and Collingwood meet with both sides in a good spot, while West Coast will be looking to spring an upset as the Eagles welcome Brisbane to Perth Stadium. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-freos-ridiculous-five-minute-blitz-stuns-port-after-siren-controversy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-freos-ridiculous-five-minute-blitz-stuns-port-after-siren-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Freo flustered and trailing injury-hit Port amid first-half siren drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'dockside derby' between Port Adelaide and Fremantle kicks off a big Saturday of football ahead of tonight's clash of old rivals Collingwood and Carlton at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-freo-flustered-and-trailing-injury-hit-port-amid-first-half-siren-drama/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-freo-flustered-and-trailing-injury-hit-port-amid-first-half-siren-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Freo flustered against injury-hit Port amid first-half siren drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'dockside derby' between Port Adelaide and Fremantle kicks off a big Saturday of football ahead of tonight's clash of old rivals Collingwood and Carlton at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-freo-flustered-against-injury-hit-port-amid-first-half-siren-drama/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-freo-flustered-against-injury-hit-port-amid-first-half-siren-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Freo eases past Port after ridiculous five-minute blitz, Roos face Dees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fremantle turns up the heat after half-time to record a 28-point win over Port Adelaide as North Melbourne faces Melbourne at Docklands. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-freo-eases-past-port-after-ridiculous-five-minute-blitz-roos-face-dees/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-freo-eases-past-port-after-ridiculous-five-minute-blitz-roos-face-dees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Eagles threatening upset after Reid's bizarre injury scare, Pies lead Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bitter rivals Carlton and Collingwood meet with both sides in a good spot, while West Coast will be looking to spring an upset as the Eagles welcome Brisbane to Perth Stadium. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-eagles-threatening-upset-after-reids-bizarre-injury-scare-pies-lead-blues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-eagles-threatening-upset-after-reids-bizarre-injury-scare-pies-lead-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dees surge to victory as defender off to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Melbourne and Melbourne are locked in a tense tussle at Docklands before Carlton and Collingwood face off at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dees-surge-to-victory-as-defender-off-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dees-surge-to-victory-as-defender-off-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dees surge clear against Roos as stray boot leaves star bloodied]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Melbourne and Melbourne are locked in a tense tussle at Docklands before Carlton and Collingwood face off at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dees-surge-clear-against-roos-as-stray-boot-leaves-star-bloodied/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-dees-surge-clear-against-roos-as-stray-boot-leaves-star-bloodied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Blues hit with injury blow in pulsating Magpies grudge match, Eagles host Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bitter rivals Carlton and Collingwood meet with both sides in a good spot, while West Coast will be looking to spring an upset as the Eagles welcome Brisbane to Perth Stadium. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-blues-hit-with-injury-blow-in-pulsating-magpies-grudge-match-eagles-host-lions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-blues-hit-with-injury-blow-in-pulsating-magpies-grudge-match-eagles-host-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Blues and Pies renew rivalry at heaving MCG, Eagles host Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bitter rivals Carlton and Collingwood meet with both sides in a good spot, while West Coast will be looking to spring an upset as the Eagles welcome Brisbane to Perth Stadium. 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worrying Latrell update — NRL Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys are expecting their star half to be back on deck this weekend in a mouthwatering QLD derby &mdash; and it could trigger a big selection call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-telling-you-brutal-axe-call-in-mind-games-worrying-latrell-update-nrl-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-telling-you-brutal-axe-call-in-mind-games-worrying-latrell-update-nrl-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depleted Power hit with late change ahead of Mission Impossible quest against Fremantle — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[An injury-riddled Port Adelaide outfit will be out to achieve &lsquo;Mission Impossible&rsquo; on Saturday afternoon, as they host ladder-leaders Fremantle at a sunny Adelaide Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/depleted-power-hit-with-late-change-ahead-of-mission-impossible-quest-against-fremantle-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/depleted-power-hit-with-late-change-ahead-of-mission-impossible-quest-against-fremantle-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gasly uninjured in heavy practice crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alpine driver Pierre Gasly crashed heavily in second practice, triggering the red flags.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gasly-uninjured-in-heavy-practice-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/gasly-uninjured-in-heavy-practice-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Bryson ‘stained’ his reputation... and the US Open moment he won’t want to see — Talking Pts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucas Herbert shot the lights out on a stunning Friday at The Open Championship and will take a two-shot lead into the weekend, but Bryson DeChambeau&rsquo;s blow-up over his two-shot penalty stole the spotlight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-bryson-stained-his-reputation-and-the-us-open-moment-he-wont-want-to-see-talking-pts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-bryson-stained-his-reputation-and-the-us-open-moment-he-wont-want-to-see-talking-pts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Horrible example for the kids’: Legendary QB Tom Brady slaps WWE superstar Logan Paul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Brady and Logan Paul were beefing at Fanatics Fest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/horrible-example-for-the-kids-legendary-qb-tom-brady-slaps-wwe-superstar-logan-paul/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/horrible-example-for-the-kids-legendary-qb-tom-brady-slaps-wwe-superstar-logan-paul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns CEO publicly contradicts Hardwick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans releases a statement that goes against recent comments made by coach Damien Hardwick about the Suns' finals hopes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/suns-ceo-publicly-contradicts-hardwick/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/suns-ceo-publicly-contradicts-hardwick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depleted Power’s SIX changes fuel Mission Impossible quest against Fremantle — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[An injury-riddled Port Adelaide outfit will be out to achieve &lsquo;Mission Impossible&rsquo; on Saturday afternoon, as they host ladder-leaders Fremantle at a sunny Adelaide Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/depleted-powers-six-changes-fuel-mission-impossible-quest-against-fremantle-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/depleted-powers-six-changes-fuel-mission-impossible-quest-against-fremantle-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLaren hopeful despite Piastri pain; Russell’s struggle continues: Talking Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two red flags punctuated the key second practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, but even these dual interruptions couldn&rsquo;t prevent Andrea Kimi Antonelli from locking in top spot on the time sheet by the end of the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mclaren-hopeful-despite-piastri-pain-russells-struggle-continues-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/mclaren-hopeful-despite-piastri-pain-russells-struggle-continues-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump joins England boss pile on with golf buddy claim; WC officials monitor big issue — Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has become the latest person to take a dig at England manager Thomas Tuchel after the Three Lions lost their World Cup semi-final to Argentina on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/trump-joins-england-boss-pile-on-with-golf-buddy-claim-wc-officials-monitor-big-issue-daily/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/trump-joins-england-boss-pile-on-with-golf-buddy-claim-wc-officials-monitor-big-issue-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's next football world cup is on home soil between seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 90 of Australia's finest older footballers will play for the world title on home soil in October this year.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/australias-next-football-world-cup-is-on-home-soil-between-seniors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/australias-next-football-world-cup-is-on-home-soil-between-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jermall Charlo’s return fight off in ‘gut-wrenching’ twist for blockbuster Tszyu-Spence card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jermall Charlo&rsquo;s hyped return to the ring on the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu card is off after the American fighter was grounded by visa issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jermall-charlos-return-fight-off-in-gut-wrenching-twist-for-blockbuster-tszyu-spence-card/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/jermall-charlos-return-fight-off-in-gut-wrenching-twist-for-blockbuster-tszyu-spence-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If the hapless ’Tahs are putting the 2014 band back together, don’t stop at Foley and Phipps]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW&rsquo;s recruitment of two veterans this week has highlighted a major problem at the Waratahs, dating back years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/if-the-hapless-tahs-are-putting-the-2014-band-back-together-dont-stop-at-foley-and-phipps/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/if-the-hapless-tahs-are-putting-the-2014-band-back-together-dont-stop-at-foley-and-phipps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf champ reportedly threatens to leave The Open after penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[US golf star Bryson DeChambeau is penalised two shots before reportedly threatening to not turn up for day three of The Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/golf-champ-reportedly-threatens-to-leave-the-open-after-penalty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/golf-champ-reportedly-threatens-to-leave-the-open-after-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That’s insane’: Crazy story of how Aussie Sunday league team went viral... and even Kewell loves them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internet has spawned an innumerable number of viral sensations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-insane-crazy-story-of-how-aussie-sunday-league-team-went-viral-and-even-kewell-loves-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-insane-crazy-story-of-how-aussie-sunday-league-team-went-viral-and-even-kewell-loves-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’s not a cheater’: DeChambeau to continue playing at British Open as controversy erupts over two-shot penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[American golf star Bryson DeChambeau has exploded in anger after his second round at the British Open after being penalised by officials for &ldquo;improving the area&rdquo; of an intended back swing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-not-a-cheater-dechambeau-to-continue-playing-at-british-open-as-controversy-erupts-over-two-shot-penalty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-not-a-cheater-dechambeau-to-continue-playing-at-british-open-as-controversy-erupts-over-two-shot-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Didn’t tell them for years’: Legend lifts lid on hilarious trophy blunder, speaks on Aussie resurgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Tom Watson gazed out over the home of a historic triumph at Royal Birkdale back in 1983 on Thursday, the American legend chuckled as he began relaying his most favourite tale about The Claret Jug.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/didnt-tell-them-for-years-legend-lifts-lid-on-hilarious-trophy-blunder-speaks-on-aussie-resurgence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/didnt-tell-them-for-years-legend-lifts-lid-on-hilarious-trophy-blunder-speaks-on-aussie-resurgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essendon veteran dropped amid club’s horror run: AFL round 19 teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pies will be without a star veteran while Josh Fraser has made three omissions after the loss to the Hawks. See the changes and how our experts are tipping the round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/essendon-veteran-dropped-amid-clubs-horror-run-afl-round-19-teams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/essendon-veteran-dropped-amid-clubs-horror-run-afl-round-19-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dons veteran dropped amid club’s horror run: AFL round 19 teams and tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pies will be without a star veteran while Josh Fraser has made three omissions after the loss to the Hawks. See the changes and how our experts are tipping the round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dons-veteran-dropped-amid-clubs-horror-run-afl-round-19-teams-and-tips/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dons-veteran-dropped-amid-clubs-horror-run-afl-round-19-teams-and-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damning vision as ‘childish’ Bryson makes final call after big threat in rules storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau has backflipped on his threat to quit The Open Championship after copping a two-shot penalty for improving his lie early in bizarre post-round scenes after his stirring second round run at Royal Birkdale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/damning-vision-as-childish-bryson-makes-final-call-after-big-threat-in-rules-storm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/damning-vision-as-childish-bryson-makes-final-call-after-big-threat-in-rules-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’s not a cheater’: DeChambeau threatens to quit British Open as controversy erupts over two-shot penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[American golf star Bryson DeChambeau has exploded in anger after his second round at the British Open after being penalised by officials for &ldquo;improving the area&rdquo; of an intended backswing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-not-a-cheater-dechambeau-threatens-to-quit-british-open-as-controversy-erupts-over-two-shot-penalty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-not-a-cheater-dechambeau-threatens-to-quit-british-open-as-controversy-erupts-over-two-shot-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: US star’s return fight off in ‘gut-wrenching’ twist for blockbuster Tszyu-Spence card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jermall Charlo&rsquo;s hyped return to the ring on the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu card is off after the American fighter was grounded by visa issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-us-stars-return-fight-off-in-gut-wrenching-twist-for-blockbuster-tszyu-spence-card/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-us-stars-return-fight-off-in-gut-wrenching-twist-for-blockbuster-tszyu-spence-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herbert's agonising miss for Open record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucas Herbert tied the major championship single-round scoring record but missed a putt on the last hole for a round of 61.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/herberts-agonising-miss-for-open-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/herberts-agonising-miss-for-open-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘So unlikeable’: Brutal Bryson verdict as ‘vendetta’ conspiracy theory shot down — Talking Pts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucas Herbert shot the lights out on a stunning Friday at The Open Championship and will take a two-shot lead into the weekend, but Bryson DeChambeau&rsquo;s blow-up over his two-shot penalty stole the spotlight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/so-unlikeable-brutal-bryson-verdict-as-vendetta-conspiracy-theory-shot-down-talking-pts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/so-unlikeable-brutal-bryson-verdict-as-vendetta-conspiracy-theory-shot-down-talking-pts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs welcome back English for crunch Suns clash: AFL teams and tips for round 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pies will be without a star veteran while Josh Fraser has made three omissions after the loss to the Hawks. See the changes and how our experts are tipping the round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-welcome-back-english-for-crunch-suns-clash-afl-teams-and-tips-for-round-19/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-welcome-back-english-for-crunch-suns-clash-afl-teams-and-tips-for-round-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are far too many Wallabies missing far too many minutes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent spate of soft-tissue injuries begs the question of how players are training or being managed as this is not happening elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-are-far-too-many-wallabies-missing-far-too-many-minutes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-are-far-too-many-wallabies-missing-far-too-many-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiss of death? Why new coach could struggle unless Wallabies fix big problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent spate of soft-tissue injuries begs the question of how players are training or being managed as this is not happening elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kiss-of-death-why-new-coach-could-struggle-unless-wallabies-fix-big-problem/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/kiss-of-death-why-new-coach-could-struggle-unless-wallabies-fix-big-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From garbo to Italian job: Paenga-Amosa’s lesson in resilience for struggling Wallabies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former garbage man Brandon Paenga-Amosa believes the resilience, humility and perspective forged during his unconventional road to Test rugby can help the Wallabies finally end a run of nine defeats in 10 Tests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-garbo-to-italian-job-paenga-amosas-lesson-in-resilience-for-struggling-wallabies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/from-garbo-to-italian-job-paenga-amosas-lesson-in-resilience-for-struggling-wallabies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Filthy, polluted': Trump's Canada threat as World Cup smoke risk looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fears that wildfire smoke could disrupt the World Cup final remain, as US President Donald Trump threatens Canada with tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/filthy-polluted-trumps-canada-threat-as-world-cup-smoke-risk-looms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/filthy-polluted-trumps-canada-threat-as-world-cup-smoke-risk-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Jermall Charlo’s return fight off in twist for blockbuster Tszyu-Spence card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jermall Charlo&rsquo;s hyped return to the ring on the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu is off after the American fighter was grounded by visa issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-jermall-charlos-return-fight-off-in-twist-for-blockbuster-tszyu-spence-card/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-jermall-charlos-return-fight-off-in-twist-for-blockbuster-tszyu-spence-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘In my opinion, the greatest of all time’: Cricket in mourning as ‘remarkable’ Garry Sobers dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garry Sobers, the West Indies all-rounder regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died at the age of 89.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/in-my-opinion-the-greatest-of-all-time-cricket-in-mourning-as-remarkable-garry-sobers-dies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/in-my-opinion-the-greatest-of-all-time-cricket-in-mourning-as-remarkable-garry-sobers-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dechambeau penalised two shots at Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau was handed a two-stroke penalty following his second round at the Open Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dechambeau-penalised-two-shots-at-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dechambeau-penalised-two-shots-at-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘So unlikeable’: Brutal Bryson verdict issued after ‘performative’ Open dummy spit — Talking Pts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucas Herbert shot the lights out on a stunning Friday at The Open Championship and will take a two-shot lead into the weekend, but Bryson DeChambeau&rsquo;s blow-up over his two-shot penalty stole the spotlight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/so-unlikeable-brutal-bryson-verdict-issued-after-performative-open-dummy-spit-talking-pts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/so-unlikeable-brutal-bryson-verdict-issued-after-performative-open-dummy-spit-talking-pts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeChambeau threatens to quit British Open as controversy erupts over two-shot penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[American golf star Bryson DeChambeau has exploded in anger after his second round at the British Open after being penalised by officials for &ldquo;improving the area&rdquo; 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Here&rsquo;s how it happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/herbert-stuns-with-record-equalling-round-at-british-open-but-final-putt-could-haunt-him-forever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/herbert-stuns-with-record-equalling-round-at-british-open-but-final-putt-could-haunt-him-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A lot to ask’: Knights coach flies to Ponga’s defence over Knights reality that’s ‘hard to swallow’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook has given high praise to skipper Kalyn Ponga for his commitment to the Knights, despite the star fullback&rsquo;s uncharacteristically poor kicking game costing the side a victory against Cronulla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-lot-to-ask-knights-coach-flies-to-pongas-defence-over-knights-reality-thats-hard-to-swallow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-lot-to-ask-knights-coach-flies-to-pongas-defence-over-knights-reality-thats-hard-to-swallow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘So close’: Heartbreaking end to round for the ages as Aussie blitz blows Open away — Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[After coming within a whisker of creating history during the second round at Royal Birkdale on Friday, Australian star Lucas Herbert has vowed that the job is only partially done as he seeks to hold off the biggest names in world golf at The Open Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/so-close-heartbreaking-end-to-round-for-the-ages-as-aussie-blitz-blows-open-away-wrap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/so-close-heartbreaking-end-to-round-for-the-ages-as-aussie-blitz-blows-open-away-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Last roll’: Hearn’s call on what makes Tszyu gamble so special... and the other Aussies he rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Hearn believes Tim Tszyu is about to throw the dice one final time in his pursuit of boxing&rsquo;s biggest prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/last-roll-hearns-call-on-what-makes-tszyu-gamble-so-special-and-the-other-aussies-he-rates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/last-roll-hearns-call-on-what-makes-tszyu-gamble-so-special-and-the-other-aussies-he-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthew Knights seemed lost to footy. These people helped bring him back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Essendon coach has rebuilt his career in Tasmania with help of three club chief executives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/matthew-knights-seemed-lost-to-footy-these-people-helped-bring-him-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/matthew-knights-seemed-lost-to-footy-these-people-helped-bring-him-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The quote that shows the divide within Australia's Commonwealth Games team]]></title><description><![CDATA[While a Commonwealth Games gold rush is always expected for Australia's swimmers, the emerging generation of track and field athletes see Glasgow as a chance to make their mark on a global stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-quote-that-shows-the-divide-within-australias-commonwealth-games-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-quote-that-shows-the-divide-within-australias-commonwealth-games-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The quote that shows the divide within Australia's Comm Games team]]></title><description><![CDATA[While a Commonwealth Games gold rush is always expected for Australia's swimmers, the emerging generation of track and field athletes see Glasgow as a chance to make their mark on a global stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-quote-that-shows-the-divide-within-australias-comm-games-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-quote-that-shows-the-divide-within-australias-comm-games-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coaches were once death-riding McEvoy behind his back. Look who’s laughing now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cam McEvoy&rsquo;s swimming journey over the past four years is nothing short of remarkable. But there&rsquo;s one thing missing ahead of the Commonwealth Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/coaches-were-once-death-riding-mcevoy-behind-his-back-look-whos-laughing-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/coaches-were-once-death-riding-mcevoy-behind-his-back-look-whos-laughing-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benji Marshall and I have had a gutful of your cruel Jarome Luai jibes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just because Jarome Luai was floated as the long-term saviour of the Tigers, only to be suddenly leaving for not one, but two teams, some of you have suggested there must be a little tension between him and Benji.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/benji-marshall-and-i-have-had-a-gutful-of-your-cruel-jarome-luai-jibes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/benji-marshall-and-i-have-had-a-gutful-of-your-cruel-jarome-luai-jibes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers dies aged 89]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Don Bradman once described Sobers as "the greatest all-round cricketer I ever saw".&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cricket-legend-sir-garfield-sobers-dies-aged-89/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cricket-legend-sir-garfield-sobers-dies-aged-89/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Garfield Sobers, cricket’s greatest all-rounder, dies aged 89]]></title><description><![CDATA[Known for his aggressive top-order batting, the cricket legend represented West Indies in 93 Tests in an international career spanning two decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sir-garfield-sobers-crickets-greatest-all-rounder-dies-aged-89/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sir-garfield-sobers-crickets-greatest-all-rounder-dies-aged-89/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He has completed his final innings’: Cricketing great Sir Garfield Sobers dies aged 89]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Indies legend was named one of the five leading cricketers of the 20th century by Wisden, which included Australians Don Bradman and Shane Warne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-has-completed-his-final-innings-cricketing-great-sir-garfield-sobers-dies-aged-89/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-has-completed-his-final-innings-cricketing-great-sir-garfield-sobers-dies-aged-89/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pretty cool to watch’; Aussie Lucas Herbert on THAT putt and the round of a lifetime at the British Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[No matter how headstrong an athlete is, irrespective of their expertise in their chosen sport, it is impossible to block out the voices inside their head as they strive for greatness, as Australian Lucas Herbert can now attest to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pretty-cool-to-watch-aussie-lucas-herbert-on-that-putt-and-the-round-of-a-lifetime-at-the-british-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/pretty-cool-to-watch-aussie-lucas-herbert-on-that-putt-and-the-round-of-a-lifetime-at-the-british-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s a real worry’: Fresh Swans issue laid bare after no-show as greats call for tweak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sydney&rsquo;s key-forward mix has been questioned by two legendary forwards after Adelaide stymied the Swans on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-a-real-worry-fresh-swans-issue-laid-bare-after-no-show-as-greats-call-for-tweak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-a-real-worry-fresh-swans-issue-laid-bare-after-no-show-as-greats-call-for-tweak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herbert stuns with record-equalling round at British Open but final putt will haunt him forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian golfer Lucas Herbert has had the round of his life at the British Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/herbert-stuns-with-record-equalling-round-at-british-open-but-final-putt-will-haunt-him-forever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/herbert-stuns-with-record-equalling-round-at-british-open-but-final-putt-will-haunt-him-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Completely laughable’: Robbo left gobsmacked after disgraceful ‘hair brush’ penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roosters coach Trent Robinson has described a high-shot penalty against Nat Butcher as &lsquo;laughable&rsquo; during his side&rsquo;s 14-6 win over the Storm, and argued referees are looking at the wrong things in NRL matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/completely-laughable-robbo-left-gobsmacked-after-disgraceful-hair-brush-penalty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/completely-laughable-robbo-left-gobsmacked-after-disgraceful-hair-brush-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘There was a fair few..’: Bellamy’s unhappy response to ref calls as Storm’s season on knife’s edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Bellamy has lamented a &rdquo;fair few&rdquo; refereeing decisions during Melbourne&rsquo;s 14-6 loss to the Roosters to leave the Storm&rsquo;s finals hopes on a knife&rsquo;s edge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/there-was-a-fair-few-bellamys-unhappy-response-to-ref-calls-as-storms-season-on-knifes-edge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/there-was-a-fair-few-bellamys-unhappy-response-to-ref-calls-as-storms-season-on-knifes-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbreaking end to round for the ages as Aussie blitz still blows Open away — Open LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lowest round in major championship history is now shared by Australia&rsquo;s Lucas Herbert who came within a whisker of breaking the record at The Open on Friday with a round for the ages.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/heartbreaking-end-to-round-for-the-ages-as-aussie-blitz-still-blows-open-away-open-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/heartbreaking-end-to-round-for-the-ages-as-aussie-blitz-still-blows-open-away-open-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbreaking end to round for the ages as Aussie blitz still blows Open away; 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Melbourne Storm, NRL finals, NRL season, Sydney Roosters.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roosters coach Trent Robinson has described a high-shot penalty against Nat Butcher as &lsquo;laughable&rsquo; during his side&rsquo;s 14-6 win over the Storm, and argued referees are looking at the wrong things in NRL matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-2026-roosters-coach-trent-robinson-has-expressed-his-frustration-over-a-high-shot-penalty-against-nat-butcher-melbourne-storm-nrl-finals-nrl-season-sydney-roosters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-2026-roosters-coach-trent-robinson-has-expressed-his-frustration-over-a-high-shot-penalty-against-nat-butcher-melbourne-storm-nrl-finals-nrl-season-sydney-roosters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crows close in on top-four berth after upsetting Swans in Sydney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide stamped their premiership credentials while condemning the second-placed Swans to their first defeat at the SCG this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crows-close-in-on-top-four-berth-after-upsetting-swans-in-sydney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/crows-close-in-on-top-four-berth-after-upsetting-swans-in-sydney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adelaide survives Swans surge to boost top-four hopes as Fogarty awaits ‘curious’ MRO verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide has given their growing top four hopes a major boost on Friday night, defeating Sydney by 16 points in slippery SCG conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/adelaide-survives-swans-surge-to-boost-top-four-hopes-as-fogarty-awaits-curious-mro-verdict-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/adelaide-survives-swans-surge-to-boost-top-four-hopes-as-fogarty-awaits-curious-mro-verdict-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adelaide survives Swans surge to boost top-four hopes as Fogarty awaits ‘curious MRO verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide has given their growing top four hopes a major boost on Friday night, defeating Sydney by 16 points in slippery SCG conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/adelaide-survives-swans-surge-to-boost-top-four-hopes-as-fogarty-awaits-curious-mro-verdict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/adelaide-survives-swans-surge-to-boost-top-four-hopes-as-fogarty-awaits-curious-mro-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meaney bombs certain try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Meaney butchers a certain try late in the Storm's clash with the Roosters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/meaney-bombs-certain-try/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/meaney-bombs-certain-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm’s season on life support after falling short against Roosters as star suffers ‘horrible’ injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Warbrick&rsquo;s Storm career has come to a heartbreaking end after the high-flying winger was taken from the field on a medi-cab with a suspected ruptured Achilles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/storms-season-on-life-support-after-falling-short-against-roosters-as-star-suffers-horrible-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/storms-season-on-life-support-after-falling-short-against-roosters-as-star-suffers-horrible-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Messing around with it’: Smith move turns heads as Aussie opens up on surprise switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[If former British Open champion Cameron Smith makes it to the weekend at Royal Birkdale, he might thank the new putter than enabled him to make a massive up-and-down on the 18th hole on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/messing-around-with-it-smith-move-turns-heads-as-aussie-opens-up-on-surprise-switch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/messing-around-with-it-smith-move-turns-heads-as-aussie-opens-up-on-surprise-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warbrick’s season over, Storm on the ropes as Roosters do just enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[An under-strength Melbourne Storm lost Will Warbrick to a season-ending injury as the Roosters moved up to second place on the NRL ladder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/warbricks-season-over-storm-on-the-ropes-as-roosters-do-just-enough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/warbricks-season-over-storm-on-the-ropes-as-roosters-do-just-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star’s nervous MRO wait after ‘curious’ act as Keays centre of umpire howler AGAIN — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[An in-form Adelaide will look to continue its surge up the ladder when it takes on a vulnerable Sydney outfit at the SCG on Friday night, with both sides chasing crucial September positioning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stars-nervous-mro-wait-after-curious-act-as-keays-centre-of-umpire-howler-again-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/stars-nervous-mro-wait-after-curious-act-as-keays-centre-of-umpire-howler-again-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A lot to ask’: Knights coach flies to Ponga defence over Knights reality that’s ‘hard to swallow’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook has given high praise to skipper Kalyn Ponga for his commitment to the Knights, despite the star fullback&rsquo;s uncharacteristically poor kicking game costing the side a victory against Cronulla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-lot-to-ask-knights-coach-flies-to-ponga-defence-over-knights-reality-thats-hard-to-swallow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-lot-to-ask-knights-coach-flies-to-ponga-defence-over-knights-reality-thats-hard-to-swallow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL LIVE updates: Tupou gives Roosters eight-point buffer late against Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne must overcome the loss of their star halves duo plus a dangerous Roosters team if they are continue their charge towards the NRL&rsquo;s top eight. 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Smith shock as career change emerges — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shouts of &lsquo;Aussie, Aussie, Aussie&rsquo; are ringing around Royal Birkdale on Friday with Aussies charging the the secound round of The Open Championship with Lucas Herbert surging to the lead after a stunning front nine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-leads-after-insane-putt-record-blitz-smith-shock-as-career-change-emerges-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/aussie-leads-after-insane-putt-record-blitz-smith-shock-as-career-change-emerges-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keays centre of ANOTHER umpire howler three years on as Crows send Swans early statement  — LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[An in-form Adelaide will look to continue its surge up the ladder when it takes on a vulnerable Sydney outfit at the SCG on Friday night, with both sides chasing crucial September positioning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/keays-centre-of-another-umpire-howler-three-years-on-as-crows-send-swans-early-statement-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/keays-centre-of-another-umpire-howler-three-years-on-as-crows-send-swans-early-statement-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roosters strike on back of DCE kick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siua Wong scores against the Storm on the back of a Daly Cherry-Evans kick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/roosters-strike-on-back-of-dce-kick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/roosters-strike-on-back-of-dce-kick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL LIVE updates: Roosters take early lead against injury-hit Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne must overcome the loss of their star halves duo plus a dangerous Roosters team if they are continue their charge towards the NRL&rsquo;s top eight. 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Has any country been this good … at any sport?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A win over Argentina would make Spain the first country to simultaneously hold both the men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s World Cups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/another-world-cup-is-within-reach-for-spain-has-any-country-been-this-good-at-any-sport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/another-world-cup-is-within-reach-for-spain-has-any-country-been-this-good-at-any-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL LIVE updates: Roosters take on injury-hit Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne must overcome the loss of their star halves duo plus a dangerous Roosters team if they are continue their charge towards the NRL&rsquo;s top eight. 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He made 207 feet of putts yesterday; there&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-open-2026-day-two-golf-updates-from-royal-birkdale-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-open-2026-day-two-golf-updates-from-royal-birkdale-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He wanted to continue’: Great’s India career on the brink as ruthless World Cup call emerges]]></title><description><![CDATA[India has reportedly decided to move on from Rohit Sharma as part of its preparations for the 2027 World Cup, with the BCCI informing the veteran opener he no longer features in the nation&rsquo;s long-term plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-wanted-to-continue-greats-india-career-on-the-brink-as-ruthless-world-cup-call-emerges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/he-wanted-to-continue-greats-india-career-on-the-brink-as-ruthless-world-cup-call-emerges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joyous wedding photos show why Aussie tennis star defected from Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daria Kasatkina is the second Australian tennis player in a week to tie the knot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joyous-wedding-photos-show-why-aussie-tennis-star-defected-from-russia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joyous-wedding-photos-show-why-aussie-tennis-star-defected-from-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Wests Tigers fans be worried they might lose Benji?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benji Marshall has been exposed to plenty of drama at the Wests Tigers. Will trying to find a playmaking heir apparent finally break him?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/should-wests-tigers-fans-be-worried-they-might-lose-benji/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/should-wests-tigers-fans-be-worried-they-might-lose-benji/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallabies’ playmaker carousel spins on as Cooper questions Lolesio snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five years ago, Quade Cooper returned from second-tier rugby in Japan to inspire the Wallabies to a win over South Africa. He cannot see why Noah Lolesio can&rsquo;t do the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-playmaker-carousel-spins-on-as-cooper-questions-lolesio-snub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wallabies-playmaker-carousel-spins-on-as-cooper-questions-lolesio-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The real NRL ladder, finals race and brutal injury tolls – explained in eight graphics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will it be the referees, emerging playmakers and trends or the sidelined stars deciding your club&rsquo;s finals fate?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-real-nrl-ladder-finals-race-and-brutal-injury-tolls-explained-in-eight-graphics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-real-nrl-ladder-finals-race-and-brutal-injury-tolls-explained-in-eight-graphics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cats confirm surgery for Max Holmes after serious blow as injury crisis worsens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong star Max Holmes will undergo surgery for an ankle fracture and syndesmosis issue to worsen the club&rsquo;s injury crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cats-confirm-surgery-for-max-holmes-after-serious-blow-as-injury-crisis-worsens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cats-confirm-surgery-for-max-holmes-after-serious-blow-as-injury-crisis-worsens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith welcomes challenge of Open escape act as Aussie rescue mission begins — Second Round LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s Cameron Smith will begin in his bid to avoid a third straight missed cut at the major he famously won in 2022 when second round action at The 154th Open Championship gets underway on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/smith-welcomes-challenge-of-open-escape-act-as-aussie-rescue-mission-begins-second-round-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/smith-welcomes-challenge-of-open-escape-act-as-aussie-rescue-mission-begins-second-round-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox’s US World Cup summer: wild mispronunciations, Corden’s sad beers and Lowe’s excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The broadcaster&rsquo;s tournament coverage was a mix of flat and fizz. It could also have been a long farewell with World Cup rights up for grabsGoodbye, then, to Fox, to its band of upbeat Brits and grown men dressed in suits and sneakers. Goodbye to constant cutaways to Gianni Infantino in the stands, his eyebrows a mournful tipi, his nude head sprinkling under the summer sun. Goodbye to Landon Donovan and his special gift for announcing every celebrity sighting (&ldquo;And there&rsquo;s Javi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/foxs-us-world-cup-summer-wild-mispronunciations-cordens-sad-beers-and-lowes-excellence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/foxs-us-world-cup-summer-wild-mispronunciations-cordens-sad-beers-and-lowes-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hated footy’: How a Pies favourite son became arch enemy’s unlikely saviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Collingwood&rsquo;s favourite sons is now leading the arch-enemy camp and has become a saviour of sorts for Carlton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hated-footy-how-a-pies-favourite-son-became-arch-enemys-unlikely-saviour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hated-footy-how-a-pies-favourite-son-became-arch-enemys-unlikely-saviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Hawks are making their two-ruck strategy work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once thought to be dead and buried, the era of the dual ruck has been resuscitated by a handful of clubs in finals contention, including Hawthorn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-the-hawks-are-making-their-two-ruck-strategy-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-the-hawks-are-making-their-two-ruck-strategy-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup hero set for big Europe move; Socceroo’s surgery reveals stunning bravery — WC Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Beach&rsquo;s World Cup heroics are set to earn him a dream move to one of Europe&rsquo;s top-five leagues, while an MLS club has confirmed two fellow Socceroos have undergone ankle surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-cup-hero-set-for-big-europe-move-socceroos-surgery-reveals-stunning-bravery-wc-daily/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/world-cup-hero-set-for-big-europe-move-socceroos-surgery-reveals-stunning-bravery-wc-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daley opens up on presser 'grenades']]></title><description><![CDATA[Laurie Daley has opened up on his fiery post-Origin III presser in a new podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/daley-opens-up-on-presser-grenades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/daley-opens-up-on-presser-grenades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardwick admits Suns’ toilet video ‘not a good look’: Cats’ star sent for ankle surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick says his players Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Mac Andrew acted disrespectfully at the NRL State of Origin game, and Geelong playmaker Max Holmes has gone in for surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hardwick-admits-suns-toilet-video-not-a-good-look-cats-star-sent-for-ankle-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hardwick-admits-suns-toilet-video-not-a-good-look-cats-star-sent-for-ankle-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you know an athlete competing at the Commonwealth Games? We want to hear from you]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have a connection to any Aussie athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games, get in touch with us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/do-you-know-an-athlete-competing-at-the-commonwealth-games-we-want-to-hear-from-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/do-you-know-an-athlete-competing-at-the-commonwealth-games-we-want-to-hear-from-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foley explains unlikely Waratahs comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Foley explains his unlikely Waratahs comeback at the age of 36.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/foley-explains-unlikely-waratahs-comeback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/foley-explains-unlikely-waratahs-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latrell’s injury return delayed; Dogs play it safe with Crichton]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell&rsquo;s injury woes have continued as the Rabbitohs plan a new comeback date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/latrells-injury-return-delayed-dogs-play-it-safe-with-crichton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/latrells-injury-return-delayed-dogs-play-it-safe-with-crichton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Cats confirm update on star after serious blow as injury crisis worsens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong star Max Holmes will undergo surgery for an ankle fracture and syndesmosis issue to worsen the club&rsquo;s injury crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-cats-confirm-update-on-star-after-serious-blow-as-injury-crisis-worsens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-cats-confirm-update-on-star-after-serious-blow-as-injury-crisis-worsens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norris’ F1 penalty explained; Red Bull backflip in tense Verstappen standoff — Talking Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes has the fastest car and leads both championships, but things aren&rsquo;t nearly as comfortable as you might&rsquo;ve assumed after the team&rsquo;s dominant start to the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/norris-f1-penalty-explained-red-bull-backflip-in-tense-verstappen-standoff-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/norris-f1-penalty-explained-red-bull-backflip-in-tense-verstappen-standoff-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nathan Cleary learns fate over dangerous tackle in Panthers ambush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary has escaped punishment after being placed on report for a dangerous tackle on Brisbane Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nathan-cleary-learns-fate-over-dangerous-tackle-in-panthers-ambush/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nathan-cleary-learns-fate-over-dangerous-tackle-in-panthers-ambush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs make Crichton call as rising star’s brutal blow revealed; Wayne in worrying Latrell admission — NRL Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys are expecting their star half to be back on deck this weekend in a mouthwatering QLD derby while the Sharks will be without a key enforcer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-make-crichton-call-as-rising-stars-brutal-blow-revealed-wayne-in-worrying-latrell-admission-nrl-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-make-crichton-call-as-rising-stars-brutal-blow-revealed-wayne-in-worrying-latrell-admission-nrl-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardwick labels Suns pair’s actions ‘inappropriate’; ‘super happy’ Daicos addresses trade talk — AFL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damian Hardwick has labelled the actions of two Suns stars &ldquo;inappropriate,&rdquo; while Nick Daicos has addressed recent trade speculation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hardwick-labels-suns-pairs-actions-inappropriate-super-happy-daicos-addresses-trade-talk-afl-daily/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hardwick-labels-suns-pairs-actions-inappropriate-super-happy-daicos-addresses-trade-talk-afl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs make Crichton call as rising star’s brutal blow revealed; Wayne opens up on brutal Bunnies axing — NRL Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys are expecting their star half to be back on deck this weekend in a mouthwatering QLD derby while the Sharks will be without a key enforcer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-make-crichton-call-as-rising-stars-brutal-blow-revealed-wayne-opens-up-on-brutal-bunnies-axing-nrl-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dogs-make-crichton-call-as-rising-stars-brutal-blow-revealed-wayne-opens-up-on-brutal-bunnies-axing-nrl-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not a good look’: England boss’ ‘cunning’ act sparks outrage as World Cup blame game erupts]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the English press and past players were filthy yesterday following England&rsquo;s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, they are livid today after Thomas Tuchel&rsquo;s most recent explanation for his side&rsquo;s shortcomings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-a-good-look-england-boss-cunning-act-sparks-outrage-as-world-cup-blame-game-erupts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/not-a-good-look-england-boss-cunning-act-sparks-outrage-as-world-cup-blame-game-erupts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Teams are calling us’: NBA boss calls out LeBron in shock reveal over free agency move — NBA Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Silver has made a plea to LeBron James as the NBA superstar addresses his future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teams-are-calling-us-nba-boss-calls-out-lebron-in-shock-reveal-over-free-agency-move-nba-daily/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teams-are-calling-us-nba-boss-calls-out-lebron-in-shock-reveal-over-free-agency-move-nba-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Teams are calling us’: NBA boss calls out LeBron in shock reveal over free agency move]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James&rsquo; free agency saga has reached the point where even the NBA is waiting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teams-are-calling-us-nba-boss-calls-out-lebron-in-shock-reveal-over-free-agency-move/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/teams-are-calling-us-nba-boss-calls-out-lebron-in-shock-reveal-over-free-agency-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to driving while disqualified]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former professional cyclist and two-time Olympian Rohan Dennis pleads guilty after he was caught driving while disqualified, not far from where his wife died two-and-a-half years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rohan-dennis-pleads-guilty-to-driving-while-disqualified/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rohan-dennis-pleads-guilty-to-driving-while-disqualified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bennett opens up on brutal Bunnies axe call, lifts lid on Latrell return — Late Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys are expecting their star half to be back on deck this weekend in a mouthwatering QLD derby while the Sharks will be without a key enforcer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bennett-opens-up-on-brutal-bunnies-axe-call-lifts-lid-on-latrell-return-late-mail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bennett-opens-up-on-brutal-bunnies-axe-call-lifts-lid-on-latrell-return-late-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You can’t stop Messi’: Our experts have their say on the World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Argentina go back-to-back? Were England unlucky to fall short? And how far can the Socceroos go in 2030?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-cant-stop-messi-our-experts-have-their-say-on-the-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/you-cant-stop-messi-our-experts-have-their-say-on-the-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I get paid a lot of money to do those things’: Piastri on swap rumours and life off the track]]></title><description><![CDATA[The famously unflappable Australian driver responds to the whispers about his future, why he recently posed for a French fashion magazine, and the one box he hasn&rsquo;t ticked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-get-paid-a-lot-of-money-to-do-those-things-piastri-on-swap-rumours-and-life-off-the-track/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-get-paid-a-lot-of-money-to-do-those-things-piastri-on-swap-rumours-and-life-off-the-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I get paid a lot of money’: Piastri on swap rumours, life off the track and Lando’s earworms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The famously unflappable Australian driver responds to the whispers about his future, why he recently posed for a French fashion magazine, and the one box he hasn&rsquo;t ticked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-get-paid-a-lot-of-money-piastri-on-swap-rumours-life-off-the-track-and-landos-earworms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-get-paid-a-lot-of-money-piastri-on-swap-rumours-life-off-the-track-and-landos-earworms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrari to make offer Mercedes ‘cannot afford’; Red Bull backflip on flipping rear wing: Talking Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes has the fastest car and leads both championships, but things aren&rsquo;t nearly as comfortable as you might&rsquo;ve assumed after the team&rsquo;s dominant start to the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ferrari-to-make-offer-mercedes-cannot-afford-red-bull-backflip-on-flipping-rear-wing-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ferrari-to-make-offer-mercedes-cannot-afford-red-bull-backflip-on-flipping-rear-wing-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why this future NBA star made the switch to a bitter rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising basketball star Dash Daniels has a new home, and it will add spice to a cross-town rivalry with Melbourne United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-this-future-nba-star-made-the-switch-to-a-bitter-rival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/why-this-future-nba-star-made-the-switch-to-a-bitter-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actors turned athletes, an Outlander cameo and royals: The Commonwealth Games moments you must not miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worried about a void in your international sporting calendar after the FIFA World Cup? Think again &ndash; the Commonwealth Games are coming, and these are the moments to watch out for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/actors-turned-athletes-an-outlander-cameo-and-royals-the-commonwealth-games-moments-you-must-not-miss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/actors-turned-athletes-an-outlander-cameo-and-royals-the-commonwealth-games-moments-you-must-not-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How motherhood has changed things for BMX racer Lauren Reynolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Reynolds is embracing her tag as one of the most experienced racers at this year's UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane, her first as a mother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-motherhood-has-changed-things-for-bmx-racer-lauren-reynolds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-motherhood-has-changed-things-for-bmx-racer-lauren-reynolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Nathan Cleary learns fate over dangerous tackle in Panthers ambush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary has escaped punishment after being placed on report for a dangerous tackle on Brisbane Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-nathan-cleary-learns-fate-over-dangerous-tackle-in-panthers-ambush/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/breaking-nathan-cleary-learns-fate-over-dangerous-tackle-in-panthers-ambush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan favourite's hilariously relatable moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert MacIntyre hit his second shot on the 18th into the rough, and before on-course mics picked up a golden comment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fan-favourites-hilariously-relatable-moment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/fan-favourites-hilariously-relatable-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Like having two NRL teams’: Mundine reveals surprise Tszyu-Spence dilemma after star’s arrival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Mundine thought he knew exactly who he&rsquo;d be backing next weekend &ndash; but now he&rsquo;s not so sure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/like-having-two-nrl-teams-mundine-reveals-surprise-tszyu-spence-dilemma-after-stars-arrival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/like-having-two-nrl-teams-mundine-reveals-surprise-tszyu-spence-dilemma-after-stars-arrival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxing 2026: Anthony Mundine torn over Tim Tszyu vs Errol Spence after surprise admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Mundine thought he knew exactly who he&rsquo;d be backing next weekend &ndash; but now he&rsquo;s not so sure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boxing-2026-anthony-mundine-torn-over-tim-tszyu-vs-errol-spence-after-surprise-admission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/boxing-2026-anthony-mundine-torn-over-tim-tszyu-vs-errol-spence-after-surprise-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little known American takes early Open lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Jackson Suber leads the British Open after the first round, carding a five-under round to lead by one shot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/little-known-american-takes-early-open-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/little-known-american-takes-early-open-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK urges FIFA to act after Argentine players hold up Falklands banner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British government urges FIFA to investigate after Argentine players held up a banner declaring the Falkland Islands were Argentinian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/uk-urges-fifa-to-act-after-argentine-players-hold-up-falklands-banner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/uk-urges-fifa-to-act-after-argentine-players-hold-up-falklands-banner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A stinging Joey sledge sparked Luai’s $6m crusade. Now a Tigers divorce might finally silence him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who would have thought Jarome Luai will play for at least four different NRL clubs, including a team he once referred to as &lsquo;his son&rsquo;, before his glittering career comes to an end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-stinging-joey-sledge-sparked-luais-6m-crusade-now-a-tigers-divorce-might-finally-silence-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-stinging-joey-sledge-sparked-luais-6m-crusade-now-a-tigers-divorce-might-finally-silence-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little known yank takes early Open lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Jackson Suber leads the British Open after the first round, carding a five-under round to lead by one shot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/little-known-yank-takes-early-open-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/little-known-yank-takes-early-open-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canberra United’s A-League Women future secured as date set for Men’s team entry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian Sports Group takes over licence from Capital FootballNew owner has option to introduce ALM side for the 2028/29 seasonThe future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions.After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra&rsquo;s licence. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/canberra-uniteds-a-league-women-future-secured-as-date-set-for-mens-team-entry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/canberra-uniteds-a-league-women-future-secured-as-date-set-for-mens-team-entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m excited’: NBA draft prospect joins cross-town rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dash Daniels has revealed his next destination, with the NBL Next Star joining cross-town rivals South East Melbourne Phoenix just days after parting ways with Melbourne United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-excited-nba-draft-prospect-joins-cross-town-rivals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/im-excited-nba-draft-prospect-joins-cross-town-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain trains in 'hazardous' air as wildfire smoke drifts from Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup finalists Spain train in less-than-ideal conditions in New Jersey as wildfires cause excessive smoke in the north-east of the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spain-trains-in-hazardous-air-as-wildfire-smoke-drifts-from-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/spain-trains-in-hazardous-air-as-wildfire-smoke-drifts-from-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is the World Cup final? All you need to know as Spain plays Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup final is nearly upon us, with Spain to face Argentina for the ultimate prize. Here's everything you need to know about the biggest game in football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/when-is-the-world-cup-final-all-you-need-to-know-as-spain-plays-argentina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/when-is-the-world-cup-final-all-you-need-to-know-as-spain-plays-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is the World Cup final? All you need to know about Spain vs Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cup final is nearly upon us, with Spain to face Argentina for the ultimate prize. Here's everything you need to know about the biggest game in football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/when-is-the-world-cup-final-all-you-need-to-know-about-spain-vs-argentina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/when-is-the-world-cup-final-all-you-need-to-know-about-spain-vs-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piastri’s telling one-word response to McLaren rumours as Verstappen grilled on Red Bull rift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oscar Piastri has dismissed speculation that he could be replaced by Max Verstappen at McLaren next year following wild rumours a deal to parachute the Dutchman into the team was all but done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/piastris-telling-one-word-response-to-mclaren-rumours-as-verstappen-grilled-on-red-bull-rift/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/piastris-telling-one-word-response-to-mclaren-rumours-as-verstappen-grilled-on-red-bull-rift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: ‘Ready to punch on’ — Tszyu breaks silence on Nikita feud... and shock move to end it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Tszyu has spoken for the first time about the &ldquo;dark period&rdquo; which, he now believes, caused the perceived feud between he and younger brother Nikita &ndash; while also revealing how he plans to end it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/exclusive-ready-to-punch-on-tszyu-breaks-silence-on-nikita-feud-and-shock-move-to-end-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/exclusive-ready-to-punch-on-tszyu-breaks-silence-on-nikita-feud-and-shock-move-to-end-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s frustrating’: Cats fears over star’s injury blow; Tassie stadium clears huge hurdle — AFL Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Scott has provided an update on a star&rsquo;s injury setback that looks serious. Plus Tasmania&rsquo;s billion-dollar stadium has passed a key hurdle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-frustrating-cats-fears-over-stars-injury-blow-tassie-stadium-clears-huge-hurdle-afl-daily/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/its-frustrating-cats-fears-over-stars-injury-blow-tassie-stadium-clears-huge-hurdle-afl-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Get out of his way’: Great’s huge Reece Walsh call as shock switch looms after Broncos masterclass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Superstar fullback Reece Walsh is set to follow the path of an all-time Broncos great after he masterminded Brisbane&rsquo;s upset win over Penrith at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-out-of-his-way-greats-huge-reece-walsh-call-as-shock-switch-looms-after-broncos-masterclass/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/get-out-of-his-way-greats-huge-reece-walsh-call-as-shock-switch-looms-after-broncos-masterclass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eels star reveals monster black eye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eels star Kennedy Cherrington reveals a monster black eye as she and teammate Zali Fay launched women in league round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eels-star-reveals-monster-black-eye/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/eels-star-reveals-monster-black-eye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ready to punch on’: The ‘dark’ time that ignited Tszyu brothers’ feud... and shock move to end it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Tszyu has spoken for the first time about the &ldquo;dark period&rdquo; which, he now believes, caused the perceived feud between he and younger brother Nikita &ndash; while also revealing how he plans to end it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ready-to-punch-on-the-dark-time-that-ignited-tszyu-brothers-feud-and-shock-move-to-end-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ready-to-punch-on-the-dark-time-that-ignited-tszyu-brothers-feud-and-shock-move-to-end-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Worst in history’: Root rages at star’s all-time Bazball brain fade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root&rsquo;s typically composed 99 not out steered a jittery England to a four-wicket win over India in the second one-day international in Cardiff on Thursday to level this three-match series at 1-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/worst-in-history-root-rages-at-stars-all-time-bazball-brain-fade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/worst-in-history-root-rages-at-stars-all-time-bazball-brain-fade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More struggles for Aussie golfers at The Open as shock leader emerges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's golfers struggle again at The Open as an unlikely American holds the lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/more-struggles-for-aussie-golfers-at-the-open-as-shock-leader-emerges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/more-struggles-for-aussie-golfers-at-the-open-as-shock-leader-emerges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bombshell dressing room reveal after WC blunder as England coach blames ‘weak DNA’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel says he fully intends to carry on as England manager as he blamed the country&rsquo;s &lsquo;football DNA&rsquo; for their World Cup exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bombshell-dressing-room-reveal-after-wc-blunder-as-england-coach-blames-weak-dna/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bombshell-dressing-room-reveal-after-wc-blunder-as-england-coach-blames-weak-dna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield’s remarkable ascent to Super League contenders continues with gutsy five-try win over Bulls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradford 12-26 WakefieldVisitors run riot in second half to leapfrog WiganTwo years ago this week, Wakefield Trinity and Bradford Bulls met at Odsal Stadium in a Championship encounter. Two clubs with rich histories and strong aspirations to not only return to Super League but do so with a bang.Trinity were winners that day, just as they were here, and their trajectory since their solitary season in the Championship in 2024 has been nothing short of remarkable. Their owner, Matt Ellis, promised]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wakefields-remarkable-ascent-to-super-league-contenders-continues-with-gutsy-five-try-win-over-bulls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/wakefields-remarkable-ascent-to-super-league-contenders-continues-with-gutsy-five-try-win-over-bulls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bitter truth in Bryson snub as LIV star ‘playing with fire’; glaring issue rears head AGAIN — Talking Pts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau was the talk of the opening round of the 154th Open Championship as the LIV Golf superstar stuck to a protest that has now spanned three major championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bitter-truth-in-bryson-snub-as-liv-star-playing-with-fire-glaring-issue-rears-head-again-talking-pts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bitter-truth-in-bryson-snub-as-liv-star-playing-with-fire-glaring-issue-rears-head-again-talking-pts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Soccer coy on Mauricio Pochettino and future of sporting director position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batson says US federation will &lsquo;take a break&rsquo;Pochettino&rsquo;s future remains unresolvedSporting director role unfilled after Crocker exitThe US men&rsquo;s national team leaves the World Cup with some considerable gaps in their organizational chart. Mauricio Pochettino&rsquo;s future is undetermined as his contract &ndash; funded in part by billionaire donors &ndash; ends with the conclusion of this tournament. In April, Matt Crocker resigned from his role as sporting director to t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/us-soccer-coy-on-mauricio-pochettino-and-future-of-sporting-director-position/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/us-soccer-coy-on-mauricio-pochettino-and-future-of-sporting-director-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The bigger picture: Tuchel gets blame for England exit but this is not only about him | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[German will be pilloried for his semi-final decisions but that is to ignore the fact English football culture is not set up to win major tournaments&ldquo;I wanted it to be you. I wanted it to be you so badly.&rdquo;As England&rsquo;s World Cup hopes recede into another spell of heartache, let down in Atlanta by the latest handsome, cadaverous Mr Right, a little sadder, not much wiser, sunburnt, broke, eating J&auml;gerbomb ice cream out of the tub with a spoon, this is a good moment to seek som]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-bigger-picture-tuchel-gets-blame-for-england-exit-but-this-is-not-only-about-him-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-bigger-picture-tuchel-gets-blame-for-england-exit-but-this-is-not-only-about-him-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romero’s World Cup heroics for Argentina make him one of Messi’s most trusted]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mercurial performance at the back was a far cry from the gaffe-prone Spurs captain we have become accustomed to seeingAs Cristian Romero readied to receive a pass 10 yards from his goalline, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon sensed a mistake in the making. The center-back&rsquo;s posture was not ideal after he took a scoot backwards to collect, facing the left sideline as his opponents lustily converged. He would only have half a second to settle a bouncing ball, shift his momentum, and fin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/romeros-world-cup-heroics-for-argentina-make-him-one-of-messis-most-trusted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/romeros-world-cup-heroics-for-argentina-make-him-one-of-messis-most-trusted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau takes subtle swipe at Nick Faldo as Jackson Suber sets Open pace]]></title><description><![CDATA[American responds to six-time major winner&rsquo;s jibeSurprise name at top of leaderboardFrom no clue and no strategy to no explanation. Who or what is eating Bryson DeChambeau? Maybe the coming days will reveal all. Then again &hellip;A fine and widely unexpected start to the 154th Open Championship was not sufficient to alter DeChambeau&rsquo;s uncommunicative approach towards anybody who may not be inclined to tickle his tummy. Following a fifth major round in a row, DeChambeau declined the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bryson-dechambeau-takes-subtle-swipe-at-nick-faldo-as-jackson-suber-sets-open-pace/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bryson-dechambeau-takes-subtle-swipe-at-nick-faldo-as-jackson-suber-sets-open-pace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Petty’ Bryson fires back as golf feud escalates; Aussies in mix as star in ‘s***’ Open hot mic rant — Round 1 Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau has responded to criticism of his course management with a sizzling opening round in The 154th Open Championship, while his fierce rival Rory McIlroy sits well off the pace at Royal Birkdale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/petty-bryson-fires-back-as-golf-feud-escalates-aussies-in-mix-as-star-in-s-open-hot-mic-rant-round-1-wrap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/petty-bryson-fires-back-as-golf-feud-escalates-aussies-in-mix-as-star-in-s-open-hot-mic-rant-round-1-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rider suffers fractured collarbone in chaotic end to Tour de France stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rider suffers a fractured collarbone in a chaotic conclusion to stage 12 of the Tour de France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rider-suffers-fractured-collarbone-in-chaotic-end-to-tour-de-france-stage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/rider-suffers-fractured-collarbone-in-chaotic-end-to-tour-de-france-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I can’t remember a game like it’: What baffled Cleary after Panthers’ third loss in four matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[They may have suffered their third loss in four matches, but Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has declared he is &ldquo;proud&rdquo; of the way his side refused to panic in a high-quality contest against the Broncos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-cant-remember-a-game-like-it-what-baffled-cleary-after-panthers-third-loss-in-four-matches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-cant-remember-a-game-like-it-what-baffled-cleary-after-panthers-third-loss-in-four-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson ‘playing with fire’ as LIV star’s media spat rolls on; Smith feels Open sting — Talking Pts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau was the talk of the opening round of the 154th Open Championship as the LIV Golf superstar stuck to a protest that has now spanned three major championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bryson-playing-with-fire-as-liv-stars-media-spat-rolls-on-smith-feels-open-sting-talking-pts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bryson-playing-with-fire-as-liv-stars-media-spat-rolls-on-smith-feels-open-sting-talking-pts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsène Wenger: US soccer development will depend on ‘consistency’ and ‘education’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Arsenal boss calls out US pay-to-play modelWenger says academy setups are vital for growthArs&egrave;ne Wenger, Fifa&rsquo;s head of global football development, has said that while the US faced numerous structural obstacles to becoming a real soccer power, many of those obstacles are being addressed by leadership at the US Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer.Speaking Thursday in a roundtable with US Soccer chief executive JT Batson and chief operating officer Dan Helfrich, Wenger h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsne-wenger-us-soccer-development-will-depend-on-consistency-and-education/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/arsne-wenger-us-soccer-development-will-depend-on-consistency-and-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeChambeau hits back at scathing Faldo criticism as Australia’s golfers stall on day one of the Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golfing great Sir Nick Faldo said this week that Bryson DeChambeau had &ldquo;zero clue of strategy&rdquo;. The YouTube star delivered a subtle comeback on a day when Min Woo Lee and Lucas Herbert were the best of the Aussies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dechambeau-hits-back-at-scathing-faldo-criticism-as-australias-golfers-stall-on-day-one-of-the-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dechambeau-hits-back-at-scathing-faldo-criticism-as-australias-golfers-stall-on-day-one-of-the-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeChambeau hits back at scathing Faldo criticism as Australia’s golfers stall on day one of British Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golfing great Sir Nick Faldo said this week that Bryson DeChambeau had &ldquo;zero clue of strategy&rdquo;. The YouTube star delivered a subtle comeback on a day when Min Woo Lee and Lucas Herbert were the best of the Aussies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dechambeau-hits-back-at-scathing-faldo-criticism-as-australias-golfers-stall-on-day-one-of-british-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dechambeau-hits-back-at-scathing-faldo-criticism-as-australias-golfers-stall-on-day-one-of-british-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeChambeau hits back at Faldo criticism as Australia’s golfers scramble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Min Woo Lee, Lucas Herbert and Cameron John were the best of the Australians on the opening day at Royal Birkdale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dechambeau-hits-back-at-faldo-criticism-as-australias-golfers-scramble/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/dechambeau-hits-back-at-faldo-criticism-as-australias-golfers-scramble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A future HOFer’s having ‘greatest ruck season’ in AFL history... and might’ve cost himself a Brownlow]]></title><description><![CDATA[He&rsquo;s the 34-year-old star dominating the AFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-future-hofers-having-greatest-ruck-season-in-afl-history-and-mightve-cost-himself-a-brownlow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/a-future-hofers-having-greatest-ruck-season-in-afl-history-and-mightve-cost-himself-a-brownlow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Simple truth’: Madge fires back at Broncos claims as Reynolds lifts lid on season-saving Walsh call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds has lifted the lid on why he handed off the match-winning conversion attempt to Reece Walsh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/simple-truth-madge-fires-back-at-broncos-claims-as-reynolds-lifts-lid-on-season-saving-walsh-call/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/simple-truth-madge-fires-back-at-broncos-claims-as-reynolds-lifts-lid-on-season-saving-walsh-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players ‘puzzled’ by tactics but Tuchel left himself no other option with his squad picks | Jacob Steinberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[The England head coach took a risk by selecting injury-prone players and ignoring creative options such as Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Morgan Gibbs-WhiteWhen Thomas Tuchel became England&rsquo;s head coach he spoke repeatedly about wanting his side to adopt a Premier League style. He wanted intensity, pace, full-throttle football. Tuchel offered clarity, his analysis was precise and his squad for the World Cup was built around the idea of overwhelming opponents with physicality and relentless ru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/players-puzzled-by-tactics-but-tuchel-left-himself-no-other-option-with-his-squad-picks-jacob-steinberg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/players-puzzled-by-tactics-but-tuchel-left-himself-no-other-option-with-his-squad-picks-jacob-steinberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[So long, Bazball: What’s next for Poms after ‘selfish’ deathcult that ‘won nothing’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve managed to become a sports team that will live forever in the memory of people who were lucky enough to witness us play cricket&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/so-long-bazball-whats-next-for-poms-after-selfish-deathcult-that-won-nothing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/so-long-bazball-whats-next-for-poms-after-selfish-deathcult-that-won-nothing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Let me speak to Wayne’: How Bennett phone call from other side of the world sparked shock return]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is the only fullback in the NRL&rsquo;s top eight without a contract for 2027, but Matt Dufty is embracing the uncertainty as he plays for his future every week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/let-me-speak-to-wayne-how-bennett-phone-call-from-other-side-of-the-world-sparked-shock-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/let-me-speak-to-wayne-how-bennett-phone-call-from-other-side-of-the-world-sparked-shock-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson fires back at ‘zero clue’ dig; shock leader emerges as Aussies face Open challenge — R1 Wrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau has responded to criticism of his course management with a sizzling opening round in The 154th Open Championship, while his fierce rival Rory McIlroy sits well off the pace at Royal Birkdale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bryson-fires-back-at-zero-clue-dig-shock-leader-emerges-as-aussies-face-open-challenge-r1-wrap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bryson-fires-back-at-zero-clue-dig-shock-leader-emerges-as-aussies-face-open-challenge-r1-wrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Brondello's Opals plan to solve women's basketball's USA problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[No country has been able to topple the United States at either the FIBA World Cup or the Olympics since 2006. Here's what Sandy Brondello is doing to try to get Australia's Opals over the hump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-brondellos-opals-plan-to-solve-womens-basketballs-usa-problem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/how-brondellos-opals-plan-to-solve-womens-basketballs-usa-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four years away from racing, Raddatz is taking every chance in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paige Raddatz's road to racing at the famed Fuji Speedway against quality drivers had speed bumps along the way.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/four-years-away-from-racing-raddatz-is-taking-every-chance-in-japan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/four-years-away-from-racing-raddatz-is-taking-every-chance-in-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There’s no Sweet Caroline at the Wests Tigers, the team still looking for a home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awash with taxpayer-funded facilities and poker machine cash, the Wests Tigers have a problem that no amount of money has been able to fix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/theres-no-sweet-caroline-at-the-wests-tigers-the-team-still-looking-for-a-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/theres-no-sweet-caroline-at-the-wests-tigers-the-team-still-looking-for-a-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan Cleary rates Edwards the best defensive fullback in the game. Here’s proof he is the toughest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers lost, but Dylan Edwards lost no admirers after finishing the game with a nasty head wound. Could he win the Dally M?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ivan-cleary-rates-edwards-the-best-defensive-fullback-in-the-game-heres-proof-he-is-the-toughest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ivan-cleary-rates-edwards-the-best-defensive-fullback-in-the-game-heres-proof-he-is-the-toughest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan Cleary rates Edwards the best defensive fullback. Here’s proof he is the toughest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers lost, but Dylan Edwards lost no admirers after finishing the game with a nasty head wound. Could he win the Dally M?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ivan-cleary-rates-edwards-the-best-defensive-fullback-heres-proof-he-is-the-toughest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ivan-cleary-rates-edwards-the-best-defensive-fullback-heres-proof-he-is-the-toughest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan Cleary rates Edwards the best defensive fullback. Here’s proof he is also the toughest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers lost, but Dylan Edwards lost no admirers after finishing the game with a nasty head wound. Could he win the Dally M?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ivan-cleary-rates-edwards-the-best-defensive-fullback-heres-proof-he-is-also-the-toughest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/ivan-cleary-rates-edwards-the-best-defensive-fullback-heres-proof-he-is-also-the-toughest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian-born Monty Ioane went to Italy for six months. It turned into a decorated Test career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before he takes on the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday, the Melbourne-born Italy winger will take some time to reflect on his remarkable rugby journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/australian-born-monty-ioane-went-to-italy-for-six-months-it-turned-into-a-decorated-test-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/australian-born-monty-ioane-went-to-italy-for-six-months-it-turned-into-a-decorated-test-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four passes in 19 minutes: damning numbers behind England’s collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[No successful tackles after the 63rd minute and failure to break up play through fouls also played their part in World Cup semi-final defeatThere will be coaching courses of the future that use footage of England&rsquo;s performance against Argentina to illustrate how not to defend a one-goal lead. If that sounds harsh, the data from the match justifies that stance.Many ugly statistics emerged once the postmortem began. The most damning came from OptaJoe, who noted England had 12% possession in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/four-passes-in-19-minutes-damning-numbers-behind-englands-collapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/four-passes-in-19-minutes-damning-numbers-behind-englands-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House says Donald Trump will attend World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infantino has said US president will hand over trophySpain v Argentina final is set for Sunday in New JerseyDonald Trump will attend Sunday&rsquo;s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday.&ldquo;We look forward &#8288;to the final match on Sunday, &#8203;and I know &zwnj;the president &zwnj;looks forward to attending,&rdquo; Leavitt said. &ldquo;This is a fitting conclusion to a tournament that showcased America&rsquo;s ability to h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/white-house-says-donald-trump-will-attend-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/white-house-says-donald-trump-will-attend-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel ‘100%’ invested in leading England at Euro 2028 despite semi-final failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager under fire for manner of 2-1 defeat by Argentina&lsquo;There is enough to improve and I am happy to do that&rsquo;Thomas Tuchel says he is &ldquo;100%&rdquo; committed to leading England at Euro 2028 and finding the &ldquo;extra level&rdquo; for glory that eluded his team at the World Cup.The manager is under fire for the manner of Wednesday&rsquo;s 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta. His switch to a back five for the final quarter at 1-0 up did not work, Argentina scoring two late goals t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tuchel-100-invested-in-leading-england-at-euro-2028-despite-semi-final-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tuchel-100-invested-in-leading-england-at-euro-2028-despite-semi-final-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Merlier surges to Tour de France 2026 hat-trick on stage 12 but crash hits sprinters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soudal Quick-Step rider pips Kooij and PhilipsenTadej Pogacar safely retains yellow jerseyThe likely final sprint stage of this year&rsquo;s Tour de France was won by Tim Merlier, of the Soudal Quick-Step team, who added victory on the banks of the Sa&ocirc;ne to his wins in Bordeaux and Bergerac.In what has been a Tour of rare opportunity for both sprinters and breakaways, the final hour of racing was manic in its intensity and peppered with constant but futile attacks, until the riverside fini]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tim-merlier-surges-to-tour-de-france-2026-hat-trick-on-stage-12-but-crash-hits-sprinters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tim-merlier-surges-to-tour-de-france-2026-hat-trick-on-stage-12-but-crash-hits-sprinters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local hero Tommy Fleetwood treads familiar ground in early Birkdale ‘battle’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Born and bred in Southport, the golfer used to have to sneak on the course&rsquo;s hallowed turf as a kid, but now &lsquo;Tommy Lad&rsquo; is very much in the limelightThere were three ways to get to play Royal Birkdale when Tommy Fleetwood was a kid growing up in Southport. One was to stump up hundreds in visitors&rsquo; green fees, another was to get invited as the guest of a friendly member, and the last was to be proposed, seconded and vetted and pay a few thousands in dues to become a membe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/local-hero-tommy-fleetwood-treads-familiar-ground-in-early-birkdale-battle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/local-hero-tommy-fleetwood-treads-familiar-ground-in-early-birkdale-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Tuchel’s tactics to blame for England’s World Cup defeat? - The Latest]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have again suffered World Cup heartache, conceding two late goals that gave Argentina a dramatic 2-1 comeback win and a place in the final against Spain on Sunday. Many have blamed manager Thomas Tuchel&rsquo;s substitution decisions for the defeat. So did his tactics ultimately backfire? Annie Kelly speaks to sports columnist Jonathan Liew Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/are-tuchels-tactics-to-blame-for-englands-world-cup-defeat-the-latest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/are-tuchels-tactics-to-blame-for-englands-world-cup-defeat-the-latest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England had Lionel Messi under control … until one decisive and subtle shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a statistically weird game for Argentina&rsquo;s talisman against England, full of outliers. It didn&rsquo;t matterThomas Tuchel will have prepared for every eventuality before England&rsquo;s match with Argentina. He will have considered how his team could prosper in attack while remaining solid in defence. What to change if they scored first or if the opening goal went against them and, like so many managers before him, he will have put plenty of thought into how best to deal with Lione]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/england-had-lionel-messi-under-control-until-one-decisive-and-subtle-shift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/england-had-lionel-messi-under-control-until-one-decisive-and-subtle-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s in a name? Steves once dominated the AFL but have now been reduced to one]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most common player names of the 1980s and 90s have made way for the rise of Jack, Tom, Sam and LachlanThe AFL was once rife with Steves, Stephens and Stevens. But no more &ndash; with the shock retirement of Steven May at Melbourne before the season began, there&rsquo;s only one left: Greater Western Sydney&rsquo;s Stephen Coniglio. It&rsquo;s the end of a long downward trend since the early 1990s, when more than 25 Steves took to the field.Just as with all baby names (even for babies who go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/whats-in-a-name-steves-once-dominated-the-afl-but-have-now-been-reduced-to-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/whats-in-a-name-steves-once-dominated-the-afl-but-have-now-been-reduced-to-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Schmidt era staggers to a close as shellshocked Wallabies face Italy | Angus Fontaine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia have lost their last two against the Azzurri and if they fall again, the departing coach&rsquo;s win-loss record will fall below 36%The bell has rung on final drinks at the last chance saloon and the Wallabies need to shout Joe Schmidt something powerful in this week&rsquo;s must-win Test against Italy in Perth before their battle-weary boss exits as coach and staggers into retirement.Last week against France, the champagne stayed on ice as Les Bleus roared back from 21-12 down at half]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joe-schmidt-era-staggers-to-a-close-as-shellshocked-wallabies-face-italy-angus-fontaine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/joe-schmidt-era-staggers-to-a-close-as-shellshocked-wallabies-face-italy-angus-fontaine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Creating your own story’: Lyon responds to ‘disappointing’ reports over in-form Marshall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Lyon has suggested reports surrounding Rowan Marshall&rsquo;s future at St Kilda have been &ldquo;created&rdquo; after the star ruck produced a career-best performance in Thursday night&rsquo;s 27-point loss to Geelong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/creating-your-own-story-lyon-responds-to-disappointing-reports-over-in-form-marshall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/creating-your-own-story-lyon-responds-to-disappointing-reports-over-in-form-marshall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Daily | It’s the end of the World Cup as England know it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!They say never go that far back. In the last half an hour of their end-of-days Geopolitics World Cup semi-final with Argentina, England committed to the bit in the Deep South. No wonder there were gaps. Thomas Tuchel stood and watched national trauma unfold in front of his eyes as towering aerial threats such as Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Mart&iacute;nez beat his four centre-backs to cross after cross. Forget the ghosts of &lsquo;66, the sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/football-daily-its-the-end-of-the-world-cup-as-england-know-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/football-daily-its-the-end-of-the-world-cup-as-england-know-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That’s the simple truth’: Madge fires back at Broncos claims as star lifts lid on season-saving call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds has lifted the lid on why he handed off the match-winning conversion attempt to Reece Walsh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-the-simple-truth-madge-fires-back-at-broncos-claims-as-star-lifts-lid-on-season-saving-call/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/thats-the-simple-truth-madge-fires-back-at-broncos-claims-as-star-lifts-lid-on-season-saving-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘People have said things...’: Madge’s message to critics as star lifts lid on game-winning call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds has lifted the lid on why he handed off the match-winning conversion attempt to Reece Walsh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/people-have-said-things-madges-message-to-critics-as-star-lifts-lid-on-game-winning-call/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/people-have-said-things-madges-message-to-critics-as-star-lifts-lid-on-game-winning-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I was proud’: Cleary hails Panthers resilience after third loss in four games]]></title><description><![CDATA[They may have suffered their third loss in four matches, but Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has declared he is &ldquo;proud&rdquo; of the way his side refused to panic in a high-quality contest against the Broncos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-was-proud-cleary-hails-panthers-resilience-after-third-loss-in-four-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-was-proud-cleary-hails-panthers-resilience-after-third-loss-in-four-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I can’t remember a game like it’: What baffled Cleary after Panthers’ third loss in four games]]></title><description><![CDATA[They may have suffered their third loss in four matches, but Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has declared he is &ldquo;proud&rdquo; of the way his side refused to panic in a high-quality contest against the Broncos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-cant-remember-a-game-like-it-what-baffled-cleary-after-panthers-third-loss-in-four-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-cant-remember-a-game-like-it-what-baffled-cleary-after-panthers-third-loss-in-four-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I was confident, but...’: Cats star’s brutally honest reveal over injury mystery before huge return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong star Gryan Miers was brutally honest when asked why he has spent the past month in the VFL &ndash; telling Fox Footy &ldquo;it&rsquo;s coach&rsquo;s decision&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-was-confident-but-cats-stars-brutally-honest-reveal-over-injury-mystery-before-huge-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/i-was-confident-but-cats-stars-brutally-honest-reveal-over-injury-mystery-before-huge-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walsh brilliance after Madge’s shock switch saves Broncos’ season in wild Penrith upset]]></title><description><![CDATA[So you&rsquo;re telling me there&rsquo;s a chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/walsh-brilliance-after-madges-shock-switch-saves-broncos-season-in-wild-penrith-upset/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/walsh-brilliance-after-madges-shock-switch-saves-broncos-season-in-wild-penrith-upset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geelong’s injury woes deepen with Holmes, Mannagh unable to finish in win over Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gryan Miers made a triumphant return to AFL with a match winning performance against the Saints on Thursday night to help Geelong return to the winner&rsquo;s list]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/geelongs-injury-woes-deepen-with-holmes-mannagh-unable-to-finish-in-win-over-saints/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/geelongs-injury-woes-deepen-with-holmes-mannagh-unable-to-finish-in-win-over-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Geelong’s injury woes deepen with Holmes, Mannagh unable to finish in win over Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gryan Miers made a triumphant return to AFL with a match winning performance against the Saints on Thursday night to help Geelong return to the winner&rsquo;s list]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-geelongs-injury-woes-deepen-with-holmes-mannagh-unable-to-finish-in-win-over-saints/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-geelongs-injury-woes-deepen-with-holmes-mannagh-unable-to-finish-in-win-over-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Geelong’s injury woes deepen with Holmes and Mannagh unable to finish in win over Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weakened Geelong takes on St Kilda at GMHBA Stadium as round 19 begins. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-geelongs-injury-woes-deepen-with-holmes-and-mannagh-unable-to-finish-in-win-over-saints/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-geelongs-injury-woes-deepen-with-holmes-and-mannagh-unable-to-finish-in-win-over-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Returning Cats gun fires but star’s serious injury sours win to extend Saints’ 21st century curse]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Kilda&rsquo;s 27-year Kardinia Park curse has rolled on, with the Cats running out 27-point winners on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/returning-cats-gun-fires-but-stars-serious-injury-sours-win-to-extend-saints-21st-century-curse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/returning-cats-gun-fires-but-stars-serious-injury-sours-win-to-extend-saints-21st-century-curse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL Highlights: Panthers v Broncos - Round 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Penrith Panthers host the Brisbane Broncos in Round 20 of the 2026 NRL Premiership from CommBank Stadium, Sydney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-highlights-panthers-v-broncos-round-20/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-highlights-panthers-v-broncos-round-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Miers, Smith power Cats to win over Saints as Holmes, Mannagh injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weakened Geelong takes on St Kilda at GMHBA Stadium as round 19 begins. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-miers-smith-power-cats-to-win-over-saints-as-holmes-mannagh-injured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-miers-smith-power-cats-to-win-over-saints-as-holmes-mannagh-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keir Starmer wants Fifa investigation into Argentina players who held Falklands banner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spokesperson says islands belong to the UK&lsquo;PM wishes both teams well for the final, especially Spain&rsquo;Keir Starmer supports the idea of Fifa investigating Argentina players who displayed a banner touting their country&rsquo;s claim to the Falklands Islands after their World Cup semi-final win against England, Downing Street has said.Starmer, who watched the match while travelling to Ukraine by train for the final overseas trip of his premiership, endorsed a call by Peter Kyle, the bus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/keir-starmer-wants-fifa-investigation-into-argentina-players-who-held-falklands-banner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/keir-starmer-wants-fifa-investigation-into-argentina-players-who-held-falklands-banner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cats’ sour twist as returning star shines, gun in serious pain after ugly injury — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Records are made to be broken, but on Thursday night, St Kilda must snap one of the AFL&rsquo;s longest-standing hoodoos if it&rsquo;s to upset Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cats-sour-twist-as-returning-star-shines-gun-in-serious-pain-after-ugly-injury-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/cats-sour-twist-as-returning-star-shines-gun-in-serious-pain-after-ugly-injury-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’s a rock star’: Walsh brilliance saves Broncos’ season in fiery Panthers clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[So you&rsquo;re telling me there&rsquo;s a chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-a-rock-star-walsh-brilliance-saves-broncos-season-in-fiery-panthers-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/hes-a-rock-star-walsh-brilliance-saves-broncos-season-in-fiery-panthers-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Cats lose two more stars to injury but still lead Saints in Geelong]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weakened Geelong takes on St Kilda at GMHBA Stadium as round 19 begins. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-cats-lose-two-more-stars-to-injury-but-still-lead-saints-in-geelong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-cats-lose-two-more-stars-to-injury-but-still-lead-saints-in-geelong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karapani dives over corner for equalising try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josiah&nbsp;Karapani jumps over the corner to level the scores at Commbank Stadium and keep the Broncos in the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/karapani-dives-over-corner-for-equalising-try/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/karapani-dives-over-corner-for-equalising-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karapani denied by Edwards try-saver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos winger Josiah Karapani loses the ball over the line after a tackle from Dylan Edwards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/karapani-denied-by-edwards-try-saver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/karapani-denied-by-edwards-try-saver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Like last time’: Bronco’s big ban sledge as Cleary faces nervous wait after ‘upending tackle’ report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary has found himself in hot water after being placed on report for a dangerous tackle on Brisbane Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/like-last-time-broncos-big-ban-sledge-as-cleary-faces-nervous-wait-after-upending-tackle-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/like-last-time-broncos-big-ban-sledge-as-cleary-faces-nervous-wait-after-upending-tackle-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Cats threaten to fire away but Marshall keeps Saints within reach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weakened Geelong takes on St Kilda at GMHBA Stadium as round 19 begins. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-cats-threaten-to-fire-away-but-marshall-keeps-saints-within-reach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-cats-threaten-to-fire-away-but-marshall-keeps-saints-within-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: ‘Tensions high’ in fiery clash as Broncos’ season on knife’s edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane and Penrith will collectively welcome back 11 stars for tonight&rsquo;s blockbuster at CommBank Stadium as the Broncos aim to keep their season alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-tensions-high-in-fiery-clash-as-broncos-season-on-knifes-edge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-tensions-high-in-fiery-clash-as-broncos-season-on-knifes-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tempers flare twice in minute of madness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos and Panthers players get stuck into each other twice in the space of a minute in wet conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tempers-flare-twice-in-minute-of-madness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/tempers-flare-twice-in-minute-of-madness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bit of discontent’: Saint’s blow up as Cats look to extend 27-year curse — LIVE AFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Records are made to be broken, but on Thursday night, St Kilda must snap one of the AFL&rsquo;s longest-standing hoodoos if it&rsquo;s to upset Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bit-of-discontent-saints-blow-up-as-cats-look-to-extend-27-year-curse-live-afl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/bit-of-discontent-saints-blow-up-as-cats-look-to-extend-27-year-curse-live-afl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sorensen dragged down in desperation tackle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panthers back-rower Scott Sorensen streaks away but is held up over the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sorensen-dragged-down-in-desperation-tackle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/sorensen-dragged-down-in-desperation-tackle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers prop cops a stray boot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsay Smith is forced off against the Broncos after copping a stray boot to the face.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/panthers-prop-cops-a-stray-boot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/panthers-prop-cops-a-stray-boot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: Penrith fears as Cleary in hot water for suspect tackle in enthralling clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane and Penrith will collectively welcome back 11 stars for tonight&rsquo;s blockbuster at CommBank Stadium as the Broncos aim to keep their season alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-penrith-fears-as-cleary-in-hot-water-for-suspect-tackle-in-enthralling-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-penrith-fears-as-cleary-in-hot-water-for-suspect-tackle-in-enthralling-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Miers inspires Cats who kick clear of struggling Saints in Geelong]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weakened Geelong takes on St Kilda at GMHBA Stadium as round 19 begins. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-miers-inspires-cats-who-kick-clear-of-struggling-saints-in-geelong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-miers-inspires-cats-who-kick-clear-of-struggling-saints-in-geelong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Replacement Cats lead but Marshall, Garcia inspire Saints fightback]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weakened Geelong takes on St Kilda at GMHBA Stadium as round 19 begins. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-replacement-cats-lead-but-marshall-garcia-inspire-saints-fightback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-replacement-cats-lead-but-marshall-garcia-inspire-saints-fightback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To'o dives over in wet conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panthers winger Brian To'o puts his side on the board against the Broncos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/too-dives-over-in-wet-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/too-dives-over-in-wet-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piakura cops nasty head knock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos back-rower Brendan Piakura is left dazed after colliding with a Panthers player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/piakura-cops-nasty-head-knock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/piakura-cops-nasty-head-knock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riki pounces in shock Broncos start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Riki chases a Reece Walsh grubber and plants it down to score against the Panthers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/riki-pounces-in-shock-broncos-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/riki-pounces-in-shock-broncos-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE NRL: Desperate Broncos strike first after Walsh magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane and Penrith will collectively welcome back 11 stars for tonight&rsquo;s blockbuster at CommBank Stadium as the Broncos aim to keep their season alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-desperate-broncos-strike-first-after-walsh-magic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-nrl-desperate-broncos-strike-first-after-walsh-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Needs to be changed’: NRLW stars reveal radical plan to close competition gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[NRLW stars Tiana Penitani and Quincy Dodd have called upon the competition to implement a tiered roster system, arguing it is the best way to close the widening gap between the two league&rsquo;s powerhouse clubs and the rest of the teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/needs-to-be-changed-nrlw-stars-reveal-radical-plan-to-close-competition-gap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/needs-to-be-changed-nrlw-stars-reveal-radical-plan-to-close-competition-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Open Championship 2026 LIVE: Aussies underway in ‘pretty scary’ test as golf fans treated to prime time action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian golf fans are being treated to a host of the sport&rsquo;s biggest names teeing off in prime time as the 154th Open Championship gets underway at Royal Birkdale. Live below!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-open-championship-2026-live-aussies-underway-in-pretty-scary-test-as-golf-fans-treated-to-prime-time-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-open-championship-2026-live-aussies-underway-in-pretty-scary-test-as-golf-fans-treated-to-prime-time-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[V'landys steps into new role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter V'landys speaks to Nine's Danny Weidler after becoming executive chairman following Andrew Abdo's departure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vlandys-steps-into-new-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/vlandys-steps-into-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poms’ act of ‘cowardice’ exposed a pre-World Cup lie... proving ‘nothing has changed’ — UK View]]></title><description><![CDATA[A little under two years ago, Thomas Tuchel arrived as England manager with a mandate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/poms-act-of-cowardice-exposed-a-pre-world-cup-lie-proving-nothing-has-changed-uk-view/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/poms-act-of-cowardice-exposed-a-pre-world-cup-lie-proving-nothing-has-changed-uk-view/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL LIVE: Replacement Cats fires early as Saints look to end 13-game losing run in Geelong]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weakened Geelong takes on St Kilda at GMHBA Stadium as round 19 begins. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-replacement-cats-fires-early-as-saints-look-to-end-13-game-losing-run-in-geelong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/afl-live-replacement-cats-fires-early-as-saints-look-to-end-13-game-losing-run-in-geelong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The secret trials that have helped Tasmanian stadium clear biggest hurdle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Months of trials involving cricketers, broadcasters and specialist lighting experts have found the venue&rsquo;s design would not compromise the game or the television product.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-secret-trials-that-have-helped-tasmanian-stadium-clear-biggest-hurdle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/the-secret-trials-that-have-helped-tasmanian-stadium-clear-biggest-hurdle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walsh-inspired Broncos snap eight-match losing streak with upset win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reece Walsh starred with three try assists and a crucial sideline conversion to lead Brisbane to victory against competition leaders Penrith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/walsh-inspired-broncos-snap-eight-match-losing-streak-with-upset-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/walsh-inspired-broncos-snap-eight-match-losing-streak-with-upset-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL LIVE updates: Penrith look to pile more misery on struggling Brisbane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both sides will welcome back their Origin stars at CommBank Stadium tonight as the NRL leaders host a Broncos side desperate to snap an eight-match losing streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-live-updates-penrith-look-to-pile-more-misery-on-struggling-brisbane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/nrl-live-updates-penrith-look-to-pile-more-misery-on-struggling-brisbane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe to miss for Pies as Blues make three changes: AFL teams and expert tips for round 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pies will be without a star veteran while Josh Fraser has made three omissions after the loss to the Hawks. See the changes and how our experts are tipping the round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/howe-to-miss-for-pies-as-blues-make-three-changes-afl-teams-and-expert-tips-for-round-19/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/howe-to-miss-for-pies-as-blues-make-three-changes-afl-teams-and-expert-tips-for-round-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Saints hit back after fast start for Cat at Kardinia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong hosts St Kilda at Kardinia Park to kick off round 19 of the AFL, with the under-strength Cats desperate to stop a recent slide. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-saints-hit-back-after-fast-start-for-cat-at-kardinia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-saints-hit-back-after-fast-start-for-cat-at-kardinia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Geelong win over Saints soured by injury to star Holmes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong beats St Kilda at Kardinia Park to kick off round 19 of the AFL, but the injury list gets longer with a concerning leg issue for Max Holmes. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-geelong-win-over-saints-soured-by-injury-to-star-holmes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-geelong-win-over-saints-soured-by-injury-to-star-holmes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cats try to stop the slide against Saints in Geelong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong hosts St Kilda at Kardinia Park to kick off round 19 of the AFL, with the under-strength Cats desperate to stop a recent slide. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-cats-try-to-stop-the-slide-against-saints-in-geelong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/sport/sport-news-australia/live-cats-try-to-stop-the-slide-against-saints-in-geelong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cats stretching the lead over Saints at Kardinia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong hosts St Kilda at Kardinia Park to kick off round 19 of the AFL, with the under-strength Cats desperate to stop a recent slide. 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