Michelle Payne was first to break racing’s glass ceiling. Rachel King is lining up to smash another

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 10, 2026

History could be rewritten in this year’s Cox Plate by a Sydney jockey who won the $1 million group 1 Caulfield Guineas on Saturday.

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The Roosters halfback is in the Australian squad for the World Cup after a stellar season in which he made his State of Origin debut and won a maiden NRL title.

Ten stars, 20 days: The marquee men poised to hit the open market on November 1

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The NRL transfer market is about to become a feeding frenzy as some of the biggest names prepare to test their value from November 1.

Matildas concern as Sam Kerr goes down with ankle injury in Germany defeat

Oct 10, 2026

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The Aussie superstar tried to play down concerns after the game but ended up contradicting herself.

‘An inspiration since I was a kid’: Butters’ childhood dream comes true with Bulldogs move

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Zak Butters has opened up on his trade to the Western Bulldogs, and his favourite memory of the club growing up in Victoria’s western region.

Weatherald backed after rough Shield return as SA win

Oct 10, 2026

Weatherald backed after rough Shield return as SA win

Two-time defending Sheffield Shield champions South Australia have started their new campaign with an innings win over Victoria at Junction Oval.

'I wish she was here to see it': Canberra young gun pays tribute to late mum after stunning Bathurst

Oct 10, 2026

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Zach Bates has recorded the fastest Bathurst 1000 time of the Gen3 era.

Aussie veteran's sizzling Champions Tour opening round

Oct 10, 2026

Aussie veteran's sizzling Champions Tour opening round

Four Australians are within three shots of the lead after a low-scoring opening round at the Champions tour's Constellation Furyk & Friends tournament.

Sydney Swans player Tom Papley makes public dig at Nick Blakey’s trade offers amid ongoing investigation

Oct 9, 2026

Sydney Swans player Tom Papley makes public dig at Nick Blakey’s trade offers amid ongoing investigation

A Sydney Swan has taken a public swipe at his teammate over a trade offer amid rumours the embattled player wants to leave the club as scrutiny surrounding the Pullman Hotel saga continues.

A tale of two openers: Maddinson's duck and Renshaw's fightback

Oct 9, 2026

A tale of two openers: Maddinson's duck and Renshaw's fightback

Australia wobbled on day one in Durban before the demoted Matt Renshaw mounted a rearguard, analysed by Adam Collins and Dan Brettig.

Verstappen keeps pole after yellow flag infringement

Oct 9, 2026

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Max Verstappen was called to the stewards in Singapore for passing Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags, but the Red Bull driver kept his sprint pole.

Kerr grimaces after ankle injury

Oct 9, 2026

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Sam Kerr was in a lot of pain after going down with an ankle injury between Germany, but is able to get back on in the half.

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