Geelong legend Sam Newman, 80, is recovering at home after suffering two mini-strokes that resulted in a 10-day hospital stay in Melbourne.
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The Iranian women's national football team is seeking asylum in Australia following the Women's Asian Cup, citing fears of imprisonment and death if they return home.
The Brisbane Lions face a personnel crisis as co-captains Harris Andrews and Hugh McCluggage, along with Zac Bailey and Darcy Gardiner, are ruled out through suspension and injury.
Sam Kerr made a successful scoring return to international football as Australia defeated the Philippines 2-0 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener at Perth Stadium.
Former UFC champion Cody Garbrandt returned to the Octagon at UFC 326 in Sydney to face Xiao Long. Garbrandt emphasized a return to his wrestling roots and shared how fighting helped him find personal peace ahead of this pivotal bantamweight clash.
A factual breakdown of the March 7, 2026, La Liga clash between Osasuna and Mallorca, featuring managerial debuts and key player updates.
Ireland kept their Six Nations title ambitions alive with a 31-17 bonus-point win over Wales in Dublin on March 6, 2026.
Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC drew 2-2 in Sydney with Juan Mata scoring a free-kick. Injuries affected lineups, impacting A-League standings.
Brisbane Lions hosted Western Bulldogs on March 7, 2026, for the AFL season opener. Debuts from Oscar Allen and Zane Zakostelsky highlighted the game amid injury challenges.
Kurdish groups in Iraq are evaluating involvement in potential Iran conflict following US requests, amid internal debate and regional security concerns.
Charlie Cameron returns to Brisbane Lions in 2026 after a challenging 2025 season, focusing on fitness and skills to impact early matches.
Parma hosted Cagliari at the Stadio Ennio Tardini for a crucial Serie A fixture. The match focused on defensive tactics and key player performances in the ongoing battle for league position.





