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McKeown's 'depressing' reveal
Australian swimming superstar Kaylee McKeown opens up on her post-Paris 2024 struggles.

Berry hoping for change of luck with Freedman stars after ‘Slipper curse’
Tommy Berry has not had much good fortune with Michael Freedman-trained stars Manaal and Marhoona in recent years. He’s confident that will change at Rosehill on Saturday.

Fitzy explains Sharks' siege mentality
Craig Fitzgibbon explains the mindset of his side after a noticeable shift.

‘Billy’ over Brody: Why the Pies have to make Elliott their priority
The choice between Jamie Elliott and Brody Mihocek mightn’t be a binary one, but Elliott’s retention – and remuneration – has to take precedence.

Jahrome Hughes is back just three weeks after breaking his arm. He joins a proud league tradition
Rugby league history is littered with stories of courageous returns from injury. But it doesn’t always end well.

Joey has 'no problem' with Nawaqanitawase's call
Kangaroos selector Andrew Johns has his say on Mark Nawaqanitawase's availability.

Joey 'surprised' at Keary-Knights link
Andrew Johns admits it would be a 'gamble' for the Knights to employ Luke Keary.

When he was 12, Ashcroft was ‘destined’ for the big stage. These numbers prove it
The way Will Ashcroft has hit the peak of his powers once the Brisbane Lions’ season goes on the line is nothing new, according to those closest to him.

Ether Whale Books $45M Loss as ETH Falls Below $4K

The emails that reveal how Optus downplayed the Triple Zero disaster
It began with what should have been a routine upgrade but the result was catastrophic. Within hours, three people were dead.

Pokémon did not give permission for ICE deportation video
The theme song, Ash Ketchum and slogan "Gotta catch 'em all" featured in a US government video.

I’ve been burned by fake reviews online. Here’s what I look for now
I miss the days of the early web when most things online felt legit—back before the proliferation of bots and generative AI. The modern web has drastically changed, and it feels like “fake” content now outnumbers genuine content. You can’t trust anything anymore, especially when it comes to reviews on...

‘They all need to improve’: Ka Ying Rising trainer’s warning to Everest rivals
Champion trainer David Hayes is confident Ka Ying Rising is on track for the Everest despite a bigger than expected drop in weight during his trip to Australia.

McDonald tips Wodeton to peak for emotional group 1
Top jockey James McDonald believes Wodeton is ready to deliver a group 1 win and give Coolmore a special win after the loss of super sire Wootton Bassett.

We asked a maths professor to predict NRL grand final winner. This is his verdict
With four teams still standing, there are plenty of Pythagorean permutations ahead of the grand final. Could a numbers genius pick the winner?

AFL grand final 2025 teams and expert tips: The hard calls made as Cats, Lions teams locked in
The teams are in, with the Brisbane Lions rolling the dice on their biggest star.

Is daytime Walsh biggest threat to Cleary’s six-year reign? A sport science expert weighs in
A theory emerged from Walsh’s performance against the Raiders, but an expert has dispelled suggestions a time change will determine his best.

Sonic the Hedgehog series boss tells us how the series keeps up to speed
The video game icon has been taking shots at an old rival, but the real competition comes from newer games.

HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i review: A well-designed 2-in-1 with smart pen storage
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good build quality and thoughtful design Reasonable day-to-day performance Garaged pen is excellent Cons Display specs are low for the price The slow NPU can’t run Copilot+ PC features Disappointing graphics performance RAM isn’t user-upgradable Our Verdict The HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i has the best pen storage I’ve seen on a laptop, and it...