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Travis Head is set to focus on red-ball cricket.

CRICKETCommentsWhy Aussies could have early edge in Ashes battle

Every member of Australia’s Test side will have Sheffield Shield run in the legs ahead of the Ashes, while England is playing just one practice match after a white-all wipeout in New Zealand.

News Corp Australia

Socceroo Alessandro Circati suffered an ankle injury playing for Parma on Sunday. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumGun defender adds to Socceroos' mounting injury woes

The Socceroos' injury toll continues to mount ahead of friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia with defender Alessandro Circati suffering a sprained ankle.

Anna Harrington

Daniel Rioli has tied the knot with Paris Lawrence in an intimate Byron Bay wedding.

WEDDING BELLSAFL royalty reduced to tears in highly emotional wedding

The ceremony was intimate but the stars who attended were in awe of ‘the most beautiful wedding dress ever seen’.

Digital Staff

Sam Kerr is smiling again after coming off the bench to score for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremium'She made an impact': Chelsea boss delight for Sam Kerr

Super striker Sam Kerr's first goal of the season at Stamford Bridge has left her Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor thrilled for the reinvigorated Matildas skipper.

Ian Chadband

Benson Kipruto survived a late charge from Alexander Mutiso to win the New York Marathon. (AP PHOTO)

MarathonPremiumKenya sweeps men's and women's podiums at NYC Marathon

Kenya has dominated the New York City Marathon taking all the medals with a course record also falling in the women's race.

Staff Writers

Aryna Sabalenka has marked the 500th match of her career with a victory at the WTA Finals. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumSabalenka wins but Gauff suffers shock WTA Finals loss

WTA Finals champion Coco Gauff has been defeated by Jessica Pegula in the opening match of her title defence while Aryna Sabalenka beat Jasmine Paolini.

Staff Writers

Man City's Erling Haaland goes into robot mode after scoring his first goal against Bournemouth. (AP PHOTO)

SportPremiumRobot Haaland at the double again as Man City go second

Goal machine Erling Haaland's latest double for Manchester City has taken them to second place in the Premier League.

Steve Douglas

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur says India will be hunting more trophies after their World Cup win. (AP PHOTO)

CricketGolden girl Verma inspires India to World Cup triumph

Shafali Verma has proved the hero of India's first Women's World Cup triumph, scoring 87 and taking two wickets to help them beat South Africa in Navi Mumbai.

Ian Chadband

It was a losing weekend for both West Coast and Freo - but the Eagles sneaked into finals.

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Every Eagle, Docker rated after nerve-wrenching finale

Who stood tallest on a weekend where finals hopes were on the line for both West Coast and Fremantle? Danielle Laidley assesses each player here.

Danielle Laidley

Great Boulder batter Brock Reilly during his team’s Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association A-grade match against Hannans at Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex on Saturday.

CricketPremiumNagaraja bags four wickets in big win

Great Boulder have overcome a poor start to move into second place on the Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association A-grade ladder.

Neale Harvey

Lake View batter Luke Egglestone during his team’s Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association A-grade match against North Kalgoorlie at Wallace Park on Saturday.

CricketPremiumEgglestone, Carter show the way for Lake View

Lake View lead the standings on percentage after beating North Kalgoorlie in the Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association A-grade competition on Saturday.

Neale Harvey

Experts say the concentration of incidents in summer highlights continuing dangers as West Aussies flock to beaches, rivers and backyard pools.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
EXPOSED: How many people nearly drowned in WA last summer

Exclusive statistics obtained by The West Australian show a worrying spike in water incidents during the warmer months.

Caitlin Vinci

Jannik Sinner holds the Paris Masters crown that puts him back on top of the men's tennis world. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremiumSinner winner: champion in Paris, back on top of world

Australian Open and Wimbledon champ Jannik Sinner has reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking after beating Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Paris Masters final.

Staff Writers

Kimberly Birrell has lost her Chennai Open final but has been honoured with a sportsmanship award. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumAussie loses WTA final, wins hearts for sportsmanship

Australian Kim Birrell has lost in the Chennai Open final but has been honoured with a special sportsmanship award by the event organisers.

Ian Chadband

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has been sacked after their dismal start to the Premier League season. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumWolves sack manager Pereira after winless EPL start

Vitor Pereira has been sacked as Wolverhampton Wanderers manager after the Premier League's bottom club felt it had seen enough.

Staff Writers

West Coast will play in the AFLW finals series.

AFLWCommentsPremiumLet’s win it! Eagles skipper ready to seize finals dream

West Coast had a remarkable weekend to qualify for the AFLW finals series and now their co-captain is making it clear to everyone that they will do whatever is needed to win the premiership.

Craig O'Donoghue

Gabrielle Newton has described the pain of losing to Adelaide to miss out on finals.

AFLWComments‘We believe’: Newton says Adelaide loss fuel for Freo fire

Fremantle midfielder Gabby Newton says the bitterest part of the club’s 12-point defeat to Adelaide that cost them a top-eight berth is in the knowledge that the group believe they belong in finals.

Aaron Kirby

Australia's Hannah Green has come agonisingly close to winning the Maybank Championship. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumGreen suffers near miss at LPGA's Maybank Championship

Australian golf star Hannah Green has finished joint runner-up after losing a three-way play-off at the LPGA Tour's rich Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur.

Darren Walton

Download your Melbourne Cup sweep chart below.

RacingCommentsDownload your FREE Melbourne Cup office sweep chart

It’s the race that stops the nation - and if stops your office, you’ll want to get involved in a sweep! Download your chart here.

Perth Lynx star Yemiyah Morris..

BasketballCommentsPremiumLynx are taller than ever but coach has seen it all before

Perth Lynx aren’t used to having two massive players to give them a physical presence but coach Ryan Petrik is calling on his experience with several men’s teams to turn them into a powerhouse.

Craig O'Donoghue

Andrew Redmayne's work in-goal has helped the Mariners escape with a 1-1 draw with Wellington. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumRedmayne heroics help Mariners snag Phoenix draw

Central Coast and Wellington have fought a dramatic 1-1 draw in Gosford, with Mariners goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne starring.

Anna Harrington

Washington Sundar's 49no helped India to a five-wicket win in the third T20I against Australia. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketIndia chase on point, level series against Australia

Despite some Tim David white-ball fireworks, India have held their nerve to chase down Australia's 6-186 and square the series with two games to play.

Ethan James

Adelaide players had reason to celebrate after their win over Fremantle sealed their finals berth. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFremantle's AFLW season ends, Crows to continue

Adelaide star Anne Hatchard has kicked the decisive goal in her 100th AFLW game as the Crows beat Fremantle by 12 points to secure a finals spot.

Oliver Caffrey

West Coast sneaked into the finals.

AFLWCommentsEagles lock in grudge match with Blues for finals opener

West Coast will get an immediate shot at redemption against Carlton in their maiden finals appearance, with the Eagles securing their post-season berth thanks to Freo’s failure. SEE THE WEEK ONE FINALS FIXTURE

Chris Robinson