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GolfMorikawa wins first major in thrilling PGA

Young American Collin Morikawa has won the US PGA Championship in San Francisco to collect his maiden major title.

Evin Priest

Dark side‘F*** your multi’: Players sick of punters’ abuse

Brisbane firebrand Mitch Robinson has lashed out at gamblers who hurl abuse at players over their lost bets. The Lion has shed light on the ugly side of footy, revealing death threats and wishes of serious harm on players.

Chris Cavanagh and Lauren Wood

Crash tackle‘Entitled’: How selfish Broncos are bringing the club down

Tevita Pangai Junior’s reckless COVID-19 barber shop breach is further proof he will never be able to repay what he owes the Brisbane Broncos. Worse still, the cost will be far greater, ROBERT CRADDOCK writes.

Robert Craddock

Monday BuzzBuzz: Dragons inadequacy just too hard to ignore any more

No one expected the Dragons to be there on grand final day this season. They should, however, be in contention for the finals. The winners of only eight of their last 31 games, continuous failure cannot be tolerated.

Phil Rothfield

Dramatic finishMorikawa wins first major in thrilling PGA

Collin Morikawa has won his maiden major title in dramatic fashion courtesy of a late surge to win the US PGA Championship in San Francisco.

Evin Priest

Must watchAmazing, inclusive team gesture reduces player to tears

In a turbulent year filled with endless bad news, a women’s football team in Brisbane has left a teammate stunned with their incredibly moving gesture.

SHATTEREDLowest point in Ponting’s career ‘by a street’

Ricky Ponting achieved remarkable success but there is one series that stands out as the darkest stage of his glittering career. And another away tour years later was one of his fondest memories. Read the full Q&A with Hamish McLachlan.

Hamish McLachlan

Highlights, lowlightsMonday Buzz: Unrepentant Bennett deserved worse

Wayne Bennett’s $20k fine for a bio-security breach was just a drop in the ocean for the super coach. By putting the whole competition at risk, and by refusing to apologise, he should have got a lot more. It’s here in Buzz’s weekend wrap.

Phil Rothfield

Amazing winVerstappen records stunning F1 win at Silverstone

Max Verstappen sprung what could be the surprise of the F1 season by beating Lewis Hamilton to win the 70th Anniversary GP as Daniel Ricciardo finished 14th.

MotorsportStunning Verstappen F1 win at Silverstone

Max Verstappen sprung what could be the surprise of the F1 season by beating Lewis Hamilton to win the 70th Anniversary GP as Daniel Ricciardo finished 14th.

Young gunsWAFL colts notebook: Round four

One of WA’s most exciting 2021 draft prospects led Claremont to a big win over Peel, a pair of former Sharks impressed for Perth and ladder leaders West Perth were inspired by their talls.

Jordan McArdle

NRL‘Deplorable’: Why NRL boss came out swinging for refs

Peter V’landys unleashed on Ivan Cleary yesterday for suggesting the refs had ‘managed’ the Raiders back into the match against the Panthers – and there’s a reason the NRL boss was so strong in his response.

Paul Crawley

CROSS CODEThe Aussie cricket greats behind Saints’ success

Premiership coaches have famously used quirky metaphors to galvanise their sides. The Saints turned to the The Ashes to inspire them, and which Aussie cricket greats are working closely with the club?

Lauren Wood

INSIDE STORYGarbo to NRL: Cult figure seizes his big chance

After being sacked by the Rabbitohs, Siosifa Talakai took a job as a garbage collector, running around the streets of Balmain and Leichhardt at 4am – and it almost certainly saved his footy career.

David Riccio

TennisFerro is first WTA champion in five months

Fiona Ferro has won the Palermo Open after beating fourth-seeded Estonian Anett Kontaveit in straight sets.

The TackleThe 40 minutes that made rivals shake in their boots

The Panthers’ opening half against the Raiders was one massive statement of premiership intent. But they aren’t the only team flying at present. Our rugby league writers reveal what caught their eye — good and bad — in Round 13 of the NRL.

Fatima Kdouh, Nick Campton, Paul Crawley, James Phelps, Michael Blok, Michael Carayannis, Chris Honnery, Dean Ritchie

ROBBOThe Tackle: Finals a ‘distant destination’ for Blues

At 4-6, Carlton is at the crossroads and its finals chances are remote. And the Blues’ age profile is concerning for a side sitting in 13th-place. Should they look to the future? Plus, Robbo’s likes and dislikes in The Tackle.

Mark Robinson

Booked inWA pair on collision course at Caulfield

It’s the Queen against the Power as jockeys Damian Lane and William Pike are booked in to battle at Caulfield on Saturday.

ernie manning

Pecking orderCerra bides his time in fight for centre role

Adam Cerra remains intent on becoming an inside midfielder, despite slipping behind fellow Fremantle youngsters Caleb Serong and Andrew Brayshaw.

Braden Quartermaine

Mark DuffieldPower surge: Port’s massive premiership statement

Port Adelaide’s victory over Richmond in the game of the year so far hasn’t won them the flag, but it was like driving a flag into the ground and announcing the Power’s premiership credentials.

Mark Duffield

Braden QuartermaineWill bogy side dish out more purple pain?

The Freo faithful will be hopeful the years of pain at the hands of the Hawks are at an end, and that tonight marks the start of a new purple reign against a club that’s caused them so much suffering.

Braden Quartermaine

Impressive startNew-look Demons ‘trying to build dynasty’

Towering forward-ruck Kieran Delahunty is loving being a part of a new-and-exciting group, which went a step closer to ending a 22-year finals absence.

Jordan McArdle