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Injury-plagued St Kilda forward Max King, 24, remains optimistic about returning to play in 2025 after suffering a knee injury during a practice match, which has sidelined him for the entire season. Despite undergoing a second arthroscope last month and facing uncertainty in his recovery, King expressed hope that he is on the right path and is no longer "guessing" about his return. At a recent event honoring late St Kilda champion Danny Frawley, he...

SummaryRichmond coach Adam Yze downplays the significance of the Tigers being favorites against West Coast, emphasizing their preparation for a challenging match despite the Eagles' winless record. Yze acknowledges the competitive spirit of former Richmond players Liam Baker and Jack Graham, who now play for West Coast, and highlights the need for the Tigers to respect their opponents. Defender Noah Balta, returning for consecutive games, aims to improve after a rusty performance, with Yze expressing...

SummaryPort Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has withdrawn from Saturday's Showdown against Adelaide amid an AFL investigation into allegations of threats made to opponents over the past two seasons. Although Rioli faced no penalties for a recent incident involving a Western Bulldogs player, he has a history of similar incidents that were resolved internally. Following discussions with the league and Port Adelaide management, Rioli trained with teammates but ultimately decided to make himself unavailable for the...

Gold Coast Titans coach Des Hasler insists that sidelined star David Fifita remains a crucial part of the team's plans despite recent challenges, including Fifita's reserve grade demotion and ankle surgery. With the Titans struggling at the bottom of the NRL ladder, Hasler is under pressure to achieve finals qualification to secure his position beyond 2026. He emphasizes the importance of winning games to silence critics and expresses confidence in the team's ability to improve,...

Paris Saint-Germain secured a spot in the Champions League final by defeating Arsenal 2-1 at home, advancing with a 3-1 aggregate score. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the 27th minute, followed by Achraf Hakimi's goal in the 72nd, despite PSG missing a penalty earlier, while Bukayo Saka's late goal for Arsenal proved insufficient. PSG, aiming for their first Champions League title after a previous final loss in 2020, will face Inter Milan, who edged...

Sudan's army reported that its anti-aircraft systems intercepted drones targeting the naval base in Port Sudan, amidst ongoing assaults by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that have damaged crucial infrastructure. This marks a shift in the conflict, which began in April 2023, as Port Sudan had previously remained relatively calm, serving as the army's stronghold after the RSF advanced through Khartoum. The situation has drawn international concern, particularly regarding accusations against the UAE for supporting...