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1 month ago

Lions defender Brandon Starcevich to miss AFL opener with concussion

ABC

Brandon Starcevich's concussion will heighten debate around AFL players pushing opponents into marking contests, with the Brisbane premiership defender to miss the side's season opener. Given the league's concussion protocols and the Lions hosting Geelong next Thursday night in the opening game of the season, there is no way Starcevich will be ready. It comes a few days after West …

Lions Brisbane Starcevich Defender Brandon

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka overpowers Polina Kudermetova to win Brisbane International

ABC

Aryna Sabalenka may not have had it all her own way. "That was definitely a tricky match, really, really tricky, aggressive game," Sabalenka said post-match. At the end of her second service game on Sabalenka's advantage, the first break point she faced, she tightened up and sent both first and second serves long. Her second two double faults came back-to-back …

Game Second Way Win Russian Set Break

6 months ago

AFL grand final 2024 quick hits: Will Ashcroft wins Norm Smith Medal, Eric Hipwood channels Jason Akermanis, and Dayne Zorko gets his moment

ABC

The Ashcroft name returns to the premiership podium with Will's Norm Smith win, Eric Hipwood channels Jason Akermanis and loyal servant Dayne Zorko finally gets his moment. Here are the quick hits from the Brisbane Lions' dominant victory over the Sydney Swans in the 2024 AFL grand final. Hipwood channels Aker Eric Hipwood's celebration was a clear homage to Lions …

Goal Lions Sydney Final Mcdonald Brisbane Moment

1 year, 2 months ago

Big Bash League Final (BBL): When, where, how to watch Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat LIVE

Firstpost

The Sydney Sixers will enjoy home advantage when they take on the Brisbane Heat in the final of the Big Bash League on Wednesday, January 24. The Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Big Bash League final match will be played on Wednesday, 24 January. The Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Big Bash League final will be played at the Sydney …

Heat League Sydney Big Final Bbl Bash

1 year, 2 months ago

Rybakina blitzes Sabalenka to win Brisbane International. Dimitrov wins first title in six years

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — Elena Rybakina claimed her sixth career title with a 6-0, 6-3 rout of top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka to win the the Brisbane International in a perfect tune-up for the first major of 2024. Second-seeded Grigor Dimitrov beat top-seeded Holger Rune 7-6, 6-4 in a tightly-fought men’s final for his first tour title in six years. It capped a …

Title Win Final Sabalenka Six Years Brisbane Dimitrov

1 year, 5 months ago

Collingwood win a record-equalling 16th flag with four-point victory as coach reveals incredible baby news to grand final crowd and footy fans lash the AFL for broken Voice promise

Daily Mail

Collingwood have claimed a record-equalling 16th premiership with a thrilling four-point win over the Brisbane Lions in the AFL grand final. Collingwood are AFL premiership winners after the Pies defeated Brisbane Lions at the MCG Superstar brothers Josh and Nick Daicos celebrate with the premiership cup as the Magpies army cheers them on Steele Sidebottom scored the decisive goal for …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Penrith, South Sydney into National Rugby League grand final

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — The Penrith Panthers scored early tries in each half then relied on their strong defense to beat the Melbourne Storm 10-6 Saturday and advance to the National Rugby League grand final against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Souths coach Wayne Bennett could make league history if he wins the title for the Rabbitohs, a team owned by actor …

Penrith South Sydney Final Brisbane

5 years, 2 months ago

Karolina Pliskova sees off Naomi Osaka in epic Brisbane semi-final

Hindustan Times

World number two Karolina Pliskova will defend her Brisbane International title after edging Naomi Osaka in an epic three-set semi-final at Pat Rafter Arena on Saturday. With both players serving exceptionally well, the first set almost inevitably went to a tiebreak, which Osaka clinched on her fifth set point. “I think I did a good job to stay in there …

Match Set Final Brisbane Osaka Keys Naomi Osaka

9 years, 2 months ago

Mirza-Hingis juggernaut rolls on as the pair reach Brisbane International final