The overwhelming feeling from fans around the world is that the end is coming faster than a Bullet Train for tennis legend Rafael Nadal. A month after pulling out of his planned return to tennis at the Qatar Open, Nadal has again failed to get up for his next scheduled tournament. On the eve of … Read more
The wife of AFL great Jonathan Brown, Kylie, has taken to social media to share an incredible health update. Kylie Brown has had a long-running health battle with a condition called endometriosis (where cells grow outside the uterus). To raise awareness about the condition, she has run multiple marathons and set up an Instagram page … Read more
Melbourne have made the surprise call to pick former No.2 draft pick Josh Schache for the AFL’s blockbuster season-opener on Thursday night at the SCG. Schache is in the team to help patch up an undermanned forward line that is missing Harrison Petty, Kysaiah Pickett, Ben Brown and Jake Melksham. Charlie Spargo has also be … Read more
The AFL has just revealed sweeping changes to concussion rules on the eve of the season. And 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary says the new guidelines will have ramifications all the way down to junior footy. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: AFL announces sweeping changes to concussion rules. Stream analysis, local footy and the biggest … Read more
The NRL failed to generate big numbers in the lucrative American TV audience, but are still hailing the season-opening Las Vegas weekend a roaring success. An average of just 61,000 people tuned into Manly’s win against South Sydney on Sunday, and only 44,000 watched the Sydney Roosters’ clash with Brisbane. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Peter … Read more
Can you guess who is this black-clad brunette at the Valentino fashion show in Paris? If at first glance you can’t, don’t worry — you’re likely not alone. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Maria Sharapova at Valentino fashion show. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and true-crime shows free on 7plus That’s because she looks very … Read more
The Brisbane Lions have checked their hopes of having the Gabba knocked down and rebuilt in time for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games. Olympic organisers are now exploring the option of building a 70,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park, under which proposal the Lions would then assume primary tenancy of the stadium after the Olympic Games. … Read more
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been suspended for seven matches for his ugly bump on North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin. Webster was sent straight to the tribunal over the high hit that left Simpkin in concussion protocols with the action graded by the match review officer as careless conduct, severe impact and high contact. … Read more
Highly respected AFL coach Chris Scott says the game “has never been harder” while also calling for a radical overhaul of club list sizes. Club lists have ballooned to 44 players and many in the industry believe the talent pool has been diluted and the game has suffered. WATCH THE VIDEO AHEAD: Geelong coach Chris … Read more
Kmart is giving AFL fans the chance to dress themselves in their favourite team’s apparel for super low prices. In its first licensing alliance, Kmart and the AFL have joined forces to bring supporters an accessible clothing range. With prices starting at just $10 for a kids’ shirt, adults can pick up an official AFL … Read more
