Copyright 2025 Nine Entertainment Co. Pty LimitedThe top News headlines from The Sydney Morning Herald. For all the news,visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUWed,30 Apr 2025 14:59:52 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport.xmlWed,30 Apr 2025 14:59:52 +1000Sport/ AFLRoss Lyon has taken aim at the VFL for what is essentially a six-game suspension for youngster Alix Tauru.7fbb10e1-e6a2-4ea8-8b41-41979245ea41https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/ross-lyon-slams-vfl-suspension-of-young-star-20250430-p5lvg1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 14:34:11 +1000Sport/ AFLAngus Delaney,Jon PierikLyon hit out at the system that handed a young Saint a six-week ban for a four-match sanction. Meanwhile,Blues star Adam Cerra is free to play on Saturday after having his striking ban overturned.15e580c4-83cd-471a-a65f-597176d0e342https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/ban-overturned-star-blue-free-to-play-against-crows-20250430-p5lvc9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 14:10:15 +1000Sport/ AFLAndrew WuNorth footy boss Todd Viney made the sensational revelation on Wednesday morning after Cornes’ stinging criticism this week of skipper Jy Simpkin and young gun Harry Sheezel.951eaaad-4684-4dff-adb8-4b2382f4baebhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/north-slaps-ban-on-kane-cornes-over-personal-and-vindictive-commentary-20250430-p5lvdi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 13:21:59 +1000SportGiannis Antetokounmpo exchanges words with Tyrese Haliburton's father after an NBA playoff loss.3ae5612a-9445-4622-b0e5-53a418a8d00ehttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nba-star-fires-up-at-rivals-dad-20250430-p5lvek.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 12:53:40 +1000Sport/ TennisJohn MillmanThe punishment given to Australian player Max Purcell is ludicrous when compared to the other high-profile doping bans the sport has seen in the past year.7b708c29-7f14-4f86-a3ae-083b29d27371https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/purcell-ban-shows-how-much-grey-exists-between-the-black-and-white-of-tennis-20250430-p5lva9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 11:57:25 +1000Sport/ NRLAdrian ProszenkoThe rumour mill suggests that Daly Cherry-Evans is headed to the Roosters at the end of the season. Phil Gould thinks the Roosters halves are doing just fine.9da89ca7-c961-49f8-96d7-ea9caa745a73https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/cherry-evans-to-the-roosters-is-on-the-cards-phil-gould-thinks-it-s-a-bad-idea-20250430-p5lvc6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 11:53:05 +1000Sport/ TennisMarc McGowanNovak Palombo has the right first name on his journey to becoming a professional tennis star,and his incredible junior feats have caught Alex de Minaur’s eye.a2f4864a-099d-4c98-ba26-871a66a84250https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/the-12-year-old-aussie-who-s-named-after-novak-djokovic-and-has-alex-de-minaur-on-speed-dial-20250429-p5lv2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 11:45:00 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionTom DecentLes Kiss is confident he will have enough time to get the Wallabies firing with a short 14-month runway before the 2027 World Cup.4d2c6d49-0a3e-4e0e-b189-85a1f7b4302bhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/no-excuses-next-wallabies-coach-says-14-month-lead-in-to-2027-world-cup-will-be-enough-20250430-p5lv9u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 11:34:57 +1000Sport/ TennisNovak Palombo is the best 12-year-old tennis player on the planet,and just returned from training with Alex de Minaur in Europe.9ca8f945-654d-41c4-9671-4bd86c301db9https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/the-next-djokovic-aussie-named-after-novak-taking-tennis-world-by-storm-20250430-p5lvd0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 11:31:49 +1000Sport/ NRLRugby league legends go through the rise of women's football and State of Origin in Nine's documentary'Breakthrough'.ac3ed2a1-1086-4819-96d7-853a23ad67efhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/breakthrough-documents-rise-of-womens-origin-20250430-p5lvcx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 11:23:15 +1000Sport/ SoccerPSG star Ousmane Dembele rocks Arsenal early with a goal in the Champions League semi-finals in London.112f3d04-dacd-4f1c-bf37-75c26a772bddhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/dembele-rocks-arsenal-early-20250430-p5lv97.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 11:18:22 +1000Sport/ RacingChris BarrettThe grandson of Cups King Bart Cummings could take over the training base,which seemed lost to the family when his father Anthony was stripped of his licence.fbeb9979-c8cc-44cd-993a-deff13d9eae4https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/james-cummings-bids-to-keep-famous-randwick-stables-in-the-family-20250430-p5lvbo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 11:06:35 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionLes Kiss has been confirmed as the next Wallabies coach and will take the reins from Joe Schmidt next year.006af135-4c1a-4a6e-b10f-31b72c394087https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/kiss-confirmed-as-next-wallabies-coach-20250430-p5lvau.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 09:00:50 +1000Sport/ TennisNine tennis commentator John Millman has slammed the apparent'triple standards'within tennis after Max Purcell was slapped with an 18-month doping ban even though he took no banned substances.9c7c16d2-5106-4451-a584-9544d7b8c277https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/millman-whacks-tennis-triple-standards-20250430-p5lvad.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 08:36:59 +1000Sport/ AFLRory Sloane doesn't believe anyone will ever surpass Jack Crisp as the consecutive games record holder.1f7704fc-0882-4899-8c79-85943545e437https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/the-afl-record-set-to-fall-this-week-that-may-never-be-broken-again-20250430-p5lv9o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 08:29:02 +1000SportTim Tszyu suffered a nasty cut to his forehead after walking into Sebastian Fundora's left elbow.b5475806-be27-4dd9-88cc-48965a2d9fb4https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tszyu-suffers-nasty-cut-20240331-p5fgds.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 06:48:01 +1000Sport/ SoccerThere was VAR heartbreak for Arsenal as their goal in the Champions League semi-final against PSG was scrubbed out for offside.b6304015-1bc8-4c96-8bca-6b7a6a3ff205https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/var-heartbreak-for-arsenal-20250430-p5lv9j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 06:33:08 +1000Sport/ AFLMarc McGowan,Peter RyanThe first third of the season has been good to many players who suddenly have a stronger case at the bargaining table. We take a look at an out-of-contract footballer at every club who has improved his stocks.fff18f1d-8503-4fbb-a57b-bc8a2a176792https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/the-out-of-contract-player-at-your-afl-club-whose-value-is-soaring-20250428-p5lur1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportWed,30 Apr 2025 05:30:00 +1000Sport/ AFLIncoming Melbourne Demons chief executive officer Paul Guerra addresses his job appointment being leaked.29a3dbdf-da8a-4ba5-ae25-29092b17f79chttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/new-dees-boss-labels-leak-not-acceptable-20250429-p5lv8x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportTue,29 Apr 2025 22:43:26 +1000Sport/ RacingDanny RussellFormer Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir has argued to backdate his bans in the Supreme Court.504d1ed1-982d-4003-9213-66ddcdefd629https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/darren-weir-used-to-dominate-warrnambool-on-tuesday-he-was-in-court-20250429-p5lv7j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportTue,29 Apr 2025 20:53:56 +1000