🗞 Maturity beyond his years

G'day sports fans,

“They’ve got a guy called Doc that’s doing a documentary on him, and when they’re doing a documentary it’s probably time to hang them up!” - Cameron Munster teases coach Bellyache on retirement rumours.

🇦🇺 Aussie Sport

🇦🇺 Jamarra Ugle-Hagan booted five goals as the Western Bulldogs broke through for their first win of the season.

The 20-year-old showed maturity beyond his years after a difficult week, lifting his jumper to point to his skin with pride - a mirror of Nicky Winmar's famous gesture a few weeks shy of the 30-year anniversary of that iconic moment - after the first of his goals in the 10.7 (67) to 7.11 (53) victory over Brisbane. (match highlights)

🇦🇺 AFL TEAMS: Port swings axe, Crows tall out, key Pie named. The teams are in for the remaining round three matches, plus squads for Sunday (AFL)

🏉 The Sydney Roosters overcame the early loss of their captain James Tedesco to post a hard-fought 28-20 win against Parramatta at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night.

The Eels put in a gusty performance, especially in defence, producing a number of last-ditch, try-saving tackles, but ill-discipline cost them dearly, with two players sent to the sin bin, meaning they played 20 minutes of the first half with 12 men. (match report)

"I was expecting a send off - I was ropeable at the time that it wasn't," Trent Robinson said after the game.

"Then I looked at it after the game and I was a bit more 50-50, and that's where it ended up"

🙋🏼‍♀️ icymi: Teenage batting sensation Phoebe Litchfield (15) has inched closer to a Test debut after being named in Australia’s squad for an Ashes showdown with England in June.

🐴 The shock passing of multiple Group 1 winner I'm Thunderstruck has devastated Australian and New Zealand racing.

Kiwi-bred and a winner of seven races and $8.3m prize money, was humanely euthanised on Thursday after an incident following a routine fetlock operation.

"He seemed to stand up OK but they quickly realised he was severely lame and as a result of that they found he had multiple fractures in a knee, which wasn't the area (operated on), the surgery was actually on a fetlock," - OTI Racing chief executive Terry Henderson.

🏉 A massive six minutes of 'dead time' has been removed from Super Rugby Pacific on average per game following the introduction of law variations, following analysis of data from the opening four rounds of the 2023 season.

A raft of variations including 90-second time limits on conversions, 30 seconds for scrums and line outs to be set and off-field and off-screen TMO reviews, has encouraged a more entertaining spectacle which has also resulted in an increase in the average points scored per match.

🏀 The South East Melbourne Phoenix have hired Mike Kelly to fill their vacant head coach position, the team announced on Thursday.

Kelly, a one-time NBL Coach of the Year, will replace Simon Mitchell, who stepped down as head coach after four years with the Phoenix. (ESPN)

🐴 Doncaster Mile legend Glen Boss has identified Zougotcha as the horse to beat in the famous handicap at Randwick on Saturday, saying the filly has beaten the handicapper.

Boss famously won the race seven times as a jockey and says the Chris Waller-trained filly is the horse he'd love to ride this time around, getting into the $4m contest with just 50.5kg on her back.

"She profiles really well for the race, the light weight is a big plus and she has a great jockey," Boss said.

🏏 IPL 16 starts Saturday (AEDT): Josh Hazlewood will miss the initial stages, but remains hopeful of turning out for Royal Challengers Bangalore later in the tournament.

Glenn Maxwell, who missed Australia's final two ODIs against India earlier this month, remains an uncertain starter for RCB's opening game of the IPL as he continues to recuperate from a leg injury. (Cricket)

🏉 Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has resumed running on grass in the clearest sign yet he is approaching a long-awaited return from his knee injury.

But coach Craig Bellamy is still hesitant to confirm when the 24-year-old will be back on the park.

💰 Make sure you check out our Multi’s over the weekend.

Whether you’re into NRL, AFL, or the Horses, we’ve got you covered. (Dabble)

🌎 World Sport

⚽️ West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, 24, is Arsenal's top target this summer and there is growing confidence they can beat competition from Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United to sign the England international. (Evening Standard)

🏎 Lewis Hamilton says "it could take a long time" before Mercedes can compete again with Red Bull.

Mercedes have started a process of redesigning their car having started a second consecutive season off the pace.

🏏 English County Championship side Durham have signed Australian spin bowler Matt Kuhnemann for the 2023 county season.

The 26-year-old left-armer recently made his Test debut in India, taking nine wickets in three games.

🦶In the US 14-year-old, Eric Kilburn “Big E” measuring a cool 2.09m with record-breaking size 23 feet has met with sport apparel company Under Armour to manufacture custom shoes.

💰 English Premier League football clubs may have avoided paying £250m in tax over a three-year period, financial experts have estimated.

It follows analysis looking at how football agents are often paid to represent both players and clubs in negotiations, including transfers.

👟 Nike has blocked Formula 1 star Max Verstappen’s initial attempt at breaking into the fashion industry.

Verstappen had attempted to file a trademark for the brand, which was to be called “Max 1”, until Nike stepped in.

The sports clothing and apparel giant took umbrage with the name because of its similarity to Nike’s Air Max shoe range.

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📺 Live Sport TV Guide

TODAY

06:00- Super League - Leigh Leopards v Wigan Warriors (Fox League)

07:00- PGA TOUR - Texas Open, Round 1 (Fox Sports)

10:08- MLB - Houston Astros v Chicago White Sox (ESPN 2)

10:30- NBA - Milwaukee Bucks v Boston Celtics(ESPN)

12:00- ODI Series - New Zealand v Sri Lanka(Fox Cricket)

12:30- Formula 1 Australia (Channel 10, Fox Sports)

13:00- NBA - Denver Nuggets v New Orleans Pelicans (ESPN)

13:00- NHL - Seattle Kraken v Anaheim Ducks (ESPN 2)

14:55- Melbourne 400 - Melbourne 400 Race 2, Round 2 (Fox Sports)

16:00- Formula 1 Australia - Formula 1 Australia Practice 2, Round 3 (Channel 10, Fox Sports)

17:05- Super Rugby Pacific Regular Season - Moana Pasifika v Highlanders (Stan Sport)

17:40- Men's World Series - Men's Hong Kong Sevens, Day 1, Round 8 (beIN SPORTS 1)

18:00- NRL - Canberra Raiders v Penrith Panthers (Fox League)

19:00- ODI Series - South Africa v Netherlands (Fox Cricket)

19:35- Super Rugby - Queensland Reds v Crusaders (Stan Sport)

19:45- A-League Men - Western Sydney Wanderers v Adelaide United (Paramount+)

19:50- AFL - Collingwood Magpies v Richmond Tigers (Fox Footy)

20:00- NRL - South Sydney Rabbitohs v Melbourne Storm (Fox League or Channel 9)

SATURDAY

01:00- Indian Premier League - Gujarat Titans v Chennai Super Kings (Fox Cricket)

06:00- Super League - Hull Kingston Rovers v Leeds Rhinos (Fox League)

07:00- PGA TOUR - Texas Open, Round 2 (Fox Sports)

11:00- NBA - Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers (ESPN)

12:30- Formula 1 Australia (Channel 10, Fox Sports)

13:30- NHL - Arizona Coyotes v Dallas Stars (ESPN )

13:45- AFL - Hawthorn v North Melb. Kangaroos (Fox Footy)

14:04- Men's Hong Kong Sevens, Day 2, Round 8 (beIN SPORTS 1 )

14:35- Super Rugby - Fijian Drua v Rebels (Stan Sport)

15:00- NRL - Manly Sea Eagles v Newcastle Knights (Fox League)

15:05- Shute Shield - Eastern Suburbs Rugby v Eastwood Rugby (Stan Sport)

15:05- Shute Shield - Newcastle Wildfires v Manly Rugby (Stan Sport)

15:05- Shute Shield - West Harbour Pirates v Western Sydney Two Blues (Stan Sport)

15:05- Shute Shield - Southern Districts Rugby v Gordon Rugby (Stan Sport)

15:05- Shute Shield - Sydney University Rugby v Northern Suburbs Rugby (Stan Sport)

15:15- Group 1 racing - ATC Sires Produce, 1,400m (7, Sky1)

15:55- Group 1 racing - T J Smith Stakes, 1,200m (7, Sky1)

15:30- Shute Shield - Warringah Rugby v Randwick Rugby (Stan Sport)

16:00- Formula 1 Australia (Channel 10, Fox Sports)

16:00- J1 League - Kyoto Sanga v Vissel Kobe (Optus Sport 2)

16:35- AFL - GWS Giants v Carlton Blues (Fox Footy)

16:35- Group 1 racing - Doncaster Mile, 1,600m (7, Sky1)

17:00- A-League Men - Central Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar (Paramount+)

17:05- Super Rugby Pacific - Chiefs v Blues (Stan Sport)

17:15- Group 1 racing - Australian Derby, 2,400m (7TWO, Sky1)

17:30- NRL - St. George Illawarra Dragons v Dolphins (Fox League)

17:30- Melbourne 400 (Fox Sports)

19:25- AFL - St. Kilda Saints v Essendon Bombers (Fox Footy)

19:30- AFL - Port Adelaide Power v Adelaide Crows (Fox Sports)

19:35- Super Rugby - Brumbies v NSW Waratahs (GEM or Stan Sport)

19:35- NRL - Brisbane Broncos v Wests Tigers (Fox League)

19:45- A-League Men - Sydney FC v Western United FC (10 Bold or Paramount+)

21:00- Indian Premier League - Punjab Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders (Fox Cricket)

22:30- Premier League - Manchester City v Liverpool (Optus Sport 1)

22:30- Champions Cup Round of 16 - Sharks v Munster Rugby (beIN SPORTS 2)

SUNDAY

01:00- Premier League - Crystal Palace v Leicester City (Optus Sport 6)

01:00- Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Brentford (Optus Sport 4)

01:00- Premier League - Arsenal v Leeds United (Optus Sport 3)

01:00- Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampton Wanderers (Optus Sport 5)

01:00- Champions Cup - Stormers v Harlequins (beIN SPORTS 2)

01:00- Indian Premier League - Lucknow Super Giants v Delhi Capitals (Fox Cricket)

02:30- Premier League - Chelsea v Aston Villa (Optus Sport 1)

02:30- Champions Cup - Leinster Rugby v Ulster Rugby (beIN SPORTS 2)

03:00- PGA TOUR - Texas Open, Round 3 (Fox Sports)

05:00- Spanish La Liga - Elche v Barcelona (Optus Sport 2)

05:00- NHL - Pittsburgh Penguins v Boston Bruins (ESPN 2)

10:25- Melbourne 400 (Fox Sports)

10:30- Hong Kong Sevens (beIN SPORTS 1)

10:30- NBA - New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Clippers (ESPN 2)

11:00- T20 Series - New Zealand v Sri Lanka (Fox Cricket)

13:35- Super Rugby - Hurricanes v Western Force (Stan Sport)

14:10- AFL - Gold Coast Suns v Geelong Cats (Fox Footy)

15:00- A-League Men - Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets (10 Bold or Paramount+)

15:00- Formula 1 Australia (Channel 10, Fox Sports)

15:20- AFL - Melbourne Demons v Sydney Swans (Fox Sports)

16:05- NRL - Cronulla Sharks v Warriors (Fox League or Channel 9)

17:20- AFL - Fremantle Dockers v West Coast Eagles (Fox Footy)

18:00- ODI Series - South Africa v Netherlands (Fox Sports)

18:15- NRL - Canterbury Bulldogs v North Queensland Cowboys (Fox League)

20:00- Indian Premier League - Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals (Fox Cricket)

23:00 - Premier League - West Ham United v Southampton (Optus Sport 1)