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🇦🇺 Carlton down Richmond for first Round 1 win in 10 years.

The Michael Voss-led new era at Carlton has begun in stunning fashion with a come-from-behind 25-point win over AFL rivals Richmond.

Spiritual leader Sam Docherty marked his return after a cancer battle with a team-lifting goal as the Blues twice recovered from 20-point deficits to end an 11-game losing streak against the Tigers.

Docherty's long set shot after a 50-metre penalty brought many in the 72,179-strong crowd at the MCG to their feet. (Match Report)

🏉 Latrell Mitchell booms incredible field goal in comeback, but Souths fall in golden point.

The Melbourne Storm held off a fast finishing South Sydney to ensure supercoach Craig Bellamy celebrated his 500th game in style with a 15-14 golden point win at AAMI Park on Thursday night.

Leading 14-0 with 12 minutes to play the Storm conceded three quick tries to see their lead cut to two before a booming two-point field goal from 48 metres out by Latrell Mitchell sent the game to golden point.

Ryan Papenhuyzen then stepped up in the 84th minute to nail the field goal which handed the home side the win.

🐴 The fourth edition of The All-Star Mile will be run this Saturday at Flemington.

Up to $5 million in prize money will be on the line in the weight-for-age feature, and it is no surprise to find Annabel Neasham’s three-time Group 1 winning galloper Zaaki installed as the favourite atop the markets.

Last-start Blamey Stakes winner Inspirational Girl has also attracted plenty of support ahead of her third run back, while there’s a case to be made for Lightsaber, Pinstriped, and even Ladbrokes’ very own Wildcard Runner, Sierra Sue. (Racenet Preview)

🐴 The richest race in the world for juveniles is the Golden Slipper (1200m) and the 2022 edition this Saturday at Rosehill looks to a solid contest in a race where there are a number of angles. (RAS Preview)

🐴 A quick note on Station One; He looked more like himself when finishing 3rd at Kyneton. Pulled a bit, and wasted a bit of energy but by no means checked out as he did previously. He came out of the race well. Onwards.

🗣 Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has apologised to journalist Tom Morris for his post-game outburst on Wednesday night.

⚽️ Football Australia is awaiting approval from FIFA to allow Perth Glory striker Bruno Fornaroli to make his potential Socceroos debut in next Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier against Japan in Sydney. (Fox)

Uruguay-born Fornaroli, now an Australian citizen, has been named in a 27-man Socceroos squad for the home game against Japan as well as the away clash with Saudi Arabia on March 30.

“I have a great feeling, so happy. It’s crazy,” Fornaroli said.

🏉 Dolphins are targeting another multimillion-dollar raid on the Storm with the NRL’s 17th team identifying Harry Grant, Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes as priority targets. (Fox)

🌍 World Sport

🏟 Investment firm Aethel Partners are the latest group to say they have bid for Chelsea before the today's deadline. Their bid is thought to be around £2bn.

🎶 Barcelona has agreed to a MASSIVE four-year, US$310 million sponsorship deal with Spotify.

Their home stadium will now be called "Spotify Camp Nou," and Spotify's logo will be on both the men's and women's shirts.

🤝 Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona have all spoken to Erling Braut Haaland and are awaiting a decision on his future in the next 10 days, reports Guillem Balague. Man City are favourites, which is a scary thought.

The Borussia Dortmund striker's contract expires in 2024 but a release clause allows the 21-year-old to leave for £63.2m this summer.

🏎 Red Bull head into the new Formula 1 season as favourites to win the first race in Bahrain this weekend, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc says.

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has been ruled out of Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19.

🏀 The Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart said he would never intentionally hurt another player after a collision with the Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry in Boston's 110-88 win.

Smart dived for the ball and crashed into Curry's leg, with Warriors coach Steve Kerr calling it "dangerous play".

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