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Victoria’s best junior athletes will descend on Lakeside Stadium for the Victorian Track and Field Championships. Here’s who to keep an eye on.

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From internationals to emerging stars, the NPL Victoria 2023 campaign is set to entertain. Here’s some of the players to keep an eye on.

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Some of Australia’s best badminton players were on display at the Victorian Open last weekend. Check out our best pictures.

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Victoria is the home of Australian basketball and the talent coming through our ranks is only getting better. Meet more than 100 of our state’s best juniors.

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An Australian team is in need of desperate support needing to raise over $100,000 to compete on the international stage. Here’s how you can help.

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Two-time Olympian and former Opals star Rachel Jarry is nearing the end of career as she talks us through a remarkable basketball journey.

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“She was a true character, much loved and respected by everyone who knew her, we all owe her a great debt, her legacy will live on."

Beautiful words from Jan Stirling, a former Opals coach, following the passing of Betty Watson.

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The national sporting landscape is in mourning following the death of Betty Watson OAM, the founding mother of women’s basketball in Australia.

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The big guns and unsung heroes are ready to make their presence felt in the Big V Basketball finals series. Here’s who could play a key role for your team.

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Could the next Cam Smith or Hannah Green be in Victoria? Our state is littered with talent. See the names of Victoria’s best golf prospects.

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Two of Australia’s best shooters are calling for the sport’s return at the 2026 Commonwealth Games describing its absence as a “missed opportunity”.

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There has been an impressive mix of local and international men’s talent starring in the Big V competition this season. Here’s our top 20.

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Could the next Josh Giddey or Jock Landale be discovered at the National Junior Basketball Classic this long weekend? Here’s a look at the top boys players to look out for.

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One of Big V Basketball’s best young players is set to take the next big step in his basketball journey as he prepares for a move into the US college system.

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There are plenty of familiar surnames in Australian basketball history with the current crop of players following in the footsteps of their parents. See the image comparisons here.

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The off-season saw plenty of player movement across local footy competitions. Here are some of the best performing recruits so far this season.

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An East Keilor star has been banned for two matches for striking an opponent in a ruck contest. SEE THE INCIDENT.

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A Gippsland United import with more than a million social media followers stunned his opponents in two big displays. See who joined him as one of the top 10 Big V players of the week.

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A recently retired AFL champion will pull on the boots in regional Victoria this weekend after a shock announcement no one saw coming.

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Police have confirmed they are investigating a clash between up to 50 rival soccer fans after footage emerged of the incident online with supporters also now banned.

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