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It's all in the timing as Bailey deal livens up Lions

Cam Rayner isn't sure if he meant it, but admits the timing of Zac Bailey's Lions contract extension was perfect ahead of an AFL semi-final against the Crows.

AAP · Sep 9

Week 1 Fantasy Sleepers: Quentin Johnston, Josh Downs deserve extra consideration

Johnston, a Chargers receiver, and the Colts' Downs are set up nicely to produce in fantasy this week.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 8

Referees Have Nothing To Hide. The NFL and NCAA Should Show Every Big Replay Review Live on TV.

Plus: The NBA’s punishments to Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers are great, but not quite enough; and an ode to the friendships connected by fantasy football

Reason · Sep 8

10 Streaks On the Line During the 2026 NFL Season

Several players and teams have active streaks going into 2026. Can they keep them alive?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 7

One Thing We Learned About Every Team During the Preseason

With the regular season getting underway this week, here’s a look back at what we learned about each team during the preseason.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 7

Albert Breer’s Takeaways: Where Every NFL Team Stands Heading Into the 2026 Season

From question marks at key positions to coordinators with something to prove to injury returns to track, here’s a check-in of all 32 teams.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 7

The complacent Lions reappear as the Swans show they have spirit amid the turmoil

Chris Fagan tried to warn his Brisbane players the game would be tough but he doubts his words sunk in

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6

Lions leaders seeking another bounce back

Brisbane face the prospect of another gruelling 27-match campaign and having to produce a trademark bounce back after their AFL qualifying final loss.

AAP · Sep 5

Brave Swans 'shattered' for injured captain Mills

Sydney star Tom Papley has spoken of the pain Swans players are feeling for captain Callum Mills, who is expected to miss the club's push for an unlikely flag.

AAP · Sep 5

Brisbane midfielder denies Lions were complacent

Josh Dunkley has dismissed the suggestion his Brisbane Lions took understrength Sydney lightly in their shock qualifying final loss at the SCG.

AAP · Sep 5