Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks can overcome their dismal record against the Giants in Sydney, in Saturday’s AFL Elimination Final. The Hawks have lost all 8 matches at Engie Stadium, but Mitchell remains upbeat.

Broncos coach Michael Maguire says he had no hesitation in axing Gehamat Shibasaki for turning up to training badly hungover. Brisbane need to beat the Storm at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night to lock in a top four finish.

Carlos Alcaraz will do battle with Novak Djokovic, in a blockbuster semi-final at the US Open in New York. Alcaraz booked his spot with a straight-sets thrashing of Jiri Lehecka, while Djokovic defeated local hope Taylor Fritz in four.

7NEWS Sport Headlines with James Manton for September 03, 2025.

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