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Breaking: Diamonds dominate Silver Ferns to take 2-0 lead in Constellation Cup

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Australia is one win away from regaining the Constellation Cup, after dominating New Zealand in the second netball Test match in Sydney. 

Australia vs England, Women's Cricket World Cup, live scores and stats

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Led by stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath, Australia will seek to re-establish itself at the top of the Women's Cricket World Cup standings.

After lunch with the king, Tonga is ready for a blockbuster with Samoa

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Lunch with the king of Tonga and quality time spent with his subjects have Jason Taumalolo primed to deliver a blockbusting display against Samoa.

Strong winds force postponement of key Melbourne Cup lead-in

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The Geelong Cup has been postponed as strong wind gusts persist, with organisers scrambling to reschedule the key Melbourne Cup lead-in race. 

Scott says Geelong's recruitment of Bailey Smith is an 'outrageous success'

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Geelong and Victoria coach Chris Scott gets on the offensive about his star midfielder Bailey Smith while urging fans and pundits not to over-react when State of Origin returns next year.

Aussie team to feature three major winners at International Crown

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Minjee Lee, Hannah Green and Grace Kim will lead a powerful Australian line-up at the prestigious women's golf's International Crown team event in South Korea.

Despite lacking race practice, Aussie track riders look for gold in Chile

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As the UCI Track Cycling World Championships get underway at the Velódromo de Peñalolén in Santiago this week, the Australian team aims to overcome its geographical limitations and lack of racing to claim gold.

Boomers duo, a dynasty bid and retirement tour — things to watch as NBA returns

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Two young Aussies have gotten paid, teams continue to plot to take down the Thunder and LeBron's future continues to be a talking point. Here are five things to keep an eye on as the NBA season gets underway.

Nawaqanitawase becomes dual international as Kangaroos name Test squad

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Ex-Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase and Reece Walsh are among four players named to make their debuts for Australia in the opening Ashes rugby league Test against England.

Sports business mogul facing multi-million-dollar tax debt

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The former financial adviser to Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury has racked up a multi-million dollar tax debt since 2021.

Skipper Healy out of Australia's blockbuster World Cup clash with injury

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Alyssa Healy suffers another injury at the pointy end of a World Cup, ruled out of Australia's clash against England with the finals on the horizon.

'It's ... a stepping stone': Top Shield spell boosts Boland for Ashes

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Australian Test paceman Scott Boland says his five-wicket spell for Victoria last Friday was important for his confidence ahead of the Ashes.

'Footy fatigue' leaves AFLW struggling for attention after men's season

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One of the biggest challenges the AFLW faces is end-of-year "footy fatigue", according to diehard fans and industry insiders.

Smith says 'door open' if Konstas wants advice ahead of Ashes

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As speculation swirls about Sam Konstas's spot in the Australian side ahead of the Ashes series, Steve Smith says he's happy to offer some advice to the struggling young gun about batting. 

Controversial river gets first green light to host 2032 Olympic events

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Despite backlash from national and international bodies, Rockhampton's Fitzroy River receives positive feedback following initial water testing to prove it is up to standard to host rowing and canoeing events for the Brisbane Games.

Football club debt exceeds $550,000, leaving young players stranded

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Families have been left "totally blindsided" by the closure of Gungahlin United Football Club, as the club's debts more than double to $550,000. 

How Tony Armstrong's own experience of racist trolling inspired series

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Proud Gamilaroi man and TV presenter Tony Armstrong has felt the sting of racist trolling online. Now he's using it as ammunition as he tackles racism in sport in the new documentary series End Game.

Victoria and WA coaches announced ahead of AFL State of Origin match

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Chris Scott and Dean Cox are appointed as the AFL State of Origin coaches for next February's standalone exhibition match in Perth.

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29

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American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29, his family has said.

Former NFL running back Doug Martin dies after struggle with police

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Police say former Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin died after an attempted detainment following reports of a break-in.

'Perfection on four legs': Legendary Cox Plate winner So You Think dies

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A 10-time Group 1 winner, So You Think – who claimed back-to-back WS Cox Plate victories – is remembered as one of greatest race horses hit the turf in Australia.

WA baseballers in draft for first US pro women's league in 70 years

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Two West Australians are on the cusp of making history as professional women's baseball returns to the US after a 70-year hiatus. 

Sri Lanka bowls stunning final over to score World Cup win over Bangladesh

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Sri Lanka remains a chance of progressing in the Women's Cricket World Cup, but Bangladesh is out after an extraordinary finish in Navi Mumbai.

McLaren not panicking about Verstappen's F1 resurgence

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McLaren boss Andrea Stella says the Formula 1 drivers' championship is still in his team's hands despite Max Verstappen's dominant performance at the US Grand Prix.

Viral TikTok teenager fined over Melbourne Grand Prix stunt

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Nashir Hassani was fined $4,000 after sneaking into the Formula 1 disguised as a security guard using fake identification and a hi-vis vest.

AFL star Scott Pendlebury sues former financial adviser

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The Collingwood player alleges Jason Sourasis, who helmed A-League club Western United before its collapse, misappropriated more than $2 million over a decade.

'Six beers deep': Marsh's Ashes plan is not about opening

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Michael Vaughan wants Mitch Marsh opening the batting for Australia in the Ashes but it would require a serious leap of faith from Test selectors.

Samoa to call in replacements after brutal Kiwi defeat

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Samoa's brutal loss to New Zealand leaves them needing to call fresh troops into their squad, with the Pacific powerhouse down to just 17 fit players.

Perth crew takes win at world's biggest rowing event

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A group of West Australian former high-level rowers are still in shock after claiming a win at the world's biggest and most famous rowing event — The Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston.

Aussie great McKeown creates history with backstroke world record

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Australia's five-time Olympic gold medallist Kaylee McKeown sets a world short course record in the women's 200 metres backstroke.

Why Matildas want Kerr to 'love her football' in international comeback

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Sam Kerr will return to the Matildas fold off the back of limited minutes at Chelsea, but coach Joe Montemurro is confident she will shine.

'Too close' to prioitse McLaren drivers as Verstappen continues charge

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Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri says McLaren does not need to prioritise one driver over the other, as four-time world champion Max Verstappen continues to narrow the deficit to both.

Tigers player says a longer season would help ‘all of us to get better’

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After a 0-7 start to the season Richmond are starting to notch wins on the board. But it's too late for much momentum to build in the short women's season.

India backs Kohli to rebound after ODI duck against Australia

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Virat Kohli failed to score in the opening men's ODI in Perth. However, his India teammates expect their ex-skipper to quickly recapture his best form.

England beats India to join Australia in World Cup semifinals

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England secures its Women's World Cup semifinal spot with a tense four-run win over tournament co-host India at Indor's Holkar Stadium.

Medvedev ends 882-day title drought, Rybakina closes in on WTA Finals

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Daniil Medvedev claims his first ATP Tour tournament win since 2023, while Elena Rybakina's push to reach the WTA Finals gathers momentum.

Zero to 55kph in two seconds — Saya admits she is terrified of her sport

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When Saya Sakakibara saw her brother nearly die in a BMX crash, fear took hold. It nearly broke the star siblings’ Olympic dream. 

Live: Piastri under pressure as F1 title rivals start on front row in US

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Oscar Piastri leads the Formula 1 world championship with six races to go, but Lando Norris and Max Verstappen have closed in on the Australian's lead. Follow live.

Australia cruises to victory over India in rain-shortened ODI

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Surviving a series of rain delays in Perth, Australia records a seven-wicket win over India in the first of three men's ODI matches.

Australia's Matthew Hauser wins world triathlon title in Wollongong final

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Australia's Matthew Hauser finishes on top of the men's World Triathlon Championship Series standings following his victory on home soil.

Spaniard ends drought by winning Aussie MotoGP as Miller fails to finish

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Raúl Fernández breaks through for his first MotoGP win, but Australian Jack Miller's race ends in agony at Phillip Island.

Lions overcome injuries to dominate Bombers

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Brisbane shrugs off injuries to Bre Koenen and Courtney Hodder to return to the AFLW's top four with a 38-point defeat of Essendon.

O'Callaghan crushes 200m world record as post-Titmus era begins

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Mollie O'Callghan has broken the women's short course 200m freestyle world record on day two of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup second leg in Illinois.

Aussie para tri mixed relay team claims world champs silver

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Australia's para triathlon mixed relay team sealed a successful week by claiming a sensational silver medal on the final morning of the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Wollongong.

How a Brian Clough quote sums up Ange's mistake at Forest

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Ange Postecolgou was on a hiding to nothing at Nottingham Forest, his sacking the result of terrible recruitment and a knee-jerk appointment.

WA skating community riding the rollercoaster of Fremantle development

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WA's bustling port city of Fremantle is changing, and in between a swathe of redevelopment stands a persistent, dedicated and vocal group experiencing some mixed results — the skateboarding community.

Duckworth pushes Medvedev but falls short in Almaty Open semi

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Australian seed-slayer James Duckworth has finally met his match in Almaty, where Daniil Medvedev dug deep to beat him in three sets.

Quick hits: Send-offs, spinners and more Marnus magic in the Shield

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Marnus Labuschagne's magical early season form continues with the bat, Scott Boland and a pair of spinners offer a reminder of their skill, while Sam Konstas turns on the flair at round two of the Sheffield Shield.

'It was more on Oscar': Sprint crash adds another twist to F1 title race

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Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have once again made contact with each other in a Formula 1 race, this time taking each other out at the sprint race of the US Grand Prix, just two weeks after their collision in Singapore.

The powerful encounter that set Steve Waugh on a path to philanthropy

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When Steve Waugh retired from cricket, he knew he wanted to use his influence to make a difference. It was meeting Mother Teresa that made him realise his new path.