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Rivals reunite to honour Nadal at Roland-Garros

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Fourteen-time French Open winner Rafael Nadal is honoured by the return of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in an emotional ceremony at Roland-Garros.

Australian rugby needs Lions series to be its 'State of Origin moment'

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State of Origin provides the NRL with a marquee event attracting interest nationally, which Australian rugby must achieve with the Wallabies' upcoming series against the British and Irish Lions.

Live: Mayhem on Monaco streets after massive lap one pile-up

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Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri starts the Monaco Grand Prix from third, while his teammate will lead the field from pole. Follow live.

Live: Penrith and Cronulla firebrands facing bans after ugly tackles

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Liam Henry and Ronaldo Mulitalo learn their fate after nasty shots on Saturday, before the Warriors and Raiders face off for second spot. Follow live.

Djokovic's racquet bag is a reminder of who he is. He needs to use it

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Novak Djokovic is in decline even as he grabbed more tennis history in Geneva. What remains to be seen is whether he still can get through a two-week major with his mind and body intact.

Live: Crows eye top four as lowly Eagles head to Adelaide Oval

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Sunday footy kicks off in Adelaide where the Crows look to return to winning ways against a young Eagles side growing in confidence each week. Follow live.

Melbourne City 'gutted' after losing Asian Champions League decider

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Melbourne City records a drama-filled defeat to Wuhan Jiangda on penalties to fall short in the Women's Asian Champions League final. 

Australian Groves reaches Giro podium in stage 14

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Despite a crash involving several riders, Kaden Groves finishes second to Dane Kasper Asgreen in the latest stage of the Giro d'Italia. 

Aussie teenager wins first WTA tournament ahead of French Open debut

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Australian tennis receives a major boost on the eve of the French Open, with teenager Maya Joint claiming her first WTA Tour title in Morocco. 

Piastri qualifies third in Monaco after 'messy build-up'

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F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri says qualifying third for the Monaco Grand Prix grid is a "decent effort" after a messy weekend of scraping walls with his McLaren.

Australian researchers lead world-first project on female athlete health

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About 6 per cent of sports science and sports medicine research is female-specific — the Australian Institute of Sport is determined to change that to help athletes around the world perform at their peak. 

Matildas star as Arsenal wins European Champions League final

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Arsenal's Matildas trio — Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross — are celebrating after the English giants toppled Barcelona 1-0 to claim the UEFA Women's Champions League title.

City tee up first ever grand final Melbourne derby against Victory

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Melbourne City will face Melbourne Victory in the ALM grand final for the first time after winning their semifinal against Western United 4-1 on aggregate.

Why this NRL rookie is making waves as far away as Hawaii

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Joash Papalii had over 150 friends and family on hand to watch his NRL debut on Friday night but the Eels rookie's impact is being felt as far afield as Hawaii and the continental United States. 

Live: Bathurst hosts unlikely basement battle as Penrith takes on Newcastle

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Penrith hosts Newcastle in the most unlikely of NRL basement battles in Bathurst. Later, the Roosters take on the Sharks in Gosford. Follow live.

Dapto Dogs to stop running after 88 years as showground ends lease

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The iconic Dapto Dogs greyhound races will end in 2026 after nearly 90 years, with the Dapto Agricultural and Horticultural Society confirming it will not renew the lease on the historic Wollongong track.

Live: Blues and Giants kick off massive Saturday of AFL action

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Carlton and GWS are first up in a pivotal Saturday of AFL footy, while Hawthorn and Brisbane's afternoon MCG clash set to be unmissable. Follow live.

Outback club ditches Racing Qld over $100k horse shelter demand

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An amateur horse racing club says venue upgrades required to renew its Racing Queensland licence would have ended its 108-year-old tradition of grass-fed racing.  

'Season three is better than season two': Ange makes bold Spurs prediction

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In front of jubilant fans in North London, Ange Postecoglou predicts Tottenham Hotspur can build on its stunning Europa League victory despite a disappointing domestic season.

Unstoppable Pedersen wins Giro stage 13, Del Toro extends lead

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Mads Pedersen wins his fourth stage of this year's Giro d'Italia after beating Wout van Aert to the line following a 180km ride from Rovigo to Vicenza.

Piastri second fastest after 'messy' Monaco F1 practice

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Australia's championship leader Oscar Piastri goes into the tyre wall nose first at Sainte Devote, but still ends the day second fastest in practice at the Monaco F1 Grand Prix.

Joint beats fellow Aussie Tomljanović to advance to first WTA final

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Just days out from making her French Open debut, Maya Joint warms up on clay by reaching the tournament decider in Morocco.

As North Sydney Oval stands eternal, the Bears live between past and future

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North Sydney Oval kept the spirit of the Bears alive during their darkest hours. But what role can the famous old ground play in the foundation club's resurrection in Perth? 

Ange's rise from the failed dream of the NSL to European glory

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In 2008, Ange Postecoglou was a Fox Sports pundit who felt unemployable. Now he's the first Australian football manager to win a major European club trophy. 

LIVE: Bombers, Tigers ready for marquee game in 'Dreamtime at the G'

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We are set for one of the highlights of Sir Doug Nicholls Round, as Essendon plays Richmond in 'Dreamtime at the G'. Follow all the action in our live blog.

Live: Dragons prop forced into retirement after lingering concussion issues

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Tom Eisenhuth has announced his medical retirement from the NRL, with the St George Illawarra prop struggling to overcome concussion symptoms. Follow live.

How World Cup primed Matildas trio for European Champions League final

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Steph Catley will tap into her experiences at a home World Cup as she and two Matildas teammates prepare for Arsenal's European Champions League final.

Aussie MLB pitcher Hendriks calls out 'vile' social media death threats

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The Boston Red Sox's Australian pitcher Liam Hendriks takes to social media to express disgust about death threats he claims to have received following his side's most recent loss to the New York Mets.

Bulldogs coach Beveridge tight-lipped about Cornes 'confrontation'

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Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge's tense relationship with commentator Kane Cornes reaches a flashpoint in a heated exchange at Kardinia Park. 

Camogie ends 'skort war', allows players to wear shorts

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The Camogie Association has ended its shorts war with its players, with 98 per cent of delegates at a special congress voting in favour of allowing female players the choice of what to wear.  

Mitch Marsh smashes maiden IPL century

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A blistering knock, featuring eight sixes, takes Mitch Marsh to his first century in the Indian Premier League for Lucknow Super Giants in Ahmedabad. 

De Minaur handed tough French Open draw

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Alex de Minaur has been handed a minefield of a draw at the French Open as he seeks to go even further than his breakthrough to the quarterfinals in 2024. 

Groves edged out in hectic final Giro sprint

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Flying Dutchman Olav Kooij wins the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia as Australian sprint ace Kaden Groves settles for fifth in the mass finish.

Curling legacy on thin ice as wait continues for purpose-built arena

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Olympian Dean Hewitt wants to inspire the next generation of curlers in Australia but a lack of purpose-built facilities is stifling high-performance growth in the sport.

Every time an Australian has won F1's greatest race

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Glitz, glamour and prestige have long been associated with Formula 1, and no race embodies that more than the Monaco Grand Prix. 

NBL superstar Bryce Cotton set to sign with 36ers

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The Adelaide 36rs are set to announce a momentous signing, with NBL superstar and five-time MVP Bryce Cotton expected to join the club.

Dolphins shock Bulldogs in atrocious conditions to score biggest ever win

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The wind and the rain were meant to keep scores low but the Dolphins defied the odds to record the biggest win in their history with a rout of ladder-leaders Canterbury.

Live: Depleted Bulldogs fight to hold top spot on NRL ladder

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The Bulldogs are without a host of stars due to injuries, suspension and State of Origin representation as they face the Dolphins at a waterlogged Stadium Australia. Follow live.

Live: Geelong's Smith faces old side in blockbuster clash with 'theatre attached'

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Bailey Smith faces his old side in a highly anticipated Cats-Bulldogs clash. Follow live.

Human rights lawyer wins 100km ultramarathon while breastfeeding

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Six months after giving birth, Stephanie Case returns to trail running with a shock victory in the Snowdonia ultramarathon, breastfeeding daughter Pepper along the mountainous 100km route.

'A fortunate life': AFL giant Walls remembered at moving funeral service

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A decorated player, a ruthless coach and an insightful media performer, Robert Walls is remembered as a "big softie" by his family.

A-League club served breach notices for not paying players

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Embattled A-Leagues club Western United has been served with breach notices by both its men's and women's players over unpaid wages and superannuation.

Gender equality in sport programs axed in Victorian budget

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The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation and the Preventing Violence Through Sport Grants Program were both axed in Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes's first budget.

Djokovic secures first win on clay in 2025, chasing 100th tour title

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Novak Djokovic secures his first clay court victory of the 2025 season as the 24-time grand slam champion eases into the Geneva Open quarterfinals.

'Mic drop': Ange told you he always wins a trophy in his second season

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When Spurs hired Ange Postecoglou, he was seen as an alternative to the "winners" who had gone before him. Now he's backed up his pre-season statement of always winning a trophy in his second season to silence the doubters. Again.

Parramatta Eels unveil $70m centre of excellence in Kellyville

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Parramatta has entered a new era, officially opening its $70 million training facility that covers 11 hectares and gives the team the largest facility of its kind in the NRL. 

Joel Selwood posts tribute following sudden death of brother Adam

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Geelong AFL champion Joel Selwood has posted a short tribute to his brother Adam, who died last week aged 41.

'A new lease on my footy': Why some players need to switch sides

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Ahead Bailey Smith's highly anticipated clash against his old side, premiership midfielder James Harmes talks about how switching colours can give players a new lease on footy.  

Plapp's breakaway falls short as Carapaz takes stage 11 honours at the Giro

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Luke Plapp's bid to earn his second win at the Giro d'Italia falls short as former champion Richard Carapaz announces himself as a contender for the 2025 crown with a terrific late burst to capture the stage 11 honours.

Kennedy's coach joins pole vault rival's camp after being forced abroad

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Paul Burgess, the former coach of gold medal-winning pole vaulter Nina Kennedy, links with her American rival, claiming he had to look overseas for jobs after being banned from the WAIS facilities following his resignation in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics.