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Lions watch: Off-colour Irish tested by Wales, England stands firm

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England withstands some silky Scottish backline play but holds firm to win the Calcutta Cup, while an off-colour Ireland battles hard against a resurgent Wales team that is cruelled by a controversial new rule in the week's Six Nations action. 

Aussie Harris makes history with WPL hat-trick

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Grace Harris becomes the first Australian to take a hat-trick in the Women's Premier League, a feat the batting all-rounder saw coming.

Aussies go down to underdogs Brazil in shock rugby sevens loss

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The Australian women's rugby sevens team is left stunned after losing to unheralded Brazil 14-12 in Vancouver.

India's refusal to go to Pakistan denies fans Ashes-like cricket rivalry

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India's refusal to travel to host nation Pakistan means the blockbuster clash of the group stage will be played tonight at a neutral venue in Dubai, making a mockery of the Champions Trophy, according to former England Test player Jonathan Agnew.

Dragons defeat injury-hit Rabbitohs to claim Charity Shield

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St George Illawarra defeats South Sydney 46-26, leaving Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett with more questions than answers as he attempts to save his side's season before it has begun.

Inglis ton lifts Aussies to famous ODI win over England

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Josh Inglis posts his first ODI century as Australia bludgeons the largest total in Champions Trophy history to pull off a spectacular five-wicket win over England in Lahore.

Tasmania's championship basketball team JackJumpers sold to Brisbane private equity firm

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The Tasmania JackJumpers are officially off the market after a deal was struck by owner Larry Kestelman to sell the reigning NBL champions.  

Yankees mocked after press conference to announce reversal of beard ban

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The New York Yankees will allow beards for the first time in 49 years, after owner Hal Steinbrenner removed a policy implemented by his father at the Major League Baseball club in 1976.

Amateur photographer wins pride of place at AFL All Stars game

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Just a few years after teaching himself photography on a borrowed camera, Jesse Pickett is thrilled to be sitting on the AFL sidelines.

From battlers to buzzer beaters, NBL club's path to powerhouse

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The Illawarra Hawks have finished top of the NBL ladder for the first time in the franchise's 46-year history and are perfectly positioned to deliver Wollongong its second championship.

Sharks confident they won't be blinded by bright Las Vegas lights

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Cronulla captain Cameron McInnes could not "care less" about the distractions on offer in Las Vegas ahead of the Sharks' season opener against defending premiers Penrith.

Saltwater Sistas 'paves the way' for Indigenous women wave riders

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A former star surfer says Indigenous women are "severely under-represented" in the sport, but a free learn-to-surf program aims to change that.

Aussies treating Champions Trophy opener against England as a knock-out match

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Steve Smith says his understrength Australian squad needs to hit the ground running when it faces old foe England in Lahore.

How to watch the ICC Champions Trophy and when Australia is playing

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Here is everything you need to know about the ICC Champions Trophy, including when Australia is playing and how to watch.

'Everyone is welcome': Making sport safe for queer, disabled communities

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Members of both queer and disability communities face significant hurdles when it comes to accessing sport. Initiatives like the Rolling Rainbow Sport Day are helping to change that.

Ben Hunt's return to his old Bronco life could be the last of his new beginnings

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Ben Hunt's move to Brisbane ensures he will end his career as he began it in more ways than one but after his tumultuous exit from the Dragons, can the veteran climb out of the hole one more time? 

Live: USA and Canada face off in politically charged ice hockey match

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Canada and the USA meet in the Four Nations Face-Off in Boston amidst a politically charged atmosphere. Follow live.

How women can find the best mix of exercise for their age

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The advice around the different types of exercise you 'should' or 'shouldn't' be doing can feel overwhelming. Here's what experts have to say about finding the right mix at your life stage. 

'Angry and frustrated': VFLW player payments cut across women's programs

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Players at Port Melbourne were told the women's budget was being cut for the 2025 season.

NBA star Wembanyama to miss the rest of the season due to blood clot

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French basketball star Victor Wembanyama is set to miss the rest of the NBA season after doctors found a blood clot in his shoulder.

Trump calls US ice hockey team as tensions stoked ahead of Canada clash

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American ice hockey players say they "want to win" for the country and for Trump after the US president called the team ahead of their clash with Canada.

India wins Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh in Dubai

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Champions Trophy favourites India have eased to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their opening match in Dubai, thanks to an unbeaten ton from Shubman Gill. 

Live: The Matildas get their maiden SheBelieves Cup campaign underway in Houston

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The Matildas are competing in the SheBelieves Cup for the first time, meeting Japan at the home of NWSL's Houston Dash to kick off their participation. Follow live.

De Minaur battles hard in extraordinary defeat to Rublev

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Alex de Minaur had to save seven match points, and earned one of his own, before falling to defeat against his Australian Open conqueror Andrey Rublev at the Qatar Open. 

Jenni Hermoso stood up to the powerful. Her court win sends a strong message

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The high-profile sexual assault trial of Spain's former football boss Luis Rubiales galvanised the country's #MeToo movement, which had long battled deeply ingrained sexism and misogyny in society.

Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault for kissing footballer without consent

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Spain's High Court finds former Spanish soccer head Luis Rubiales guilty of kissing star striker Jenni Hermoso on the lips without consent, after the Women's World Cup final in Sydney in 2023.

Sermanni calls discussions about Kerr's Matildas captaincy future 'irrelevant'

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Tom Sermanni insists discussions surrounding whether Sam Kerr will retain the Matildas captaincy is "irrelevant" as he may not be around when she returns.

Eagles premiership hero Adam Hunter farewelled where it all began

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Passionate, funny, humble and competitive, former Eagles premiership player Adam Hunter is remembered by friends, family and fans who knew the star premiership player both on and off the field.

Harley 2.0: Can Reid handle a year under the AFL's biggest microscope?

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Not even a mate's wedding can offer Harley Reid an escape from speculation about his future, as the AFL's most sought-after young player embarks upon a truly unique and highly challenging second season.

A hunt club with no hunting — why people are drawn to this English pastime

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The Kangaroo Island Hunt Club has been running for more than 50 years, but unlike the English groups it's based on, there are no foxes on the island to actually hunt. Instead, this is what brings the group together year after year.

Charges laid against seven Chileans over robberies of high-profile stars

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NFL stars Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals have acknowledged they were among the victims of the alleged crime spree.

Mitchell and Murray out for months as Souths' injury toll revealed

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The South Sydney Rabbitohs will go months without key stars Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray.

Lewis Hamilton drives his new F1 Ferrari for the first time

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Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari has "absolutely every ingredient to win" as the champion Brit chases a record eighth drivers' world title. 

Cycling stage ends in chaos as peloton goes wrong way

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The opening stage of the Tour of Algarve ended in chaos on Wednesday when most of the peloton took the wrong road just before the finish.

Raducanu thanks fans after man is escorted from her match in troubling scenes

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Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has thanked those who offered her messages of support after being brought to tears by a man who "exhibited fixated behaviour" in Dubai.

WADA settlement on three-month ban not unique to Sinner, says chief counsel

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Despite the controversy surrounding Jannik Sinner's three-month ban, WADA insists it is not a unique case for the world number one.

New Zealand duo smash centuries in perfect start to Champions Trophy

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New Zealand has made an impressive start to the Champions Trophy, winning the opening match by a comfortable 60 runs over hosts and holders Pakistan.

Aussie women star for Delhi in narrow WPL victtory

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There were Australians in action everywhere you looked in Vadodara, but when the dust settled, Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland were the ones with the last laugh in India.

How to watch the Matildas in their next tournament

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The Matildas are set for their first matches of 2025, embarking on a whirlwind three-match tournament in the space of six days. Here is what you need to know about the SheBelieves Cup.

AFL state of origin back on the agenda, Dillon says

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State of origin could return to the AFL calendar as soon as next year, with league boss Andrew Dillon keen on more pre-season representative football.

Canberra United's future in limbo again amid continued financial strife

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One year on since learning of Canberra United's financial strife, the story remains unchanged — their financial situation hasn't improved, an investor is yet to come on board, and the window for a men's bid has passed. So what can be done?

Double injury blow for Rabbitohs superstars Murray and Mitchell

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Cameron Murray faces months on the sidelines after suffering a suspected torn Achilles tendon, while Latrell Mitchell is ruled out of South Sydney's preseason Charity Shield clash with the Dragons due to a hamstring injury.

'Very, very concerning': Emma Raducanu fights through tears in Dubai loss

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A sobbing Emma Raducanu recovers from an emotional breakdown early in her match against Karolína Muchová, ultimately losing in two sets in Dubai.

A terrorist attack on a cricket team made Pakistan's 'happiness vanish'. 16 years later 'the lights will again sparkle'

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For the first time since the 2009 terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, Pakistan is once again showcasing its renowned hospitality by hosting the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, welcoming international teams and fans.

Djokovic loses in return from injury, while de Minaur gets a late birthday present

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Australian number one Alex de Minaur gets his first win as a 26-year-old, while Novak Djokovic goes down to Matteo Berrettini in his return from a hamstring injury at the Qatar Open.

Teams are starting to train around players' menstrual cycles, but evidence lags behind the hype

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Sporting clubs like Chelsea have led the way on tailoring training to their players' menstrual cycles. But experts say the jury is still out on "phase based" interventions.

NBA All Star reportedly keen to jump ship to play for Boomers

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Olympic gold medallist and NBA champion Kyrie Irving tells US media he is in the process of trying to switch allegiances to his country of birth to play for Australia's men's basketball team.

Tigers confirm fractured jaw for top draft pick Lalor after preseason match collision

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Richmond's top draft pick Sam Lalor will race the clock to be fit for round one after suffering a fractured jaw in the Tigers' preseason match against West Coast.

World's fastest waterski race becomes boat race amid sporting suspension

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The Mildura 100 waterski race cannot go ahead as normal this year due to a suspension following four deaths in the sport across an eight month period last year.    

Matildas 'can't wait' for Kerr to be back on pitch

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Matildas player Ellie Carpenter is throwing her arms around Sam Kerr as the Australian captain nears a return to full fitness.