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Aussie cycling star ruled out of Tour de France with serious health condition

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Michael Matthews — the 2017 points classification winner at the Tour de France — will not contest the prestigious event this year because of a pulmonary embolism.

Live: Big ban for Dolphins star as Rabbitohs and Bulldogs clash in Sunday's NRL

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The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs look to go back top of the NRL ladder when they take on the struggling South Sydney Rabbitohs. Follow live.

Live: Demons battle Power in Adelaide as Clarkson takes cheeky swipe at AFL fixturing

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Melbourne's new million-dollar man Kysaiah Pickett looms as a key man in the clash against Port Adelaide as North Melbourne's coach points out the AFL's 'gifts' to one particular team. Follow live.

Fox wins more World Cup gold in France

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Three-time Olympic champion Jess Fox tops the podium at the latest leg of the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup circuit in Pau, France. 

Live: Kambosos fights for world title after Teremoana KO win

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Australian fighter George Kambosos takes on Richardson Hitchins for the IBF super lightweight title in Madison Square Garden. Follow live.

Scott eyeing second major after big move on day three of US Open

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Australia's Adam Scott has a big chance of winning his first major title in 12 years, as he will play in the last group in the final round of the US Open, one shot off the lead. 

With help from an America's Cup hero, these Perth rowers are going global

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More than a dozen rowers from Perth are heading to Scotland to compete in the world championships, including a key member of the legendary Australia II team that won the 1983 America's Cup.

Piastri third, with old foes Russell and Verstappen on front row in Canada

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F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri will start from the second row for the Canadian grand prix, as George Russell takes pole ahead of Max Verstappen in Montreal.

Finger injury leaves Smith in doubt for West Indies Test

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Steve Smith avoids surgery on a compound dislocation of his finger, but the star Australia batter remains in doubt for the tour of the West Indies. 

Lani Pallister smashes Commonwealth record on final night of swimming trials

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Lani Pallister finishes the Australian Swimming Trials in Adelaide on a high with a record-breaking 1500m freestyle, as Australia names a 40-strong team for the world championships.

Five quick hits: Cummins's awful reviews and KG's nod to the haters

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South Africa celebrates a long-awaited triumph, Cummins gives hope then burns reviews, and Rabada sends a message to the haters. Here are the quick hits from the World Test Championship final.

South Africa ditches 'chokers' tag to win World Test Championship

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Across four days at Lord's, Temba Bavuma's team shows history, both distant and recent, can be overcome by a group brimming with talent and resilience. 

Brumbies' season over after semifinal loss to Chiefs

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Australia's wait for a Super Rugby Pacific finals winner in New Zealand continues after the ACT Brumbies crashed 37-17 to the Chiefs in Hamilton.

Live: Aussie bowlers need miracle to save World Test Championship final

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With South Africa just a few runs away from victory, Australia needs to manufacture a massive collapse to avoid losing the crown as world Test champions. Follow live.

Live: The Knights take on the Roosters in Newcastle

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Newcastle is looking to build on its dramatic victory last week when it takes on the in-form Roosters in the Hunter. Later, the Cowboys and Dolphins clash in a Queensland derby in Townsville. Follow live.

Blues make call on Panthers star for State of Origin II

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NSW winger Brian To'o will play in State of Origin II after completing the Blues' final training session before they fly to Perth.

Live: Giants seeking 'revenge and redemption' against Lions after finals collapse

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The GWS Giants have last year's finals exit at the front of their minds as they face the Brisbane Lions for the first time since blowing a 44-point lead in last year's semi. Follow live.

Surging Scott, Day in US Open mix as superstars crash

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Adam Scott is tied for fourth, while fellow Australian Jason Day has also roared into US Open contention during a dramatic second round at Oakmont Country Club.

Female footballers boycott major game over alleged sexual assault

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A number of players in a Victorian women's league are calling for a male player to be suspended over allegations of sexual assault.

Dark places and dreams: Australia's swimmers are growing up

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Australia's top swimmers admit they have faced the "Olympic Blues" post-Paris, and are having to work out what they actually want from the sport.

Greyhound trainer faces integrity panel hearing on 26 animal welfare charges

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Greyhound racing's governing body is investigating after receiving photos allegedly taken inside Jack Trengove's kennel, showing injured dogs and unsanitary living conditions.

Aussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow

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Steve Smith's immediate playing future is in doubt after suffering a compound dislocation of his finger while dropping a catch against South Africa at Lord's.

Five quick hits: Starc breaks a drought and Smith busts a digit

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Steve Smith and Temba Bavuma both end up in the hands of medical staff, as Mitchell Starc scores his first 50 in six years. Here are five quick hits from the third day of the World Test Championship decider.

Live: Hawks host Crows in top-eight clash in Launceston

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The Hawks travel to their second home ground in Launceston to face the in-form Crows, who are looking to post their fourth consecutive victory. Follow live.

Live: Dumped Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans lines up for Manly against the Titans

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Ousted Maroons State of Origin skipper Daly Cherry-Evans suits up for Manly Warringah as the Sea Eagles head to Queensland to take on the Gold Coast Titans. Follow live.

Live: Australia looking for vital runs on day three of World Test final

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Australia is in search of lower order runs to extend its second-innings lead over South Africa early on day three of the World Test Championship final. Follow live.

Fight over F1 title 'inevitable' between Piastri and Norris

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McLaren driver Lando Norris says an on-track altercation between himself and teammate Oscar Piastri seems "inevitable".

Rival tells Kambosos he 'won't make it out' of New York ahead of title fight

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George Kambosos's face-off with opponent Richardson Hitchins is cancelled as tensions flare ahead of the title fight in New York. 

Tigers CEO claims NRL refs have inherent bias against lower teams

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Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson has made the sensational claim that referees have an inherent bias against teams that are lower on the NRL ladder.

Goodwin says Pickett's $12m extension proof Melbourne's culture 'in good order'

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Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin calls Kysaiah Pickett's decision to re-commit to the club a massive endorsement of the club's oft-criticised culture.

Goalkicking has been in the gun — but is the AFL any worse than its every been?

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Goalkicking accuracy is a talking point that consistently gets raised in the AFL — but how does 2025 compare to the years that have come before?

'Chip on your shoulder': Players from the country carry a special pride

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Essendon winger Xavier Duursma says country kids who make it to the AFL carry a deep pride in where they've come and often a "chip of their shoulder" given the extra challenges they've faced to get there.

Late lapses cost Scott, as American hits fourth albatross in US Open histroy

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Adam Scott drops some late shots at the US Open, as American JJ Spaun leads the field at Oakmont. 

Equestrian Australia suspends Olympian who was filmed whipping a horse

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Equestrian Australia suspends Beijing Olympics competitor Heath Ryan over a video of him whipping a horse.

Racist chant at soccer match referred to Football Victoria, police

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An investigation involving a Melbourne soccer club, Victoria Police and Football Victoria is underway after multiple spectators reported hearing a "monkey-type" chant during a game in Victoria's top soccer league last week.

Pallister breaks 800m record and embraces Aussie legend in emotional scenes

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Lani Pallister claims the 800m women's freestyle record in Adelaide, before hugging swimming champion Dawn Fraser poolside.

'Progressive and innovative': Spurs announce replacement for Ange

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After dumping Australian coach Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham announces Thomas Frank as the new head coach of the EPL team. 

Father and son crash survivors to fulfil Ironman pact

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After surviving a horrific crash while cycling together six years ago, Travis and his son Brayden McKenzie made a promise to compete in an Ironman competition. This weekend that plan is coming to fruition.

F1 ban hovers over Max as he loses grip of his world championship crown

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Formula 1 is back in North America for round 10 of the championship, with Oscar Piastri leading the standings and the defending world champion facing a suspension. Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. 

Five quick hits: Collapses, classic catches and Cummins's continued climb

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Pat Cummins reaches a magic marker, Temba Bavuma finally gets one right, and batting remains brutal on day two at Lord's. Here are the quick hits from the World Test Championship final. 

Messi, Kane and the warehouse worker — the Kiwi minnows taking on FIFA giants

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Conor Tracey works at a veterinary pharmaceutical warehouse and Angus Kilkolly is the regional manager of a power tool company. Both are preparing to play in the richest club football tournament of all time. 

How an almost one-game wonder traded up to hold the keys to AFL House

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Tom Harley's AFL career almost only lasted for one game. Now, the former Port and Geelong player has become one of the most important people in footy.

'I'm not getting involved': Carey walks away from another Lord's controversy

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Australia's first trip to Lord's since the infamous Jonny Bairstow stumping almost sees another controversy with Alex Carey at the centre, as South Africa's David Bedingham avoids being out handling the ball.

Live: Sharks and Dragons clash in southern Sydney derby

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The Sharks host the Dragons in the southern Sydney derby at Shark Park, with both teams desperate for a win after defeats last time out. Follow live.

Live: Star Bulldogs forward makes return from injury against Saints

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Sam Darcy plays his first match since Easter Sunday, as the Western Bulldogs attempt to get their season back on track against St Kilda at Docklands. Follow live.

Live: Australia denied opening wicket on day two by South Africa skipper's review

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South Africa is hoping for a captain's knock from Temba Bavuma on day two at Lord's after Australia's seamers ripped through the top order in the first innings of the World Test Championship final. Follow live.

'Unfair to all': Nicks calls out reporter's Walker racism claim

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Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says a "lack of accountability" remains a problem in reporting around players' futures as a story involving Taylor Walker and Nasiah Wanageen-Milera dominates headlines. 

Campbell says lack of pay behind swimmers' mental health struggles

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Cate Campbell believes Australia's swimmers would be in a better mental state if they were paid better and could afford time off as a result.

Unheralded stars lift as Pacers stun Thunder to take NBA Finals lead

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Indiana shows the value of having a deep roster as Bennedict Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton put their team two wins from an NBA title.

NSW playmaker Mitchell Moses ruled out of Origin II

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NSW five-eighth Mitch Moses is ruled out of the second State of Origin match after suffering a calf strain at training.