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Live: Bulldogs confirm out-of-contract star to leave club

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The NRL's second-ranked Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs take on the in-form Brisbane Broncos at the Sydney Olympic stadium, with both sides missing Origin stars. Follow live.

Live: Under-fire Blues face flag favourite Magpies as Eagles host Giants

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The struggling Blues face the daunting task of playing the ladder-leading Magpies at the MCG, while the Giants trek to the west to take on the Eagles. Follow live.

Turkish trailblazer makes inspiring run to reach Wimbledon third round

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Zeynep Sönmez becomes the first Turkish player in the professional era to advance to the third round of a major tournament by beating China's Wang Xinyu 7-5, 7-5 at Wimbledon.

Piastri expecting a 'good fight' with multiple drivers in Britain

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Australia's Formula 1 drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri says he believes any of the top four teams are in with a chance of victory at Silverstone this weekend. 

Ex-Wallabies skipper gets nod for Fiji Test ahead of Lions series

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Hooker Dave Porecki is back in the Wallabies' starting XV for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where he captained Australia in a historic loss to Fiji.

Through one iconic song, Diogo Jota's legacy will live forever in Liverpool

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Diogo Jota wasn't Liverpool's best player or the most famous. But he will be immortalised in a song that is proof of how deeply he wove himself into the fabric of the city.

Gambler Ben O'Connor ready to take risks at Tour de France

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Perth's Ben O'Connor will make cycling history as the first overall contender from this country to race for the Australian team at the Tour de France. 

Winners, losers and legends: A short history of State of Origin comebacks

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Josh Papalii is far from the first State of Origin star to return from retirement for one last crack in the game's toughest arena. Here's how every Origin comeback over the years has fared, plus a couple of near misses that could have changed the course of history. 

Mexican boxer arrested in US by ICE, days after fight against Jake Paul

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Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr is arrested in the United States just days after he fought influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul in California. 

Lions veteran Farrell flown to Australia after tour-ending injury to Daly

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Owen Farrell will join his fourth tour, having played 18 times for the Lions, including six Tests across the 2013, 2017 and 2021 tours. 

England trails by 510 runs on day two after Gill makes history for India

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England has stumbled to 3-77 to trail India by 510 runs on day two of the second Test, after Indian skipper Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston.

Five quick hits: More Aussie stumbles and Green can't punish fumble

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Australia's middle order rescues the team again as Cameron Green fails to cash in on his best start in a year in Grenada. Here are five quick hits from the first day of the second Test against the West Indies.

Djokovic claims 99th win at Wimbledon in bid for eighth title

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Novak Djokovic shows signs he is easing into the old routine at Wimbledon, with the seven-time champion sauntering into the third round, while Barbora Krejčíková also makes it through.

Eels make early NRLW statement with win over Sharks

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Parramatta makes a terrific start to the NRLW season, defeating Cronulla at Sharks Stadium.

Kasatkina and de Minaur march into third round, Vukic beaten by Sinner

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Australia's 16th seed Daria Kasatkina progresses to the third round of Wimbledon, while Alex de Minaur also progresses after an early slip-up. 

Speed and burst tyre loom large as police probe Diogo Jota's fatal crash

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Authorities probing the death of Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his bother say they're trying to determine how fast their car was travelling before it crashed this week.

Live: Smith returns for Australian Test first against West Indies

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The returning Steve Smith will be looking to add steel to an underperforming Australian top order on day one of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada. Follow live.

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash alongside brother

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The car, a Lamborghini, left the road due to a tyre blow out while overtaking another car, Spanish police has confirmed.

Live: Bulldogs hoping to spoil Kangaroos' centenary celebrations

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As North Melbourne marks 100 years in the VFL/AFL, the Western Bulldogs will be intent on climbing inside the top four on the ladder as round 17 gets underway at Docklands. Follow live.

Why Papali'i answered Maroons' Origin SOS with an 'F-bomb'

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He has just become a father for the fourth time, but Josh Papali'i was never going to turn down an opportunity to make a State of Origin return for Queensland.

Wallaroos pick 17yo star as World Cup prep continues

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Teenager Waiaria Ellis gets the chance to push her case for a World Cup call-up after being named in the Wallaroos' 32-player squad for upcoming Tests against New Zealand and Wales.

Breaking: Fremantle Dockers forward Michael Walters retires from AFL

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Michael Walters announces his retirement from the AFL after a career lasting 239 games, saying his body won't allow him to keep playing.

Gold Coast Suns coach Hardwick savages AFL over late-season rule change

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Damien Hardwick is seething his star midfielder Matt Rowell is among a batch of AFL players facing a possible suspension if he makes contact with an umpire again.

Inglis dropped as Smith confirmed for second Test in the West Indies

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Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed Smith would replace Josh Inglis, who played two poor shots to get out in the first Test win last week, for the second match of the series in Granada.

Verstappen's F1 future uncertain with rumours he will leave Red Bull

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Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is the centre of attention ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix as rumours intensify that he could leave Red Bull Racing at the end of the season. 

How Origin's most unlikely debutant ended up exactly where he's meant to be

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After putting the journey into journeyman, Gehamat Shibasaki will become one of Queensland's most unlikely Origin debutants and his long road to the decider has taken him right back to where he started. 

Origin bolter is 'more dialled in' for Brisbane, leading to Maroons surprise

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Payne Haas could see the difference in Queensland State of Origin bolter Gehamat Shibasaki from the moment he arrived at Brisbane training this pre-season.

Carpenter joins English champions Chelsea, linking up with Sam Kerr

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Ellie Carpenter has completed a move from Lyon to English champions Chelsea, linking up with fellow Matilda Sam Kerr.

India on top after day one following surprise decision to rest Bumrah

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India's Shubman Gill played a masterful captain's knock for his second century of the series against England at Edgbaston.

Normality returns to Wimbledon as heavyweights win on day three

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Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and the end of London's tropical heatwave see a sense of normality return to the lawns of Wimbledon on day three.

How 'unusual bunch' of Brisbane dads turned new hobby into an Olympic dream

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Four Brisbane dads discuss the need to find a new hobby over lunch and some red wine. Just over a year later, they have come so far that an Olympic bid is very much within the realms of possibility.

Thompson wins another thriller, Aussie comedian shares crowd altercation

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Australian Jordan Thompson comes from behind to win a gruelling five-set match for the second time at Wimbledon this week.

Steve Renouf apologises after drink driving charge

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Mr Renouf has been charged with driving under the influence of liquor after allegedly being pulled over by police in Brisbane's inner north.

Live: Lions turn on the style against resilient Reds in Brisbane

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The British and Irish Lions play their second match on Australian soil in this tour, taking on the Queensland Reds in Brisbane. Follow all the action from Lang Park, live.

Meet the competitive centenarian challenging the ageing stereotype

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Henry Young says it is "ridiculous" he is playing international tennis competitions at 101, but even more so that there are not many others like him.

Australia's fragile top order bolstered ahead of Windies Test

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Steve Smith is set to bat with a splint on his dislocated finger when he returns for Australia's second Test against the West Indies in Grenada.

Herbert makes it nine Aussies in this year's Open Championship golf major

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Lucas Herbert has successfully qualified for the 153rd Open Championship, giving Australia a nine-strong contingent at Royal Portrush.

AFL players say 'fines aren't proportionate' amid umpire contact crackdown

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The AFL Players' Association has hit out as the league's latest umpire contact crackdown puts a number of stars at the risk of potential suspensions.

'We can go a long way': In-demand Port star rejects Victorian rivals to sign new deal

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Miles Bergan signs a new deal to remain with Port Adelaide in the midst of a breakout season playing in a new midfield role.

Cuban national volleyball team blocked from US due to new visa restrictions

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The Cuban women's volleyball team has been denied entry into Puerto Rico due to new visa restrictions that could impact future tournaments.

Coco Gauff joins rare list after stunning first-round Wimbledon exit

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Coco Gauff becomes just the third woman in the Open era to lose in the first round at Wimbledon immediately after claiming the French Open title.

Nervous Kasatkina vomits courtside before leading Aussie Wimbledon revival

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Daria Kasatkina overcomes a huge bout of nerves before her Wimbledon debut representing Australia, as Alex de Minaur, Aleksandar Vukic and Rinky Hijikata help lead an Aussie revival on day two.

'From a bygone era': Lynch cops mammoth ban for hit on Butts

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Richmond forward Tom Lynch is suspended for five weeks for his hit on Adelaide's Jordon Butts.

Manchester City knocked out of Club World Cup in extra-time boilover

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Manchester City is shocked by two extra-time goals by Al-Hilal, knocking them out of the Club World Cup in the round of 16.

Wimbledon thriller stopped 45 minutes before grand slam's curfew

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Men's fifth seed Taylor Fritz is left fuming after Wimbledon officials postpone his first-round clash with Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricard despite there being plenty of time left before the tournament's 11pm curfew.

Dom Sheed delivered one of the AFL's greatest moments. It nearly never happened

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Dom Sheed retires after 165 games and one of the most memorable moments in AFL history, and despite becoming the defining kick of his career, that 2018 grand final goal almost never happened.

As Carlton weighs up coaching call, recent history suggests only one way to go

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Carlton's incoming CEO Graham Wright has a big decision to make on who coaches the Blues next year. He only needs to look at his last job to figure out what direction to go in.

The 'wholesome conversation' that made Shibasaki's Origin dream come true

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A surprise phone call from an unknown number turned out to be Queensland coach Billy Slater telling Gehamat Shibasaki that he was going to make his debut in the State of Origin decider.

Luai says 'whole chest was red and swollen' during scary hospital stay

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Jarome Luai heads to hospital hoping to leave the next day for the Wests Tigers match, only to be forced to stay for three days after a chest wound turns out to be something more sinister.

'It was unsafe': Coach weighs in on SCG surface as AFL looks at moving games

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Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the safety of players is at risk at the SCG, as the AFL brings in experts to look into the dangerous turf.