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Perth Bears announce former Seven West editor as inaugural chief executive

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The Perth Bears make their first bold move in announcing Anthony De Ceglie as the club's inaugural chief executive.

From noodles to 'WIN', the AFL has weird signs but the messages are crystal clear

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Football fans have been treated to unique and often peculiar signs shown from team benches, but to those who know, these signs are a crucial form of communication. 

Outback ultra-marathon runners gear up for Red Centre test

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West Macs Monster event director Simon Duke says more than 500 competitors are lining up for five events across the weekend.

Carlton premiership player and coach Robert Walls dies aged 74

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Australian Football Hall of Fame member and Carlton great Robert Walls has died aged 74.

Postecoglou's Spurs suffer major injury blow ahead of Europe League final

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Ange Postecoglou has been dealt a huge blow in his bid to steer Tottenham to the Europa League crown with star man Dejan Kulusevski ruled out of the final against Manchester United following surgery on his right knee.

Why this trophy continues to surprise its winners after almost being lost for good

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The PGA Championship's Wanamaker Trophy is a beast of a jug, and it continues to shock the men who win it.

How one concussion led to a saga forcing the AFL into a stunning backflip

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The AFL is embroiled in a firestorm following the serious concussion sustained by Collingwood's Lachie Schultz, and the miscommunication that has followed.

Collingwood playing 'long game' with injured De Goey

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Collingwood is hoping to regain Jordan De Goey in a "few weeks" as the premiership player deals with a fresh injury setback.

'Missed opportunity': Miffed Melbourne surprised not to be Vegas-bound

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Melbourne has described the NRL's decision to reject the Storm for next year's Las Vegas season launch as a "missed opportunity", saying the game is neglecting one of Australia's biggest sporting markets.

AFL retracts claim that umpires gave the league 'wrong information'

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The AFL has admitted a process "failed", compounding the debacle around the on-field mishandling of a concussion to Collingwood forward Lachie Schultz.

South Africa orders cricketers to prioritise final against Australia over IPL

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South Africa will order their players out of the IPL more than two weeks before the World Test Championship final, as Australia's biggest stars weigh up their options.

Matildas squad named, no certainty on Sam Kerr's return

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Injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr remains a "camp by camp" proposition and may decide to complete full pre-season with Chelsea before returning to the international scene.

Wallabies star Suaalii suffers fractured jaw ahead of Lions series

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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will undergo surgery after it was revealed he sustained a fractured jaw during the Waratahs' loss to the Reds last Friday night.

New champ Della Maddalena wants showdown with UFC pound-for-pound king

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With the gleam still shining off his new UFC belt, Jack Della Maddalena is gearing up for a shot at the consensus best fighter in all of MMA — former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. 

NRL ditches women's game for Vegas as teams confirmed for 2026

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There will be no women's game on the schedule for the NRL's season opener in Las Vegas next season, with the Bulldogs, Dragons, Knights and Cowboys set to play next year at Allegiant Stadium.

AFLPA 'disappointed' as fresh audio reveals umpires' false statement over player's concussion

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Audio reveals field umpires were aware of the Collingwood players injury despite the AFL initially contradicting this and AFLPA boss Paul Marsh is not impressed.

Live: Rohan Dennis to be sentenced over death of Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins

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Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis will be sentenced over the death of his Olympian wife, Melissa Hoskins, in Adelaide's District Court this morning. Follow live. 

Hailstorm delays de Minaur's Italian Open disappointment

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In a clash between two of the fastest players on tour, American 11th seed Tommy Paul takes down Australia's Alex de Minaur in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals.

Masters champ McIlroy returning to Australia after more than a decade

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Newly minted career grand slam winner Rory McIlroy will play the Australian Open for the first time in 11 years in December, and back up in 2026.

Aussie rider benefits from controversial yellow card in Giro bunch sprint

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A 98-place penalty for German rider Max Kanter sees Australian Kaden Groves jump into fifth on stage four of the Giro d'Italia as he searches for his first win since September.

'I was a functioning addict': Cycling champ reveals cocaine addiction

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Sir Bradley Wiggins reveals how he became a functioning cocaine addict after he had called time on his cycling career.

Runner on mission doing two marathons a day, every day for six months

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Brooke McIntosh will arrive in Sydney on Wednesday as she strives to become the fastest woman to run around Australia by clocking up 14,000 kilometres in 180 days.

Chapman, Titans working with police over AI images of Origin star

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NRLW and State of Origin star Jaime Chapman is being backed by the Gold Coast Titans and NSW Rugby League as they try to find who distributed deepfakes of her online.

Catching fire at the icy 'top' of European football

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A run-in with local police, a call-up to the Sri Lankan national team, and one of the most prolific goalscoring seasons you've probably never heard of. These are the Australians who lit up Icelandic football.

Queensland government to spend $4m on greyhound racing track upgrade

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The Bundaberg greyhound racing club is set to get a new track due to concerns too many dogs were being injured and killed on its grass surface.

Hollywood duo set up A-League friendlies with Wrexham Down Under

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Wrexham will play three games against A-League opposition in July in preparation for the popular Welsh club's return to England's second-tier Championship. 

Green among big names returning for World Test Championship final

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Australia is welcoming back a trio of big names, including star all-rounder Cameron Green and captain Pat Cummins, for the World Test Championship decider against South Africa and the ensuing tour of the Caribbean.

After one of the worst trades in NBA history, Dallas just hit the jackpot

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The ping-pong balls bail out the Dallas Mavericks, gifting them the top pick in the NBA Draft despite minuscule odds just months after trading away Luka Dončić.

Aussie players facing tough choice with IPL to resume amid ceasefire

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Australian players who flew home last weekend could be back in India in a matter of days as the Indian Premier League prepares to resume after a ceasefire between India and Pakistan was announced.

Flyover flusters Alex de Minaur, before he recovers to win in Rome

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The Italian Air Force briefly interrupts Alex de Minaur's charge to victory at the Rome Masters, as he moves within a couple of matches of a showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner.

Wallabies reminded injury is a curse ahead of Lions series

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Depth is a major concern for the Wallabies, meaning they cannot afford to lose players to injury in the build-up to the British and Irish Lions tour.

Indian legend Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket

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Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli announces his retirement from Test cricket, finishing his career in the longest format on the eve of his side's series in England.

Mavericks left reeling after being 'murdered' by unforced errors

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The Melbourne Mavericks have been aiming for the finals in their second Super Netball season, but after a huge loss, coach Tracey Neville has had to deliver some tough love. 

Matildas confirmed for landmark match in regional WA

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Australia's high-profile national women's team will take to Bunbury's Hands Oval for the first time, facing Panama in July.

Popyrin's rapid Rome exit leaves de Minaur flying the flag solo once again

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The quick defeat of Alexei Popyrin at the hands of Daniil Medvedev leaves Alex de Minaur as the only Australian in the men's or women's singles draw at the Italian Open.

Major Irish final postponed because camogie stars refuse to wear skorts

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A player protest over rules that ban shorts in senior matches of camogie, the female version of hurling, prompts the Munster final to be postponed indefinitely.

This Bomber has finally arrived and can supercharge club's stuttering build

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Zach Reid has been spoken about like a mythical creature at Essendon for years. After years of false starts, he is finally healthy and showing why the club was prepared to be so patient with his development.

21yo man's dying wish for his father fulfilled by English football player

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A Tasmanian father who lost his son to an incurable brain tumour reflects on a moving letter from former Liverpool footballer Adam Lallana.

Goat almost takes out NZ rider as animals interrupt third stage of Giro

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Danish cyclist Mads Pedersen manages to avoid the Albanian wildlife to win the third stage of the Giro d'Italia.

These cricketers turn up in their gear 'or get dressed in the car'

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These women are enjoying learning to play cricket, but their club doesn't have adequate facilities for them.

Opals outclass NZ as Boomers' comeback falls short

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The Opals sweep the Trans-Tasman Throwdown series against the Tall Ferns, but the Boomers go down to their New Zealand opponents in Hamilton.

Mariners shock Melbourne City to advance to A-League Women grand final

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Central Coast Mariners defeat Melbourne City 1-0, with Isabel Gomez controversially handing the premiers their sole defeat of the season in extra time.

Aussie Della Maddalena wins UFC welterweight crown

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Jack Della Maddalena becomes just the third Australian to win a UFC title after defeating long-time welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in Montreal.

Australian cricket mourns death of Test triple century maker Cowper

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Bob Cowper, who recorded the first Test triple century in Australia, dies at the age of 84.

Live: Storm looking to 'control emotions' and bounce back against Wests Tigers

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The Melbourne Storm will aim to bounce back from their golden-point defeat in Magic Round when they host the Wests Tigers. Later, the Sea Eagles host the Sharks at Brookvale. Follow live.

Live: Tigers and Eagles put generation next on display at the MCG

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Richmond and West Coast may be some way off their glory days, but both sides will showcase their youth when they clash at the MCG to kick of Sunday footy. Follow live.

Aussie time trial champ finishes last in Giro after coming unstuck

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National champion Luke Plapp finishes last after a crash on the second stage of the Giro d'Italia, while Jay Vine powers through a knee injury to third. 

Teen allegedly tries to enter Melbourne AFL game with fake gun

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A teenager has been issued a caution after allegedly trying to enter an AFL game at a Melbourne stadium with a knife and a fake gun on Saturday.

Italian crowd compares Sinner's victorious return to pope's ascent

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After three months out due to a doping ban, world number one Jannik Sinner is embraced by adoring fans at the Rome Masters, where Alex de Minaur also wins through.

Adelaide club's lifeline keeps basketball dream alive for next generation, Olympian says

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Laura Hodges says she wouldn't have become a four-time Olympian without her hometown basketball club. After a period of uncertainty over its future, the Adelaide Lightning has now been given a lifeline — something Hodges hopes will allow young athletes to follow in her footsteps.