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• Madeleine McCann vanished in 2007. Her brother will swim at the Commonwealth Games

  22-07-2026 01:42 via theage.com.au
  
  The 21-year-old Sean McCann was just two when his sister Madeleine disappeared shortly before her fourth birthday during a holiday in Portugal 19 years ago.
  
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• Spanish chief accuses FIFA boss of 'destroying the football industry'

  22-07-2026 01:08 via abc.net.au
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino comes in for more heavy criticism, this time at the hands of La Liga boss Javier Tebas.
  
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• Cameron McEvoy has lived a life between trips to Glasgow

  22-07-2026 00:30 via abc.net.au
  
  As one of just two Australian swimmers returning to Glasgow for a second Commonwealth Games, Cameron McEvoy is taking time to appreciate how much has happened to him in the past 12 years.
  
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• US rider hit by car in road rage incident before Tour de France time trial

  22-07-2026 00:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Brandon McNulty is confronted by an angry driver on his way to the time trial as Remco Evenepoel shaves some time off Tadej Pogačar's overall lead.
  
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• US rider hit by car in road rage incident at Tour de France pre-time trial

  22-07-2026 00:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Brandon McNulty is confronted by an angry driver on his way to the time trial as Remco Evenepoel shaves some time off Tadej Pogačar's overall lead.
  
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• AFL legend's photo after truck crash

  21-07-2026 23:46 via theage.com.au
  
  AFL legend Tony Modra releases a photo and statement after being hospitalised following a truck crash in South Australia.
  
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• Fainu binned for ugly Thompson hit

  21-07-2026 23:45 via theage.com.au
  
  Latu Fainu is sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle on Leo Thompson.
  
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• Players and fans made the World Cup a success, but the politics shouldn't be forgotten

  21-07-2026 22:50 via abc.net.au
  
  The biggest ever World Cup brought diverse communities together and galvanised its non-traditional footballing co-hosts, but the concerns raised from the start have not disappeared in the positive afterglow.
  
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• Players and fans made the World Cup a success, but the politics shouldn’t be forgotten

  21-07-2026 22:50 via abc.net.au
  
  The biggest ever World Cup brought diverse communities together and galvanised its non-traditional footballing co-hosts, but the concerns raised from the start have not disappeared in the positive afterglow.
  
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• Not reserved for megastars: Inside the strategy behind Tasmania’s AFL list build

  21-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The Devils have a template to follow as they ramp up their list build after the appointment of Ken Hinkley as coach. Meanwhile, Mitch Lewis’ decision could see the Magpies pivot.
  
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• ‘All of a sudden, I’m a grub and niggler’: Salmon denies sledging led to Twal slapdown

  21-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Canterbury forward Jaeman Salmon says he has been targeted for abuse on social media since his Saturday night run-in with Wests Tigers opponent Alex Twal.
  
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• After four years, this swim star is ready to speak about ‘the worst thing that ever happened to me’

  21-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Four years ago, Olympian Isaac Cooper was sent home from a Dolphins training camp in France for the “misuse of prescription medication”. Now he’s ready to break his silence.
  
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• Demons 'resigned' to Tassie raid

  21-07-2026 14:42 via smh.com.au
  
  Melbourne coach Steven King admits his club is prepared for Tasmania to steal its talent.
  
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• Will Latu Fainu’s heavy ban force Benji Marshall to gamble on rookie?

  21-07-2026 14:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Latu Fainu and David Fifita were found guilty at the judiciary, but Adam Doueihi walked away a free man.
  
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• Ben King set to leave the Suns for Hawks in a stunning about-face

  21-07-2026 12:25 via theage.com.au
  
  In May, the Gold Coast star told this masthead he planned to stay put. Two months later, he’s set to make a stunning move to a Melbourne powerhouse.
  
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• Daley endorses Joey for coaching job

  21-07-2026 11:18 via theage.com.au
  
  Laurie Daley remains coy on his Blues future, but believes Andrew Johns could step into the job if he wanted it.
  
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• ‘It won’t happen’: Tom Trbojevic to centre? Not on Kieran Foran’s watch

  21-07-2026 10:57 via theage.com.au
  
  Manly coach has insisted there are zero plans to move the Sea Eagles’ star fullback to the centres to save his hamstrings – and explained why.
  
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• Lloyd primed to maintain winning streak all the way to finish line

  21-07-2026 10:00 via theage.com.au
  
  In-form jockey Zac Lloyd has 35 per cent winning strike rate from his last 23 rides in a strong finish to the season, and can continue at Canterbury on Wednesday.
  
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• ‘If you’re out there, Bobby’: McRae’s public plea to premiership star

  21-07-2026 09:59 via smh.com.au
  
  An emotional Craig McRae says Bobby Hill will forever be a beloved Magpie despite Hill’s time at the club seemingly coming to an end. Meanwhile, Tony Modra posted an update to social media showing his incredible progress since his horror crash last month.
  
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• McRae sends special message to Hill before Pies head west

  21-07-2026 09:51 via abc.net.au
  
  With Collingwood set to be at full strength for its Adelaide clash, coach Craig McRae sends a message to missing star Bobby Hill, who is set to quit the club.
  
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• Fagan factor: Will coach’s future keep dynamic duo at Lions?

  21-07-2026 09:06 via theage.com.au
  
  It was the moment of air-defying brilliance that typified the finest purple patch of their chief energiser’s career. But rival clubs were watching.
  
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• NRL Tips - Round 21

  21-07-2026 08:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler (Danika Mason).
  
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• Moses brushes off Luai questions

  21-07-2026 08:39 via smh.com.au
  
  Eels captain Mitchell Moses refuses to answer questions about the impending arrival of Jarome Luai.
  
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• Rabbitohs cop major injury blow

  21-07-2026 08:38 via smh.com.au
  
  South Sydney's finals hopes have taken a hit, with captain Cameron Murray set to be sidelined.
  
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• Aussie ref touched by Argentina player

  21-07-2026 08:38 via smh.com.au
  
  Aussie ref Angus Gardner is touched by Argentina player Tomas Albornoz.
  
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• How this Champions League winner aims to ignite Stingers

  21-07-2026 08:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Winning the Champions League with Greek giants Olympiacos was "one of the coolest moments" of Abby Andrews's life. She wants to use that experience to push the Stingers to the next level. 
  
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• Final frontier: Smith and ageing Test team vow to complete unfinished business away from home

  21-07-2026 07:54 via theage.com.au
  
  Steve Smith and his teammates have committed to making collective amends for fumbled trips to India and England in 2023.
  
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• A second Argentina team is being probed for a post-game ruckus … and an Aussie is in the middle of it

  21-07-2026 07:37 via theage.com.au
  
  Just 24 hours after their soccer team’s loss in the FIFA World Cup final, Argentina’s rugby side reacted with fury towards referee Angus Gardner following a controversial defeat to England.
  
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• Why pubs and Irish expats are behind the AFL’s call not to move sold-out clash

  21-07-2026 06:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Fans who missed out on tickets to the historic women’s international clash have been told they can watch it at the pub.
  
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• Argentina investigated for Australian ref abuse

  21-07-2026 06:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Aussie referee Angus Gardner was accosted by Argentinian rugby players after a controversial moment at the end of their loss to England.
  
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• Tszyu's wife reveals he almost retired

  21-07-2026 06:18 via smh.com.au
  
  Tim Tszyu's wife Alex reveals how close the Australian boxing superstar came to calling it quits.
  
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• Foster calls out 'disgraceful' Argentina

  21-07-2026 05:28 via smh.com.au
  
  Craig Foster calls out 'disgraceful' Argentina behaviour after the World Cup final on Stan Sport's Added Time.
  
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• Vaughters says night tests would have saved cycling '25 years of drama'

  21-07-2026 05:18 via abc.net.au
  
  A former cyclist who took performance-enhancing drugs, now a team boss at the Tour de France, supports doping tests in the middle of the night at cycling's biggest race.
  
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• Luckless Latrell to see specialist for ‘complex nerve damage’; Cleary unfazed by contract juggle

  21-07-2026 04:52 via smh.com.au
  
  Latrell Mitchell has suffered injury complications that could rule him out for the rest of the year, while Panthers coach Ivan Cleary insists the side’s contract situation isn’t a distraction.
  
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• Luckless Latrell Mitchell sent to specialist for ‘complex nerve damage’

  21-07-2026 04:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Latrell Mitchell has suffered injury complications that could result in him being sidelined for the rest of the year, as Souths skipper Cameron Murray suffered his own setback.
  
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• Luckless Latrell Mitchell sent to specialist for “complex nerve damage”

  21-07-2026 04:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Latrell Mitchell has suffered injury complications that could result in him being sidelined for the rest of the year, as Souths skipper Cameron Murray suffered his own setback.
  
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• Double blow for Rabbitohs after Murray, Mitchell injury prognoses revealed

  21-07-2026 04:52 via theage.com.au
  
  South Sydney’s finals chances have taken a huge hit, with captain Cameron Murray suffering an ankle injury and Latrell Mitchell struggling to get back on the paddock.
  
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• ‘Stairs to the cells’: How legend went from $76k-a-week to exile... and signs of proud re-emergence

  21-07-2026 04:38
  
  After years of shying away from the spotlight, one of the Socceroos’ greatest ever players has been thrust back into the public eye.
  
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• How will Schmidt be remembered?

  21-07-2026 04:33 via smh.com.au
  
  How will Joe Schmidt be remembered? The Between Two Posts crew discuss the legacy of the outgoing Wallabies coach.
  
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• NFL 2026: Ryan Clark sacked by ESPN on live TV, why was he sacked, clash with Peter Schrager, video, reaction

  21-07-2026 04:15
  
  He was there, and then he wasn’t.
  
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• Axe swings in Test squeeze as Aussie shake-up revealed in bold selection statement

  21-07-2026 04:11
  
  Cricket Australia has unveiled a 13-man squad for next month’s two-Test series against Bangladesh, welcoming back three senior stars while overlooking an Ashes hero as competition for places begins to intensify ahead of a gruelling year of Test cricket.
  
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• ‘It’s people’s jobs’: Dragons take aim at costly refereeing calls

  21-07-2026 03:59 via smh.com.au
  
  Dean Young was appointed full-time coach at St George Illawarra despite a series of officiating decisions impacting results during his audition for the job.
  
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• Weatherald retains Australian Test spot despite middling Ashes returns

  21-07-2026 03:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Jake Weatherald is retained in Australia's 13-player Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
  
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• Bennett’s shock blow revealed as Souths’ injury list grows; Dogs’ ruthless halves call — Team Tips

  21-07-2026 03:33
  
  The Wests Tigers will head to the judiciary in a bid to save their season while the Bulldogs got back in the winner’s circle on the weekend, but now are presented with an interesting dilemma.
  
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• Tomic breaks eight-year title drought

  21-07-2026 02:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Bernard Tomic breaks an eight-year title drought on the ATP Tour by winning the Lincoln Challenger event in the USA.
  
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• Buckley opts out of Dons, Blues coaching races after Tasmania snub

  21-07-2026 02:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Nathan Buckley still harbours ambitions of coaching a second AFL team despite being overlooked for the Tasmania job.
  
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• ‘Not shy about saying it’: Dragons reveal bold 2027 goal... and what landed Young the top job

  21-07-2026 02:50
  
  The Dragons hope Dean Young will be the man who ensures they never find themselves in last spot on the ladder again, with local juniors and astute signings the key for the new full-time coach who has a focus on actions over words.
  
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• Giants chief slammed for ‘arrogant’ Tassie claims; Dons urged to make ‘tough’ captain call — AFL Daily

  21-07-2026 02:39
  
  A great has fired back at Giants chief’s “disrespectful” and “arrogant” comments.
  
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• ‘Do I need to get involved?’ Hawks coach addresses star’s future as great fires trade warning

  21-07-2026 02:37
  
  Hawthorn legend Jordan Lewis has cautioned his former club that signing Ben King could disrupt culture as the Hawks also look to lock away Mitch Lewis.
  
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• Walsh’s whack: How Broncos ace was AWARDED penalty after act that got fellow star sin-binned

  21-07-2026 02:35
  
  Did Reece Walsh get away with a blatant strike against the Panthers?
  
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