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• Icon who swapped goals for coffees, media stars and the next Ange — where are ‘06 Roos now?

  10-06-2026 23:57 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Twenty years on since Australia’s golden generation took the nation to the World Cup knockout phase for the first time, we take a look at what the members of that history-making squad are up to now.
  
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• Short shatters national 800m record

  10-06-2026 23:49 via theage.com.au
  
  Sam Short breaks the Australian men's 800m freestyle record at the trials in Sydney.
  
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• Foz: 'Everything is possible' for Socceroos

  10-06-2026 23:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Socceroos legend Mark Foster is confident of a strong showing by the Aussies at the FIFA World Cup.
  
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• ‘Compelling, realistic and heartfelt’ testimony in trickiest tribunal case yet gets ‘excellent outcome’

  10-06-2026 23:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Triple Grand Final umpire ‘Razor’ Ray Chamberlain says he’s glad Billy Frampton is free to play this weekend, declaring the AFL Tribunal’s decision to overturn the premiership Magpie’s tackling ban – despite Demon Brody Mihocek’s consequent scary injury – was an “excellent outcome” for the game.
  
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• Australian Swim Trials 2026: Sam Short smashes Commonwealth record in 800m rout, Cam McEvoy wins 50m freestyle

  10-06-2026 23:34 via foxsports.com.au
  
  At the Australian Swim Trials, all eyes were on 50m world record holder Cam McEvoy on Wednesday night, but it was Sam Short who stole the show.
  
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• Manager steps down weeks after overseeing club’s PL promotion in 22-year first

  10-06-2026 23:33 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Kieran McKenna is to step down as manager of Ipswich Town, just weeks after overseeing the club’s return to the Premier League.
  
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• Ben Stokes dropped after nightclub incident as Joe Root named captain

  10-06-2026 23:27 via smh.com.au
  
  Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped by England for their second test against New Zealand while investigations continue into an incident at a nightclub.
  
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• Gout Gout struggles on Diamond League debut

  10-06-2026 23:13 via theage.com.au
  
  The teen sprint sensation has a tough day out in the 200m on his Diamond League debut, finishing sixth in 20.60 seconds.
  
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• Pie's ban overturned despite horror tackle

  10-06-2026 23:11 via theage.com.au
  
  The AFL tribunal has rubbed out a suspension for Collingwood player Billy Frampton despite his tackle that broke the neck of Brody Miochek.
  
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• Voll stars as Aussies hammer Windies in final T20 World Cup warm-up

  10-06-2026 23:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia goes into the Women's T20 World Cup in a positive frame of mind, after Georgia Voll leads a dominant win over West Indies in their final warm-up match in Cardiff.
  
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• O'Callaghan narrowly misses world record

  10-06-2026 23:05 via smh.com.au
  
  Mollie O'Callaghan had the audience on their toes as she flirted with Ariarne Titmus' 200m freestyle world record time at the Australian Swimming Trials, but the 22-year-old just missed out.
  
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• Olympic champion tells Gout Gout to bide his time after sixth place finish

  10-06-2026 23:03 via smh.com.au
  
  Reigning 200m Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo had some advice for teen star Gout Gout after the Australian finished sixth in his first Diamond League race.
  
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• Mexico City welcomes World Cup but reality bites for many

  10-06-2026 23:02 via abc.net.au
  
  As Mexicans prepare to host or co-host the FIFA World Cup for a record third time, many locals are frustrated by being locked out of the tournament, while others are more optimistic.
  
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• Eight red cards as soccer friendly turns nasty

  10-06-2026 22:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Eight red cards are handed out and police are called in as a football friendly between USA and Brazil turns nasty.
  
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• Stokes dropped: New captain shock as England dodges embarrassing switch after nightclub incident

  10-06-2026 22:20 via foxsports.com.au
  
  England captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for next week’s second Test against New Zealand at the Oval, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced overnight.
  
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• Huge call on next $2m man as rivals circle; shock move to revive AFL’s most maligned star

  10-06-2026 22:15 via foxsports.com.au
  A great has made a huge call on the AFL’s next $2 million player — though it’s not who you might expect. Plus the switch that can revive a maligned star, a worrying North Melbourne reality and and cracks appearing for a flag contender.
  
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• ‘Something big going to happen’: Aussie UFC stars’ wild tip over White House blockbuster result

  10-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Alexander Volkanovski and Rob Whittaker have weighed in on one of the hardest to pick fights on the UFC’s White House card, with the Aussie stars offering their predictions for Alex Pereira’s heavyweight showdown against Ciryl Gane.
  
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• Big ‘fear’ for Broncos as ‘disaster’ scenario laid bare; $1.2m truth for Tigers star — NRL Talking Points

  10-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Some of the biggest names in the competition may be on Origin duty, but there is still plenty to play for in Round 15 of the NRL.
  
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• AFL 2026: The Blowtorch, Round 14 fixture and preview, Logan Morris next $2 million player, Ben McKay, Sydney concerns, Fox Footy commentary roster, how to watch every game, start times, latest news

  10-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  A great has made a huge call on the AFL’s next $2 million player. Though it’s not who you might expect.
  
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• A peculiar peace prize, sky-high tickets, threatened boycotts. The rocky road to the World Cup

  10-06-2026 21:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Struggled to keep up with the rollercoaster of controversies that plagued the build-up to this World Cup? We've got you covered.
  
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• A peculiar peace prize and threatened boycotts: The rocky road to the World Cup

  10-06-2026 21:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Struggled to keep up with the rollercoaster of controversies that plagued the build-up to this World Cup? We've got you covered.
  
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• Gout sixth in Diamond League debut as Olympic champ claims victory

  10-06-2026 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Gout Gout finishes well back in the field in the men's 200 metres at the Oslo Diamond League meet, with Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo first across the line.
  
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• BREAKING: Gout sixth in Diamond League debut as Olympic champ claims victory

  10-06-2026 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Gout Gout finishes well back in the field in the men's 200 metres at the Oslo Diamond League meet, with Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo first across the line.
  
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• Your group-by-group guide to the 2026 World Cup: part two

  10-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  How will reigning champions Argentina fare? Who is the favourite to win the tournament? Here’s your guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Groups G to L.
  
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• The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds

  10-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  They’re fast, strong, gifted athletes with physical footy in their DNA. South Africa and New Zealand’s south island are rugby league’s next talent pathways.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 Predictor

  10-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Pick the winners of the FIFA World Cup using our interactive tool.
  
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• England captain Stokes dropped for second NZ test over nightclub incident

  10-06-2026 19:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The decision to leave both the English captain and bowler Gus Atkinson off the side comes after a reported nightclub incident following the side's win in the first test.
  
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• O'Callaghan chasing Titmus and 'the impossible' as she misses world record

  10-06-2026 14:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Mollie O'Callaghan shoots out of the gates in the 200m freestyle but cannot maintain the world record pace as she books her ticket to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
  
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• McEvoy laughs off Enhanced Games as Short stuns by breaking Australian record

  10-06-2026 14:25 via theage.com.au
  
  World record holder Cam McEvoy has delivered a candid assessment of last month’s Enhanced Games before taking out another Australian title ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout scenarios and who Socceroos can face if they escape group stage

  10-06-2026 13:41 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia will be hoping to repeat the magic of four years ago and escape the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is the first with 48 teams.
  
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• ‘That’s a total rot!’ AFL Hall of Famer, umping great clash over controversial Blues moment

  10-06-2026 12:31 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Umpiring legend Ray ‘Razor’ Chamberlain and Melbourne great Garry Lyon have gone head-to-head over the controversial Harry McKay set shot moment from last weekend.
  
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• AFL teams and expert tips for round 14: Star spearhead returns for Thursday night prime-time clash

  10-06-2026 12:13 via smh.com.au
  
  The teams and expert tips for the opening game of round 14 of the AFL season as the Bulldogs host the Crows at Marvel Stadium.
  
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• ‘It’s a big six months’: Bulldogs roster under spotlight with major shift floated as finals hopes fade

  10-06-2026 12:04 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Canterbury Bulldogs entered 2026 with title aspirations, but as the NRL heads into Round 15, their chance of winning their first premiership since 2004 has all but evaporated.
  
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• Tigers ‘seriously considered’ bold Folau deal... as more clubs reportedly circle

  10-06-2026 11:46 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It has been revealed that before the Wests Tigers rejected the approach to sign global superstar Israel Folau, they “seriously considered” bringing him into the club.
  
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• ‘Left camp’: Major Moses update in Blues selection twist before star’s D-day — Origin Daily

  10-06-2026 11:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The NSW Blues will be looking to wrap up this year’s State of Origin series next Wednesday night, and there will be plenty of pressure on Laurie Daley after a few curious calls.
  
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• ‘World Cup of chaos’: Can the most expensive sporting event deliver?

  10-06-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The World Cup returns to North America after 32 years. And just like in ’94, when O. J. Simpson’s police chase threatened to steal the show, the event is not without dramas.
  
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• Frampton free to play despite tackle that left Mihocek with a fractured neck

  10-06-2026 11:22 via theage.com.au
  
  Collingwood defender Billy Frampton is free to play after the tribunal ruled his tackle on Brody Mihocek was not considered unreasonable.
  
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• ‘Felt horrific’: Pies’ mega Tribunal win as Frampton cleared over ‘incredibly unlucky’ tackle injury

  10-06-2026 11:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood has successfully overturned Billy Frampton’s three-game ban for the dangerous tackle which broke the neck of ex-teammate Brody Mihocek.
  
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• ‘Huge fight’: Payne’s future in the spotlight amid GM simulator, NASCAR switch rumours

  10-06-2026 11:16 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Speculation is mounting that Supercars star Matt Payne undertook simulator testing with Chevrolet in the United States in the lead-up to the proposed NASCAR Cup wildcard appearance nixed by his Ford-backed Grove team.
  
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• Australia's new swimming star emerges

  10-06-2026 11:05 via theage.com.au
  
  Ariarne Titmus previews the swimming trials, with teenager Sienna Toohey's performance stunning not only the former Olympic gold medallist but the crowd in NSW.
  
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• Kyrgios' puts 'a lot of work' into comeback

  10-06-2026 11:01 via smh.com.au
  
  Nick Kyrgios won in straight sets in Stuttgart to claim only his second singles victory since 2022.
  
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• Matildas mount comeback on Mexico

  10-06-2026 10:56 via theage.com.au
  
  A 'much improved' Matildas side claim victory over Mexico in a 3-1 game at Commbank Stadium.
  
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• Giants wary of 'impressive' St Kilda

  10-06-2026 10:55 via theage.com.au
  
  GWS Giants play St Kilda on Sunday and know their side is in for a tough game against a 'damaging' outfit.
  
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• NSW Blues stars sit out of training

  10-06-2026 10:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Mitchell Moses and Casey McLean were spotted sitting out of training the day before Origin II, but both are adamant they'll be ready for the MCG clash
  
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• Thousands gather for Daniher state funeral

  10-06-2026 10:43 via theage.com.au
  
  Thousands have gathered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to farewell the late Neale Daniher at a state funeral, with Demons players in attendance alongside past players, friends, family and fans.
  
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• Wonder where Nathan Cleary gets his resilience from? Straight from his Ukrainian ‘Nan’

  10-06-2026 10:31 via theage.com.au
  
  The footballing pedigree of the Cleary family is well documented. However, Nathan has singled out his grandmother and her extraordinary journey for helping shape the person he has become.
  
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• ‘I was born in a concentration camp’: The family bond inspiring Nathan Cleary

  10-06-2026 10:31 via theage.com.au
  
  The footballing pedigree of the Cleary family is well documented. However, Nathan has singled out his grandmother and her extraordinary journey for helping shape the person he has become.
  
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• Crows star among reinforcements to cover triple blow; two debutants locked in — AFL Round 14 Teams

  10-06-2026 10:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Three big Adelaide blows as the Crows welcome back their star power forward, while the Western Bulldogs will unleash a debutant.
  
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• ‘Incredibly unlucky’: Magpie ‘felt horrific’ but says tackle injury wasn’t his fault — Tribunal LIVE

  10-06-2026 10:01 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood faces another divisive case at the Tribunal, trying to help Billy Frampton escape a lengthy ban for the tackle which seriously injured ex-teammate Brody Mihocek. Live below!
  
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• A sea of blue and unvarnished love: The many definitions of Neale Daniher

  10-06-2026 09:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Daniher was known for his fearless approach to football and fighting MND. But his state service was a chance for his family and friends to show the world what the man was really made of.
  
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