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• ‘I love doing it’: Perry’s perfect display seals crushing T20 World Cup win

  17-06-2026 23:53 via smh.com.au
  
  Ellyse Perry made an ominous return to the bowling crease as Australia all but sealed a T20 World Cup semi-final berth, while Adam Zampa created history in the men’s win over Bangladesh.
  
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• Walker's breakout Origin performance showed us both sides of his coin

  17-06-2026 23:36 via abc.net.au
  
  On Wednesday night, Queensland coach Billy Slater got a glimpse of a glistening Sam Walker-led future, even if the present wasn't quite perfect.
  
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• Maroons star reveals dad's message before heartbreaking death

  17-06-2026 23:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Tino Fa'asuamaleaui shares the advice his dad gave him before his death after a long battle with cancer.
  
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• Moutet drops 'F-bomb' seven times

  17-06-2026 23:20 via smh.com.au
  
  Corentin Moutet could face a fine after saying the 'f-word' seven times in quick succession on live television.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026, football results: Live updates, start time, England vs Croatia, Portugal vs Congo DR, Ghana vs Panama, Uzbekistan vs Colombia, video, highlights, news

  17-06-2026 23:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Matchday seven of the 2026 FIFA World Cup got underway with Congo DR making history with a 1-1 draw against Portugal in Houston.
  
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• Walsh sends MCG wild

  17-06-2026 23:15 via theage.com.au
  
  Queensland superstar sub Reece Walsh sends the MCG crowd wild just by appearing on the big screen, despite not making it onto the field for the Maroons.
  
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• ‘Can’t leave out’: Munster’s huge hint on Maroons’ selection headache with ‘big force’ change

  17-06-2026 23:14 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Maroons skipper Cameron Munster has hinted that there will be room for Tom Dearden in the Queensland squad for the Suncorp decider despite the scorching hot form of Sam Walker.
  
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• Ronaldo’s Portugal held to shock draw

  17-06-2026 23:11 via theage.com.au
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a shock draw by DR Congo.
  
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• Hope turns to expectation as Fremantle flexes flag muscle

  17-06-2026 23:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Hard-bitten Fremantle fans won't want to say it out loud, but as the Dockers flex more muscle with each passing week, hope is slowly turning to expectation that a first premiership is within reach.
  
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• Battle-worn Freo fans dare to dream a maiden premiership is within reach

  17-06-2026 23:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Hard-bitten Dockers supporters won't want to say it out loud, but as Fremantle flexes more muscle with each passing week, hope is slowly turning to expectation that a first flag could be on the cards.
  
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• ‘We’ll see how we go’: Munster drops huge hint on Maroons’ selection headache

  17-06-2026 23:10 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Maroons skipper Cameron Munster has hinted that there will be room for Tom Dearden in the Queensland squad for the Suncorp decider despite the scorching hot form of Sam Walker.
  
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• From refugee to Socceroos star: The grassroots club that gave Irankunda a go

  17-06-2026 22:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Long before Nestory Irankunda's World Cup goal buoyed Australian fans he made his start with Adelaide's Northern Wolves Soccer Club, where he is a hero to many other young players who share a similar background.
  
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• Aussies steamroll Bangladesh in World Cup drubbing despite double injury blow

  17-06-2026 22:43 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Georgia Voll starred as Australia eased to a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in their T20 World Cup clash at Headingley on Wednesday.
  
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• Pies’ ‘desperation’ exposed… but ‘formidable’ trade trigger looms; star’s ‘putrid’ flaw needs fixing

  17-06-2026 22:40 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood’s flag “desperation” has been laid bare… but its Lachie Neale pursuit has been approved. Plus a Dee-fining fortnight and an Eagle’s issue exposed.
  
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• AFL 2026, The Blowtorch Round 15 | Biggest burning questions, preview, analysis, stats, how to watch on Fox Footy, commentators, latest news

  17-06-2026 22:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood’s flag “desperation” has been laid bare… but its Lachie Neale pursuit has been approved. Plus a Dee-fining fortnight and an Eagle’s issue exposed.
  
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• This was worse than loss that enraged Joey. NSW need big changes, starting with one man — Adam Pengilly

  17-06-2026 22:33 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The last time Laurie Daley waltzed into a NSW coaching box 40 minutes from winning a State of Origin series in two games, it ended up with Andrew Johns going apoplectic on television.
  
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• State of Origin 2026: NSW Blues team changes after Game 2 loss, Reece Robson, Mitchell Moses, Tom Trbojevic, Latrell Mitchell, Phil Gould selection warning

  17-06-2026 22:33 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The last time Laurie Daley waltzed into a NSW coaching box 40 minutes from winning a State of Origin series in two games, it ended up with Andrew Johns going apoplectic on television.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Ghana take on Panama; England beat Croatia 4-2; Ronaldo’s Portugal draw 1-1 with DR Congo; Uzbekistan and Colombia up later

  17-06-2026 22:09 via theage.com.au
  
  England beat Croatia 4-1, after Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Follow all the action.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: England take on Croatia; Ronaldo’s Portugal draw 1-1 with DR Congo as Ghana, Panama, Uzbekistan and Colombia in action today

  17-06-2026 22:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Christiano Ronaldo’s Portugal side were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. England take on Croatia. Follow all the action.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: England lead Croatia 4-2; Ronaldo’s Portugal draw 1-1 with DR Congo as Ghana, Panama, Uzbekistan and Colombia in action today

  17-06-2026 22:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Christiano Ronaldo’s Portugal side were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. England take on Croatia. Follow all the action.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: England beat Croatia 4-2; Ronaldo’s Portugal draw 1-1 with DR Congo as Ghana, Panama, Uzbekistan and Colombia in action today

  17-06-2026 22:09 via smh.com.au
  
  England beat Croatia 4-1, after Christiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Follow all the action.
  
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• ‘Big conversation’ Laurie must have after nightmare; QLD star poised for mega payday — Origin II Talking Points

  17-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Queensland Maroons have set up a series decider after humiliating the NSW Blues in Melbourne.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Ronaldo’s England start against Croatia; Portugal draw 1-1 with DR Congo as Ghana, Panama, Uzbekistan and Colombia in action today

  17-06-2026 21:59 via theage.com.au
  
  Christiano Ronaldo’s Portugal side were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. England take on Croatia. Follow all the action.
  
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• England v Croatia: World Cup 2026 – live

  17-06-2026 21:55
  ⚽️ Kick-off: 3pm local time/4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST
  ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email ScottThomas Tuchel speaks to Independent Television. “This is what we have worked for … the goal of the prep camp … to be ready for the day … I don’t want to be anywhere else in the world … so let’s go … ideal conditions … to play an intensive match … that’s our aim … we stick with the t
  
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• Perry makes ominous return with the ball in T20 World Cup trouncing

  17-06-2026 21:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Ellyse Perry dominates with the ball as Australia waltzes home to victory over Bangladesh in the women's T20 World Cup.
  
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• Portugal 1-1 DR Congo: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

  17-06-2026 21:33
  
  João Neves gave Portugal an early lead, but Yoane Wissa’s equaliser earned DR Congo their first-ever World Cup pointEmail! “Let’s not forget that Cristiano Ronaldo, in an alternative World Cup not driven by profit, would be serving a three-game ban now for violent behaviour,” remembers Justin Kavanagh. “But Infantino has learned to honour the time-traditions of the host country, where laws are just for little people, inapplicable to the rich.”Yup, as th
  
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• Yoane Wissa gives DR Congo first ever World Cup point in draw with Portugal

  17-06-2026 21:28
  They came to see Cristiano Ronaldo, perhaps expecting feats to rival Lionel Messi’s remarkable display the night before. Ronaldo’s many followers in Houston did their best to summon a meaningful contribution from their idol but ultimately there were 16 players infinitely more deserving of acclaim. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could have folded after falling behind to João Neves’s early goal but recovered brilliantly to salvage a historic draw on their retur
  
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• Devils coaching choice both a blessing and a curse

  17-06-2026 21:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Buckley? Longmire? Hinkley? The Tasmania Devils need to pick a coach to get them ready for their AFL entry, and the list of potential picks presents a dilemma.
  
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• Sonny Baker revels in ‘brilliant, awesome’ first taste of Test cricket for England

  17-06-2026 21:16
  Bowler takes two key wickets on first day at the OvalBackdrop in run-up has had ‘negligible’ effect on squadBrendon McCullum has said that he believed the second Test crowd at the Oval were about to fall in love with Sonny Baker, and England’s head coach was right. The 23-year-old ­debutant, who is playing only his 14th first-class game, lit up an intriguing first day’s play.New Zealand finished on 291 for seven, and Baker had the pick of the wicke
  
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• What to know about the Socceroos's next World Cup match

  17-06-2026 21:13 via abc.net.au
  
  The Socceroos will face the USA in their second Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's what time you'll need to set your alarm.
  
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• There will be a nominal ‘decider’ in Brisbane. But the Origin series is already over

  17-06-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  It doesn’t matter what tactics the Blues might pursue, what motivational speeches they might make, this Queensland team is better manned, better planned and better coached.
  
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• The five changes Laurie Daley needs to make to win Origin III

  17-06-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  If NSW are to win the Origin series in Brisbane, there are five selection or positional switches that need to be made.
  
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• Stokes and McCullum under pressure as England struggle to block out speculation | Andy Bull

  17-06-2026 20:53
  Behind those shades at the second Test it is impossible to tell what the England head coach is thinking in the enforced absence of his captain“Is it you? Oh yeahhhh …” They had Toots and the Maytals on at the jerk stall round the back of the JM Finn stand on Wednesday morning; the grillman had their classic Pressure Drop pumping out of the sound system while the England fans queued in the drizzle to get through the Alec Stewart Gate. “I say a pressure drop, oh pressure,
  
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• England v New Zealand: second men’s Test, day one – as it happened

  17-06-2026 20:53
  Sonny Baker took two wickets and Jofra Archer bowled a ferocious spell before New Zealand closed on 291-7If the blazer fits… Joe Root tosses the coin and Tom Latham calls… incorrectly. A cheer goes up around the Oval as Root confirms he’s going to unleash his green pace attack.“I want to make first use of this surface. I think it’s a great opportunity for our attack to get out there and carry on the great work we did last week” he says. Continue reading...
  
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• Jacob Bethell strikes twice as new-look England keep New Zealand in check

  17-06-2026 20:42
  Second Test, day one: New Zealand 291-7Bethell lands late boost as Baker impresses on debutTen turbulent days after the crapshoot at Lord’s, there came some welcome and familiar Test-match rhythms south of the river. Not that it was entirely familiar, given the churn of England players that was triggered, in part, by that late night for Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson at the Rex Rooms in Chelsea.They call the Oval the People’s Ground and the people could have been forgiven for squinting
  
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• Live: Tempers flare after Ghana scores in stoppage time to break Panama hearts

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Ghana lost a goalkeeper but scored a last-gasp winner against Panama in Toronto, after Harry Kane nets a brace in England's entertaining 4-2 win over Croatia. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Kane restores England lead after Croatian thunderbolt levels scores

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  England kicks off its campaign against Croatia, the team that beat the Three Lions at the semifinal stage in 2018, after Ronaldo stumbles as Portugal drew with DR Congo. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Ghana struggling against Panama after England's frenetic opening win

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo takes the field for Ghana in Toronto, after Harry Kanes nets a brace in England's entertaining 4-2 win over Croatia. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Ghana scores in stoppage time to break Panama hearts, England beats Croatia

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo takes the field for Ghana in Toronto, after Harry Kanes nets a brace in England's entertaining 4-2 win over Croatia. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Ghana breaks Panama hearts with stoppage-time winner, Colombia meets Uzbekistan

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Ghana lost a goalkeeper but scored a last-gasp winner against Panama in Toronto, after Harry Kane nets a brace in England's entertaining 4-2 win over Croatia. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Ghana and Panama begin campaigns after England's frenetic win over Croatia

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  England kicks off its World Cup campaign with a nervy 4-2 victory against Croatia, the team that beat the Three Lions at the semifinal stage in 2018. Follow live.
  
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• Live: England takes on Croatia after DR Congo holds Portugal to draw

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  England kicks off its campaign against Croatia, the team that beat the Three Lions at the semifinal stage in 2018, after Ronaldo stumbles as Portugal drew with DR Congo. Follow live.
  
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• Live: England takes lead for third time with Bellingham strike

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  England kicks off its campaign against Croatia, the team that beat the Three Lions at the semifinal stage in 2018, after Ronaldo stumbles as Portugal drew with DR Congo. Follow live.
  
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• Live: England scores retaken penalty to lead Croatia, DR Congo holds Portugal

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  England kicks off its campaign against Croatia, the team that beat the Three Lions at the semifinal stage in 2018, after Ronaldo stumbles as Portugal drew with DR Congo. Follow live.
  
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• Live: England claims victory over Croatia in frenetic clash

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  England kicks off its World Cup campaign with a nervy 4-2 victory against Croatia, the team that beat the Three Lions at the semifinal stage in 2018. Follow live.
  
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• Live: DR Congo stun Ronaldo's Portugal with stoppage time header

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Portugal comes into this World Cup as one of the big favourites, offering superstar Cristiano Ronaldo potentially his last chance at global glory. Follow live.
  
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• Live: DR Congo stun Portugal, player investigated for betting breach

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Portugal comes into this World Cup as one of the big favourites, offering superstar Cristiano Ronaldo potentially his last chance at global glory. Follow live.
  
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• Live: DR Congo holds Portugal to draw, player investigated for betting breach

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Portugal comes into this World Cup as one of the big favourites, offering superstar Cristiano Ronaldo potentially his last chance at global glory. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Croatia thunderbolt levels scores against England in Dallas

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  England kicks off its campaign against Croatia, the team that beat the Three Lions at the semifinal stage in 2018, after Ronaldo stumbles as Portugal drew with DR Congo. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Cristiano Ronaldo starts as Portugal takes early lead in World Cup opener

  17-06-2026 18:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Portugal comes into this World Cup as one of the big favourites, offering superstar Cristiano Ronaldo potentially his last chance at global glory. Follow live.
  
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