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• Unflappable Lucas Herrington takes praise and World Cup progress in his stride

  28-06-2026 23:56
  Teenage defender is youngest Australian to start a World Cup match and has already been linked with BarcelonaNestory Irankunda and Cristian Volpato might be the Socceroos’ excitement machines, but in the shop window of this World Cup there is one model worth more than all others.Lucas Herrington, who at 18 became the youngest Australian to start a World Cup match when the defender played against Paraguay, has already been linked with a move to Barcelona. Such is his trajectory, his next tr
  
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• Quick hits: Canada's emotional match-winner and scenes in rural Kansas

  28-06-2026 23:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Canada's heroes tread new ground, South Korea's extreme reaction to going out and scenes in Algeria's home away from home. Here's the five quick hits from the World Cup.
  
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• Argentina fans unite for surprise cause

  28-06-2026 23:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Argentina fans start a chant at the World Cup to help track down someone who lost their wallet.
  
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• Emotional WC scenes as question leaves star choking back tears after stoppage-time madness

  28-06-2026 23:49
  
  Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Monday morning AEST in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in their history.
  
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• South Africa 0-1 Canada: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened

  28-06-2026 23:27
  Stephen Eustáquio’s fine winner, scored in the second minute of injury time, took Canada’s men into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first timeOh man, my eyeballs are sweating and we’re 45 minutes away from watching the teams come out. Can Stokes play football?Oh my goodness. Nothing to do with football, but everything to do with humanity: Ben Stokes, what a man. If you’re near a telly with Sky, get it on – it’s montage time. Continue reading...
  
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• Maroons recall veteran for Origin decider after Blues' bombshell

  28-06-2026 23:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Billy Slater names Patrick Carrigan in his Queensland squad for State of Origin III despite the Broncos forward having not played since late May due to an ankle injury.
  
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• Live: Maroons reveal final Origin line-up after Blues' bombshell

  28-06-2026 23:24 via abc.net.au
  
  After NSW locked in its squad for State of Origin III, Billy Slater is announcing his line-up for the decider at Lang Park. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Maroons recall veteran for Origin decider after Blues' bombshell

  28-06-2026 23:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Billy Slater recalls Patrick Carrigan for State of Origin III as he names his squad for the decider at Lang Park. Follow live.
  
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• Canada first into last 16 as Stephen Eustáquio scores in stoppage time against South Africa

  28-06-2026 23:23
  As Canada’s players and staff huddled on the pitch to savour reaching the last 16 for the first time, the overhead Spidercam and the cameras belonging to the host broadcaster were the only outsiders present for Jesse Marsch’s impassioned victory speech. “You guys are Canadian heroes today, Canadian heroes for the future children of this country who play this sport,” he said, wagging his right index finger at different squad members, before a series of whoops, cheers and a
  
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• India eliminated as Perry steers record-breaking Aussies into World Cup knockouts

  28-06-2026 23:11
  
  Ellyse Perry starred as Australia knocked India out of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a six-wicket group-stage win at Lord’s on Sunday.
  
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• Perry and Gardner dominate India to get World Cup revenge

  28-06-2026 23:05 via abc.net.au
  
  A powerful partnership by Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner carries Australia to the greatest run chase in Women's T20 World Cup history, knocking India out of the tournament.
  
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• ‘Best ever’: Eight games until all-time Daicos reality; AFL’s own goal could decide the Coleman — Talking Points

  28-06-2026 22:57
  
  Everyone knows Nick Daicos is brilliant - but he’s on the brink of all-time footy history.
  
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• Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte set for spell on sidelines with knee injury

  28-06-2026 22:56
  Injury occurred in Uruguay’s World Cup clash with Spain‘Assessment of the injury is ongoing’Manuel Ugarte could be facing a long spell ⁠on the sidelines after sustaining a knee ligament injury during Uruguay’s 1-0 World Cup defeat ⁠by Spain.The ​25-year-old Manchester United player was carried off on a stretcher shortly before half-time after appearing to twist awkwardly while closing down the Spain midfielder Pedri. Continue reading...
  
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• Ben Stokes retirement bombshell: England captain quits international cricket mid-Test

  28-06-2026 22:56
  
  England captain Ben Stokes has declared he will retire from international cricket at the end of the current Test against New Zealand following a contentious year.
  
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• South Korea coach resigns after president condemns ‘incompetent people’ in World Cup exit

  28-06-2026 22:55
  Korean president Lee lashes out and apologises to nationSon Heung-min omission against South Africa backfiresHong Myung-bo resigned on Sunday as South Korea’s head coach, a day after his side’s group-stage exit from the World Cup and after condemnation from the country’s president.The 57-year-old former captain, in his second stint as coach, oversaw an early World Cup departure for the second time to go with the failure in 2014. South Korea were expected to get out of a Group A
  
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• India whitewashed in historic series loss to Ireland as 15yo phenom snubbed again

  28-06-2026 22:43
  
  Ireland secured a landmark series win over T20 world champions India in Belfast on Sunday with a tense one-run win after the tourists again denied teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a debut.
  
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• ‘I’ve got work to do’: Hardwick laments Suns’ slide … and reveals new ladder ‘aim’

  28-06-2026 22:35
  
  Expectations on Gold Coast were high at the start of this season, but after round 16, coach Damien Hardwick said that his side’s aim at the moment needed was a Wildcard berth.
  
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• Socceroos prepare for Egypt clash

  28-06-2026 22:31 via theage.com.au
  
  The Socceroos go through their paces as a knockout round match against Egypt awaits.
  
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• Russell wins the Austrian GP

  28-06-2026 22:31 via theage.com.au
  
  George Russells win in Austria while Oscar Piastri finishes fourth.
  
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• Dire ‘all-time’ call on Dragons; how Broncos’ downfall began in title-winning year: NRL Talking Points

  28-06-2026 22:04
  
  The Brisbane Broncos have moved one step closer to the harsh reality of missing the 2026 NRL Finals as their season continues to unravel under coach Michael Maguire.
  
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• The game’s fabric is threatened unless we call out this idiocy

  28-06-2026 22:00 via smh.com.au
  
  We have put up with a lot, but this is where it must end: Do not mess with the kick for goal after the siren.
  
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• Ben Stokes was fallible but that is what made him the people’s champion | Mark Ramprakash

  28-06-2026 22:00
  All-rounder was a superb player but it was his vulnerability, personality and passion that won the hearts of England fansBen Stokes has been a magnificent player for England, and leaves a legacy of individual brilliance and inspirational leadership. However you want to judge him, whether it is the quality of his bowling, his batting and his fielding, his sometimes heroic determination, or the character that makes him uniquely able to connect with teammates and with the public, he is among t
  
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• Audrey Werro edges closer to women’s 800m world record at Paris Diamond League

  28-06-2026 21:10
  Swiss rising star runs 1:53.28 – the third fastest everTrayvon Bromell shocks Noah Lyles in men’s 100mThe oldest world record in track and field history stretches all the way back to 25 July 1983 – to the same week, in fact, that Elton John’s I’m Still Standing was released in the UK. But this increasingly looks like the year that Jarmila ­Kratochvilova’s imposing women’s 800m record may finally tumble.Britain’s Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinso
  
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• Dozens of former Australian Rules footballers diagnosed with CTE

  28-06-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian Rules footballers who never played in the game's premier league are being diagnosed with CTE, revealing that the brain trauma crisis striking all levels of the game.
  
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• Live: Sensational South African defence keeps Canada out

  28-06-2026 20:15 via abc.net.au
  
  World Cup co-hosts Canada takes on South Africa in Los Angeles as the Round of 32 gets underway. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Canada takes on South Africa in LA

  28-06-2026 20:15 via abc.net.au
  
  World Cup co-hosts Canada takes on South Africa in Los Angeles as the round of 32 gets underway. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Canada takes on South Africa in historic LA clash

  28-06-2026 20:15 via abc.net.au
  
  World Cup co-hosts Canada takes on South Africa in Los Angeles as the round of 32 gets underway. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Canada scores stunning injury time winner to down South Africa

  28-06-2026 20:15 via abc.net.au
  
  World Cup co-host Canada beats South Africa to progress into the last 16 thanks to a last-gasp strike from Stephen Eustaquio in Los Angeles. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Canada denied penalty against South Africa in frenetic knock out clash

  28-06-2026 20:15 via abc.net.au
  
  World Cup co-hosts Canada takes on South Africa in Los Angeles as the round of 32 gets underway. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Canada delirium after stoppage time goal gives co-hosts lead

  28-06-2026 20:15 via abc.net.au
  
  World Cup co-hosts Canada takes on South Africa in Los Angeles as the Round of 32 gets underway. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Canada and South Africa in frenetic start to historic knockout clash

  28-06-2026 20:15 via abc.net.au
  
  World Cup co-hosts Canada takes on South Africa in Los Angeles as the round of 32 gets underway. Follow live.
  
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• Canada 'heroes' score stunning injury time winner to down South Africa

  28-06-2026 20:15 via abc.net.au
  
  World Cup co-host Canada beats South Africa to progress into the last 16 thanks to a last-gasp strike from Stephen Eustaquio in Los Angeles. 
  
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• Australia dump India out of Women’s T20 World Cup with record chase

  28-06-2026 19:58
  Group 1: Australia, 172-4, beat India, 170-4, by 6 wktsEllyse Perry and Ash Gardner put on 100 off 59 ballsIt was the quintessential Australian performance. They had no need for a win in their fifth and last group game, having already qualified for a Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final by winning their first four. India, conversely, desperately needed one to qualify. And it looked as if they had it, after a late surge with the bat to reach 170, then an early squeeze to have Australia needing
  
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• Leclerc brushes Piastri on tight turn

  28-06-2026 19:15 via smh.com.au
  
  Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton engage in a tight battle at the Austrian GP.
  
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• Stokes takes a wicket moments after retirement

  28-06-2026 18:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Ben Stokes dismisses Zak Foulkes immediately after the crowd found out he's retiring.
  
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• ‘It kicks you in the teeth’: England captain Ben Stokes retires from Test cricket

  28-06-2026 17:45 via smh.com.au
  
  In a shock decision announced midway through the Test against New Zealand, England Test captain Ben Stokes said he was retiring from international cricket.
  
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• ‘Hits you in the face’: England captain Ben Stokes retires from Test cricket

  28-06-2026 17:45 via theage.com.au
  
  In a shock decision announced midway through the Test against New Zealand, England Test captain Ben Stokes said he was retiring from international cricket.
  
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• England captain Ben Stokes to retire from Test cricket

  28-06-2026 17:45 via smh.com.au
  
  In a shock decision, England Test captain Ben Stokes said he would retire from international cricket at the end of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand.
  
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• Football Daily | England muddle on and Clarke checks out as World Cup moves up a gear

  28-06-2026 17:13
  Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!After much hesitant wallchart-filling, Geopolitics World Cup fans are finally able to feast their eyes on a complete knockout stage and plot their team’s route to a painful penalty shootout exit. Unlike in previous tournaments, there is no rest day for the wicked this time, with the first last-32 tie – a blockbuster tie between Canada and South Africa – taking place 15 hours after the final group reached its dramatic conclusion
  
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• George Russell holds off Max Verstappen to win Austrian F1 Grand Prix for Mercedes

  28-06-2026 17:02
  Kimi Antonelli claims third behind Red Bull’s VerstappenRussell overtakes Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton in standingsThere are legs still then in a Formula One world championship that continues to ebb and flow, now almost on a race-by-race basis. At the Austrian Grand Prix, George Russell was riding the wave to win but only after a gripping battle with an almost shockingly resurgent Red Bull in the hands of Max Verstappen. Ferrari, heady victors in the last round, well, they were but flots
  
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• Zak Butters zigs, zags and tears Adelaide apart to show why he’s the most sought-after AFL player in the land | Jonathan Horn

  28-06-2026 17:00
  From his first game, the hyperactive Port star has bowed to no one. He played one of his best ever in Showdown 60Zak Butters ran on to the Adelaide Oval like he always does: over-caffeinated eyes darting, that Ramsay Bolton face of his beaming. But there was an extra edge to this one. It would almost certainly be his last ever Showdown, and he was determined to make it a memorable one. Two and half hours later, he’d played one of the best games of his career, turned Adelaide inside-out and
  
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• Cups of tea and a roaring crowd: Sydney’s Algerian community gathers for World Cup nailbiter

  28-06-2026 17:00
  There was good food, nervous energy and pandemonium at a Surry Hills cafe as Algeria went through to the knockout roundOn a rainy day in Sydney’s Surry Hills, a small crowd rushes into a small cafe draped in the green and white flag of Algeria, gathering around a TV with dreams of seeing their country make the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in 12 years.Greetings are exchanged in French as small plastic cups of tea are handed out. The smell of spices wafts through the cafe as f
  
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• England test captain Ben Stokes to retire from Test cricket

  28-06-2026 16:48 via theage.com.au
  
  England test captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the ongoing test match
  with New Zealand, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday.
  
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• England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement during Test match

  28-06-2026 16:39 via abc.net.au
  
  England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand, the team has said.
  
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• As Ben Stokes retires, a former captain warns 'he won't be the last'

  28-06-2026 16:39 via abc.net.au
  
  England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand, the team has said.
  
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• Age, scandals and pressure push Ben Stokes into retirement

  28-06-2026 16:39 via abc.net.au
  
  England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand, the team has said.
  
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• England Test captain Ben Stokes announces international retirement

  28-06-2026 16:37
  Stokes takes wicket in third Test just after news breaksCaptain informed teammates before Sunday’s play beganIn a move that surprised supporters and shocked even his own teammates Ben Stokes has announced his retirement as captain of England’s Test team, and from international cricket, effective as of the end of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.Having broken the news to the dressing room on Sunday morning – “It was shock,” Stokes said of the reacti
  
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• George Russell fends off fierce Verstappen to win in Austria; Piastri under investigation

  28-06-2026 13:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Mercedes George Russell converted pole position to victory, battling scorching temperatures to win in Austria, with Aussie Oscar Piastri falling short of a podium.
  
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• George Russell fends off fierce Verstappen to win in Austria; Piastri misses out on podium

  28-06-2026 13:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Mercedes George Russell converted pole position to victory, battling scorching temperatures to win in Austria, with Aussie Oscar Piastri falling short of a podium.
  
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• George Russell fends off fierce Verstappen to win in Austria; Piastri cleared after investigation

  28-06-2026 13:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Mercedes George Russell converted pole position to victory, battling scorching temperatures to win in Austria, with Aussie Oscar Piastri falling short of a podium.
  
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