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• ‘Stick it up ‘em’: Bryson’s Open saga exposes golf divide as fans issue their verdict

  18-07-2026 23:49 via foxsports.com.au
  
  As Bryson DeChambeau walked on to the first tee on Saturday to a largely positive reception, the contradiction in perceptions between his peers and the public was stark.
  
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• 'We didn't give up': Afghan women's refugee cricketers celebrate ICC decision

  18-07-2026 23:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Five years since fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban returned to power, the country's women's refugee cricket team has secured a pathway to compete at the international level.
  
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• The incredible shot that may have saved Herbert’s British Open hopes

  18-07-2026 23:28 via theage.com.au
  
  Despite a record-equalling opening round, Lucas Herbert’s British Open campaign threatened to unravel overnight. Then one of the greatest shots of his life changed everything.
  
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• ‘Totally unnecessary’: Tigers turmoil as ugly strike lands enforcer in hot water

  18-07-2026 23:27 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Emotions boiled over late for the Tigers in their loss to the Bulldogs when forward Alex Twal was sent to the bin for an open hand shove to the face on Jaeman Salmon.
  
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• Fenech 2.0: Tszyu’s historic two-division title chance emerges as potential opponents revealed

  18-07-2026 23:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia’s Tim Tszyu has explained why he won’t be changing up his fighting style to mimic Hall of Famer Jeff Fench – yet could instead join ‘The Marrickvile Mauler’ as a two-division world champion.
  
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• England make ‘perfect start’ to battle for third after fans make manager thoughts clear — WC LIVE

  18-07-2026 23:10 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Didier Deschamps says no tears will be shed as he prepares to take charge of his final France match in the World Cup third-place play-off against England.
  
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• 'Not particularly fond of him': McIlroy blasts American over Open drama

  18-07-2026 23:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Golf champion Rory McIlroy takes aim at Bryson DeChambeau after the American causes a delay in tee times being released.
  
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• ‘Showman’ Bryson steals spotlight again as rival vent fury over Open ‘joke’ — Talking Pts

  18-07-2026 22:56 via foxsports.com.au
  Love him or loathe him, Bryson DeChambeau was the talk of Royal Birkdale on Saturday after the furore that unfolded on Friday night, with the big American overshadowing some mighty golf on the course, including a ripper round from Ryan Fox.
  
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• Australia's Herbert makes miracle shot but falls to fourth at The Open

  18-07-2026 22:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Lucas Herbert makes one of the shots of The Open, but loses his day two lead to fall to fourth.
  
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• ‘Not fond of him’: Legend’s savage Bryson takedown as ugly moment holds Open ‘hostage’

  18-07-2026 22:50 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Rory McIlroy said on Saturday Bryson DeChambeau tried to hold the British Open “hostage” and was begging for attention after the American reacted angrily to being given a two-shot penalty.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Third-minute goal from Rice gives England early 1-0 lead over France in battle for third

  18-07-2026 22:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Beaten semi-finalists England and France face off in the third place playoff in the penultimate game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Mbappe becomes all-time World Cup leading goal scorer in 4-3 battle against England for third

  18-07-2026 22:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Beaten semi-finalists England and France face off in the third place playoff in the penultimate game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Kane, Bellingham to start on bench as England face France in battle for third

  18-07-2026 22:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Beaten semi-finalists England and France face off in the third place playoff in the penultimate game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: England dominate 4-1 over France in battle for third

  18-07-2026 22:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Beaten semi-finalists England and France face off in the third place playoff in the penultimate game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: England dominate 4-0 over France before half-time in battle for third

  18-07-2026 22:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Beaten semi-finalists England and France face off in the third place playoff in the penultimate game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: England come third in dazzling 6-4 win over France as Mbappe becomes all-time World Cup leading goal scorer

  18-07-2026 22:41 via smh.com.au
  
  England have finished with their best World Cup result since winning the tournament in 1966 as Mbappe surpasses Messi to become the all-time leading goal scorer.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: A confident England side lead 2-0 over France in battle for third

  18-07-2026 22:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Beaten semi-finalists England and France face off in the third place playoff in the penultimate game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: England come third in dazzling 6-4 win over France as Mbappe becomes all-time World Cup leading goal scorer

  18-07-2026 22:41 via theage.com.au
  
  England have finished with their best World Cup result since winning the tournament in 1966 as Mbappe surpasses Messi to become the all-time leading goal scorer.
  
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• McKay suffers knee injury

  18-07-2026 22:23 via theage.com.au
  
  Carlton key forward Harry McKay succumbs to a knee issue during his side's clash with Collingwood.
  
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• Live: Golden boot and third place up for grabs as France faces England

  18-07-2026 22:14 via abc.net.au
  
  France and England are playing for pride and third place in the World Cup, as Kylian Mbappe and Harry  Kane make final bids for the golden boot. Follow live.
  
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• Live: France threaten miracle comeback in goalfest against England

  18-07-2026 22:14 via abc.net.au
  
  France and England are playing for pride and third place in the World Cup, as Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane make final bids for the Golden Boot. Follow live.
  
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• Live: England wins crazy 10-goal thriller against France to claim third

  18-07-2026 22:14 via abc.net.au
  
  England claims third place at the World Cup in a crazy game against France, which finishes 6-4 and sees Kylian Mbappe become, for now, the World Cup's greatest ever goalscorer. Follow live.
  
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• Live: England screamer stuns France in battle for third

  18-07-2026 22:14 via abc.net.au
  
  France and England are playing for pride and third place in the World Cup, as Kylian Mbappe and Harry  Kane make final bids for the golden boot. Follow live.
  
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• England wins crazy 10-goal thriller against France to claim third

  18-07-2026 22:14 via abc.net.au
  
  England claims third place at the World Cup in a crazy game against France, which finishes 6-4 and sees Kylian Mbappe become, for now, the World Cup's greatest ever goalscorer.
  
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• ‘Doesn’t last forever’: Aussie star’s reveal as third Comm Games reality sets in

  18-07-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Eight years ago a young Courtney Bruce was too nervous to sit alone waiting for that phone call to find out if she’d made her first Australian Commonwealth Games team.
  
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• ‘Could play all three’: Lions open to selection gamble in bid to win elusive threepeat

  18-07-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The fight for a spot in Brisbane’s best 23 is heating up as the club searches for an incredible third straight premiership.
  
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• ‘I won’t pretend’: Rory savages Bryson as rivalry takes fresh turn; Aussie’s Open stumble — Wrap

  18-07-2026 21:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Rory McIlroy has accused Bryson DeChambeau of holding The Open Championship hostage with his theatrics on Friday night when he was issued a two-shot penalty for inadvertently improving his lie.
  
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• Messi received like royalty in New York ahead of World Cup final

  18-07-2026 21:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Argentina's Lionel Messi has received rock star reception in New York City ahead of the World Cup final against Spain, but how much of a lasting impact will this tournament make in a crowded sporting market?
  
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• ‘What boxes does James tick?’ The blunt assessment of Hird’s credentials

  18-07-2026 21:30 via theage.com.au
  
  James Hird’s lack of recent coaching experience at the top level went against him in 2022 when Brad Scott was selected by Essendon.
  
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• Weeks after giving birth Brooke could barely walk. Now she’s going for Commonwealth Games gold

  18-07-2026 21:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Long jumper Brooke Buschkuehl returned to training just four weeks after giving birth to a baby boy. Here’s how she got back on track.
  
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• What Braith Anasta really thinks of Laurie Daley

  18-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Laurie Daley was a NSW selector when Braith Anasta lost his place in the Blues side in 2008. Is Anasta now settling old scores?
  
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• Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed

  18-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  In only his fifth Test, a Wallabies lock made history against Italy and earned a near-perfect rating.
  
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• Messi the link between Argentina and Spain’s colliding contrasts

  18-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Lionel Messi embodies the emotion that so starkly characterises his national team. But he is also the man whose influence helped shape the antithetical style played by Spain.
  
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• Luai cops six-figure haircut after being moved on from Tigers

  18-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  He will become the highest-paid player in the NRL when he arrives in PNG, but Jarome Luai will cop a $100,000 haircut when he joins Parramatta next year.
  
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• Live France vs England World Cup 2026: Third place playoff kick off start time Australia, rolling updates, scores, teams

  18-07-2026 21:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Didier Deschamps says no tears will be shed as he prepares to take charge of his final France match in the World Cup third-place play-off against England.
  
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• ‘Less important, but we are here’: France, England push past ‘scars’ in battle for third — LIVE

  18-07-2026 21:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Didier Deschamps says no tears will be shed as he prepares to take charge of his final France match in the World Cup third-place play-off against England.
  
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• How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon

  18-07-2026 20:56 via abc.net.au
  
  It has become the most iconic trophy in world sport, and it all started in a small design studio in Milan more than 50 years ago.
  
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• ‘I’ve destroyed the car’: Ferrari work miracles after crash; Piastri struggles in qualifying

  18-07-2026 18:53 via theage.com.au
  
  After a hydraulic leak earlier in the weekend, Oscar Piastri still found a way into Q3, but didn’t have the pace to challenge for a spot at the front of the grid.
  
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• ‘I’ve destroyed the car’: Ferrari work miracles after crash; Mechanical issues haunt Piastri

  18-07-2026 18:53 via smh.com.au
  
  After a hydraulic leak earlier in the weekend, Oscar Piastri still found a way into Q3, but didn’t have the pace to challenge for a spot at the front of the grid.
  
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• ‘He wasn’t OK’: McKay’s baffling knee injury leaves Blues short on firepower in Pies loss

  18-07-2026 18:01 via theage.com.au
  
  A moment of friendly fire left Carlton without their key forward on a night they could not capitalise in front of goal against Collingwood.
  
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• ‘We love proving people wrong’: Daicos, Magpies make it five wins in a row after beating Blues

  18-07-2026 15:53 via theage.com.au
  
  The Magpies were too good for an injury hit Carlton at the MCG. After five-straight wins, Collingwood are now wondering just how far they can go in 2026 while the Blues are counting the cost of some untimely injuries.
  
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• Rory savages Bryson DeChambeau, Fox hunts record score , Aussies updates on Day 3 — Open LIVE

  18-07-2026 15:24 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Rory McIlroy has accused Bryson DeChambeau of holding the British Open hostage with his theatrics on Friday night when he was issued a two shot penalty for inadvertently improving his lie.
  
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• Fox hunts record score in trans-Tasman domination, Aussies updates on Day 3 — Open LIVE

  18-07-2026 15:24 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A day after Aussie star Lucas Herbert came within a whisker of setting a new Open record, Kiwi Ryan Fox made a bold bid for glory at Royal Birkdale as well before joining the Bendigo native at the top of the leaderboard.
  
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• Ricky confirms worst for injured superstar in ‘devastating’ blow as Raiders keep season alive

  18-07-2026 15:21 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Raiders have kept their finals hope alive but the 34-24 win over Souths has come at a mammoth cost with Hudson Young suffering a season-ending Achilles injury.
  
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• ‘That is nasty!’ Bizarre bench mishap injures Harley as Lions survive Eagles scare

  18-07-2026 15:15 via foxsports.com.au
  
  West Coast were brave, but couldn’t prevent Brisbane claiming an eighth straight win over the Eagles on Saturday night.
  
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• Wallabies win was precisely what the doctor ordered after miserable run

  18-07-2026 14:48 via smh.com.au
  
  Those who try to downplay the victory by claiming Italy is a weak opponent are mistaken. The Wallabies have finally shown what they’re capable of.
  
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• Wallabies win is precisely what the doctor ordered after miserable run

  18-07-2026 14:48 via smh.com.au
  
  Those who try to downplay the victory by claiming Italy is a weak opponent are mistaken. The Wallabies have finally shown what they’re capable of.
  
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• THAT’S better! Slick Wallabies blitz stuns rival, snaps horror streak in coach’s final Test

  18-07-2026 14:42 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia snapped a six-match losing streak after dismantling a depleted Italy 57-10 in the Nations Championship on Saturday, ensuring coach Joe Schmidt ended his unsuccessful tenure on a winning note.
  
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• Wallabies lock scores historic hat-trick

  18-07-2026 14:34 via theage.com.au
  
  Josh Canham drives over to complete an unlikely hat-trick of tries.
  He is the first Wallabies lock to achieve the feat.
  
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• ‘Destroyed the car, mate’: Lewis crash leaves Ferrari scrambling as Max FUMES over near miss

  18-07-2026 14:33 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times again with a searing lap for Mercedes in Saturday’s crash-hit third and final free practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.
  
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