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• The royals’ Tardis arrival and a dig at Victoria: How Glasgow opened the Commonwealth Games

  23-07-2026 23:48 via smh.com.au
  
  The 2026 Commonwealth Games are officially under way, with King Charles declaring the Games open at an action-packed opening ceremony in Glasgow.
  
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• Stage winner almost hits overzealous fan in gruelling Tour de France climb

  23-07-2026 23:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Richard Carapaz almost hits a fan distracted by a TV camera as the Ecuadorian claims the 18th stage of the Tour de France.
  
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• ‘Hard to fathom’: McRae hits out at Crows fans as ugly act towards Pies star leaves AFL stunned

  23-07-2026 23:41 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood coach Craig McRae has hit out at Adelaide fans repeatedly booing Isaac Quaynor during the Magpies’ 34-point win on Thursday night.
  
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• History beckons as Stingers, Sharks surge into water polo semifinals

  23-07-2026 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  As a four-year-old, Stingers skipper Bronte Halligan attended the Sydney Olympic Games, where the Aussies secured a famous victory against the USA, and 26 years later, they aim to do it all again in a World Cup semifinal.
  
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• Socceroos star seals big-money German switch; Chelsea land 15yo US phenom — Transfers

  23-07-2026 23:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A major Australian transfer has been confirmed, Manchester City’s record signing has wasted no time stirring up the rivalry with United, and Chelsea have made an eye-catching move for a teenage sensation.
  
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• Why this is the most interesting Western Derby in a decade

  23-07-2026 23:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Fremantle sits atop the mountain, with one hand firmly grasping the AFL's minor premiership. West Coast is finally showing sustained improvement. Both sides have something to gain; one has a lot to lose.
  
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• This is the AFL's most interesting Western Derby in a decade

  23-07-2026 23:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Fremantle sits atop the mountain, with one hand firmly grasping the AFL's minor premiership. West Coast is finally showing sustained improvement. Both sides have something to gain; one has a lot to lose.
  
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• Exclusive chat — ‘Everyone thought it was a silly signing’ but NRL’s $13m man flipped the script

  23-07-2026 22:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  He was cheekily nicknamed ‘moneybags’ by former teammates, but Dylan Brown may well be anointed Newcastle’s Nostradamus as he leads the Knights through a premiership tilt that few saw coming.
  
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• Sydney gym ‘ploy’ that left Spence fuming... and why ‘Tszyu’s Wayne Bennett’ knows all about it

  23-07-2026 22:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  OK, so you never heard this one from us, but Errol Spence Jnr was training inside a Sydney gym only a few days back, sweating through that customary first shake off after arriving Down Under, when, suddenly, he noticed a fight playing on all the TV screens.
  
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• Commonwealth Games LIVE: Royals make grand opening ceremony entrance in Tardis as Aussies take in the show

  23-07-2026 22:35 via theage.com.au
  
  The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin with the Opening Ceremony in Glasgow, with Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge leading Australia out as the flag and baton bearers. Follow all the action.
  
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• This footy club wants better for its women's team but is in a pinch

  23-07-2026 21:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Macedon Football Netball Club is proud to do things its way. But it is in a pinch with its women and girls team.
  
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• 'Prehistoric' hurdles keep this club's women's program from thriving

  23-07-2026 21:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Macedon Football Netball Club is proud to do things its way. But it is in a pinch with its women and girls team.
  
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• Commonwealth Games LIVE: King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Dr Who Tardis for Glasgow opening ceremony

  23-07-2026 21:07 via smh.com.au
  
  The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin with the Opening Ceremony in Glasgow, with Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge leading Australia out as the flag and baton bearers. Follow all the action.
  
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• What is it like being flattened by a Nathan Cleary kick? We asked one unlucky Eel

  23-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Tallyn Da Silva described what it was like being knocked over by a close-range Cleary kick – and did Mitchell Moses get lucky when he fell to the deck?
  
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• Latrell and Tommy Turbo are injured again. Are they still worth their hefty pay packets?

  23-07-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic are among the game’s biggest stars. But given their latest injury setbacks, and the amount of time they spend on the sidelines, what is a fair price to pay for them?
  
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• Live: Parade of athletes begins after King Charles arrives by TARDIS

  23-07-2026 20:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The Games will officially be opened by King Charles as many of the 3,000 athletes parade in front of 14,000 spectators.
  
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• Live: King Charles opens Glasgow 2026 after ceremony buoyed by Scottish pride

  23-07-2026 20:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The Commonwealth Games are officially opened by King Charles III as many of the 3,000 athletes parade in front of 14,000 spectators. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Commonwealth Games to be opened by King Charles III

  23-07-2026 20:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The Games will officially be opened by King Charles as many of the 3,000 athletes parade in front of 14,000 spectators.
  
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• King Charles opens Glasgow 2026 during ceremony buoyed by Scottish pride

  23-07-2026 20:37 via abc.net.au
  
  King Charles III officially opens the Commonwealth Games as many of the 3,000 athletes parade in front of 14,000 spectators.
  
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• Commonwealth Games LIVE: Opening Ceremony kicks off at The Hydro in Glasgow with KT Tunstall to headline

  23-07-2026 20:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin with the Opening Ceremony in Glasgow, with Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge leading Australia out as the flag and baton bearers. Follow all the action.
  
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• ‘Bull****’: Roosters stars slam ‘two-horse race’ claims after push for ‘unfair’ tiered roster proposal

  23-07-2026 20:30 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A week after Tiana Penitani called on the NRLW competition to implement a tiered roster system, two Sydney Roosters and NSW Blues stars have pushed back against the idea.
  
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• ‘See you later’: Cleary’s cheeky World Cup dig after two sin bins... and telling one-word reply

  23-07-2026 20:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The FIFA World Cup may be over, but Ivan Cleary drew on his football knowledge to take a cheeky dig after Penrith had two players sin-binned in a dramatic win over Parramatta.
  
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• ‘It was like gridiron’: Eels coach calls out ‘disappointing’ reality... but reveals why he won’t blame refs

  23-07-2026 20:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Eels coach Jason Ryles took a cheeky dig at a particularly contentious moment in Parramatta’s loss to Penrith on Thursday night, but as a whole resisted blaming the officials over several controversial calls and instead insisted his side had only themselves to blame.
  
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• ‘Win a comp in two years’: NRL teams on notice as Munster given permission to speak with rival club

  23-07-2026 19:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The PNG Chiefs have set their sights on Cam Munster, with the Storm reportedly granting the superstar playmaker a window to speak with the NRL’s 19th franchise.
  
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• ‘Says more about the crowd than it does about Isaac’: Pendlebury speaks out on Crows fans booing Quaynor

  23-07-2026 16:36 via theage.com.au
  
  The VFL/AFL games record holder doesn’t believe Quaynor was rattled by the hostile Adelaide Oval reception, but said he and his fellow Magpies will rally around the gun backman regardless.
  
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• The Craig McRae coaching masterclass that inspired a stunning Magpies comeback victory

  23-07-2026 15:32 via smh.com.au
  
  Nick Daicos was full of praise for his premiership coach after a series of telling moves boundary-side, but it was Daicos, himself, who shone brightest. Follow all the reaction.
  
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• ‘This moment really hurts’: Two-time Super Netball champ withdrawn from Comm Games

  23-07-2026 15:17 via foxsports.com.au
  
  England have suffered a crushing blow on the eve of their Commonwealth Games campaign with veteran Natalie Metcalf ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury.
  
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• Round 21: Eels vs Panthers | Highlights

  23-07-2026 14:32 via smh.com.au
  
  It was a Thursday night CommBank Stadium Western Sydney showdown between old foes the Eels and Panthers! Catch all the tries, big hits, and key moments.
  
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• Classic Collingwood: Pies head to Adelaide and beat bunnies again, as top-six dream grows

  23-07-2026 14:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood has claimed its sixth consecutive win in a second-half domination of Adelaide on Thursday night, emerging 16.12 (108) to 11.8 (74) victors.
  
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• ‘100% a knock on’: Controversial moments as Panthers survive big scare against wasteful Eels

  23-07-2026 14:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Panthers have survived a huge scare to finish over the top of a wasteful Eels side that failed to score during two stints when their western Sydney rivals were reduced to 12 men.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Daicos caps off a masterclass with a brilliant running goal in Pies’ stunning victory

  23-07-2026 14:16 via theage.com.au
  
  From 27 points down, Collingwood staged a classic comeback over the Crows, and it was led by one man. Follow all the post-match reaction.
  
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• Netball agents frustrated as pay talks roll into Glasgow 2026

  23-07-2026 13:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Messy and drawn-out pay negotiations are once again overshadowing a major tournament for netball. 
  
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• AFL LIVE: Pies storm back into the lead as Anderson kicks a goal of the year contender; Crows fans boo Quaynor

  23-07-2026 13:42 via smh.com.au
  
  The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.
  
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• Papali'i binned for Moses challenge

  23-07-2026 13:38 via theage.com.au
  
  Panthers forward Isaiah Papali'i is sin binned for a professional foul against the Eels.
  
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• Jenkins breaks all-time Panthers record

  23-07-2026 13:38 via theage.com.au
  
  Tom Jenkins scores his 26th try of the season - the most of any Panthers player in a single season.
  
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• Joey annoyed by 'pedantic' six-again

  23-07-2026 13:22 via smh.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns reacts after the Eels are penalised for a ruck infringement.
  
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• Martin puts the Panthers ahead

  23-07-2026 13:21 via smh.com.au
  
  Penrith back-rower Liam Martin muscles his way over against the Eels.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Inspired Daicos powers Pies back from the brink to regain the lead; Crows fans constantly boo Quaynor

  23-07-2026 13:21 via smh.com.au
  
  The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.
  
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• Glasgow was asleep and the Games weren't open as Australia got its first win

  23-07-2026 13:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's first victory of the Commonwealth Games comes in a surprise extra session as the bowlers start before the opening ceremony. 
  
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• Australia gets first win with Glasgow asleep and the Games yet to open

  23-07-2026 13:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's first victory of the Commonwealth Games comes in a surprise extra session as the bowlers start before the opening ceremony. 
  
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• Freddy reacts to bizarre Doueihi situation

  23-07-2026 13:02 via smh.com.au
  
  Brad Fittler speaks on Nine's half-time show about the Adam Doueihi-Wests Tigers situation.
  
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• Jenkins binned for professional foul

  23-07-2026 12:52 via smh.com.au
  
  Panthers winger Tom Jenkins is sin binned for a professional foul against the Eels.
  
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• Tigers’ crisis deepens as NRL exemption needed; Knights dealt massive blow — Late Mail

  23-07-2026 12:50 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Benji Marshall will make a shock halves call for the club’s must-win clash against Canberra and it has sparked drama with star halfback Adam Doueihi.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Inspired Daicos leads Magpie fightback against Crows; Adelaide fans constantly boo Quaynor

  23-07-2026 12:44 via theage.com.au
  
  The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.
  
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• Concern for Jenkins after awkward landing

  23-07-2026 12:37 via theage.com.au
  
  Panthers winger Tom Jenkins clutches at his knee after being tackled against the Eels.
  
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• ‘Is this the end?’: The contract call that changed plagued new Wallaby’s fate

  23-07-2026 12:34 via smh.com.au
  
  Four surgeries in four years left a new Wallabies squad member contemplating retirement. But a former Test star knew it would not be the end of him.
  
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• ‘Is this the end?’: Contract call twists fate for plagued Wallaby

  23-07-2026 12:34 via theage.com.au
  
  Four surgeries in four years left a new Wallabies squad member contemplating retirement. But a former Test star knew it would not be the end of him.
  
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• McLean scores freakish try in the corner

  23-07-2026 12:26 via smh.com.au
  
  Panthers centre Casey McLean plants the ball down despite nearly being tackled out by Eels rival Will Penisini.
  
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• AFL LIVE: ‘It’s men versus boys’: Crows bigs dominate Pies

  23-07-2026 12:23 via theage.com.au
  
  The Magpies and Crows meet in a potential match of the round in Adelaide. Follow along for live updates, post game reactions and more.
  
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• Tex boots 700th goal

  23-07-2026 12:16 via theage.com.au
  
  Adelaide spearhead Taylor Walker kicks his 700th AFL major.
  
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