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• ‘Not ideal’: Chris Fagan’s telling admission after Lions’ ‘worst nightmare’... and defiant call on failed Eric Hipwood ‘experiment’

  01-08-2026 23:52 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan described his team’s crushing 76-point loss to Carlton on Saturday night at Marvel Stadium as his “worst nightmare”.
  
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• Football powers demand FIFA boss quits but key ally emerges in surprise twist to power struggle

  01-08-2026 23:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
  
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• Football powers demand FIFA boss quit but key ally emerges in surprise twist to power struggle

  01-08-2026 23:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
  
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• Denny completes 68-year first to claim discus gold for Australia

  01-08-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Matt Denny becomes the first man in 68 years to defend his discus gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. 
  
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• Granny Grommets connect women far beyond the waves

  01-08-2026 23:02 via abc.net.au
  
  When 70-year-old Annie Milne started a Granny Grommets group in her small northern New South Wales town she was "inundated" by older women eager to make friends and step out of their comfort zone.
  
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• Three venues in five hours: How the royals spent a day at the Commonwealth Games

  01-08-2026 22:50 via theage.com.au
  
  The Prince and Princess of Wales were joined by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as they visited Commonwealth Games venues in Glasgow.
  
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• Spurs star’s late winner stuns after red card drama in bumper Sydney clash with PL rival

  01-08-2026 22:27 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A stoppage-time goal from Brazilian striker Richarlison secured a 10-man Tottenham a 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea in a spicy Sydney Super Cup battle at Accor Stadium on Saturday.
  
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• Broncos star '100 per cent' behind Madge

  01-08-2026 22:18 via theage.com.au
  
  Patrick Carrigan says the Broncos playing group are still supporting head coach Michael Maguire.
  
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• The draw, the brawl and the buried curse: The wild story behind Collingwood’s 1990 flag

  01-08-2026 21:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Essendon were the best team in 1990, but a quirk in the finals system and a wild day at the MCG ended 32 years of Magpie misery.
  
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• If the Crows fade away yet again, could this Essendon contender step up?

  01-08-2026 21:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Amid doubts about their finals pedigree, Adelaide take on the lowly Essendon, who have interviewed Crows coaching director Murray Davis for their head coaching role.
  
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• Why Richmond offer the best, win-win-win deal for Butters and Port Adelaide

  01-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Holding pick No.1, the Tigers can put these two deals on the table, which would satisfy Port and would be damned hard for the other suitors to beat.
  
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• NRL ‘media cop’ to crackdown on negative coverage of game

  01-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The NRL will assign an employee to police rugby league commentators with perceived conflicts of interest and broadcasters deemed to be too negative in their coverage.
  
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• NRL ‘media cop’ to crack down on negative coverage of game

  01-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The NRL will assign an employee to police rugby league commentators with perceived conflicts of interest and broadcasters deemed to be too negative in their coverage.
  
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• Glasgow may have saved the Commonwealth Games, but it made a crucial mistake

  01-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Funded largely by Victoria, these Commonwealth Games were stripped back to ensure the event’s survival. The determination to keep it small and its costs down meant organisers over-corrected.
  
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• ‘Benji is the best man for the job’: O’Farrell backs Tigers coach after week of turmoil

  01-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  In his first interview since becoming the Wests Tigers chair for a third time, former NSW premier Barry O’Farrell opens up on the state of the club.
  
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• 'Who says girls can't play baseball?': America's pastime goes pro for women

  01-08-2026 20:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Baseball is 'America's pastime', but women have not been able to play professionally for decades. That has now changed with the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League underway.
  
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• Diamonds disaster: Australia stunned by Jamaica in historic loss

  01-08-2026 19:50 via smh.com.au
  
  The Diamonds will miss the gold medal match at the Commonwealth Games for the first time after being upset by Jamaica in a thrilling semi-final, 45-46.
  
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• Commonwealth Games LIVE: Shock gold in men’s relay, Little wins the javelin; Diamonds miss gold medal match for first time

  01-08-2026 19:49 via theage.com.au
  
  On the penultimate day of action in Glasgow, Australia has won the men’s 4x100m relay for the first time since 1974 after the Diamonds shockingly lose their semi-final.
  
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• Commonwealth Games LIVE: Shock gold in men’s relay after Diamonds miss gold medal match for first time

  01-08-2026 19:49 via theage.com.au
  
  On the penultimate day of action in Glasgow, the Diamonds were shocked by Jamaica in a semi-final, the athletics program is set to end with a full schedule and cycling continues at the velodrome.
  
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• Commonwealth Games LIVE: Marschall wins third consecutive gold and sets a Games record after Australia sweep the podium in the women’s mile; Historic gold in men’s relay

  01-08-2026 19:49 via smh.com.au
  
  On the penultimate day of action in Glasgow, Australia has won the men’s 4x100m relay for the first time since 1974 after the Diamonds shockingly lose their semi-final.
  
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• Commonwealth Games as it happened: Marschall wins third consecutive gold and sets a Games record after Australia sweep the podium in the women’s mile; Historic gold in men’s relay

  01-08-2026 19:49 via smh.com.au
  
  On the penultimate day of action in Glasgow, Australia has won the men’s 4x100m relay for the first time since 1974 after the Diamonds shockingly lose their semi-final.
  
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• Commonwealth Games LIVE: Diamonds miss gold medal match for first time; Denny celebrates gold with baby son

  01-08-2026 19:29 via smh.com.au
  
  On the penultimate day of action in Glasgow, the Diamonds were shocked by Jamaica in a semi-final, the athletics program is set to end with a full schedule and cycling continues at the velodrome.
  
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• This is how close the Diamonds came to saving themselves from disaster

  01-08-2026 18:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica in front of a Hydro crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
  
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• Pure shock as Diamonds fumble Australia's most anticipated gold medal

  01-08-2026 18:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The Diamonds will miss the Commonwealth Games gold medal match for the first time after a shock semifinal loss to Jamaica in front of a Hydro crowd baying for Australia's downfall.
  
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• The Blues are seizing their moment. It’s time Josh Fraser seized his, too

  01-08-2026 17:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Carlton’s interim coach will finally decide this week if he puts his hat in the ring for the top job. He’d be mad not to.
  
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• ‘Getting closer’: Fraser makes reveal over coach call as Blues romp to historic thumping

  01-08-2026 16:33 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Josh Fraser has revealed when he’ll make a call on whether he’ll officially go into the running to be Carlton coach.
  
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• Harry Dean kicked his first AFL goal on a dream night for the Blues. His dad, a Carlton great, missed it

  01-08-2026 16:05 via smh.com.au
  
  After Sydney came from behind to beat the Saints, the Hawks outlasted North and the Giants kept their finals hopes alive, the Blues demolished the Lions in a jaw-dropping showing.
  
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• Diamonds disaster! Aussies’ Comm Games netball dominance OVER in all-time upset

  01-08-2026 15:50 via foxsports.com.au
  Australia will play for bronze for the first time ever at the Commonwealth Games after a heartbreaking one-goal loss to Jamaica in Saturday night’s semi-final.
  
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• Diamonds disaster: Australia stunned by Jamaica, will miss gold medal match for first time

  01-08-2026 15:49 via smh.com.au
  
  The Diamonds will miss the gold medal match at the Commonwealth Games for the first time after being upset by Jamaica in a thrilling semi-final, 45-46.
  
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• Diamonds disaster! Gold goes begging as Aussies fall to first-ever Comm Games semi loss

  01-08-2026 15:33 via foxsports.com.au
  Australia will play for bronze for the first time at the Commonwealth Games after a heartbreaking one-goal loss to Jamaica in Saturday night’s semi-final.
  
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• Commonwealth Games LIVE: Diamonds miss gold medal match for first time as Jamaica causes upset; Denny celebrates gold with baby son

  01-08-2026 15:27 via smh.com.au
  
  On the penultimate day of action in Glasgow, the Diamonds take on Jamaica in a semi-final, the athletics program ends with a full schedule and plenty of medals up for grabs and cycling continues at the velodrome.
  
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• Gold medallist makes no apologies for 'selfish' racing in Aussie podium sweep

  01-08-2026 15:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Jemima Montag admits to a "selfish" race as she defends her 10,000m race walk title at the Commonwealth Games, allowing teammate Lizzy McMillen to set the pace.
  
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• Commonwealth Games LIVE: Diamonds, Jamaica go down to wire in semi as Prince William watches on; Denny celebrates gold with baby son

  01-08-2026 15:13 via theage.com.au
  
  On the penultimate day of action in Glasgow, the Diamonds take on Jamaica in a semi-final, the athletics program ends with a full schedule and plenty of medals up for grabs and cycling continues at the velodrome.
  
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• No Dylans, no worries: Ponga pandemonium buries Broncos as a new star emerges

  01-08-2026 14:54 via smh.com.au
  
  Deprived of their superstar Dylans and with their season teetering, Kalyn Ponga issued a reminder to the Knights were far from a spent force.
  
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• Commonwealth Games LIVE: Prince William watches as Diamonds trail Jamaica in netball semi-final; Denny celebrates gold with baby son

  01-08-2026 14:43 via theage.com.au
  
  On the penultimate day of action in Glasgow, the Diamonds take on Jamaica in a semi-final, the athletics program ends with a full schedule and plenty of medals up for grabs and cycling continues at the velodrome.
  
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• AFL Super Saturday Live: ‘The keys are in his hands’: Fraser’s Blues demolish the Lions in victory of the season; Lyon tees off at reporters

  01-08-2026 14:35 via smh.com.au
  
  After Sydney came from behind to beat the Saints, the Hawks outlasted North and the Giants kept their finals hopes alive, the Blues dropped the Lions in a jaw-dropping showing. Follow all the reaction.
  
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• ‘Give him the job!’: Caretaker now ‘difficult to deny’ as bonkers Blues blitz stuns AFL world

  01-08-2026 14:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Fraser Freight Train is steaming ahead at irrepressible speed, with Carlton producing its most impressive wins in years over reigning premiers Brisbane to give its wildcard hopes an almighy boost — and put caretaker Josh Fraser in Position A to win the full-time coaching gig.
  
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• ‘They’re spooked’: Aussies unravelling fast as star draws unwanted ump attention – Netball LIVE

  01-08-2026 14:20 via foxsports.com.au
  The equation for the Australian Diamonds is simple – win the semi final against Jamaica tonight and meet New Zealand in Sunday’s gold medal match.
  
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• ‘Fight of their lives’: Aussies set up netball thriller after ‘spooked’ start – Netball LIVE

  01-08-2026 14:20 via foxsports.com.au
  The equation for the Australian Diamonds is simple – win the semi final against Jamaica tonight and meet New Zealand in Sunday’s gold medal match. Follow LIVE >>
  
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• ‘Not going to play victim’: Broncos star’s defiant message as Madge opens up on finals failure

  01-08-2026 14:06 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire and stand-in captain Patrick Carrigan have opened up on their disappointment after the club’s hopes of going back-to-back officially came to a close.
  
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• ‘Give him the job!’: Lid’s off as ‘ridiculous’ Blues go bonkers... but Rising Star concern — LIVE AFL

  01-08-2026 13:57 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Carlton looks to keep their finals hopes alive as they host the reigning premiers, who are closing in on a top-four finish in their pursuit of football immortality. Live updates below!
  
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• AFL Super Saturday Live: ‘He’s just not getting the job done’: Great’s bake for premiership Lion as Blues run riot; Lyon tees off at reporters

  01-08-2026 13:54 via theage.com.au
  
  Sydney came from behind to defeat the gutsy Saints at Marvel, while Hawthorn held off North Melbourne by 16 points in Tasmania. Tonight, it’s a big test for Carlton against the Lions. Follow the action live.
  
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• ‘It’s over’: Knights fire back as Broncos’ title defence ‘extinguished’ after ‘crazy’ scenes

  01-08-2026 13:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Brisbane’s premiership defence is officially dead after Newcastle duo Fletcher Sharpe and Kalyn Ponga ruthlessly combined to inflict a 30-6 ‘Knight-mare’ on the bumbling Broncos on Saturday night.
  
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• Commonwealth Games LIVE: ‘Just another body ahead of you’: Montag defends her tactics after walk win; Diamonds battle Jamaica

  01-08-2026 13:35 via theage.com.au
  
  On the penultimate day of action in Glasgow, the Diamonds take on Jamaica in a semi-final, the athletics program ends with a full schedule and plenty of medals up for grabs and cycling continues at the velodrome.
  
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• Spurs star sees red in three-minute cameo

  01-08-2026 13:27 via smh.com.au
  
  Kevin Danso is given a red card during Spurs' friendly against Chelsea.
  
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• Bunker intervenes after Walsh conversion

  01-08-2026 13:27 via smh.com.au
  
  Reece Walsh's goal from right in front is waved away by the touchjudges, before the Bunker intervenes.
  
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• Fallen Giants keeps wildcard dream alive in ‘kamikaze’ duel against depleted Power outfit

  01-08-2026 13:14 via foxsports.com.au
  
  GWS’s volatile 2026 season has continued on Saturday night, but this time for the better — defeating Port Adelaide by two goals in enemy territory to keep their wildcard hopes alive.
  
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• Gold medal chance beckons for Aussies as Jamaica stare down hoodoo – Netball LIVE

  01-08-2026 13:08 via foxsports.com.au
  The equation for the Australian Diamonds is simple – win the semi final against Jamaica tonight and meet New Zealand in Sunday’s gold medal match.
  
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• ‘Give him the job!’: The lid is off as Blues go bonkers in ‘ridiculous’ blitz against Lions — LIVE AFL

  01-08-2026 12:54 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Carlton looks to keep their finals hopes alive as they host the reigning premiers, who are closing in on a top-four finish in their pursuit of football immortality. Live updates below!
  
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• What Walsh said to ref as Broncos star binned for bizarre ‘brain snap’

  01-08-2026 12:51 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh has found himself at the centre of controversy after becoming the unlikely recipient of a bizarre sin-bin for a hair pull.
  
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