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• Banned star’s furious reaction to Cooks drug reveal as reason for different sanctions explained

  04-08-2026 23:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Former Adelaide 36ers import Montrezl Harrell has publicly questioned why Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks received a one-month suspension for his second anti-doping violation, with the former NBA forward taking to social media after the Kings confirmed the sanction.
  
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• King wants Blues to play with 'love'

  04-08-2026 23:43 via smh.com.au
  
  New NSW State of Origin coach Matt King wants his Blues to play with "love" for the state, rather than hate for Queensland.
  
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• Surprising reason behind Eels star’s omission; Cowboys dealt finals blow — Early Mail

  04-08-2026 23:42 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The North Queensland Cowboys' chances of making this year’s finals series have gotten slimmer after the club confirmed that an Origin forward is set to spend the next three weeks on the sidelines with injury.
  
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• $26m twist as fresh bid lodged for Socceroos star... but German giant looms over transfer

  04-08-2026 23:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Sporting CP have stepped up their pursuit of Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda, with fresh negotiations raising hopes the Portuguese giants are closing in on one of Australia’s brightest young talents.
  
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• Tassie’s BOLD draft move exposed; truth behind ‘enraging’ umpire stat that sparked fury — AFL Daily

  04-08-2026 23:31 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Tasmania Devils have reportedly floated an innovative trade model to rival clubs as it looks to maximise both its draft hand and salary cap.
  
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• ‘Ivan doesn’t get a look-in’: The ‘gun against his head’ twist in King’s Blues coaching deal

  04-08-2026 23:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The appointment of Matt King as the new head coach of the NSW Blues on a two-year deal rather than a one-year contract has earned the backing of foxsports.com.au’s Paul Crawley.
  
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• ‘Can’t walk into job with gun against his head’: King’s appointment defended amid Cleary links

  04-08-2026 23:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The appointment of Matt King as the new head coach of the NSW Blues on a two-year deal rather than a one-year contract has earned the backing of foxsports.com.au’s Paul Crawley.
  
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• Embattled FIFA boss faces 'blackmail' allegations from ex-staffer

  04-08-2026 23:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Former FIFA vice-president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein claims the footballing body withheld prize money from Jordan over an endorsement of Gianni Infantino.
  
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• MotoGP 2026: Rest of season’s biggest storylines, Marc Marquez in title race, last Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, analysis, latest news

  04-08-2026 23:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Hands up if you saw any of this coming?
  
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• Absurd title comeback; Aussie icon’s last dance: Five storylines to shape rest of MotoGP season

  04-08-2026 23:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Hands up if you saw any of this coming?
  
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• What now for Diamonds: Coach pressure, next debutant, an awkward SSN question... and THAT dress

  04-08-2026 22:30 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Diamonds may be flying back from Glasgow after a stunning upset at the Commonwealth Games which saw them fail to qualify for the final.
  
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• Shock top-eight dark horse and contender’s dream draw; fallen giant’s 0.1% miracle

  04-08-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  With five rounds remaining, four teams have been given a chance to take out the minor premiership, according to the Fox Sports Lab.
  
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• Richmond’s coach is on a historically bad pace. But there’s been a shock pledge on his future

  04-08-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Tigers coach Adem Yze is on a historically bad pace with his win-loss record. But Richmond’s president has guaranteed Yze will coach the club to 100 games.
  
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• AFL 2026: Richmond president on Adem Yze’s future as coach, contract, win loss record, interview, details, latest news

  04-08-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Tigers coach Adem Yze is on a historically bad pace with his win-loss record. But Richmond’s president has guaranteed Yze will coach the club to 100 games.
  
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• Forward departs Cowboys for new deal; England star makes surprising NRL admission — Daily

  04-08-2026 21:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  John Bateman’s time in the NRL will officially come to a close at season’s end after the North Queensland Cowboys forward decided to ink a two-year contract with the Bradford Bulls.
  
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• Dragons continue retention spree by locking down gun youngster; Forward leaves Cowboys for new deal — Daily

  04-08-2026 21:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The St George Illawarra Dragons have confirmed the long-term extension of Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga until the end of the 2029 season.
  
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• ‘He backed me’: Why young Wallabies star won’t say a bad word about Eddie

  04-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Max Jorgensen is coming up against Eddie Jones for the first time in Australian colours, three years after the ex-Wallabies coach called him up as an 18-year-old.
  
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• Footy’s silly season is just around the corner. Here’s who could be on the move

  04-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Some AFL players may have only a handful of games left at their current clubs before seeking a fresh start in this year’s player-movement period. We take a look at who might be on the move.
  
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• Fans off in the dojo: Tragic NRL club’s training session claims revealed

  04-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Explosive court documents reveal details of the legal claim made by the family of late Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss, who died at a training session.
  
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• Every AFL and NRL club now sponsored by alcohol companies, research reveals

  04-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Sports fans are watching more advertisements for alcohol during football games than they were 12 months ago, with experts saying the exposure will lead to a rise in family violence at home.
  
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• ‘Unfair’: The $4m detail in PNG contract saga which has ‘miffed’ rival clubs... after they said yes

  04-08-2026 13:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The tax breaks the PNG Chiefs received ahead of their entry into the NRL in 2028 have been labelled “unfair” and a real threat to “compromise” the competition.
  
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• Bombers coach twist as key detail may reveal favourite; flag-winning Demon ‘sues club’ — AFL Daily

  04-08-2026 13:17 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A crucial detail may have revealed the favourite for the Essendon coach job.
  
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• ‘Comes to an end for all greats’: Big Clarko question that must be answered as ‘ugly’ reality looms

  04-08-2026 12:50 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Garry Lyon says Alastair Clarkson deserves to lead North Melbourne into 2027, but hard questions need to be asked on whether the four-time premiership boss can coach the “contemporary” game.
  
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• ‘Comes to an end for all greats’: Big Clarko question that needs to be answered amid growing pressure

  04-08-2026 12:24 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Garry Lyon says Alastair Clarkson deserves to lead North Melbourne into 2027, but hard questions need to be asked on whether the four-time premiership boss can coach the “contemporary” game.
  
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• NRLW great Ali Brigginshaw gets three-match ban

  04-08-2026 12:15 via abc.net.au
  
  NRWL great Ali Brigginshaw has been banned for three weeks by the judiciary for a dangerous throw tackle against Canterbury's Tayla Preston.
  
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• ‘Window has slammed shut’: Broncos’ ‘unacceptable’ reality laid bare as more pain predicted

  04-08-2026 11:54 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Not even 12 months after breaking a 19-year title drought, there are concerns the Broncos’ premiership window has already closed.
  
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• How Madge signing exposed Broncos’ $1.3m problem as ‘unacceptable’ reality laid bare

  04-08-2026 11:54 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Not even 12 months after breaking a 19-year title drought, there are concerns the Broncos’ premiership window has already closed.
  
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• NRLW 2026: Broncos’ Ali Brigginshaw suspended 3 games for WWE toss on Bulldogs’ Tayla Preston, judiciary hearing, latest news

  04-08-2026 11:42 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw has avoided the longest ban in NRLW history but will still miss the next three games after a fascinating night at Rugby League Central that saw the case delayed after a judiciary panel member was swapped out.
  
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• Bizarre pre-hearing judiciary twist as NRLW great cops MONSTER ban for ‘WWE toss’

  04-08-2026 11:42 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw has avoided the longest ban in NRLW history but will still miss the next three games after a fascinating night at Rugby League Central that saw the case delayed after a judiciary panel member was swapped out.
  
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• How Roosters sought approval from adidas’ German HQ to change jersey

  04-08-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Why the Sydney Roosters’ Indigenous Round jersey is an Australian first.
  
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• Melbourne and Alan Richardson to go their separate ways

  04-08-2026 11:18 via smh.com.au
  
  The Demons and football boss Alan Richardson are parting ways after seven seasons with the veteran official at the helm.
  
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• Clarkson happy with handshake to extend contract as North set to miss finals

  04-08-2026 10:26 via abc.net.au
  
  As speculation mounts over his future at Arden Street, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson addresses his contract situation.
  
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• Bombers coach twist as key detail may reveal favourite; top Demons figure to leave club — AFL Daily

  04-08-2026 10:21 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A crucial detail may have revealed the favourite for the Essendon coach job.
  
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• Revealed: How the Bombers’ season from hell stands to affect their bottom line

  04-08-2026 10:14 via theage.com.au
  
  The bottom-placed Bombers are a club under siege, on Tuesday losing another assistant coach, while a club great even took aim at how they reacted to Leigh Matthews’ weekend barb.
  
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• Roosters’ huge boost; Broncos legend’s incredible eight-year streak over — NRLW Teams

  04-08-2026 10:12 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Roosters have received a huge boost with a gun playmaker returning from injury.
  
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• Dees premiership player, three-time flag winner both hanging up the boots — Off-Season Central

  04-08-2026 10:12 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Welcome to Off-Season Central.
  
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• More Pies injury chaos in three forced changes; premiers’ big call after sigh of relief — Team Tips

  04-08-2026 09:39 via foxsports.com.au
  
  More injury chaos at Collingwood to further sour the loss to Geelong.
  
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• Key Dees figure to leave despite finals return; Dons slammed for ‘dobbing’ on legend — AFL Daily

  04-08-2026 09:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A key Melbourne figure is set to depart the club despite their rise up the ladder.
  
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• ‘Run us off our feet’: Wallabies’ surprising ploy to prepare for Japanese heat

  04-08-2026 09:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Knowing Eddie Jones will be taking full advantage of a well-timed heatwave, the Wallabies began preparing for it last week in Sydney.
  
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• Not a ‘desirable’ person: This ex-jockey is now banned from setting foot on a racecourse

  04-08-2026 09:22 via smh.com.au
  
  Racing Victoria has added the name of a former group 1-winning jockey to its disqualified persons list.
  
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• Madge wields axe in big Broncos spine switch; superstar’s shock early return — NRL Round 23 Teams Analysis

  04-08-2026 09:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Storm welcome back one of their superstars for their blockbuster in Perth while Souths have received a huge boost as they aim to save their season.
  
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• Trainer says gelding will only get better

  04-08-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The biggest danger to promising stayer Aethelwulf continuing his rise at Canterbury is how he handles the circuit, trainer Matthew Smith says.
  
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• Clear verdict in Kangaroos battle... and proof Wayne is right: Top 10 NRL fullbacks ranked

  04-08-2026 09:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The NRL season is obviously far from over, with teams entering the home stretch as they look to lock down a spot in the top eight.
  
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• ‘Keen to play’: Evergreen Blicavs opens up on future as Cats eye GF redemption

  04-08-2026 08:45 via foxsports.com.au
  Mark Blicavs isn’t done yet.
  
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• Test - Publishing - Sport

  04-08-2026 08:37 via smh.com.au
  
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• Former NBL MVP handed second drug ban in two years as fresh details revealed

  04-08-2026 08:34 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has been handed a one-month suspension after failing an in-competition drug test, marking the second time in as many years the former NBL MVP has served a ban under Basketball Australia’s anti-doping policy.
  
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• NBL star Xavier Cooks serves month-long ban for positive drug test

  04-08-2026 08:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The Australian Boomer and three-time NBL championship winner with the Sydney Kings has apologised to teammates for a second indiscretion.
  
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• BREAKING: NBL MVP handed second drug ban in two years as fresh details revealed

  04-08-2026 08:30 via foxsports.com.au
  Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks has been handed a one-month suspension after failing an in-competition drug test, marking the second time in as many years the former NBL MVP has served a ban under Basketball Australia’s anti-doping policy.
  
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• All Blacks receive hero's welcome in South Africa

  04-08-2026 08:14 via smh.com.au
  
  The All Blacks receive a hero's welcome in South Africa ahead of their first tour game against the Stormers in Cape Town.
  
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• Madge wields axe in big Broncos call; superstar’s shock early return — NRL Team Lists

  04-08-2026 08:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Storm welcome back one of their superstars for their blockbuster in Perth while Souths have received a huge boost as they aim to save their season.
  
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