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• $500m elephant in the room over shock LIV update as mysterious lifeline emerges

  05-08-2026 23:50 via foxsports.com.au
  
  LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil is unable to confirm whether its biggest stars, including Bryson DeChambeau, will remain with the cash-strapped league, despite claiming a new investor is set to come to the rescue.
  
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• FIFA war escalates over leaked Infantino letter, explosive whack as fresh bribery claim emerges

  05-08-2026 23:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defied growing calls to resign, issuing a threat to any future questions over his “integrity”.
  
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• Vollering win sets up three-way Tour de France Femmes fight

  05-08-2026 23:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Demi Vollering edged out Marlen Reusser for victory on stage five of the Tour de France Femmes, as the three leading contenders for overall victory revealed themselves.
  
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• LIV Golf secures lifeline 'lead investor' for player-driven future

  05-08-2026 23:38 via abc.net.au
  
  LIV Golf has secured a new, unnamed investor to keep the breakaway competition going, with players set to become majority shareholders.
  
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• Hawks’ bid to lock down star as rivals circle; Tigers flag hero’s lifeline revealed — Whispers

  05-08-2026 23:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A Richmond premiership hero has received a “left-field” offer from an old mentor to kickstart life after football.
  
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• Joey’s left-field NSW coaching call; Bizarre reason Tigers brothers’ World Cup big rejected — Daily

  05-08-2026 23:09 via foxsports.com.au
  
  State of Origin legend Andrew Johns has called upon new NSW Blues coach Matt King to add a former Australian Kangaroos playmaker James Maloney to his coaching staff for next year’s series.
  
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• ‘Could be anything’: Knights’ big signing coup; Tigers brothers’ World Cup bid rejected — Daily

  05-08-2026 23:09 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Newcastle Knights have secured the future of rookie forward Francis Manuleleua until the end of the 2028 season after a breakout past few months.
  
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• Bizarre reason Tigers brothers’ World Cup dream denied; Origin legend’s left-field Blues call — Daily

  05-08-2026 23:09 via foxsports.com.au
  
  State of Origin legend Andrew Johns has called upon new NSW Blues coach Matt King to add a former Australian Kangaroos playmaker James Maloney to his coaching staff for next year’s series.
  
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• Four teams lead race for veteran forward; Bulldogs close in on star extension — Whispers

  05-08-2026 23:02 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The manager of Moses Leota has named the four clubs that are in the lead to secure the signature of the star Penrith Panthers front-rower as he faces an uncertain future.
  
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• Shock concussion report as club’s ‘secret deal’ with player sets ‘dangerous example’ — AFL Daily

  05-08-2026 22:57 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A stunning report has detailed a secret deal between an AFL club and a player that requires the latter to accept legal responsibility for any further brain injuries they suffer while playing.
  
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• ‘Radical’ gamble broken champs need to save season; unlikely top name on most improved list — The Blowtorch

  05-08-2026 22:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  There are growing doubts on Brisbane’s premiership defence, as a great calls for “radical” change.
  
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• ‘Could be anything’: Knights secure rising rookie forward; Fainu’s Fiji bid rejected — NRL Daily

  05-08-2026 22:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Newcastle Knights have secured the future of rookie forward Francis Manuleleua until the end of the 2028 season after a breakout past few months.
  
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• ‘Radical’ gamble broken champs need to save season; unlikely top name on most improved list

  05-08-2026 22:07 via foxsports.com.au
  
  There are growing doubts on Brisbane’s premiership defence, as a great calls for “radical” change.
  
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• Ivan’s tricky selection dilemma sparks debate; ‘PR disaster’ Broncos must avoid — Talking Points

  05-08-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Broncos have a decision to make regarding Adam Reynolds, who is set to retire at the end of the season. However, the wrong one could result in ‘disastrous’ repercussions.
  
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• Why the NRL’s big five contenders can – and can’t – win the title

  05-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Penrith are deserved premiership favourites. But I can see a world where they don’t win, with one of these four rivals prevailing on grand final day.
  
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• Sydney rugby community rallies around star after neck injury

  05-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Warringah hooker Wes Thomas faces an uncertain future after injuring his neck playing for his club on Saturday.
  
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• Carlton’s leading goalkicker wants to play on, but he’s still waiting on a contract

  05-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Mitch McGovern is on track to play every game this season, but he is one of five Blues in their 30s yet to receive a contract for 2027.
  
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• Panthers facing awkward contract dilemma which could end in ‘disaster’

  05-08-2026 14:17 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A “disaster” could be looming at the Penrith Panthers as the club deals with a major salary cap squeeze which is affecting several superstars.
  
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• ‘Man for the job’: Great’s pick for Dons coaching search as club challenged to hire from ‘outside the four walls’

  05-08-2026 13:02 via foxsports.com.au
  Premiership Eagle Will Schofield has declared Jaymie Graham should be Essendon’s next senior coach and challenged the Bombers to hire someone from “outside the four walls” of the club.
  
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• ‘Man for the job’: Great’s pick to be Dons coach as club challenged to hire from ‘outside the four walls’

  05-08-2026 12:50 via foxsports.com.au
  Premiership Eagle Will Schofield has declared Jaymie Graham should be Essendon’s next senior coach and challenged the Bombers to hire someone from “outside the four walls” of the club.
  
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• ‘Crazy’ contract terms by Eels gun revealed as Bears deal hits snag; rival circles Raider — Whispers

  05-08-2026 12:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Bears’ pursuit of Junior Paulo has hit a small snag amid the revelation that the prop is chasing a deal worth $900,000 a season.
  
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• Exclusive: ‘Devastated’ Aussie boxing superstar’s world title bout off due to injury blow

  05-08-2026 12:02 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Aussie boxing star Skye Nicolson has suffered a frustrating setback, with the two-weight world champion forced to withdraw from her scheduled world title defence against Miyo Yoshida after injuring herself.
  
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• AFL teams round 22: Naughton, Weightman and Wardlaw return for Bulldogs, Roos clash

  05-08-2026 11:59 via smh.com.au
  
  The Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Kangaroos have named their sides on the eve of round 22.
  
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• AFL round 22 teams, expert tips: Naughton, Weightman and Wardlaw return for Bulldogs, Roos clash

  05-08-2026 11:59 via theage.com.au
  
  The Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Kangaroos have named their sides on the eve of round 22.
  
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• Dolphins close in on $3.2m coup … but two stars could exit club as grim reality laid bare

  05-08-2026 11:47 via foxsports.com.au
  The Dolphins will face an almighty battle to keep a couple of their superstars, but it appears they’re closing in on one.
  
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• 'Gone down like a lead balloon': Ex-FA boss on FIFA's World Cup backflip

  05-08-2026 11:24 via abc.net.au
  
  David Gallop was Football Australia CEO when Gianni Infantino took over the FIFA presidency from the corruption-stained run of Sepp Blatter, he says Infantino's World Cup proposal stank.
  
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• Australia's coach says no tour match ahead of India Test series

  05-08-2026 11:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Test side will opt for a training camp rather than tour matches when they play India in a five-match series next year, according to coach Andrew McDonald. 
  
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• Steven May to launch legal action against the Demons and senior figures

  05-08-2026 10:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The development marks a significant escalation in a saga that has already engulfed the club after May’s partner, Sachi Dade, previously sued over alleged privacy breaches.
  
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• Kangaroos’ big return for must-win primetime clash; Dogs boosted in bid to clinch finals spot — AFL Teams Round 22

  05-08-2026 10:20 via foxsports.com.au
  
  North Melbourne gets a much-needed return for its must-win Thursday night blockbuster with the Western Bulldogs, who have big boosts of their own.
  
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• Tony Modra medical record probe expands to extra staffer

  05-08-2026 10:19 via abc.net.au
  
  Another staff member is being investigated for allegedly inappropriately accessing the private medical records of AFL legend Tony Modra, SA Health says.
  
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• Solomon makes a call on coaching future; Collingwood in contract talks with improving young gun

  05-08-2026 10:01 via theage.com.au
  
  The 2000 Essendon premiership player and current interim coach has made his decision. Meanwhile, the Magpies’ willingness to offer Ed Allan a deal follows his significant improvement since he was shifted to the midfield.
  
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• Hawks' Wizard looking to pull off Coleman medal shock

  05-08-2026 09:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Swans recruit Charlie Curnow remains the frontrunner to win this year's Coleman medal for top goal-kicker, but the 170cm Nick Watson is still a chance to pull off a shock feat.
  
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• Rival club circles Raiders gun; Dolphins on alert as star faces $1m call — Whispers

  05-08-2026 09:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Raiders have reportedly told outside back Sebastian Kris he’s free to find a new club with one year left on his deal.
  
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• Magpies to miss top trade target, twist on breakout star’s future; 7-gamer’s bidding war — Trade Whispers

  05-08-2026 09:27 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood has reportedly taken a long-awaited step in securing one of its brightest talents.
  
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• Three big hopes for trainers at Gosford

  05-08-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Promising galloper Forest King will put his spring credentials on the line when he spearheads a three-pronged attack by co-trainers John O’Shea and Tom Charlton’s stable at Thursday’s Gosford meeting.
  
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• AFL Daily: Twist in Bombers race as coach makes major call; Blues star’s Fraser grilling

  05-08-2026 08:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A Carlton star has danced around questions over his club’s coaching search, while the Tasmania Devils have reportedly floated an innovative trade model to rival clubs.
  
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• Pay war on ice as Australia's netball stars sign truce

  05-08-2026 08:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
  
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• Second Aussie injury blow in two days as fast bowler ruled out of Bangladesh Test series

  05-08-2026 08:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia’s Test squad has suffered its second injury in two days, with fast bowler Michael Neser ruled out of the Top End series against Bangladesh, which begins next Thursday.
  
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• NRL Tips - Round 23

  05-08-2026 08:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.
  
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• BREAKING: Aussie world champ Liam Paro in talks for unification blockbuster with US superstar

  05-08-2026 08:27 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia’s new IBF welterweight king Liam Paro has been catapulted into negotiations for a unification blockbuster against American superstar Devin Haney - with talks opening this week for an October headliner in the United States.
  
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• Aussie world champ Liam Paro in talks for unification blockbuster with US superstar

  05-08-2026 08:27 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia’s new IBF welterweight king Liam Paro has been catapulted into negotiations for a unification blockbuster against American superstar Devin Haney - with talks opening this week for an October headliner in the United States.
  
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• Trade Whispers: Pies to miss top target... but they’ve finally realised a gun’s under their noses

  05-08-2026 07:46 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood has reportedly taken a long-awaited step in securing one of its brightest talents.
  
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• Collingwood finally in contract talks with improving young gun

  05-08-2026 07:40 via theage.com.au
  
  The Magpies’ willingness to offer Ed Allan a deal follows his significant improvement since he was shifted to the midfield.
  
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• Major NCAA ruling could have unexpected impact on NBL clubs

  05-08-2026 07:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The NCAA’s ever-changing eligibility rules may have taken another dramatic turn, and the latest court ruling could have implications well beyond the United States, potentially affecting several of the NBL’s newest signings.
  
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• The Swans thrived without Gulden. Now he can drive their premiership push

  05-08-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The Swans learnt to live without star midfielder Errol Gulden. Now he is back to his best just when they desperately need him.
  
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• The 310 seconds of All Blacks defence that should give Wallabies fans hope

  05-08-2026 07:27 via smh.com.au
  
  Defence coach Scott McLeod masterminded one of the most famous finishes at a World Cup when the Kiwis held out Ireland for more than five minutes in 2023. He wants to bring that steel to Australia.
  
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• De Minaur wins all-Australian clash as Popyrin gets through in Montreal

  05-08-2026 07:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Alex de Minaur and fellow Australians Alexei Popyrin and Tahlia Gibson all record encouraging wins three weeks out from the US Open in New York. 
  
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• Son of Hawks legend, VFL star headline list of 102 young guns set for National, State Combines

  05-08-2026 06:46 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The AFL has revealed the 2026 National Draft Combine invite list, featuring 63 young players of interest ahead of November’s intake.
  
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• Breakout Crow to be rested... and more could follow; Pies injury chaos in big watch on star — Team Tips

  05-08-2026 06:40 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A breakout Crow is set to be rested. And other Adelaide players could follow suit.
  
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• ‘He’s the club’s future’: Wighton says Tallis Duncan should be Souths’ top priority

  05-08-2026 06:38 via theage.com.au
  
  The 24-year-old has been a standout for Souths this year and returns from a hamstring injury for the Indigenous Round game against Parramatta at Allianz Stadium.
  
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