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• Socceroos star’s 40-second stunner in 62-year first after ‘amazing’ teammate gesture

  08-08-2026 23:40 via foxsports.com.au
  Mohamed Toure needed just 40 seconds to open his account for the new season as the Socceroos striker picked up where he left off for club side Norwich.
  
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• Socceroos star’s 40-sec stunner in 62-year first as Aussie bids farewell in classy gesture

  08-08-2026 23:40 via foxsports.com.au
  Mohamed Toure needed just 40 seconds to open his account for the new season as the Socceroos striker picked up where he left off for club side Norwich.
  
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• Fijian rugby pro, 26, dies of suspected heat stroke after training

  08-08-2026 23:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, dies after suffering from suspected heat stroke following a training session in Japan.
  
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• Fijian rugby player dies of suspected heat stroke after training

  08-08-2026 23:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, dies after suffering from suspected heat stroke following a training session in Japan.
  
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• Italian giants play out Perth thriller in front of bumper crowd as Aussie transfer link addressed

  08-08-2026 22:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Star Federico Dimarco continued his strong pre-season form and Frenchman Andy Diouf hit the target as Serie A champions Inter Milan defeated Juventus 2-1 in front of more than 50,000 fans in Perth on Saturday night.
  
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• ‘Don’t tell Roo!’ Legend jabs back as Crows gun’s ‘unbelievable’ night eclipses 26-year record

  08-08-2026 22:27 via foxsports.com.au
  Adelaide have one man to thank for their crucial nine-point win over Richmond.
  
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• 'I felt I wasn't worthy': Para athletes on barriers in elite sport

  08-08-2026 22:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Paralympic gold medallist Nikki Ayers walked away from rowing, feeling devalued in the sport. She's not alone; disabled athletes have told ABC Sport they face discrimination and burnout due to a lack of funding and support.
  
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• ‘We couldn’t get over that’: The AFLW norm baffling this Irish import

  08-08-2026 21:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Carlton’s Erone Fitzpatrick talks pop anthems, line dancing and why the AFL trade period is “strange” for Irish players.
  
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• Three months after Frawley’s death, Loewe suffered another personal heartbreak

  08-08-2026 21:30 via theage.com.au
  
  St Kilda great Stewart Loewe remembers his late, great mate Danny Frawley and shares his own grief ahead of Spud’s Game.
  
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• ‘They hid it away’: The DNA test that revealed an Australian cricketer’s family secret

  08-08-2026 21:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The true significance of this Test player’s debut has been hidden for decades. It could change Australian cricket history.
  
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• The Perth Bears have been written off. Mal Meninga says they can become an NRL superpower

  08-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The bookies have them favourites for the spoon in 2027. Even rival clubs are coming up with ways to help them attract players. But their coach is bullish about the Bears.
  
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• The audacious idea to play more matches in NRL grand final week

  08-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Club chiefs have come up with a proposal to add extra games to grand final week, including a third-place play-off inspired by the thrilling France-England clash at the soccer World Cup.
  
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• Forget the ‘spine’ players. This position is now the most important in rugby league

  08-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The key position within a team has shifted over the years due to changes in the rules of the game. Now, in the sped-up, six-again era, the playmaking ‘spine’ has been overtaken in importance.
  
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• Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed against Japan

  08-08-2026 15:49 via theage.com.au
  
  The Wallabies hung on against Japan in Osaka. Here’s how they rated.
  
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• ‘We’ve got to own that as a footy club’: Yze’s brutal reality for the Tigers hits hard

  08-08-2026 15:29 via theage.com.au
  
  Izak Rankine put on a match-winning performance to get the Crows over the line on Saturday night. He also broke one of Mark Ricciuto’s records in the process.
  
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• AFL LIVE: ‘Far from impressive’: Crows hold on to deny Richmond an upset win in last term

  08-08-2026 15:29 via theage.com.au
  
  The Crows put their top six hopes on the line with a clash against Richmond at Adelaide Oval tonight after Bailey Smith and Geelong put aside the ongoing concussion waiver scandal to thump Essendon and the Dees upset Fremantle at the MCG.
  
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• There were plenty of mistakes, but the Wallabies’ win also brought plenty of satisfaction

  08-08-2026 15:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Three years after Eddie Jones left the Wallabies in ruins, our blokes registered a small payback against a solid Japanese side.
  
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• Mistakes abound, but Wallabies’ win provides plenty of satisfaction

  08-08-2026 15:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Three years after Eddie Jones left the Wallabies in ruins, our blokes registered a small payback against a solid Japanese side.
  
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• Mistakes abound, but Wallabies’ win provided plenty of satisfaction

  08-08-2026 15:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Three years after Eddie Jones left the Wallabies in ruins, our blokes registered a small payback against a solid Japanese side.
  
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• ‘Very dangerous’: New Wallabies coach’s winning start despite ‘ugly’ red card

  08-08-2026 14:41 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia got new coach Les Kiss off to a winning start on Saturday with a nail-biting 35-32 victory over Japan that was full of twists and turns in sweltering Osaka.
  
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• ‘Far from impressive’ Crows saved by star’s record; horror errors that cost ‘gallant’ Tigers — 3-2-1

  08-08-2026 14:34 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Adelaide and a dominant Izak Rankine have survived an almighty scare from an inspired Richmond outfit to edge past the Tigers and keep top four hopes alive with two rounds remaining before finals.
  
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• ‘We got hard done by’: Ryles fumes over officiating, questions controversial calls

  08-08-2026 14:31 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Eels coach Jason Ryles has hit out at the officiating after his side’s narrow loss to the Rabbitohs on Saturday night.
  
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• Crows ‘far from impressive’… but somehow survive ALMIGHTY scare from ‘gallant’ Tigers

  08-08-2026 14:27 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Adelaide and a dominant Izak Rankine have survived an almighty scare from an inspired Richmond outfit to edge past the Tigers and keep top four hopes alive with two rounds remaining before finals.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Rabbitohs v Eels - Round 23

  08-08-2026 14:19 via smh.com.au
  
  The South Sydney Rabbitohs host the Parramatta Eels in Round 23 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
  
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• Kiwi secures world title shot as Warriors legend calls out ex-NRL star after KO statement

  08-08-2026 14:16 via foxsports.com.au
  
  David Nyika will get a shot at Jai Opetaia’s old IBF cruiserweight strap after outclassing Floyd Masson in their world title eliminator in Auckland on Saturday night.
  
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• Crows ‘far from impressive’... but survive ALMIGHTY scare from ‘gallant’ Tigers

  08-08-2026 14:13 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Adelaide will look to reclaim a top four spot when it hosts a Tigers team coming off their third win of the season. Live updates below!
  
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• AFL LIVE: ‘Far from impressive’: Crows hold on to stop Richmond upset win in last term

  08-08-2026 14:13 via theage.com.au
  
  The Crows put their top six hopes on the line with a clash against Richmond at Adelaide Oval tonight after Bailey Smith and Geelong put aside the ongoing concussion waiver scandal to thump Essendon and the Dees upset Fremantle at the MCG.
  
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• Rabbitohs deny Eels greatest comeback in NRL history

  08-08-2026 14:12 via theage.com.au
  
  Parramatta have come within a sliver of the greatest comeback in NRL history, but have gone down 28-24 to South Sydney, who moved one step closer to a top-eight finish.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Is the ‘upset of the season’ brewing at Adelaide Oval? Tigers push the Crows to the brink

  08-08-2026 13:56 via theage.com.au
  
  The Crows put their top six hopes on the line with a clash against Richmond at Adelaide Oval tonight after Bailey Smith and Geelong put aside the ongoing concussion waiver scandal to thump Essendon and the Dees upset Fremantle at the MCG.
  
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• ‘They believe again!’: Tigers threaten unthinkable as contender’s big worry exposed — LIVE

  08-08-2026 13:54 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Adelaide will look to reclaim a top four spot when it hosts a Tigers team coming off their third win of the season. Live updates below!
  
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• ‘It hurts’: Under-fire Madge responds after unwanted Broncos history

  08-08-2026 13:52 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Broncos coach Michael Maguire has described the pain he and his players are feeling as they slumped to another loss at home to leave the club languishing in second-last on the ladder.
  
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• Won’t back down: Petty’s last laugh at Voss in Dees’ statement win; Bailey Smith shrugs off scandal in Cats’ win

  08-08-2026 13:50 via theage.com.au
  
  Earlier this year, Patrick Voss taunted Harrison Petty. On Saturday, Petty and the Demons had the last laugh.
  
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• Won’t back down: Petty’s last laugh at Voss in Dees’ statement win; Bailey Smith shrugs off scandal as Cats cruise

  08-08-2026 13:50 via smh.com.au
  
  Earlier this year, Patrick Voss taunted Harrison Petty. On Saturday, Petty and the Demons had the last laugh.
  
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• Samrani puts the Eels in striking distance

  08-08-2026 13:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Jordan Samrani jumps over the Rabbitohs defence to score.
  
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• Clutch play spoils Eels’ shot at all-time NRL history as Rabbitohs rocked by freak injury

  08-08-2026 13:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Parramatta has fallen agonisingly short of pulling off the greatest comeback in NRL history as Souths lost their halfback to injury and almost blew the chance to play finals footy on a wild night at Allianz Stadium.
  
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• ‘Obviously I’m frustrated’: Under fire Maguire describes the pain of running 16th on the ladder

  08-08-2026 13:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Broncos coach Michael Maguire has described the pain he and his players are feeling as they slumped to another loss at home to leave the club languishing in second-last on the ladder.
  
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• Freddy backs reaction to Bunker's no try

  08-08-2026 13:26 via theage.com.au
  
  Brad Fittler backs the previous takes of Billy Slater and Phil Gould after Cody Walker's try was ruled out for a 'wall' penalty.
  
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• ‘Superstar’ university student carves up Australia

  08-08-2026 13:21 via theage.com.au
  
  Japan has made a brilliant start in the Osaka heat as Ryunosuke Ito bamboozles the Wallabies’ defence to score the opening try.
  
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• Wallabies lock sent off for high shot

  08-08-2026 13:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Wallabies lock Miles Amatosero has been sent off for his high shot on Japan captain Warner Dearns.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Bailey Smith shrugs off scandal as Cats thump Dons; Is the ‘upset of the season’ brewing in Tigers’ clash with Crows?

  08-08-2026 13:07 via smh.com.au
  
  The Crows put their top six hopes on the line with a clash against Richmond at Adelaide Oval tonight after Bailey Smith and Geelong put aside the ongoing concussion waiver scandal to thump Essendon and the Dees upset Fremantle at the MCG.
  
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• Wright fires Wallabies in front

  08-08-2026 12:56 via theage.com.au
  
  That’s more like it from the Wallabies as Tom Wright fires Les Kiss’ side in front for the first time in this Test.
  
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• ‘It’s not 1980’: Scott breaks silence on Cats concussion saga with blunt revelation

  08-08-2026 12:55 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Geelong coach Chris Scott has revealed he was deliberately kept “at arm’s length” from the club’s controversial concussion waiver for Jake Kolodjashnij, declaring “the coach doesn’t run everything these days”.
  
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• Missed goal injures Bunnies half

  08-08-2026 12:47 via smh.com.au
  
  Ashton Ward injures his hamstring while attempting a goal.
  
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• Slater, Gould fume at 'wall' penalty

  08-08-2026 12:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Phil Gould declares the wall penalty is "not good for our sport".
  
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• AFL LIVE: ‘I haven’t noticed it’: Bailey Smith shrugs off scandal as Cats thump Dons; Tigers keep with Crows

  08-08-2026 12:39 via smh.com.au
  
  The Crows put their top six hopes on the line with a clash against Richmond at Adelaide Oval tonight after Bailey Smith and Geelong put aside the ongoing concussion waiver scandal to thump Essendon and the Dees upset Fremantle at the MCG.
  
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• ‘Faceless’ foes to face off as Carlton and St Kilda scrap for wildcard spot

  08-08-2026 12:36 via smh.com.au
  
  There are five former Blues on St Kilda’s list, but any animosity that existed between the two clubs recently appears to have dissipated as they head into their biggest clash for more than 50 years.
  
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• Johnston scores first half hat-trick

  08-08-2026 12:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Alex Johnston piles onto the Eels' misery with a hat-trick.
  
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• AFL LIVE: ‘I haven’t noticed it’: Smith shrugs off waiver scandal as Cats thump Dons; Tigers keep with Crows

  08-08-2026 12:12 via smh.com.au
  
  The Crows put their top six hopes on the line with a clash against Richmond at Adelaide Oval tonight after Bailey Smith and Geelong put aside the ongoing concussion waiver scandal to thump Essendon and the Dees upset Fremantle at the MCG.
  
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• ‘Absolute sin bin’: Controversy as Dolphins in historic comeback against Broncos

  08-08-2026 12:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Dolphins clinched a maiden finals spot as Indigenous sensations Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo fired Redcliffe to a history-making 40-32 derby defeat of the Broncos on Saturday night.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Dolphins v Broncos - Round 23

  08-08-2026 12:08 via theage.com.au
  
  The Dolphins take on the Brisbane Broncos in Round 23 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
  
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