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• NRL LIVE updates: Quickfire double puts Dolphins ahead of Eels after Broncos ends Canberra’s finals hopes

  21-08-2026 12:38 via smh.com.au
  
  The fourth-placed Dolphins take on Parramatta after Brisbane avoided the wooden spoon and ended Canberra’s finals hopes with a comeback win. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• AFL LIVE: What’s that smell? Sewer leak hits the MCG as Lions roar over Magpies

  21-08-2026 12:34 via smh.com.au
  
  The Magpies and Lions are fighting for finals positions in their round 24 clash at the MCG. Follow along live.
  
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• Eels livewire cracks Dolphins defence

  21-08-2026 12:29 via smh.com.au
  
  Ronald Volkman takes a run from dummy-half and slips through the Dolphins defence.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Raiders v Broncos - Round 25

  21-08-2026 12:18 via smh.com.au
  
  The Canberra Raiders host the Brisbane Broncos in Round 25 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at GIO Stadium, Canberra.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Eels lead Dolphins after Broncos comeback ends Canberra’s finals hopes

  21-08-2026 12:08 via theage.com.au
  
  The fourth-placed Dolphins take on Parramatta after Brisbane avoided the wooden spoon and ended Canberra’s finals hopes with a comeback win. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• Karapani saves the day in final minute

  21-08-2026 12:05 via smh.com.au
  
  Josiah Karapani puts Xavier Savage into touch to save the match.
  
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• AFL LIVE: What’s that smell? Sewer leak hits the MCG as Lions roar over Magpies early

  21-08-2026 11:58 via theage.com.au
  
  The Magpies and Lions are fighting for finals positions in their round 24 clash at the MCG. Follow along live.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Broncos pull of comeback to end Raiders’ finals hopes

  21-08-2026 11:54 via theage.com.au
  
  The fourth-placed Dolphins take on Parramatta after Brisbane avoided the wooden spoon and ended Canberra’s finals hopes with a comeback win. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: History repeats as Broncos produce big comeback to lead Raiders

  21-08-2026 11:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Two fallen giants from the 2025 season face off with premiers Brisbane still some chance of tumbling to the wooden spoon.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Broncos surge back to set up tight finish against Canberra

  21-08-2026 11:38 via theage.com.au
  
  Two fallen giants from the 2025 season face off with premiers Brisbane still some chance of tumbling to the wooden spoon.
  
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• AFL LIVE: What’s that smell? Sewer leak impacts MCC patrons at Pies, Lions blockbuster

  21-08-2026 11:34 via theage.com.au
  
  The Magpies and Lions are fighting for finals positions in their round 24 clash at the MCG. Follow along live.
  
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• Swans hotel drama deepens as former AFL star placed inside late-night party

  21-08-2026 11:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Recently retired Swan Taylor Adams has been revealed as one of the other men in an East Melbourne hotel room with current players.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Raiders have Brisbane on the ropes in Josh Papalii’s final home game

  21-08-2026 11:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Two fallen giants from the 2025 season face off with premiers Brisbane still some chance of tumbling to the wooden spoon.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Sewer leak hits MCC patrons pregame ahead Pies, Lions clash

  21-08-2026 11:31 via smh.com.au
  
  The Magpies and Lions are fighting for finals positions in their round 24 clash at the MCG. Follow along live.
  
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• Why New Zealand’s tour of South Africa could reshape modern rugby

  21-08-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The All Blacks and Springboks have revived the old-school rugby tour. But its impact could change the international game far beyond their historic rivalry.
  
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• LIVE NRL: Raiders ‘embarrass’ Broncos in club legend’s farewell as Origin star facing ban

  21-08-2026 11:01 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Canberra have renamed their home venue as Papa’s House as legend Josh Papalii prepares for his last match in the nation’s capital against the Broncos.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Collingwood Magpies, Brisbane Lions battle for finals places in MCG showdown

  21-08-2026 11:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The Magpies and Lions are fighting for finals positions in their round 24 clash at the MCG. Follow along live.
  
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• Live: McKenna soccers stunner as Lions hunt big win against Pies

  21-08-2026 10:59 via abc.net.au
  
  With the battle for third spot coming down to percentage, Brisbane Lions will have to put their foot down against Collingwood to get a big break over rivals Hawthorn. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Lions seeking big win over Pies in battle for third spot

  21-08-2026 10:59 via abc.net.au
  
  With the battle for third spot coming down to percentage, Brisbane Lions will have to put their foot down against Collingwood to get a big break over rivals Hawthorn. Follow live.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Broncos score twice with 12 men but Raiders lead in Canberra

  21-08-2026 10:50 via theage.com.au
  
  Two fallen giants from the 2025 season face off with premiers Brisbane still some chance of tumbling to the wooden spoon.
  
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• Eels pull big switch; Foran’s Turbo warning shot to Knights — Late Mail

  21-08-2026 10:49 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Kieran Foran says Tom Trbojevic is a sure starter in Newcastle this weekend as the Sea Eagles attempt to save their season.
  
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• Extent of Swans’ team changes confirmed; Essendon’s surprise selection reality — AFL Teams Round 24

  21-08-2026 10:42 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Sydney Swans have confirmed the total number of changes to their senior side, in the wake of five starting players being stood down for the rest of the 2026 season.
  
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• Carrigan in hot water for high shot

  21-08-2026 10:39 via theage.com.au
  
  Pat Carrigan is sent to the sin bin after nailing Raiders gun Corey Horsburgh high.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Carrigan sin-binned in topsy turvy Raiders-Broncos battle

  21-08-2026 10:38 via theage.com.au
  
  Two fallen giants from the 2025 season face off with premiers Brisbane still some chance of tumbling to the wooden spoon.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Raiders strike back against Broncos in Papalii’s final home game

  21-08-2026 10:21 via theage.com.au
  
  Two fallen giants from the 2025 season face off with premiers Brisbane still some chance of tumbling to the wooden spoon.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Broncos strike first in Papalii’s final home game for Canberra

  21-08-2026 10:12 via smh.com.au
  
  Two fallen giants from the 2025 season face off with premiers Brisbane still some chance of tumbling to the wooden spoon.
  
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• Magpies pull no punches for blockbuster as Lions fight to lock in major September edge — LIVE

  21-08-2026 10:10 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood has pulled no punches for their Friday night blockbuster with Brisbane at the MCG, as the back-to-back reigning premiers look to secure a crucial September advantage.
  
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• Aussies backtrack on bold bowling call after unusual Test move as Renshaw’s return locked in

  21-08-2026 10:05 via foxsports.com.au
  Australia weighed up launching an all-pace attack in a must win Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, but champion off-spinner Nathan Lyon has earned a reprieve for the vital clash.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Raiders host struggling Broncos; top-four Dolphins face Eels

  21-08-2026 09:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Two fallen giants from the 2025 season face off with premiers Brisbane still some chance of tumbling to the wooden spoon.
  
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• ‘Bushfires’ doused… but more selection ‘hurdles’ to come as ageing Aussies put on notice — Talking Points

  21-08-2026 09:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia is in Mackay for the second Test against Bangladesh beginning on Saturday with a significant amount on the line after a dispiriting nine-wicket loss to the Tigers in Darwin prompted selectors to sharpen their axe.
  
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• Live: Surging Broncos threatening to upstage Papali'i's Canberra farewell

  21-08-2026 09:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The surging Broncos cross twice in two second-half minutes, as the Queenslanders threaten to upstage Josh Papali'i's emotional Canberra farewell. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Raiders great farewells Canberra against battling Broncos

  21-08-2026 09:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Retiring Josh Papali'i plays what is almost certainly his final game at Canberra Stadium as the Raiders host the struggling Broncos. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Canberra great given emotional ovation as Broncos cross twice with 12 men

  21-08-2026 09:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Retiring Josh Papali'i plays what is almost certainly his final game at Canberra Stadium as the Raiders host the struggling Broncos. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Broncos upstage Papali'i farewell with spectacular fightback in Canberra

  21-08-2026 09:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane mounts a stunning second-half fightback to deny Josh Papali'i a win in his final game at Canberra Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Broncos cross twice with 12 men after emotional ovation for Canberra great

  21-08-2026 09:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Josh Papali'i receives an emotional ovation at Canberra Stadium, before the Broncos cross twice while a man down in a frenetic opening half. Follow live.
  
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• Winx, Black Caviar and Autumn Glow: Why Sheza Alibi owner is backing his star

  21-08-2026 09:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Queensland “bushy” Fred Noffke believes his $10,000 dream buy is the best horse in Australia, and that she is ready to prove it on Saturday against Autumn Glow.
  
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• Lyon retains spot as Australia opt against all-pace attack

  21-08-2026 08:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia have resisted the temptation to play four specialist fast bowlers against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, as captain Pat Cummins confirmed Matt Renshaw would open the batting.
  
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• Australia names team for second Test against Bangladesh

  21-08-2026 08:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia have resisted the temptation to play four specialist fast bowlers against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, as captain Pat Cummins confirmed Matt Renshaw would open the batting.
  
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• Second skipper brutally axed as Tbirds unveil mother-daughter prodigy – Netball Off-Season

  21-08-2026 08:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The 2027 Super Netball rosters are taking shape, with plenty of player movement still to come.
  
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• This footy president wants to stamp out inequality and misogyny in sport. She’s running for parliament

  21-08-2026 07:45 via smh.com.au
  
  The Animal Justice Party has announced local footy president Natalie Korinfsky as its candidate for the seat of Macedon in the upcoming state election.
  
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• Michael Carrick has made Manchester United ‘more boring’. That might be his superpower

  21-08-2026 07:33 via smh.com.au
  
  The former England international and Red Devils favourite is the quiet man who has assumed arguably the Premier League’s toughest job.
  
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• The deep reaction among Swans fans is the disgust at having been sold a lie. Can they fix it?

  21-08-2026 07:30 via smh.com.au
  
  When “culture” is turned into a commodity that is successfully financialised, it soon ceases to be a culture in any real sense; it’s a product.
  
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• The mentors helping Marshall at Tigers; Cogger ban set to stretch into finals

  21-08-2026 07:19 via smh.com.au
  
  As the Tigers attempt to snap an eight-game losing streak against a Roosters side that has won eight in a row, Benji Marshall has revealed the unlikely allies in his corner.
  
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• ‘Send me the contract’: Aussies targeted for monster US superstar showdowns as talks begin

  21-08-2026 07:10 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Nikita Tszyu’s team is in discussions to bring American superstar Keith Thurman Down Under – while Queensland’s new world champion Liam Paro could have his own future determined in Las Vegas this Sunday.
  
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• Lyon survives cut as Cummins explains Weatherald axe

  21-08-2026 07:04 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia have resisted the temptation to drop Nathan Lyon for Scott Boland as they seek to redress a surprise loss to Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin
  
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• Swans set to be sued in court after club hit back at allegations ‘leaders’ were in hotel room — LIVE

  21-08-2026 06:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Lawyers for two of the women involved in the Sydney Swans alleged sexual assault case are reportedly preparing to launch legal action in the Victorian Supreme Court against the five players and the club.
  
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• Swans AFLW coach, captain address scandal

  21-08-2026 06:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Swans AFLW coach Colin O'Riordan and captain Lucy McEvoy address the scandal engulfing the club's men's team.
  
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• Swans AFLW captain says club has taken ‘reputational hit’

  21-08-2026 06:24 via theage.com.au
  
  Swans AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy encouraged fans to support the women’s team at the double-header on Sunday.
  
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• Women at centre of Swans sexual assault accusations set to sue players and club

  21-08-2026 06:17 via theage.com.au
  
  Two of the women at the heart of the unfolding Sydney Swans sex saga are preparing to launch legal action against the club and five of its players.
  
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• Women at centre of Swans saga set to sue stars and club

  21-08-2026 06:17 via theage.com.au
  
  Two of the women at the heart of the unfolding Sydney Swans sex saga are preparing to launch legal action against the club and five of its players.
  
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