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• Aussie Hunter dismantled by Kostyuk

  30-08-2026 23:34 via theage.com.au
  
  Aussie player Storm Hunter is soundly beaten by Marta Kostyuk in the first round of the US Open.
  
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• Gutsy Birrell breaks new ground at US Open as day two starts well for Australia

  31-08-2026 21:50 via theage.com.au
  
  Kim Birrell had never won in four previous trips to the New York grand slam, but that all changed on Tuesday in her rain-interrupted clash.
  
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• Scoop in September: Why the Demons’ president was stopped when he arrived at the MCG on Saturday night

  31-08-2026 21:32 via smh.com.au
  
  For the next month, this is where Sam McClure will drop news, training whispers, views and behind-the-scenes intel from AFL finals.
  
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• Why Nawaqanitawase’s new club holds key to his hopes of making Wallabies World Cup squad

  31-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The Roosters winger is likely to miss the Wallabies’ spring tour after linking with the Wild Knights in Japan, leaving a short window for him to stake his claim for a return to the Test side.
  
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• ‘The time has come’: Argentine great Lionel Messi retires from international football

  31-08-2026 17:31 via theage.com.au
  
  In an Instagram post, Messi said: “I leave with the peace of mind and pride of having given you – alongside my teammates – moments we once only dreamed of.”
  
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• Football great Lionel Messi retires from Argentina team

  31-08-2026 17:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The announcement comes just weeks after the death of his father Jorge.
  
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• Football great Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina team

  31-08-2026 17:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The announcement comes just weeks after the death of his father Jorge.
  
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• Breaking: Football great Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina team

  31-08-2026 17:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The annoucement comes just weeks after the death of his father Jorge.
  
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• Buckley ‘rapt’ fellow Collingwood icon Pendlebury is moving out of the Magpie nest

  31-08-2026 16:05 via theage.com.au
  
  Nathan Buckley says he is rapt about Scott Pendlebury’s late-career shift to Gold Coast. “He’s not going to be a player forever, and this is the perfect lead-in to whatever aspirations he has beyond that,” said the former Collingwood coach.
  
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• Why Gould wants Cleary to never leave Panthers

  31-08-2026 15:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Phil Gould says it would be "extraordinary" if Nathan Cleary ever left the Panthers.
  
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• Cleary re-lives younger brother's debut

  31-08-2026 15:19 via theage.com.au
  
  Nathan Cleary explains what it was like to watch his younger brother debut for the Warriors.
  
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• Gus places doubt on Dolphins' premiership hopes

  31-08-2026 15:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Phil Gould reveals why he thinks the Dolphins won't be able to challenge the top two.
  
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• Gus explains why Dogs missed finals

  31-08-2026 15:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Phil Gould explains the fall of the Dogs after the side's loss to the Panthers.
  
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• Gal reveals his one error from marathon

  31-08-2026 15:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Paul Gallen re-lives his five-hour Sydney Marathon experience.
  
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• Cleary on course for rare treble after winning Brad Fittler Medal

  31-08-2026 14:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Star halfback’s Origin heroics earned him NSW’s top gong on Monday night, to go along with his Wally Lewis Medal for player of the series. Can he scoop the Dally M, too?
  
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• Meet the Kiwi coach tasked with ending Australian rugby’s premiership hoodoo

  31-08-2026 11:49 via theage.com.au
  
  What can rugby fans expect from a team coached by this New Zealand honcho? The man himself reveals as he arrives at his new club.
  
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• ‘It’s probably about time we get one’: Why Carlton have a habit of upsetting Geelong

  31-08-2026 11:35 via theage.com.au
  
  Carlton have beaten Geelong in four of their past five matches and while they should be underdogs against the Cats, they will take confidence into Friday night’s encounter.
  
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• Sam Walker is gone. Here’s why the Roosters are in safe hands with his replacement

  31-08-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Hugo Savala will partner Daly Cherry-Evans in the halves against South Sydney on Friday night. He shares a key attribute with injured No.7 Walker.
  
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• Cats rally around Kolodjashnij; Will the Blue who booted a team-high goal haul against Geelong be rushed back?

  31-08-2026 11:22 via theage.com.au
  
  Geelong’s Tom Atkins says the last thing Jake Kolodjashnij would want is for the furore around the controversial agreement he entered into with the club in 2024 to affect the Cats’ performance in the finals.
  
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• Cats rally around Kolodjashnij; Will Carlton’s Hayward be rushed back? Tickets in high demand for MCG final

  31-08-2026 11:22 via theage.com.au
  
  Geelong’s Tom Atkins says the last thing Jake Kolodjashnij would want is for the furore around the controversial agreement he entered into with the club in 2024 to affect the Cats’ performance in the finals.
  
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• Cats rally around Kolodjashnij; Will Carlton’s Hayward be rushed back?; MCG finals tickets in high demand

  31-08-2026 11:22 via theage.com.au
  
  Geelong’s Tom Atkins says the last thing Jake Kolodjashnij would want is for the furore around the controversial agreement he entered into with the club in 2024 to affect the Cats’ performance in the finals.
  
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• Cats rally around Kolodjashnij; Will Carlton’s Hayward be rushed back? MCG finals tickets in high demand

  31-08-2026 11:22 via smh.com.au
  
  Geelong’s Tom Atkins says the last thing Jake Kolodjashnij would want is for the furore around the controversial agreement he entered into with the club in 2024 to affect the Cats’ performance in the finals.
  
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• Slater tips Broncos revival with Barnett

  31-08-2026 10:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Billy Slater praises the work of Mitch Barnett ahead of his move to the Brisbane Broncos.
  
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• Messara and Bullock primed to dominate with big showing at Scone

  31-08-2026 10:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The successful trainer-jockey combination will attempt to win half the card at Tuesday’s meeting in the Upper Hunter.
  
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• Wests Tigers officials blindsided by Luai’s appearance at PNG golf tournament

  31-08-2026 09:44 via theage.com.au
  
  The first some Tigers officials knew that Jarome Luai was in Port Moresby was when photos appeared on social media of their captain with the Papua New Guinea prime minister.
  
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• Kenin survives scare against Venus

  31-08-2026 08:19 via smh.com.au
  
  Sofia Kenin survives a second-set tiebreak to win her US Open clash against Venus Williams.
  
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• Amid Broncos’ review into shambolic season, door left open for Haas

  31-08-2026 07:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Club CEO Dave Donaghy has not given up hope Brisbane could one day lure Payne Haas back, while addressing a review into the poor season.
  
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• Cats claim they are not distracted by concussion controversy

  31-08-2026 07:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Cats midfielder Tom Atkins is adamant the club's concussion saga has not been a distraction for the players as they prepare for an elimination final against the Blues. 
  
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• Will the Blue who booted a team-high goal haul against Geelong last time be rushed back?

  31-08-2026 07:35 via theage.com.au
  
  Carlton forward Will Hayward trained well on Monday and is hopeful of a recall for Friday night’s elimination final against Geelong at the MCG.
  
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• Will the Blue who booted a team-high goal haul against Geelong be rushed back?

  31-08-2026 07:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Carlton forward Will Hayward trained well on Monday and is hopeful of a recall for Friday night’s elimination final against Geelong at the MCG.
  
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