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• Bartel backs Pies' $3m gamble on 34-year-old

  15-06-2026 23:25 via theage.com.au
  
  Jimmy Bartel believes Collingwood is making the right call going after Lachie Neale.
  
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• Broncos signing sparks welcome headache; Panthers star opens up on contract talks — NRL Daily

  16-06-2026 09:23 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Brisbane Broncos’ halves picture for next season has started to take shape, with the defending premiers extending Tom Duffy on a two-year deal.
  
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• Flag favourites’ scary new reality; Bulldogs’ huge boost with concussed star — Team Tips

  16-06-2026 09:15 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The well-rested Dockers look set to be at their absolute full strength for Thursday night’s blockbuster with a modern day rival.
  
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• Trainer hoping for more success from ex-Godolphin stock

  16-06-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Balkans is set to chase his fourth win for the stable in the TAB Handicap (1200m) at Canterbury on Wednesday.
  
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• Tips and previews for racing at Canterbury on Wednesday

  16-06-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  All the information you need to pick a winner.
  
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• Round 16 NRL Teams: Star targets incredible return as injured Origin contenders eye recall

  16-06-2026 08:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A host of injured players are set to return in what could double as State of Origin auditions after Game 2, with one star given a chance to make a surprisingly early comeback.
  
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• ‘Would we have same outcome?’ Roos star fights dangerous tackle ban... again — Tribunal LIVE

  16-06-2026 08:51 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Roo Paul Curtis is headed to the AFL Tribunal to fight his three-match ban for the tackle that left young Eagle Hamish Davis concussed. Live updates below!
  
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• NRL Tips - Round 16

  16-06-2026 08:47 via theage.com.au
  
  Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.
  
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• Round 16 Teams: Star targets incredible return as injured Origin contenders eye recall

  16-06-2026 08:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A host of injured players are set to return in what could double as State of Origin auditions after Game 2, with one star given a chance to make a surprisingly early comeback.
  
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• Munster knows the pain Fa’asuamaleaui kept secret. This is his advice

  16-06-2026 08:25 via theage.com.au
  
  Queensland’s most influential enforcer has suffered the cruellest of heartaches. Those close to him believe it will fuel a heroic State of Origin arc.
  
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• How teen NRL hopeful went from overlooked by union to ‘shock’ Under 19s Origin call-up

  16-06-2026 07:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The annual Under-19s State of Origin match has arrived and with it comes another chance for fans to witness the next generation of rugby league stars.
  
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• They’re alive: Melbourne Stars revived after two-week merger saga

  16-06-2026 07:55 via smh.com.au
  
  Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick Cummins confirmed an extraordinary end to the two-week saga around the “merger” of the Stars and the Melbourne Renegades.
  
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• Zip the lip: Hawks great urges Watson to give the trash-talking a spell

  16-06-2026 07:50 via theage.com.au
  
  Nick “The Wizard” Watson should tone down his commentary on opponents, says club great Shane Crawford, who’s eyeing off some potential recruits for the Hawks.
  
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• ‘Don’t be scared...’: McGregor’s ugly explosion after legend’s damning Topuria claim

  16-06-2026 07:45 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Conor McGregor has once again found himself back in the headlines, going after ex-boxer Terence Crawford in the wake of Ilia Topuria’s shock defeat at the UFC’s White House event.
  
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• Daley’s surprise plan for Blues half as backline switch revealed — Origin Daily

  16-06-2026 07:41 via foxsports.com.au
  Laurie Daley has lifted the lid on the surprise way he plans to use young playmaker Ethan Strange in Game 2.
  
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• WATCH: Indian prodigy’s ugly incident as send-off sparks heated confrontation

  16-06-2026 07:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blew his fuse in an India A game in Sri Lanka and pushed an opposition player after a heated on-field exchange.
  
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• Munster backs Maroons teammate to honour late dad in Origin II

  16-06-2026 07:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland captain Cameron Munster is confident prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will do his late father Fereti proud in tomorrow night's State of Origin II at the MCG.
  
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• Two Okons shared a lifelong dream. There’s one more to come … but he plays for Italy

  16-06-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Paul Okon snr never got to play at a World Cup. But his eldest son now has – and the next one, Gianluca, is bound for the big stage, too. The problem is, it might not be for Australia.
  
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• Paul Okon snr never graced a World Cup. His son made sure his name finally did

  16-06-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Paul Okon snr never got to play on the grandest stage in football. But his eldest son now has. His other boy, Gianluca, is bound for the big stage, too. Though it might not be for Australia.
  
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• ‘Not a layup’: US on high alert for fine-tuned Socceroos in Seattle

  16-06-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  After former US players turned pundits trashed Australia’s World Cup chances, their players are not as bullish ahead of their weekend showdown.
  
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• Panthers star lifts lid on contract talks; Storm gun opens up on playing future: NRL Daily

  16-06-2026 07:13 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Tom Jenkins is closing in on Rhys Wesser’s club record for the most tries in a season at the Panthers, but the red-hot winger concedes things got “hairy” as he chased a new deal with Penrith before he eventually got one done.
  
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• ‘Don’t be scared, homie’: McGregor explodes at boxing great after Topuria defeat

  16-06-2026 06:56 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Conor McGregor has once again found himself back in the headlines, going after ex-boxer Terence Crawford in the wake of Ilia Topuria’s shock defeat at the UFC’s White House event.
  
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• ‘Doesn’t help anybody’: US star hits out at mouthy pundit... after Socceroos icon’s brutal slap down

  16-06-2026 06:41 via foxsports.com.au
  US pundit Mike Grella has gone after Australia again, after being ripped for his silly pre-World Cup tournament comments about the Socceroos — but he’s copped a smackdown from Roos icon Harry Kewell and a membert of the US national team.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Iran and NZ draw 2-2 after boos ring out across SoFi Stadium during Iranian national anthem; Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Cape Verde shock opponents with four draws in four games

  16-06-2026 06:30 via smh.com.au
  
  It was a day of draws at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after underdogs Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Spain, Egypt kept Belgium at 1-1 and Saudi Arabia and Uruguay finished up 1-1 before New Zealand closed out the day with a 2-2 draw against Iran.
  
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• Origin coaches throw support behind Klein

  16-06-2026 06:16 via theage.com.au
  
  Billy Slater and Laurie Daley squash concerns over referee Ashley Klein after revelations of his past gambling issues.
  
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• Iran's players celebrated at World Cup but complicated feelings remain

  16-06-2026 06:16 via abc.net.au
  
  After a challenging, politically charged build-up to their World Cup campaign Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand brought mixed feelings for the Iranian diaspora.
  
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• Iran draws New Zealand at World Cup

  16-06-2026 06:07 via smh.com.au
  
  Iranian fans were out in full force as the men's team drew New Zealand to open their World Cup in America.
  
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• ‘Unfair’: Origin coaches defend ref after gambling bombshell as Daley responds to awkward report

  16-06-2026 05:56 via foxsports.com.au
  State of Origin coaches Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have both leapt to the defence of referee Ashley Klein after claims made over his previous problems with gambling.
  
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• 50k to 3m! Minnow’s 40yo hero goes viral as Kiwi star ignites in 68-year World Cup first — Day 5 Wrap

  16-06-2026 05:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  History was made on Tuesday as all four FIFA World Cup matches take place on Tuesday ended in a draw for the first time in 68 years.
  
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• Daley shrugs off coaching criticism

  16-06-2026 05:31 via theage.com.au
  
  NSW coach Laurie Daley is asked about criticism levelled towards him heading into State of Origin game two.
  
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