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• Cats star Blicavs speaks on contract negotiations

  19-03-2023 20:10 via heraldsun.com.au
  Geelong utility Mark Blicavs is “almost there” on a two-year contract extension as the Cats step closer to locking down their most important out-of-contract players.
  
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• Bastianini suffers injury in early crash

  25-03-2023 21:55 via heraldsun.com.au
  MotoGP: This first sprint race in MotoGP history was marked by a shuddering collision between Italian riders Enea Bastianini of Ducati and Luca Marini of the satellite Ducati-VR46 team.
  
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• ‘It’s a jungle’: Star cops broken shoulder as first-ever MotoGP sprint delivers crash mayhem

  25-03-2023 21:49 via foxsports.com.au
  
  World champion Francesco Bagnaia said winning MotoGP’s first ever sprint race at a bruising Portuguese Grand Prix on Saturday was “quite fun”.
  
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• ‘Serious offence’: F1 legend Nelson Piquet fined $1.43 million for racist blast at Lewis Hamilton

  25-03-2023 21:45 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Three-time Formula 1 champion Nelson Piquet was fined AU$1.43 million on Saturday for racist remarks made against British driver Lewis Hamilton, who he called “neguinho” (“little black”) in an interview.
  
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• Port fumes over ‘really unfortunate’ booing

  25-03-2023 21:44 via dailytelegraph.com.au
  Port Adelaide has been left concerned and confused by the bizarre and relentless booing of young gun Jason Horne-Francis at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• ‘Complete farce’: Manly toppled after costly ref blunder

  25-03-2023 21:44 via dailytelegraph.com.au
  Cody Walker did the early damage before halves partner Lachlan Ilias provided the heroics as the Rabbitohs honoured the late John Sattler with an emotional 13-12 win over the Sea Eagles in a super Saturday classic.
  
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• Player ratings: The real Battle of Brisbane hero

  25-03-2023 21:35 via heraldsun.com.au
  The Battle of Brisbane lived up to its billing — and then some.
  
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• Unsafe court, power outage ruin blockbuster

  25-03-2023 21:12 via news.com.au
  
  There’s been high drama at Saturday’s Adelaide Thunderbirds clash against the NSW Swifts with the game declared a draw at half time due to “very unfortunate circumstances”.
  
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• In this golden age for football, the threat of overkill looms ever larger

  25-03-2023 21:00 via theguardian.com
  
  From bloated World Cups to dull club competitions excess is everywhere, but who will stand up against the exploitation?It’s worth asking before launching into a jeremiad where you would have stood on major disruptions of the past. Have I become the old man who yells at clouds and is simply opposed to everything new? Would I have been against professionalism, the 1925 change in the offside law, the advent of European football, the foundation of the Premier League? Is this just the conservat
  
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• Steve Clarke urges Scotland to build on Cyprus display in Spain challenge

  25-03-2023 20:41 via dailytelegraph.com.au
  Steve Clarke wants his Scotland players to build on their encouraging 3-0 win over Cyprus when Spain visit Hampden Park on Tuesday night.
  
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• García and Ladd fire Manchester United to top of WSL with win over West Ham

  25-03-2023 20:38 via theguardian.com
  
  A comfortable victory for Manchester United at Old Trafford saw them return to the top of the Barclays WSL. After a closely fought first half, United took control in the second. A penalty from captain Katie Zelem and goals from Lucia García and Hayley Ladd saw them delight the home crowd who had turned out in their numbers on Women’s Football Weekend.United returned to league action on the biggest stage of all, the Theatre of Dreams, after the disappointment of losing to Chelsea a f
  
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• The 36 players who could form NRL’s new expansion team

  25-03-2023 20:33 via heraldsun.com.au
  Following the early success of the Dolphins, the NRL is already seriously considering adding an 18th team possibly within three years.
  
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• Skaife: To be on pole Supercars must give fans what they want

  25-03-2023 20:33 via heraldsun.com.au
  The arrival of Supercars Gen3 in Newcastle is the biggest vehicle change the sport’s made in 30 years — and I’m genuinely excited about what’s on the horizon.
  
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• Malthouse: How do you solve the golden oldies problem?

  25-03-2023 20:33 via heraldsun.com.au
  Perhaps the two most vulnerable clubs from last year’s final eight are trying something that I don’t think will work.
  
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• Carlton legend’s grim confession amid horror cancer battle

  25-03-2023 20:33 via heraldsun.com.au
  It’s hard to envisage the ebullient Peter Bosustow reaching a stage sixteen months ago where he wanted his life to end.
  
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• Emile Smith Rowe ends goal drought to help Young Lions maul France

  25-03-2023 20:27 via theguardian.com
  
  Arsenal forward on target for first time since June in 4-0 winNoni Madueke also scores in dazzling 24-minute cameoEmile Smith Rowe’s first goal in nine months helped England Under-21s continue their Euros countdown in style with a 4-0 thumping of France at the King Power Stadium.The Arsenal forward’s second-half header ended his wait before goals from Noni Madueke, Curtis Jones and Jacob Ramsey wrapped up a comprehensive victory. Continue reading...
  
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• Sarah Hunter signs off in style as Packer lights up England’s rout of Scotland

  25-03-2023 20:24 via theguardian.com
  
  England 58-7 ScotlandPacker hat-trick inspires Red Roses in Hunter’s final gameThe England co-captain Sarah Hunter was given the perfect send-off as she retired after the Red Roses demolished Scotland in their opening Women’s Six Nations match. Hunter, who is the overall record cap-holder for her country, received a standing ovation from the 10,053 supporters when she was replaced after 58 minutes in her home city of Newcastle.After 141 caps, 10 Six Nations titles, nine grand slams a
  
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• England 58-7 Scotland: Women’s Six Nations – as it happened

  25-03-2023 20:18 via theguardian.com
  
  Marlie Packer scores a hat-trick as 10-try England blow Scotland away in the perfect send-off for Sarah Hunter.There’s been a lot of focus on the English back row, with Maggie Alphonsi saying it feels like a “changing of the guard”.Much of that has to do with Sadia Kabeya, who chatted with Emma John in this cracking interview:I’m good about it. I’m really happy with my decision and really excited to play another Six nations. We’ve got a lot of new faces. We&rs
  
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• England 58-7 Scotland: Women’s Six Nations – live reaction

  25-03-2023 19:48 via theguardian.com
  
  Updates from the 4.45pm GMT kick-off at Kingston ParkGet in touch: contact Daniel by email or TwitterThere’s been a lot of focus on the English back row, with Maggie Alphonsi saying it feels like a “changing of the guard”.Much of that has to do with Sadia Kabeya, who chatted with Emma John in this cracking interview:I’m good about it. I’m really happy with my decision and really excited to play another Six nations. We’ve got a lot of new faces. We’ve had
  
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• Quebec’s Éliot Grondin claims World Cup snowboard cross gold on home soil

  25-03-2023 19:42 via dailytelegraph.com.au
  Sainte-Marie, Que., native Éliot Grondin finishes first in the men's World Cup snowboard cross big final at the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort.
  
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• England boss Gareth Southgate targets ‘crucial’ win over ‘proud’ Ukraine

  25-03-2023 19:39 via news.com.au
  
  Gareth Southgate expressed England’s “huge sympathy” with the people of Ukraine ahead of Sunday’s “crucial” European Championship qualifier between the two sides at Wembley. Three days after kicking off Group C with an impressive 2-1 victory at reigning champions Italy, England step out in front of a sell-out crowd under the arch looking to take a major step towards the finals.
  
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• Croc Wallabies: Jones planning 2003-style World Cup camp in Top End

  25-03-2023 19:36 via smh.com.au
  
  Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is preparing to take Australia’s best rugby players back to the spot where the team of 2003 bonded and made life-long memories.
  
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• Croatia v Wales: Euro 2024 qualifying – live

  25-03-2023 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Euro 2024 qualifier updates from the 7.45pm GMT kick-offLive scoreboard | And you mail Scott any match thoughtsThe post Gareth Bale (and Jonny Williams, Chris Gunter and Joe Allen) era begins here. Kick off is at 7.45pm GMT. Mae ymlaen! Continue reading...
  
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• Plans to sprinkle some of Sattler’s ashes on sacred Redfern Oval turf

  25-03-2023 19:28 via smh.com.au
  
  Redfern Oval was a second home for John Sattler, which is why his family want to sprinkle some of his ashes on the ground during a memorial at the iconic field.
  
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• Ushba Tesoro’s hold-up surge chins Algiers to win Dubai World Cup

  25-03-2023 19:05 via theguardian.com
  
  Equinox smashes Meydan track record in Sheema ClassicFrankie Dettori completes Dubai Turf hat-trick on Lord NorthUshba Tesoro produced a remarkable run, coming from the back of the field under Yuga Kawada, to take the Dubai World Cup for Japan.When they turned for home, James Doyle aboard the Simon and Ed Crisford-trained Algiers looked the likely winner and went a length clear with a furlong and a half to run. Continue reading...
  
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• How the Cats stalked Charlie Curnow before he stayed true blue

  25-03-2023 19:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Geelong made a “sneaky” offer to Charlie Curnow last year, when the emerging and oft-injured star forward recovered and stayed with Carlton on close to $1million a year.
  
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• ‘Easy money’ for Suaalii in rugby but NRL return likely: V’landys

  25-03-2023 19:00 via theage.com.au
  
  If ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys is losing any sleep over Joseph Suaalii’s switch to rugby in 2025 then he isn’t showing it.
  
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• Australian twins to chase history in world title fights a week apart

  25-03-2023 19:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Brothers Jason and Andrew Moloney will get the chance to fulfil a lifelong dream when they step into the ring for title fights in May.
  
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• Football League roundup: Peterborough close on playoffs with win over Derby

  25-03-2023 18:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Posh a point off top six after Nathanael Ogbeta seals winPortsmouth battle back to draw 2-2 at home to Port ValePeterborough claimed a crucial victory in the race for the League One playoffs by beating fellow promotion hopefuls Derby 2-0. Second-half goals from Ephron Mason-Clark and Nathanael Ogbeta settled the contest and moved Darren Ferguson’s men to within a point of the top six.Derby, who kicked off four points clear of their hosts, had the only attempt on target of the first half wh
  
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• Southgate wants England to prove they are a 'top team' by beating Ukraine – video

  25-03-2023 18:17 via theguardian.com
  
  The England manager Gareth Southgate wants his side to show they can be considered an elite team with a win against Ukraine on Sunday. England started their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Italy in Naples, and Southgate says they need to demonstrate they can build momentum Continue reading...
  
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