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• ‘Challenged our character’: Ricky’s halftime spray that triggered epic Raiders comeback revealed

  27-04-2025 10:28 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It’s been revealed what Ricky Stuart said at halftime that triggered one the Raiders’ biggest comeback wins in club history as they reeled in the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• ‘An awkward and precarious situation’: Olympic champion breaks silence on ugly coach split

  06-06-2026 22:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Olympic champion Zac Stubblety-Cook has opened up on his dramatic exit from Griffith University alongside girlfriend Ella Ramsay, describing the fallout as a “stressful” ordeal on the eve of the Commonwealth Games.
  
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• Ollie Robinson continues dream Test return as only bad weather halts Poms’ Lords charge

  06-06-2026 21:51 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Ollie Robinson continued to prove a thorn in New Zealand’s side, taking two quick wickets, as England moved closer to victory in the first Test during what little play was possible at Lord’s on Saturday.
  
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• USA v Germany: World Cup 2026 warm-up – live

  06-06-2026 21:50 via theguardian.com
  USA face Germany in final World Cup tune-up matchBracketology: predict a path to World Cup victoryReach out to Bryan on Bluesky or by email2 min: An early free kick given to Germany as Nmecha is brought down by Adams. Sané will take it.1 min: And we’re off! The US kick off and attack from left to right in their all-blue strips. Germany are going from right to left in white shirts and blue shorts. Continue reading...
  
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• England v New Zealand: World Cup 2026 warm-up – live

  06-06-2026 21:50 via theguardian.com
  Pre-World Cup friendly updates from 9pm UK timeWho might England play if they reach final?You can email Scott with your thoughtsThomas Tuchel is asked about the state of the slightly tatty pitch – a few squares of turf curling up at the edges - on ITV. “I haven’t been out there … we just decided that we will blame the pitch if it doesn’t go so well! … but jokes aside … New Zealand trained yesterday and said it doesn’t look good but it’s pl
  
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• Australia v Switzerland: World Cup 2026 warm-up – live

  06-06-2026 21:50 via theguardian.com
  Updates from the Socceroos’ international friendly in San DiegoAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailWe’re underway in front of a smattering of fans at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.What’s your tip for today’s match? Continue reading...
  
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• Bolivia v Scotland: World Cup 2026 warm-up – live

  06-06-2026 21:49 via theguardian.com
  Minute-by-minute updates from 9pm UK timeEssential guide to all 1,248 World Cup playersYou can email John | Sign up for Football DailyOf those Bolivian players, the striker, Paniagua, plays for Wydad Casablanca, and Terceros plays for Santos in Brazil. It’s a real mix of home-based players and emigres.This is the first time Bolivia have met Scotland. Continue reading...
  
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• ‘Should not be racing’: F1 veteran Fernando Alonso blows up; Oscar Piastri’s honest McLaren reveal — Monaco Qualifying Wrap

  06-06-2026 21:31 via foxsports.com.au
  
  World championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable run of successes on Saturday by claiming pole position for Mercedes ahead of four-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull for Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix.
  
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• Mirra the Magnificent! A new Queen of clay is crowned as Andreeva ends bolter’s wild Roland Garros run

  06-06-2026 21:10 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Long touted as a generational talent, Mirra Andreeva claimed her maiden grand slam title in stunning fashion at Roland Garros with a dominant triumph over surprise Polish finalist Maja Chwalinska in Paris on Saturday.
  
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• Mo Johnson relishing golden World Cup adventure

  06-06-2026 21:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Moesha Johnson is enjoying an overseas open water swimming adventure that has seen her win gold at every stage. But these are all just stepping stones for the biggest prize of all at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
  
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• 'It's not normal to be winning the way I'm winning': Johnson excelling in open water

  06-06-2026 21:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Moesha Johnson is enjoying an overseas open water swimming adventure that has seen her win gold at every stage. But these are all just stepping stones for the biggest prize of all at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
  
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• 'We want trophies': The Diamonds coach embracing pressure in pursuit of history

  06-06-2026 21:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The world has never been closer to Australia's Diamonds. Coach Stacey Marinkovich is determined to keep them shining brightest.
  
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• ‘We weren’t doing it as a charity case’: The key footy figure behind James Hird’s redemption push

  06-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  James Hird has achieved great success in business and is more empathetic man now after the tumult of the past, giving him the chance to return to Essendon as coach, and live out, according to one prominent supporter, a Shakespearean tale.
  
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• V’landys makes call on Roberts-Smith’s visit to Broncos sheds

  06-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The accused war criminal and his daughters were invited to the Brisbane dressing rooms at Suncorp Stadium last Sunday after the club’s shock loss to St George Illawarra.
  
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• If this is Messi’s last World Cup, could he eclipse Maradona and win it twice?

  06-06-2026 21:00 via theguardian.com
  After living in the Argentina idol’s shadow, the 39-year-old star of Qatar is still capable of a final glorious chapterLionel Messi in Qatar felt like the perfect story. It was the great finale. He is doomed always to be compared with Diego Maradona and, placed alongside a life of operatic ups and downs, of injury and addiction, drugs bans and organised crime, the highest highs and the lowest lows, his narrative always seemed a little flat: a kid was good at football, and then was consiste
  
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• Bailey, ‘Kozzy’ and ‘the Wizard’ have made it, but the strength of this side is in who misses out

  06-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  “The Wizard” joins “the Lizard”, but only nine players from the 2025 All-Australian side have done enough to get into the 23 for this mid-year All-Australian team.
  
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• World Cup warm-up LIVE: Socceroos take on Switzerland

  06-06-2026 20:34 via theage.com.au
  
  Tony Popovic’s Socceroos have their final hit-out ahead of the World Cup next week as they take on Switzerland in San Diego. Follow all the action.
  
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• Live: Worrying signs as Switzerland dominates Socceroos in World Cup warm-up

  06-06-2026 20:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Socceroos take on Switzerland in San Diego in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup gets underway. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Volpato starts on Socceroos debut in World Cup warm-up against Switzerland

  06-06-2026 20:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Socceroos take on Switzerland in San Diego in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup gets underway. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Volpato starts on Socceroos debut in final World Cup warm-up match

  06-06-2026 20:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Socceroos take on Switzerland in San Diego in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup gets underway. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Volpato set for Socceroos debut in World Cup warm-up against Switzerland

  06-06-2026 20:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Socceroos take on Switzerland in San Diego in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup gets underway. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Switzerland takes early lead as Volpato starts on Socceroos debut

  06-06-2026 20:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Socceroos take on Switzerland in San Diego in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup gets underway. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Irankunda hammers crossbar as Socceroos respond after poor first half

  06-06-2026 20:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's Socceroos take on Switzerland in San Diego in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup gets underway. Follow live.
  
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• World Cup 2026 news as England, Scotland and USA gear up for friendlies: matchday live – as it happened

  06-06-2026 20:03 via theguardian.com
  News and buildup from a busy day of pre-World Cup friendlies brought to you by our team of writersAs always, feel free to message in today with any thoughts, feelings and observations. You can also leave a comment below the line.Today’s question is: Who will win the World Cup? Continue reading...
  
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• Construction worker backs Epsom Derby winner thanks to ‘spooky’ time capsule tip

  06-06-2026 19:47 via theguardian.com
  Workers found coins and note from 1964 under a statueWriter urged them to back horse with Christmassy nameA construction site manager is cashing in after placing a bet on the winner of Saturday’s Derby horse race at Epsom, after he was encouraged to do so by a note found under a statue in a 1960s time capsule.Josh Smalls, site manager on the restoration project at Crystal Palace Park in south London, said the note and four old coins were discovered by a colleague underneath the giant bust
  
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• The steam-treated Lord’s pitch has become a genuine embarrasment | Andy Bull

  06-06-2026 19:28 via theguardian.com
  Move to replant the playing surface by 2028 is latest effort to repair the embarrassment caused by its variable bounceIt was turn-around weather in London, the sort where your first fresh breath makes you think twice about stepping out for air and your second sends you back inside for another cuppa.A great bank of wet grey cloud stretched overhead to the horizon and the idea that New Zealand’s remaining batters might take a run at scoring the 218 they still needed to win this first Test la
  
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• Robinson strikes twice but rain halts England’s charge against New Zealand

  06-06-2026 18:53 via theguardian.com
  1st Test, D3: England, 140 & 226; New Zealand, 113 & 55-5Ravindra and Mitchell fall to Robinson amid rain at Lord’sJust 58 legal deliveries – plus one no ball – were bowled as rain dominated the third day here. It was an unsatisfyingly brief glimpse of action that nevertheless allowed England to upgrade their chances of victory in the first Test after their post-Ashes reset from probable to overwhelmingly likely.New Zealand scored 19 runs and lost two wickets, leaving t
  
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• 'I'm not done': Andreeva steals the show with speech

  06-06-2026 18:23 via theage.com.au
  
  Mirra Andreeva speaks to the French Open crowd after winning her first grand slam.
  
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• Chwalińska playfully apologises to crowd for loss

  06-06-2026 18:17 via theage.com.au
  
  Maya Chwalińska cheekily puts the blame on Mirra Andreeva for a straight sets loss.
  
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• James Hird responds to calls to become Essendon's next coach

  06-06-2026 17:57 via smh.com.au
  
  James Hird reveals he'd "love" to coach Essendon again, if he's the right man for the job.
  
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