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• 'Cherished' Bulls player and ex-Michael Jordan teammate dies

  08-06-2026 01:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Stacey King, who won NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s and was a longtime broadcaster for the team, has died.
  
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• ‘Hard to believe’: PGA star’s marathon triumph in playoff thriller after rival fires back at heckler

  08-06-2026 02:43 via foxsports.com.au
  
  JT Poston defeated fellow American Ryan Gerard in a playoff with a par on the second extra hole to capture the Memorial tournament on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour title.
  
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• Reece Walsh question Slater refused to answer as Maroons confirm FIVE Origin changes

  08-06-2026 02:40 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Billy Slater has made several changes to his Maroons squad for Game II, with an out-of-form Reece Walsh winning a surprise recall.
  
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• Twist in Blues selection race as bolter’s promotion sparks big bench question: NSW Team LIVE

  08-06-2026 02:34 via foxsports.com.au
  
  On Monday night, the NSW Blues will officially unveil their squad for Game 2.
  
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• ‘Not good enough’: Stokes slams Lord’s farce as England great calls for ‘radical option’

  08-06-2026 02:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  England captain Ben Stokes said the Lord’s pitch was “not ideal” for Test cricket after his side thrashed New Zealand by 115 runs on Sunday.
  
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• Slater explains Walsh recall

  08-06-2026 02:11 via smh.com.au
  
  Queensland coach Billy Slater explains his decision to recall Broncos superstar Reece Walsh for State of Origin II.
  
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• McKay was ‘smart’ to milk the clock, Merrett role under the microscope

  08-06-2026 02:11 via smh.com.au
  
  Carlton continue their resurgence under caretaker coach Josh Fraser with a tense five-point win over old rivals Essendon amid the AFL’s latest clock-related drama. Earlier on Sunday, a thrilling and late Jai Serong goal completed Sydney’s great escape against St Kilda, entrenching the Swans in the top two.
  
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• Scans clear Blues star McLean, Saifiti dropped as Maroons recall Walsh for Origin II

  08-06-2026 02:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Penrith’s Casey McLean has been cleared of a serious ankle injury and is set to be named in NSW’s side for Origin II, while Billy Slater has added gun fullback Reece Walsh to his Queensland squad.
  
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• Scans clear Blues star McLean as Maroons recall Walsh for Origin II

  08-06-2026 02:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Penrith’s Casey McLean has been cleared of a serious ankle injury and is set to be named in NSW’s side for Origin II, while Billy Slater has added gun fullback Reece Walsh to his Queensland squad.
  
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• Saifiti dropped from Blues as scans clear McLean; Maroons recall Walsh for Origin II

  08-06-2026 02:09 via theage.com.au
  
  NSW have dropped bench prop Jacob Saifiti to accommodate the return of Payne Haas, while Casey McLean has been cleared of a serious ankle injury and is set to be named in NSW’s side for Origin II.
  
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• ‘In short... yes’: Slater grilled on big Walsh question as QLD confirm FIVE changes

  08-06-2026 02:04 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Billy Slater has made several changes to his Maroons squad for Game II, with an out-of-form Reece Walsh winning a surprise recall.
  
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• AFL confirms change to Neale Daniher Trophy voting in tribute ahead of Pies-Dees blockbuster

  08-06-2026 01:53 via foxsports.com.au
  King’s Birthday coaches Craig McRae and Steven King will vote on the Neale Daniher Trophy for the player that best represents Neale’s values in an “enhanced process” for Monday’s Big Freeze match.
  
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• Why controversy still hangs over tennis’ newest grand slam champion as Aus Open heckle lingers

  08-06-2026 01:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Alexander Zverev is finally a grand slam champion, but his continued place at the top of the tennis world comes with controversy, due to the domestic violence accusations made against him by two former partners.
  
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• ‘More than one player’: Slater grilled on big Walsh question as QLD confirm FIVE changes

  08-06-2026 01:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Billy Slater has made several changes to his Maroons squad for Game II, with an out-of-form Reece Walsh winning a surprise recall.
  
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• Walsh answers Maroons SOS as Slater reveals changes to save the series

  08-06-2026 01:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Reece Walsh has been issued a stunning State of Origin SOS, and now looms as the Queensland Maroons’ secret weapon. 
  
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• BREAKING: Billy makes FOUR changes in Maroons reveal as big Walsh gamble confirmed

  08-06-2026 01:01 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Billy Slater has made several changes to his Maroons squad for Game II, with an out-of-form Reece Walsh winning a surprise recall.
  
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• ‘Can’t believe it!’: Aussie spoils pole vault icon’s homecoming party in stunning boilover

  08-06-2026 00:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia’s Kurtis Marschall pulled off an almighty upset at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on Sunday, toppling pole vault icon Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis.
  
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• F1 young gun’s historic win piles pain on teammate; bizarre penalty party explained — Talking Pts

  08-06-2026 00:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The more Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins races, the more history he makes.
  
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• Marschall topples Mondo for improbable win

  08-06-2026 00:13 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia's Kurtis Marschall stuns at the Stockholm Diamond League, breaking a 40-final winning streak carved out by the Swedish superstar.
  
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• Live: Walsh set for Origin recall as Maroons reveal Game II team

  07-06-2026 23:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland coach Billy Slater is naming his team for State of Origin II, with injuries forcing a reshuffle for the Maroons ahead of their must-win clash at the MCG. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Slater to play peacemaker after Maroons stars' fiery club clash

  07-06-2026 23:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland coach Billy Slater jokes he might need to table a peace summit between Maroons captain Cameron Munster and fullback Kalyn Ponga as he reveals his team for State of Origin II. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Reece Walsh recalled as Maroons reveal Game II team

  07-06-2026 23:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland coach Billy Slater reveals his team for State of Origin II, with injuries forcing a reshuffle for the Maroons ahead of their must-win clash at the MCG. Follow live.
  
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• Billy Slater to play peacemaker after Maroons stars' fiery club clash

  07-06-2026 23:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland coach Billy Slater jokes he might need to table a peace summit between Maroons captain Cameron Munster and fullback Kalyn Ponga as he reveals his team for State of Origin II.
  
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• ‘Terrible images’: Horror as Christian Eriksen collapses again

  07-06-2026 23:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  There have been distressing scenes as Danish star Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field during an international friendly on Monday morning (AEST).
  
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• Matty Johns’ Trump gift revealed... and the one question he’ll ask in UFC White House plot

  07-06-2026 23:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Matty Johns has revealed the one question he most wants to ask American president Donald Trump - and the surprise Cessnock Goannas gift he has for the leader’s 80th birthday.
  
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• ‘100% I wasn’t’: Piastri blasts ‘f***ed’ Monaco penalty as McLaren boss make honest admission

  07-06-2026 23:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Oscar Piastri said it is “always a good day” when making up spots at the iconic Monaco street circuit despite the Australian raising concerns about the pace of his McLaren.
  
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• Miller’s big statement, Marquez claims 100th win as teammates collide in MotoGP chaos

  07-06-2026 23:33 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Ducati’s Marc Marquez won his 100th Grand Prix across all three classes by outduelling compatriot Pedro Acosta (KTM) at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, the reigning world champion winning his first Grand Prix since last September in a race where Aprilia’s Jorge Martin took out teammate and series leader Marco Bezzecchi.
  
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• Jubilation as Aussies complete World Series triumph

  07-06-2026 23:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia complete victory over New Zealand in the women's final of the 2025-26 World Sevens Series.
  
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• Blues shake-up revealed as likely team named; young gun responds to injury fears — NSW Team LIVE

  07-06-2026 23:30 via foxsports.com.au
  
  On Monday night, the NSW Blues will officially unveil their squad for Game 2.
  
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• Levi powers away for long-range try

  07-06-2026 23:26 via theage.com.au
  
  Maddison Levi scores a long-range try as Australia defeat New Zealand in the women's final of the 2025-26 World Sevens Series.
  
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