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• Concerning scenes as Bronco goes down

  09-08-2026 05:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Jada Ferguson is assisted by medics after suffering a nasty headknock.
  
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• Cyclist, 19, killed during Volta a Portugal after colliding with vehicle

  15-08-2026 02:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling has been killed during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal after colliding with a vehicle.
  
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• Cyclist, 19, dies during Volta a Portugal after collision with vehicle

  15-08-2026 02:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling is killed in a collision with a vehicle during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal.
  
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• Eels cop injury blow in heavy loss

  15-08-2026 02:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Abbi Church goes down injured after being caught awkwardly in a tackle.
  
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• Live: Australia in need of big improvements on day three against Bangladesh

  15-08-2026 02:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia begins day three in Darwin well behind the eight ball, in need of quick wickets to bring Bangladesh's first innings to a close. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aussies snare early wickets as Bangladesh builds big lead on day three

  15-08-2026 02:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Josh Hazlewood makes a double breakthrough early on day three, with Australia well behind the eight ball against Bangladesh in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aussies snare crucial early wicket as Bangladesh builds lead on day three

  15-08-2026 02:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Josh Hazlewood removes Hasan Mahmud early on day three, with Australia well behind the eight ball against Bangladesh in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• The NRL would be mad not to plant a flag in Crusaders country

  15-08-2026 01:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Unlike in Australia, New Zealand sport fans are happy to support both rugby codes, while the country’s production line of collision-sport athletes is a resource the NRL can ill afford to ignore.
  
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• McIntosh is the world record holder in this event. She failed to make the final

  15-08-2026 01:29 via smh.com.au
  
  The swimming world is in shock after 400m freestyle world record holder Summer McIntosh bombed out in the heats at the Pan Pacific Championships in California, opening the door for Australia’s Lani Pallister.
  
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• AFL teams and expert tips for round 23: Swans welcome back Grundy

  15-08-2026 00:59 via theage.com.au
  
  Take a look at all the ins and outs, and expert tips, across the round as the finals picture continues to take shape.
  
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• Why Collingwood might need a lyrics sheet for their team song on Saturday

  15-08-2026 00:36 via theage.com.au
  
  Almost half the new-look Magpies team for their opening game of the season against Richmond will be wearing the famous guernsey in an AFLW game for the first time.
  
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• Bezos consortium enters 'definitive agreement' to buy Liverpool stake

  15-08-2026 00:05 via abc.net.au
  
  The world's fourth-most wealthiest person, Jeff Bezos, buys a minority stake in Liverpool along with a Facebook co-founder. 
  
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• AFL executive salaries are ‘indefensible’: Former commissioner takes aim at head office

  14-08-2026 21:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Colin Carter said an acceptable wage for an AFL chief executive should be around $1.5 million, which would align the role with that of a university vice chancellor.
  
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• Rejuvenated Hockeyroos and Kookaburras tackle World Cup with fresh perspectives

  14-08-2026 21:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos' last major tournament was Paris 2024 where they exited in the quarter-finals. They have both experienced significant change since then, and are determined to start their new eras with success at the World Cup.
  
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• Hockeyroos and Kookaburras tackle World Cup with fresh perspectives

  14-08-2026 21:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos' last major tournament was Paris 2024 where they exited in the quarter-finals. They have both experienced significant change since then, and are determined to start their new eras with success at the World Cup.
  
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• Coverage of women’s cricket scandal has been so over the top. I can stay silent no longer

  14-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The whole thing feels so desperately unhappy – and private – that I just couldn’t quite bear to go into it. Until now.
  
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• What went wrong for the Suns this year and how 2027 can be much better

  14-08-2026 20:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Gold Coast went from a maiden finals win last year to sliding down the AFL ladder, but a drought-breaking win in wintry Canberra offered signs of a brighter outlook for 2027.
  
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• 'Time will tell': Smith speaks on Maroons job

  14-08-2026 16:06 via smh.com.au
  
  Cameron Smith doesn't offer any denial or guarantee around his interest in the Maroons job.
  
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• ‘Flagmantle’ too good in fightback victory over Crows as top-six spots open up

  14-08-2026 15:59 via smh.com.au
  
  Fremantle found the big plays in the final term to beat Adelaide in front of a bumper crowd at Optus Stadium. Follow along for live updates.
  
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• ‘Flagmantle’ flex their muscle over Crows; Dons coaching contender says he’s still in the running

  14-08-2026 15:59 via theage.com.au
  
  Fremantle came up with the big plays in the final term to beat Adelaide in front of a bumper crowd at Optus Stadium.
  
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• AFL LIVE: ‘Flagmantle’ too good in fightback victory over Crows as top-six spots open up

  14-08-2026 14:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Fremantle found the big plays in the final term to beat Adelaide in front of a bumper crowd at Optus Stadium. Follow along for live updates.
  
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• Mann on report for high shot

  14-08-2026 14:21 via smh.com.au
  
  Bulldogs forward Kurt Mann is placed on report for a high shot.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Bulldogs v Rabbitohs - Round 24

  14-08-2026 14:20 via smh.com.au
  
  The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 24 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Instant classic between Dockers and Crows to go down to the wire at a heaving Optus Stadium

  14-08-2026 14:18 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates and reactions as Fremantle and Adelaide battle in Perth as round 23 begins.
  
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• Rabbitohs sink Bulldogs’ finals chances with dominant win

  14-08-2026 14:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The Rabbitohs were forced to defend their own tryline for the early stages then found their groove in attack against Canterbury. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Optus Stadium roaring as Dockers and Crows go blow for blow but have injury fears for each captain

  14-08-2026 13:53 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates and reactions as Fremantle and Adelaide battle in Perth as round 23 begins.
  
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• NRL LIVE updates: Bulldogs hit back but Souths in control as game reaches crunch time

  14-08-2026 13:33 via smh.com.au
  
  The Rabbitohs were forced to defend their own tryline for the early stages then found their groove in attack against Canterbury. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• Graham's fingertips extend Souths' lead

  14-08-2026 13:31 via smh.com.au
  
  Campbell Graham gets the ball down with his fingers as South Sydney surge ahead.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Crows search for a response against rampaging Dockers after hotel evacuated before must-win clash

  14-08-2026 13:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates and reactions as Fremantle and Adelaide battle in Perth as round 23 begins.
  
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• Fifita beats Dogs backs to Walker grubber

  14-08-2026 12:56 via theage.com.au
  
  David Fifita successfully chases after a Cody Walker grubber to score.
  
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