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• Crawls: Big problem with ref ‘witch hunt’; glaring question Madge must answer to save Broncos job

  15-06-2026 00:49 via foxsports.com.au
  Why should Ashley Klein be stood down from refereeing State of Origin II when there is no evidence the NRL’s top referee has done anything wrong, other than having a past gambling problem?
  
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• Hardwick responds to player morale doubts, bold Suns claim as legend questions star recruit

  15-06-2026 23:27 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick insists he’s leading a happy playing group, declaring “there’s no better place to be” than at an under-fire AFL club.
  
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• FIFA partner calls for Australian ref to be sacked over hand gesture

  15-06-2026 23:25 via abc.net.au
  
  A discrimination body linked to FIFA is calling for Australian referee Shaun Evans to be sacked over a hand gesture he made during a live broadcast. 
  
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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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• Aussie official accused of ‘white power’ act as stunning fallout to World Cup prank revealed

  15-06-2026 23:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  FIFA has been urged to suspend an Australian video assistant referee after the official was accused of making a hand symbol used by white supremacists before Germany’s 7-1 win against Curacao on Monday morning.
  
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• Maroons players rally around Tino

  15-06-2026 23:12 via theage.com.au
  
  Cameron Munster spoke to 100% from Maroons camp on Monday night.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Egypt hold Belgium as Cape Verde stun Spain with draw

  15-06-2026 23:10 via theage.com.au
  
  A 40-year-old goalkeeper starred for debutants Cape Verde against a flat Spain, as build-up intensifies towards Iran’s opening game against New Zealand.
  
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• McCullum goes from 'angry to gutted' after Stokes nightclub incident

  15-06-2026 23:07 via abc.net.au
  
  England coach Brendon McCullum says he went from "bewildered to angry to gutted" after hearing captain Ben Stokes was involved in another late-night incident.
  
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• NRL 2026: Daily, news and updates, Eli Katoa speaks about his road to recovery from brain injury, will he play again, Melbourne Storm

  15-06-2026 22:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Eli Katoa admits there’s still a cloud of uncertainty hanging over his NRL career, with the next few months set to be key.
  
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• 50,000 to 2m! 40yo hero goes viral as minnows stun European champions — World Cup LIVE

  15-06-2026 22:54 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Socceroos will learn more about their potential round-of-32 opponent as another four FIFA World Cup matches take place on Tuesday. Live updates below!
  
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• Socceroos captain Maty Ryan was just axed at the World Cup for Patrick Beach. Here’s what we know… and a murky theory

  15-06-2026 22:43 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Socceroos coach Tony Popovic just dumped the Australian captain, a 100-cap legend in career-best form in a top-five league, at the World Cup for a 22-year-old A-League goalkeeper playing his first full international game.
  
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• Calls for Aussie ref to be expelled from World Cup as anti-discrimination groups flag hand gesture

  15-06-2026 22:39 via foxsports.com.au
  
  FIFA has been urged to suspend an Australian video assistant referee after the official was accused of making a hand symbol used by white supremacists before Germany’s 7-1 win against Curacao on Monday morning.
  
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• AFL star whacks schedule clash with Socceroos

  15-06-2026 22:20 via smh.com.au
  
  GWS star Jake Stringer was frustrated his match on Sunday overlapped with the Socceroos.
  
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• Flag fancy’s quiet concerns building up; dark horse’s gentle run to rattle top four — AFL Power Rankings Round 14

  15-06-2026 22:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Welcome back to the Power Rankings.
  
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• To’o‘s redemption aim after Game I shocker; hidden twist to freakish Cleary ploy — Origin Daily

  15-06-2026 22:14 via foxsports.com.au
  Brian To’o is looking to bounce back in Game II after having a game to forget in this year’s series-opener, where he made several uncharacteristic mistakes.
  
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• State of Origin 2026: Cooper Cronk and Luke Keary’s ultimate preview for Game 2, biggest selection calls, NSW Blues vs Queensland Maroons

  15-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The State of Origin shield goes on the line on Wednesday as the NSW Blues, up 1-0 in the series, face a desperate Queensland Maroons side at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
  
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• Shocker could spark late change; NSW’s ‘biggest fear’: Keary and Cronk’s Origin verdict

  15-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The State of Origin shield goes on the line on Wednesday as the NSW Blues, up 1-0 in the series, face a desperate Queensland Maroons side at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
  
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• ‘Never give up’: Why winless Spaniard’s MotoGP stock remains sky-high

  15-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  As Pedro Acosta arrives at Brno in Czechia this weekend for the ninth round of the MotoGP season – which doubles as his 50th premier-class Grand Prix start – his career can be considered in one of two, completely opposite, ways.
  
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• AFL 2026, Power Rankings after Round 14 | AFL analysis, every team ranked from best to worst, Sydney Swans problems, Adelaide Crows flag chances

  15-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Welcome back to the Power Rankings.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Spain held by Cape Verde as Belgium take on Egypt

  15-06-2026 21:17 via theage.com.au
  
  A 40-year-old goalkeeper starred for debutants Cape Verde against a flat Spain, as build-up intensifies towards Iran’s opening game against New Zealand.
  
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• Wayne Bennett, Sun Tzu, and the meaning of ‘True Blue’: How Payne Haas became a leader

  15-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The NSW enforcer admits he wasn’t a natural leader. But a Queensland legend asked him to look deep within – and now he knows he has what it takes.
  
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• Don’t worry about Gout Gout, says his famous rival Lachlan Kennedy

  15-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Kennedy says Gout’s disappointing Diamond League debut race is nothing to worry about, and nor was Australia suffering from missing him in the men’s sprint relay team.
  
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• The AFL teams that are holding their nerve the best in clutch moments

  15-06-2026 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  It's been a season of tight finishes in the AFL, but which teams are holding their nerve the best and why?
  
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• Live: Stunning start to Group H as minnows Cabo Verde draw with Spain

  15-06-2026 17:33 via abc.net.au
  
  World Cup debutants Cabo Verde produce an incredible 90-minute performance to hold favourites Spain goalless, taking a point in Atlanta. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Spain faces Cabo Verde as Tunisian coach sacked after big defeat

  15-06-2026 17:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Spain and Cabo Verde meet in Atlanta, as one of the big favourites looks to avoid an embarrassing slip up. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Spain aim to dodge banana skin against Cabo Verde

  15-06-2026 17:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Spain and Cabo Verde meet in Atlanta, as one of the big favourites looks to avoid an embarrassing slip up. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Minnows Cabo Verde holding Spain as Tunisian coach sacked after big defeat

  15-06-2026 17:33 via abc.net.au
  
  World Cup debutants Cabo Verde are making life tough for Spain in Atlanta, as one of the big favourites looks to avoid an embarrassing slip up. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Cabo Verde denies Spain in one World Cup's biggest ever upsets

  15-06-2026 17:33 via abc.net.au
  
  World Cup debutants Cabo Verde produce an incredible 90-minute performance to hold favourites Spain goalless, taking a point in Atlanta. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Cabo Verde denies Spain in one of World Cup's biggest-ever upsets

  15-06-2026 17:33 via abc.net.au
  
  World Cup debutant Cabo Verde produce an incredible 90-minute performance to hold favourites Spain goalless, taking a point in Atlanta. Follow live.
  
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• West Coast player sent to tribunal

  15-06-2026 13:46 via theage.com.au
  
  A West Coast reserve player has been sent to the tribunal after allegedly blowing his nose on an opposition player.
  
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