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• Demon smashes through to second round

  02-09-2026 23:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Alex de Minaur finally got through to the second round of the US Open with a straight-sets win over Italian qualifier Andrea Guerrieri.
  
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• In an AFL world of corporate-style spin, we shouldn’t slam North’s leaders for speaking their ‘Clarko’ truth

  03-09-2026 10:46 via theage.com.au
  
  North Melbourne’s press conference on Wednesday was like the livestreaming of an unflattering performance review, except that the subject wasn’t present.
  
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• AFL teams and expert tips: Geelong, Carlton make crucial calls for their Friday-night blockbuster

  03-09-2026 10:35 via smh.com.au
  
  The teams are in for a crucial round of finals, starting tonight at Optus Stadium.
  
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• Sabalenka fumes over reporter's 'parties' claim after US Open win

  03-09-2026 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Aryna Sabalenka has a fiery back-and-forth with a reporter after her second-round win at the US Open.
  
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• Jai Arrow will march into the Roosters’ sheds on Friday night to deliver a special message

  03-09-2026 07:58 via smh.com.au
  
  The 31-year-old Arrow will bring up his 100th game for South Sydney when he takes the field one last time against bitter rivals the Roosters at a packed Allianz Stadium.
  
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• Gus says the Roosters ‘have run away from the fight’. But will it save their season?

  03-09-2026 07:55 via smh.com.au
  
  Phil Gould doesn’t blame his old club for resting half their side against their oldest enemy. But history, and the bookmakers, say their premiership tilt is over.
  
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• AFL and NFL set for high-stakes MCG turf war

  03-09-2026 07:41 via theage.com.au
  
  The AFL is on a collision course with the NFL over the use of the MCG in September next year after the Australian code pushed its 2027 season back.
  
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• Masked, bruised and unbroken: Inside Ezi Magbegor’s World Cup battle

  03-09-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  An Achilles tear and multiple nose breaks have battered the star Australian basketballer ahead of the Opals’ World Cup campaign.
  
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• Schofield excited for first step towards maiden Everest ride

  03-09-2026 07:10 via smh.com.au
  
  Jockey Chad Schofield believes Tempted could be even better this season ahead of her first outing on Saturday in the Concorde Stakes.
  
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• Breaking: Maroons unveil Boyd as Origin coach on two-year deal

  03-09-2026 06:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Former Maroons Origin mainstay Darius Boyd is named as Queensland's successor to Billy Slater.
  
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• Boyd 'extremely honoured' after signing two-year deal as Maroons coach

  03-09-2026 06:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Former Maroons Origin mainstay Darius Boyd is named as Queensland's successor to Billy Slater.
  
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• Woeful Spurs under the blowtorch

  03-09-2026 06:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Spurs are still searching for their first goal after being beaten 2-0by Newcastle, after being ripped apart in a 3-0 loss at Brentford.
  
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• Bencic whacks ball into spectator

  03-09-2026 06:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Belinda Bencic whacks a ball into a spectator but avoids serious punishment.
  
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• One of Origin’s greatest try-scorers revealed as Slater’s Maroons’ successor

  03-09-2026 06:24 via theage.com.au
  
  A successor for Billy Slater at the helm of the Queensland Maroons has been confirmed.
  
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• ‘I needed to make a change’: The fall and rise of Boyd to Maroons’ top job

  03-09-2026 06:24 via smh.com.au
  
  A successor for Billy Slater at the helm of the Queensland Maroons has been confirmed.
  
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• Demon shines after New York rain

  03-09-2026 06:19 via theage.com.au
  
  Alex de Minaur shines in the US Open first round after the New York rain delayed his start to the tournament.
  
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• Cox says Swans five will remain banned regardless of police probe result

  03-09-2026 06:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney's coach says there is no way any of the five players stood down will come back to partake in this year's finals campaign.
  
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• Gollan eyes repeat effort from Pembrey for Furious challenge

  03-09-2026 06:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Top Queensland trainer Tony Gollan is not looking beyond Saturday’s second-up task for Pembrey in the group 2 Furious Stakes at Randwick.
  
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• Season uncertainty 'challenging' for AFLW community

  03-09-2026 05:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Key AFLW stakeholders say they would like to see more certainty about their fixture and important dates, which they say would help with performance and getting more fans to games.
  
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• Walker's hilarious Arrow reveal ahead of 100th game

  03-09-2026 05:21 via theage.com.au
  
  Rabbitohs star Cody Walker delivers a touching yet hilarious tribute to Jai Arrow.
  
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• They’re racing at Randwick on Saturday. These are the horses that will win

  03-09-2026 05:05 via theage.com.au
  
  Race-by-race tips and previews for another day of action at Randwick.
  
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• Sabalenka slams 'joke' reporter

  03-09-2026 04:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Aryna Sabalenka slams a 'joke' reporter who appeared to suggest she was socialising too heavily.
  
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• Fagan lashes Kangaroos over 'unfair' comments after Clarkson axing

  03-09-2026 04:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane coach Chris Fagan reveals his shock at seeing his old friend Alastair Clarkson sacked by North Melbourne.
  
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• ‘That can’t be right’: Fagan’s passionate defence of Clarkson after ‘unfair’ Kangaroos axing

  03-09-2026 04:31 via theage.com.au
  
  Chris Fagan springs to the defence of close friend - and four-time premiership champion - Alastair Clarkson.
  
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• No plans for five suspended Swans to attend qualifying final

  03-09-2026 04:10 via smh.com.au
  
  Speaking on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s qualifying final against Brisbane Dean Cox said he hadn’t spoken to the five suspended players about attending the game.
  
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• How Jai Arrow’s story has captured the attention of The New York Times

  03-09-2026 04:06 via smh.com.au
  
  One of the US’s most recognised media organisations has contacted South Sydney officials about doing a story on Arrow and rugby league’s response to his MND diagnosis.
  
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• Cleared player remains stood down by Swans

  03-09-2026 04:04 via smh.com.au
  
  Swans coach Dean Cox confirms Riley Bice will remain stood down by the club, despite being cleared by police.
  
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• Current cricket schedule could hurt women's game, says Perry

  03-09-2026 03:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's women no longer play elite cricket in school-holiday windows under the current schedule: something Ellyse Perry believes needs to change.
  
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• Joint stuns Svitolina in second set

  03-09-2026 03:44 via smh.com.au
  
  Young Aussie star Maya Joint wins a second set tiebreak against veteran Elina Svitolina at the US Open.
  
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• Easts vs Warringah in Shute Shield final

  03-09-2026 03:24 via smh.com.au
  
  It will be Easts vs Warringah in the 2026 Shute Shield grand final. The Between Two Posts crew look ahead to the big match.
  
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