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• Dolphins go down to 11-men with hip drop

  29-08-2026 11:29 via theage.com.au
  
  Morgan Knowles is sent to the sin bin for a hip drop.
  
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• Why sleep will be a key tactical difference in Melbourne’s NFL match

  30-08-2026 08:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The San Francisco 49ers will arrive in Australia later this week for their historic NFL clash at the MCG, but the Los Angeles Rams are not flying until match eve. We asked a sleep expert who made the right call.
  
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• Dees deliver Lions' greatest AFLW defeat, Port star's cruel injury blow

  30-08-2026 07:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Melbourne steams past Brisbane to claim a 3-0 start to the season; while Port Adelaide loses Indy Tahau to a suspected knee injury, overshadowing a win over GWS.
  
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• A bunny on the run and a bogey off the back as Dees hand Lions a record loss

  30-08-2026 07:22 via theage.com.au
  
  The Demons inflicted Brisbane’s largest ever loss in the AFLW, stamping themselves as a threat to the all-conquering North Melbourne.
  
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• Knights rookie forced off with ugly injury

  30-08-2026 07:09 via smh.com.au
  
  Newcastle forward Francis Manuleleua leaves the field via medicab after suffering an elbow injury.
  
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• Like it or lump it, the AFL’s wildcard finals are here to stay

  30-08-2026 06:40 via theage.com.au
  
  The AFL got everything it wanted from the wildcard games, but what is the cost for the integrity of the competition?
  
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• Saifiti sent off for horror hit

  30-08-2026 06:29 via smh.com.au
  
  Jacob Saifiti was resigned to his fate after this horror shot on Warriors winger Luke Laulilii.
  
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• Cleary clan on deck for Jett's debut

  30-08-2026 06:19 via smh.com.au
  
  Ivan and Nathan Cleary arrive in Auckland to watch Jett make his debut for the Warriors.
  
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• Federer tears up during Tennis Hall of Fame induction

  30-08-2026 05:55 via abc.net.au
  
  The emotions flow for tennis legend Roger Federer, who says he is still writing his love letter to the game as he is inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
  
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• Dragons claim victory in dying stages

  30-08-2026 05:44 via theage.com.au
  
  Tahlia O'Brien dives over in the corner to give the Dragons a last-ditch victory.
  
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• Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed in Argentina

  30-08-2026 05:37 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia’s loose forward depth is going to give Les Kiss a migraine, with Australia’s three best all found in the back row.
  
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• Hufanga crashes over for Warriors

  30-08-2026 05:29 via theage.com.au
  
  Warriors centre Mele Hufanga crashes over in the second half against the Dragons.
  
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• Berry binned for professional foul

  30-08-2026 05:29 via theage.com.au
  
  Dragons fullback Teagan Berry is sin binned for a professional foul against the Warriors.
  
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• How the Blues are harnessing the energy of their boisterous fans to ‘break’ rivals

  30-08-2026 05:27 via theage.com.au
  
  The deafening roar at the MCG on Saturday night told the tale for the resurgent Blues, who have embraced the changes Josh Fraser wanted.
  
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• Cerra says boisterous fans help Blues ‘break’ rivals. Now for the Cats

  30-08-2026 05:27 via theage.com.au
  
  The deafening roar at the MCG on Saturday night told the tale for the resurgent Blues, who have embraced the changes Josh Fraser wanted.
  
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• Cerra says boisterous fans help Blues ‘break’ rivals. Now the Cats are next in their sights

  30-08-2026 05:25 via smh.com.au
  
  The deafening roar at the MCG on Saturday night told the tale for the resurgent Blues, who have embraced the changes Josh Fraser wanted.
  
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• Live: 'Worst I've seen': Knights star sent off for ugly high shot in Warriors clash

  30-08-2026 05:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcastle prop Jacob Saifiti is sent off for a nasty high shot on Luke Laulilii as Jett Cleary makes his NRL debut for the Warriors against the Knights. Follow live.
  
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• Live: 'The worst I've seen': Knights star sent off for ugly high shot early in Warriors clash

  30-08-2026 05:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcastle prop Jacob Saifiti is sent off for a nasty high shot on Luke Laulilii as Jett Cleary makes his NRL debut for the Warriors against the Knights. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Nathan Cleary beams as young brother belted in impressive NRL debut

  30-08-2026 05:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcastle prop Jacob Saifiti is sent off for a nasty high shot on Luke Laulilii as Jett Cleary makes his NRL debut for the Warriors against the Knights. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Nathan Cleary beams as debutant brother takes Warriors ahead of Panthers

  30-08-2026 05:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Jett Cleary sets up four tries on first-grade debut as the New Zealand Warriors move into pole position for the minor premiership with a 46-32 victory over Newcasatle. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Another Cleary joins the NRL as Warriors chase top spot against Knights

  30-08-2026 05:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Jett Cleary is playing his first NRL game as the Warriors rest their starters and give Nathan's 21-year-old brother a debut at halfback against the Knights. Follow live.
  
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• Warriors denied by Bunker despite high shot

  30-08-2026 05:19 via smh.com.au
  
  St George Illawarra are penalised for a high tackle on the goal line, but the Warriors don't get a penalty try.
  
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• Dragons gun injured by 'careless' tackle

  30-08-2026 05:19 via smh.com.au
  
  Ivana Lauitiiti is sin binned for a dangerous tackle on Kasey Reh.
  
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• Freddy's surprise take on Reynolds saga

  30-08-2026 04:54 via smh.com.au
  
  Brad Fittler believes it would have been "embarrassing" if Adam Reynolds took the field with an injury for Brisbane.
  
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• ‘Didn’t panic’: Kiss hails Wallabies’ character after nervy win over Argentina

  30-08-2026 03:28 via theage.com.au
  
  The Wallabies continued their winning ways under new coach Les Kiss, posting their fourth straight win for the first time since 2021.
  
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• 'Huge impact' as Walker gone for season

  30-08-2026 03:26 via theage.com.au
  
  Roosters halfback Sam Walker is ruled out for the season and Andrew Johns has put a line through their NRL title hopes.
  
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• Itauma gasses out, corner throws in towel

  30-08-2026 02:54 via smh.com.au
  
  Moses Itauma gasses out in the ninth round of his IBF world title fight with Filip Hrgovic and his corner calls it off.
  
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• Scott turns back clock in Tour Championship title tilt

  30-08-2026 02:52 via abc.net.au
  
  A much-craved second major continues to elude him but Adam Scott may be one great round from capping his decorated career with a second season-ending Tour Championship title.
  
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• Socceroo Volpato scores long-range goal in Serie A win

  30-08-2026 02:17 via abc.net.au
  
  A long-range strike from Socceroo Cristian Volpato has helped his Italian side Sassuolo claim a 2-1 win over Torino in their Serie A clash.
  
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• Liverpool fan snatches shirt from kid

  30-08-2026 01:55 via theage.com.au
  
  A Liverpool fan snatches Alexander Isak's shirt from a kid but the stewards intervened.
  
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