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• Duckworth stuns seed at US Open

  31-08-2026 22:55 via theage.com.au
  
  Aussie underdog James Duckworth knocks seeded player Matteo Arnaldi out of the US Open in the first round.
  
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• Tiger Woods loses driving licence for five years after plea deal

  02-09-2026 17:46 via abc.net.au
  
  The champion golfer submits a no contest pleas to a reckless driving charge after a crash near his Florida home in March.
  
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• AFL's chance to 're-imagine' 2027 fixture

  02-09-2026 13:19 via theage.com.au
  
  The Footy Classified panel 're-imagine' the 2027 fixtures to make sure there is no friction with rival sporting codes.
  
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• 'Wake-up call' that saved UFC star's career

  02-09-2026 13:06 via theage.com.au
  
  Dan Hooker admits losing back-to-back fights in the past 12 months forced him to shift his focus.
  
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• AFL teams and expert tips for qualifying and elimination finals

  02-09-2026 12:37 via smh.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Dockers have named their line-ups for Thursday night’s qualifying final.
  
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• AFL teams and expert tips: Dockers, Hawks name their sides for qualifying final

  02-09-2026 12:37 via theage.com.au
  
  The Hawks and Dockers have named their line-ups for Thursday night’s qualifying final.
  
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• PNG halt Hudson pursuit after NRL’s decisive call on $3.3m offer

  02-09-2026 12:31 via theage.com.au
  
  The Chiefs have put talks with the star back-rower on ice over concerns they could blow their salary cap out of shape.
  
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• Will the Panthers or Warriors win the Minor Premiership? | NRL Tips - Round 27

  02-09-2026 12:16 via theage.com.au
  
  Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.
  
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• Fired by a friend: The unsparing kitchen meeting that ended Clarkson’s reign

  02-09-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Four-time AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson knew what the problems were at North Melbourne, but didn’t think his job was actually at stake.
  
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• Roos give their reasons for Clarkson’s sacking as payout figure revealed; Longmire and Simpson speak about the role

  02-09-2026 11:16 via smh.com.au
  
  When asked what kind of coach North Melbourne needed, president Sonja Hood said, “One that could coach for the modern game.” 
  
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• Roos give reasons for Clarkson’s sacking as payout revealed; Longmire and Simpson speak about the role

  02-09-2026 11:16 via theage.com.au
  
  When asked what kind of coach North Melbourne needed, president Sonja Hood said, “One that could coach for the modern game.” 
  
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• Tigers star denies vaping rumours

  02-09-2026 11:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Wests Tigers prop Terrell May denies he was the player who allegedly vaped in the club's gym facilities.
  
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• Inside look at controversial NRL calls

  02-09-2026 10:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Peter V'landys gives 9News Sydney an inside look at how the game deals with controversial on-field decisions.
  
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• Ciraldo calls out NRL over delayed rule-change communication

  02-09-2026 10:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Cameron Ciraldo says he only learned his team will act as guinea pigs this week for some new NRL rules via an email. 
  
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• Four Swans players interviewed in police investigation

  02-09-2026 10:20 via smh.com.au
  
  Detectives have formally interviewed four Swans players as part of their investigation into reports of an alleged sexual assault.Detectives have formally interviewed four Swans players as part of their investigation into reports of an alleged sexual assault.
  
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• ATC ready for turf war to make Ka Ying Rising, Autumn Glow, Sheza Alibi match race a reality

  02-09-2026 10:18 via smh.com.au
  
  The Australian Turf Club has been working to create a match race between the three superstars. But will the Victorians swoop in and take it?
  
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• ‘Earned this opportunity’: Volkman signs new Eels deal

  02-09-2026 09:50 via smh.com.au
  
  Ronald Volkman is on a deal worth just $150,000 this year, while Jarome Luai is on $1.2 million. Both will fight for the chance to partner Mitchell Moses next year.
  
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• ‘Earned this opportunity’: Volkman earns new Eels deal

  02-09-2026 09:50 via theage.com.au
  
  Ronald Volkman is on a deal worth just $150,000 this year, while Jarome Luai is on $1.2 million. Both will fight for the chance to partner Mitchell Moses next year.
  
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• AFL boss backflips by scrapping controversial 'Opening Round' experiment

  02-09-2026 09:27 via abc.net.au
  
  AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says the 2027 season will start with all 18 teams in action despite previously defending the staggered start.
  
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• NRL considers introducing AFL-style wildcard finals weekend

  02-09-2026 09:20 via theage.com.au
  
  The AFL has run with the NRL’s idea of a wildcard weekend and enjoyed bumper crowds and TV ratings. Now rugby league could be about to follow suit.
  
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• Lees team chasing triple take at Coffs Harbour

  02-09-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Top Newcastle trainer Kris Lees will be well represented at Coffs Harbour with a number of runners spread over three of the eight races.
  
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• Adelaide coach breaks silence after sacking rumours

  02-09-2026 08:46 via theage.com.au
  
  Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks speaks to the media after talks surrounding his future at the club have been prevalent.
  
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• Rival coach's stunned reaction to Clarkson exit

  02-09-2026 08:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Luke Beveridge reacts to the news of Alaistar Clarkson being sacked by North Melbourne.
  
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• Sydney Swan Riley Bice ‘not a suspect’ in police sexual assault investigation

  02-09-2026 08:32 via theage.com.au
  
  The latest update on the inquiry that originally centred on five Swans stars comes as police finish a round of voluntary interviews with players.
  
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• Rugby pundits stunned by 'wild' flyover

  02-09-2026 08:29 via smh.com.au
  
  Stan Sport's rugby pundits are stunned by the 'wild' flyover before the Springoks vs All Blacks Test.
  
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• ‘Gaping holes’: North Melbourne give reasons for Clarkson’s sacking as payout figure revealed

  02-09-2026 08:28 via theage.com.au
  
  When asked what kind of coach North Melbourne needed, president Sonja Hood said, “One that could coach for the modern game.” 
  
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• Police speak with four men over Sydney Swans scandal

  02-09-2026 08:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Victoria Police detectives confirm they have spoken with four Sydney men as part of their sexual assault investigation linked to the Sydney Swans.
  
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• ‘You don’t take health for granted’: Young Blue opens up on hospital scare

  02-09-2026 08:02 via smh.com.au
  
  In March this year, Cooper Lord had surgery and there was a serious danger of a bacterial infection spreading to his bloodstream, joints or organs.
  
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• AFL scraps opening round for the start of the 2027 season

  02-09-2026 08:02 via theage.com.au
  
  The AFL’s opening round concept has been scrapped altogether, with round 1 returning in 2027 in a traditional start to the new season
  
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• Meet the youngest coach in Australian history on a quest to be ‘best ever’

  02-09-2026 07:59 via theage.com.au
  
  This is the coaching journey which began as a 13-year-old, and has now culminated in a role spearheading the next generation of Matildas.
  
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