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• Giants not sweating on Greene contract extension talks

  18-06-2026 09:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The Giants are keen to retain Toby Greene, but they are happy to wait until the 32-year-old is ready to make a call on his future.
  
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• Don’t touch that! Rory fan act baffles before Bryson’s monster as US Open carnage erupts — LIVE

  18-06-2026 23:15 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy are locked in an early US Open battle as the world’s best have largely been beaten up by Shinnecock Hills in the opening round.
  
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• Messi calls for 'humanity' from media as father receives medical treatment

  18-06-2026 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Argentina superstar Lionel Messi and his family ask the media for "humanity" amid rumours about his father Jorge Messi's health.
  
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• ‘Still 21 in the mind’: Mostert’s route to 400 — and why reigning champ still has more to give

  18-06-2026 23:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  When Chaz Mostert lines up on the grid at Hidden Valley Raceway this Saturday afternoon, he won’t be thinking about the 399 races that got him there.
  
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• Aussie qualifier Rinky Hijikata pulls off monster upset to continue stunning Queen’s Club run

  18-06-2026 22:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata has stunned Czech second seed Jiri Lehecka with a 4-6 7-5 7-6 (9-7) victory to reach the Queen’s Club quarter-finals.
  
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• The 'mental toughness' that created an Aussie World Cup 'superstar'

  18-06-2026 22:27 via abc.net.au
  
  At just 22, Patrick Beach stunned the world in his FIFA World Cup debut and third international start with the Socceroos against Türkiye last weekend.
  
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• ‘Not that guy’: Brutal DCE reality; ‘ridiculous’ Hynes myth debunked — Round 16 Talking Points

  18-06-2026 22:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Raiders’ season is on thin ice, so an NRL great has urged Ricky Stuart to make positional switch in order to create a much-needed “spark”.
  
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• Former World Cup host nation keep dream alive as rivals meet after drone spying incident — LIVE

  18-06-2026 22:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  We’re set to learn the first qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup knockouts as the second stage of group play begins, with host nations Canada and Mexico in action.
  
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• THIRD early bid could cause Giant chaos; bolters emerge in draft that has ‘something for everyone’

  18-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The ‘Big Three’ (or should it be ‘Big Four’), a third early bid that could cause Giant chaos and the prospects that have left recruiters both gushing — and questioning.
  
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• NRL 2026: The biggest talking points ahead of Round 16, Nicho Hynes return for Cronulla Sharks, Daly Cherry-Evans form

  18-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Raiders’ season is on thin ice, so an NRL great has urged Ricky Stuart to make positional switch in order to create a much-needed “spark”.
  
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• AFL matriarch stored guns for Dezi Freeman, helped wife get to Australia

  18-06-2026 21:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Kay Reid, the mother of premiership players Ben and Sam Reid, reveals that she and her husband Bruce's deep ties to the dead fugitive and his family date back two decades.
  
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• US holds its breath over the fitness of ‘Captain America’ ahead of the Socceroos clash

  18-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  As the captain and face of the US men’s national team, Christian Pulisic’s face is everywhere at this World Cup. But will he be on the field in Seattle?
  
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• NSW can make a dozen changes. But they should rip up their game plan first

  18-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  With a Suncorp decider looming, the Blues now have no choice. It’s time to overhaul an attacking structure that doesn’t work.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Switzerland take on Bosnia and Herzegovina after South Africa and Czechia draw 1-1; Canada, Qatar, Mexico and South Korea in action today

  18-06-2026 20:53 via theage.com.au
  
  Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina face off in Los Angeles after South Africa and Czechia draw 1-1. Follow all the action.
  
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• Live: South Africa snatch late draw, US star in serious doubt for Socceroos clash

  18-06-2026 17:43 via abc.net.au
  
  South Africa leave it late to snatch a 1-1 draw with Czechia, as Group A is blown wide open in Atlanta. Meanwhile, US talisman Christian Pulisic doesn't train ahead of his side's clash with the Socceroos. Follow live.
  
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• Live: South Africa keeps World Cup alive with late penalty against Czechia

  18-06-2026 17:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Czechia make a positive start against South Africa, as Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi is denied a Canadian visa amidst his involvement in a suspected match fixing incident. Follow live.
  
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• Live: South Africa keeps its World Cup alive with late penalty against Czechia

  18-06-2026 17:43 via abc.net.au
  
  South Africa leave it late to snatch a 1-1 draw with Czechia, as Group A is blown wide open in Atlanta. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Five goals and red card spark Swiss delight, American star in doubt for Socceroos clash

  18-06-2026 17:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Switzerland beats 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in a flurry of late drama, while US talisman Christian Pulisic doesn't train ahead of his side's clash with the Socceroos. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Czechia takes early lead over South Africa, Ivory Coast forward denied visa

  18-06-2026 17:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Both Czechia and South Africa will be looking for a response after falling to opening match losses, as Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi is denied a Canadian visa amidst an involvement in a suspected match fixing incident. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Czechia, South Africa desperate to get on the board as World Cup continues

  18-06-2026 17:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Both Czechia and South Africa will be looking for a response after falling to opening match losses. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Czechia, South Africa desperate for wins, Ivory Coast forward denied visa

  18-06-2026 17:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Both Czechia and South Africa will be looking for a response after falling to opening match losses, as Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi is denied a Canadian visa amidst an invovlvement in a suspected match fixing incident. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Czechia leading lacklustre South Africa, Ivory Coast forward denied visa

  18-06-2026 17:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Czechia make a positive start against South Africa, as Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi is denied a Canadian visa amidst his involvement in a suspected match fixing incident. Follow live.
  
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• Live: American superstar in doubt for Socceroos clash, South Africa leaves it late

  18-06-2026 17:43 via abc.net.au
  
  South Africa leave it late to snatch a 1-1 draw with Czechia, as Group A is blown wide open in Atlanta. Meanwhile, US talisman Christian Pulisic doesn't train ahead of his side's clash with the Socceroos. Follow live.
  
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• Live: American star in doubt for Socceroos clash, goals and red card spark Switzerland

  18-06-2026 17:43 via abc.net.au
  
  South Africa leave it late to snatch a 1-1 draw with Czechia, as Group A is blown wide open in Atlanta. Meanwhile, US talisman Christian Pulisic doesn't train ahead of his side's clash with the Socceroos. Follow live.
  
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• ‘Frightening’ Freo unicorn’s masterclass, epic hanger stun as flag faves’ record run rolls on

  18-06-2026 15:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A Luke Jackson masterclass has helped Fremantle enhance its status as premiership favourites in a nine-point victory over Geelong to extend the club’s record winning streak to 13 games.
  
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• Crows legend Tony Modra seriously injured in crash

  18-06-2026 15:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Crows legend Tony Modra has been seriously injured in a truck crash.
  
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• Shai high: Ladder-leading Dockers outlast undermanned Cats after Bolton’s screamer

  18-06-2026 14:56 via theage.com.au
  
  The Dockers showed yet again that they are serious premiership contenders, beating Geelong in Perth.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Ladder-leading Dockers overcome undermanned Cats after Shai Bolton’s screamer

  18-06-2026 14:56 via theage.com.au
  
  The Dockers and Cats will face off at Optus Stadium in Perth. Follow our live blog for updates, reactions and AFL news.
  
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• AFL great Tony Modra fighting for life after serious truck crash

  18-06-2026 14:52 via theage.com.au
  
  There are grave fears for the Coleman medallist, who was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident south of Adelaide on Thursday.
  
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• Epic Mark of Year contender stuns, ‘powerful’ Freo response in heavyweight clash — AFL LIVE

  18-06-2026 14:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Fremantle is eyeing revenge for its lone loss of the 2026 season, in a potential Grand Final preview against Geelong tonight in the west.
  
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