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• Kalyn Ponga has a shoulder charge problem. NSW will be hoping history repeats

  08-06-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The Queensland fullback has escaped suspension for two incidents recently. A third could cost Queensland the Origin series.
  
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• LIVE: Daley to answer big Blues question as superstar ruled out, bolter set to be called into camp

  08-06-2026 23:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  There has been a last-minute twist after Laurie Daley named his 21-man NSW squad for Game II of the 2026 series, with Bulldogs centre Stephen Crichton ruled out.
  
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• Aussie swim star gives world record a shake at national selection trials

  08-06-2026 23:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Sam Short puts the swimming world on notice by posting a personal best time in the men's 400m freestyle at the Australian Swimming Trials.
  
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• Madge makes call on playmaker after brutal blunder; how Robbo fills Origin void — Team Tips

  08-06-2026 23:04 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Broncos are in dire straits, and things don’t get any easier this weekend with three stars in Reece Walsh, Payne Haas and Kotoni Staggs on Origin duty.
  
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• Eriksen 'doing well' after on-field collapse during Denmark game

  08-06-2026 23:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Soccer star Christian Eriksen says he is at home with family and "doing well" after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark.
  
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• England skipper Stokes under investigation over nightclub incident

  08-06-2026 22:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board following an early morning nightclub incident.
  
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• Growing issue for Cats, Hawks... and the contender who can miss finals nobody’s looking at: AFL Power Rankings

  08-06-2026 22:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Welcome back to the Power Rankings.
  
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• ‘Investigating a breach’: Stokes, England teammate in hot water for nightclub incident after Test

  08-06-2026 22:17 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday that captain Ben Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are being investigated for breaking team rules in a nightclub incident after the first Test against New Zealand.
  
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• Ben Stokes’ England captaincy in jeopardy as nightclub ‘incident’ with rugby player investigated

  08-06-2026 22:17 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Ben Stokes’ position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being investigated for a nightclub incident reportedly involving a Saracens rugby player.
  
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• Rugby league must rise to Kane Evans's level of courage

  08-06-2026 22:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Kane Evans showed remarkable bravery to reveal his sexuality to the world and now rugby league must lift to his level. 
  
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• Evans's coming out took extraordinary courage and the NRL must match it

  08-06-2026 22:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Kane Evans showed remarkable bravery to reveal his sexuality to the world and now rugby league must lift to his level. 
  
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• QLD’s ‘worrying’ fullback warning; unluckiest star to miss out: Origin Winners and Losers

  08-06-2026 22:06 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Blues have named their squad and Queensland have unveiled their team for Game II of the 2026 Origin series — and a number of winners and losers have emerged.
  
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• ‘Said something crazy’: $1m UFC White House call as GOAT debate leaves top voices at odds

  08-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A $1 million bet has been placed on American Justin Gaethje to cause a huge UFC White House boilover, and by a fellow fighter who has vowed to buy a private jet with the winnings.
  
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• AFL 2026, Power Rankings after Round 13 | AFL analysis, every team ranked from best to worst, Gold Coast may miss finals due to brutal fixture, Geelong and Hawthorn concerns

  08-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Welcome back to the Power Rankings.
  
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• This Socceroos veteran doesn’t get recognised much at home. In Turkey, even his sister does

  08-06-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Aziz Behich grew up obsessed with Turkish football, built a career there and became a champion. Now he is preparing to face the country of his parents’ origin at the World Cup.
  
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• Four-time veterans to late bolters, here's your Socceroos pocket guide

  08-06-2026 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Mat Ryan and Mathew Leckie are at a record-equalling fourth FIFA World Cup, while Cristian Volpato headlines a host of first-timers, after his late switch from Italy. Here's your complete guide to the Socceroos' World Cup squad. 
  
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• Tears in the stands as Williamson qualifies

  08-06-2026 15:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Sam Williamson's family reacts to his 100m breakstroke final swim.
  
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• Williamson puts himself on the plane to Glasgow

  08-06-2026 15:46 via smh.com.au
  
  Sam Williamson hits the qualifying time at the Australian swimming trials.
  
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• Williamson thought he’d never swim again after a horrific injury. He just made another Australian team

  08-06-2026 14:46 via smh.com.au
  
  Thirteen months after a devastating knee injury left him learning to walk again, Sam Williamson completed a remarkable comeback at swimming trials, while Sam Short went within touching distance of a world record.
  
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• Williamson thought he’d never swim again after a horrific gym injury. He just made another Australian team

  08-06-2026 14:46 via theage.com.au
  
  Thirteen months after a devastating knee injury left him learning to walk again, Sam Williamson completed a remarkable comeback at swimming trials, while Sam Short went within touching distance of a world record.
  
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• Kane Evans comes out as gay in tell-all interview

  08-06-2026 14:17 via theage.com.au
  
  Kane Evans reveals he's gay on Nine's 100% Footy in a powerful interview with James Bracey.
  
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• ‘Not playing the same’: Damning numbers as ‘incredible’ Tigers reality laid bare

  08-06-2026 14:13 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The “incredible” numbers behind the Tigers’ decline since Jarome Luai signed with the Chiefs have been laid bare, with the “jury still out” on the NRL’s early season surprise packet.
  
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• ‘I know I’m gay’: Ex-NRL enforcer reveals addiction struggles and comes out in emotional interview

  08-06-2026 14:13 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Former NRL enforcer Kane Evans has become the second male player in league history to come out as gay.
  
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• Foran backs Koula after Crichton reveal

  08-06-2026 14:02 via theage.com.au
  
  Kieran Foran backs Tolu Koula to shift to centre with Stephen Crichton ruled out of Origin II.
  
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• ‘I know that I’m gay’: Former NRL star reveals inner battle

  08-06-2026 13:54 via theage.com.au
  
  Kane Evans reveals he's gay and speaks about his drug and alcohol addiction that led to homelessness.
  
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• Joey applauds Kane Evans' decision to come out as gay

  08-06-2026 13:46 via theage.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns says Kane Evans is going to 'save a lot of lives' after coming out as gay.
  
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• ‘I know that I’m gay’: Former NRL enforcer Kane Evans comes out in emotional interview

  08-06-2026 13:34 via smh.com.au
  
  The ex-Roosters, Parramatta and Fiji star has detailed his battles with alcohol and substance addiction and mental health while wrestling with his sexuality.
  
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• Shock late twist as Blues superstar Stephen Crichton ruled out, bolter set to be called into camp

  08-06-2026 13:28 via foxsports.com.au
  
  There has been a last-minute twist after Laurie Daley named his 21-man NSW squad for Game II of the 2026 series, with Bulldogs centre Stephen Crichton ruled out.
  
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• BREAKING: Shock late twist as Blues star ruled out, bolter set to be called into camp

  08-06-2026 13:28 via foxsports.com.au
  
  There has been a last-minute twist after Laurie Daley named his 21-man NSW squad for Game II of the 2026 series, with Bulldogs centre Stephen Crichton ruled out.
  
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• ‘Officially worried’: Gold Coast’s shock $5m offer that could spark free agency mayhem for star forward

  08-06-2026 13:27 via foxsports.com.au
  Gold Coast has launched a stunning bid to secure its long-term future in attack, significantly upping its offer for emerging key forward Jed Walter in the wake of growing uncertainty surrounding restricted free agent Ben King.
  
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