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• Live: England faces DR Congo as World Cup knockouts continue

  01-07-2026 17:33 via abc.net.au
  
  After topping Group L, the Three Lions take on DR Congo in the Round of 32 in Atlanta. Follow live.
  
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• Wimbledon 2026 LIVE: Alex de Minaur in action against Adrian Mannarino; Maya Joint looks to continue strong run vs seeded Alexandra Eala

  02-07-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Australian stars Alex de Minaur and Maya Joint are both scheduled to play on the No.3 court at Wimbledon tonight. Follow along for live updates, news and reactions.
  
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• Why Tom Jenkins is a genuine chance of breaking a 91-year record

  02-07-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The Panthers’ flyer will try to improve his unbelievable try tally on Friday night against Souths – and edge closer to a record that has stood nearly a century.
  
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• ‘Irreplaceable’: Why Egypt’s Mo Salah is far more than just a star player

  02-07-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  He rewrote the Premier League record books with Liverpool, but mind-blowing stats only tell half the story of Egypt’s talismanic forward.
  
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• Can Moses repay the faith and lead Blues to a rare win in Brisbane? He’s done it before

  02-07-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Mitchell Moses’ position in the NSW side has been hotly debated. But the Blues No.6 has delivered on Origin’s big stage at Suncorp before.
  
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• ‘Worst thing’: Blues playmaker speaks after training mishap as most likely replacement named

  02-07-2026 11:13 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The NSW Blues have been dealt a potential massive blow with backup half Ethan Strange under an injury cloud for the series-decider at Suncorp Stadium.
  
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• Live: Cats face Lions in blockbuster clash at Kardinia Park

  02-07-2026 11:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Geelong and Brisbane meet at Kardinia Park for a spot in the top four, as round 17 of the AFL kicks off under lights. Follow live.
  
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• AFL round 17 LIVE: Geelong, Brisbane Lions go head-to-head in Thursday night blockbuster

  02-07-2026 10:44 via theage.com.au
  
  The Cats have been bolstered by the return of two of their biggest names for their grand final rematch with the Lions at GMHBA Stadium. Follow along for all the action and reaction.
  
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• AFL round 17 LIVE: Brisbane Lions make early statement in Thursday night blockbuster against Geelong

  02-07-2026 10:44 via theage.com.au
  
  The Cats have been bolstered by the return of two of their biggest names for their grand final rematch with the Lions at GMHBA Stadium. Follow along for all the action and reaction.
  
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• AFL round 17 LIVE: Brisbane Lions kick first six goals in blistering start against Cats

  02-07-2026 10:44 via smh.com.au
  
  The Cats have been bolstered by the return of two of their biggest names for their grand final rematch with the Lions at GMHBA Stadium. Follow along for all the action and reaction.
  
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• Golfers sprung using AI to game timesheet system at elite clubs

  02-07-2026 10:39 via theage.com.au
  
  Members of an exclusive golf club in Melbourne’s south-east have been called out for using AI to game the timesheet system.
  
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• Winner makes top four? Mega GF rematch as resurgent Lions face sliding Cats — LIVE AFL

  02-07-2026 10:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It’s the second Grand Final rematch of the season, and a potential top-four eliminator, as Geelong hosts Brisbane to open Round 17. Live updates below!
  
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• AFL 2026, Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions, Round 17 live scores and updates | Blog, results, teams, start time AEST, latest news

  02-07-2026 10:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It’s the second Grand Final rematch of the season, and a potential top-four eliminator, as Geelong hosts Brisbane to open Round 17. Live updates below!
  
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• Swans’ six savage outs; EIGHT changes for Saturday’s top-four shaping blockbuster — AFL Teams Round 17

  02-07-2026 10:20 via foxsports.com.au
  
  There’s chaos at Sydney with six outs after their horror loss, plus a whopping eight changes for Saturday’s blockbuster that’ll shape the top four.
  
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• Australia and Ireland agree on one thing: the Wallabies can beat the Irish

  02-07-2026 10:01 via theage.com.au
  
  Andy Farrell has coached against the Wallabies more than any other over the last two years, with the Lions and Ireland. And he is a big fan.
  
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• Tips and previews for racing at Rosehill on Saturday

  02-07-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  All the information you need to pick a winner.
  
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• Ryan aiming to give General Salute an easier trip after rare failure

  02-07-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Trainer Gerald Ryan hopes General Salute can get back and finish off in the Winter Stakes after fading last start in the Civic Stakes.
  
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• ‘I know I could mix it with them’: Bullock weighs in to rising debate

  02-07-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Gun heavyweight bush jockey Aaron Bullock would love to see a trial of a weights rise, but for now, he’s happy to take any Sydney chances that come his way.
  
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• French jockey keen to cap golden season with Saturday city success

  02-07-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Pierre Boudvillain returns to the scene of his dream chance in the Golden Slipper on Saturday with one box left to tick on a breakout season.
  
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• Bold Bombers play in $6m battle for Pick 3; third Vic club to meet with Neale — Trade Whispers

  02-07-2026 08:35 via foxsports.com.au
  Essendon has upped the ante in a bold bid to lure one of the game’s brightest young talents.
  
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• Ethan Strange throws injury scare through Blues camp after rolling ankle

  02-07-2026 08:09 via smh.com.au
  
  NSW’s back-up playmaker is confident he will be fit for Wednesday’s Origin decider after limping off the training paddock with a sore left ankle on Thursday. The next 24 hours are crucial.
  
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• REVEALED: Historic first for Big Bash opener as WBBL 2026 fixture released

  02-07-2026 08:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The fixtures for this summer’s Women’s Big Bash League have been revealed, with the 12th edition of the T20 tournament set to feature 43 matches played across 38 days.
  
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• Dinner and a contract offer? Lyon’s catch-up with Lachie Neale turns into a ‘circus’; The chat Solomon needs to have with his family

  02-07-2026 08:00 via smh.com.au
  
  St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is disappointed news of the dinner might be a distraction before the Lions’ game against the Cats on Thursdaynight.
  
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• Dinner and a contract offer? Lyon’s catch-up with Lachie Neale turns into a ‘circus’

  02-07-2026 08:00 via theage.com.au
  
  St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is disappointed news of the dinner might be a distraction before the Lions’ game against the Cats on Thursdaynight.
  
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• Million-dollar offers: South African league could poach Australia’s top cricket players

  02-07-2026 07:57 via theage.com.au
  
  Players boss Paul Marsh has confirmed top Australian cricketers have been offered more than $1 million apiece to abandon the Australian summer and play in the privately owned South African T20 competition, amid concerns about unclear plans to sell stakes in Big Bash League teams.
  
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• WBBL 2026: Women’s Big Bash 2026 fixture revealed, list of games, teams, venues, dates, video, latest cricket news

  02-07-2026 07:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The fixtures for this summer’s Women’s Big Bash League have been revealed, with the 12th edition of the T20 tournament set to feature 43 matches played across 38 days.
  
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• Pies name debutant in 38-day turnaround; first-gamer galore as Hawks boost looms — AFL Round 17 Team Tips

  02-07-2026 07:52 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Hawthorn has confirmed a second debutant for its Tasmania bout with Melbourne.
  
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• Pies name debutant in 38-day turnaround; double delight for Hawks as boost looms — AFL Round 17 Team Tips

  02-07-2026 07:52 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Hawthorn has confirmed a second debutant for its Tasmania bout with Melbourne.
  
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• What separates the great teams from the broken ones

  02-07-2026 07:45 via theage.com.au
  
  Football clubs aspire to be environments that if you walk in on a Monday you can’t tell whether the team has won or lost on the weekend.
  
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• ‘You feel like the world has ended’: The split-second hug that forged a World Cup bond

  02-07-2026 07:40 via smh.com.au
  
  The Socceroos have been forged in the local furnace of the A-League, as the next generation rises on the ultimate world stage.
  
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