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• Magpies eye magic finals number... but tricky Eagles already causing problems — LIVE AFL

  09-08-2026 08:45 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood can clinch a finals berth when it faces West Coast in Perth on Sunday afternoon. Live updates below!
  
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• Sam Short wins freestyle trifecta in Irvine

  16-08-2026 06:25 via theage.com.au
  
  Sam Short dominated the field at the Pan Pacifics, winning the 1500m freestyle to add t his gold medals in the 400m and 800m at the California meet.
  
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• Knights ignite attacking blitz via Gagai

  16-08-2026 06:19 via smh.com.au
  
  Dane Gagai darts over to open the scoring for the Knights.
  
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• Live: Knights pushing for top four spot against Titans

  16-08-2026 05:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcastle will look to stay in the top four hunt when they host Gold Coast in the first of two NRL matches on Sunday. Follow live.
  
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• ‘They don’t care’: Broncos’ title defence now worst in 118 years of rugby league

  16-08-2026 05:49 via smh.com.au
  
  As Michael Maguire dismissed questions over Brisbane’s motivation as “garbage”, the premiers’ stunning slide is setting all the wrong kind of records.
  
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• Kiss’ fingerprints quickly appearing on new-look Wallabies

  16-08-2026 05:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Clever interplay between midfield players and some aggressive forwards are a good sign for the challenges to come in Argentina.
  
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• Live: Giants, Blues looking for wins in battle for AFL wildcard

  16-08-2026 05:17 via abc.net.au
  
  The top 10 could be decided this afternoon as two key games — featuring GWS and Carlton — shape the wild card places on the ladder. Follow live.
  
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• Matthew Lloyd opens up on a potential return to Essendon

  16-08-2026 04:45 via theage.com.au
  
  Matthew Lloyd has spoken about his desire to return and help Essendon, but it won't be next year.
  
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• ‘That’s garbage’: After 24 weeks of positivity, Maguire shows his fury

  16-08-2026 04:22 via smh.com.au
  
  It took 24 weeks, but Michael Maguire had finally had enough. This may have just been the eeriest press conference of his Broncos tenure.
  
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• Bangladesh chasing paltry total for first Test win in Australia

  16-08-2026 03:47 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia appear headed for a vast and humiliating defeat by Bangladesh, with the tourists requiring just 57 runs for victory on day four of the first Test
  
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• Australia sliding towards humiliation against Bangladesh

  16-08-2026 03:47 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia appear headed for a vast and humiliating defeat by Bangladesh after the tourists struck twice in the first hour to expose the home side’s bowlers
  
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• Aussies continue winning form, Djokovic suffers early exit in Cincinnati

  16-08-2026 03:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian men's assault at the Cincinnati Open continues with gusto thanks to Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata. 
  
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• Tupou has his 'mojo' back and Wallabies want more

  16-08-2026 02:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Les Kiss will continue to assure Taniela Tupou's new French bosses the Wallabies are looking after him, thrilled the prop has rediscovered his "mojo" in the Test arena.
  
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• The 'heroic effort' that saved Pies from defeat

  16-08-2026 02:45 via smh.com.au
  
  The Sunday Footy Show team unpack the Collingwood-Hawthorn draw.
  
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• Crows legend calls time on career

  16-08-2026 02:20 via smh.com.au
  
  Adelaide Crows legend Taylor Walker announces his retirement from the AFL.
  
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• Star Giant looking at enormous pay day

  16-08-2026 02:19 via theage.com.au
  
  James Hird reacts to news that Tom Green could sign an enormous seven-year deal with GWS.
  
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• Levi wows with individual brilliance

  16-08-2026 02:15 via theage.com.au
  
  Cross-code superstar Teagan Levi scores a magnificent individual try.
  
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• Live: Hazlewood gives Australia hope despite Bangladesh chasing just 57 runs to win

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is bowled out for 284 in its second innings, with Bangladesh within touching distance of a first ever Test win in Australia. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Green out after drought-breaking ton, Aussies in big trouble

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Cam Green passes 100 for the first time in over two years, but departs shortly after, with the Australians hurtling towards defeat in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Green notches drought-breaking century with Aussies on the ropes in Darwin

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Cam Green passes 100 for the first time in over two years, but Australia loses wickets at the other end on day four, with the Australians fighting for their lives in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Carey falls early, Green passes 50 with Aussies on the ropes in Darwin

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia begins day four requiring a minor miracle to avoid a shock defeat against Bangladesh in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Carey falls early as Bangladesh creeps closer to famous victory in Darwin

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia begins day four requiring a minor miracle to avoid a shock defeat against Bangladesh in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Bangladesh requiring 57 runs for famous victory in Darwin

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Cam Green passes 100 for the first time in over two years, but departs shortly after, with the Australians hurtling towards defeat in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australia's tail exposed with Bangladesh closing in on famous win

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Cam Green passes 50 for the first time in 13 knocks, but Alex Carey falls early on day four, with the Australians fighting for their lives in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australia pushes into narrow lead, remains on the rack

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Cam Green passes 50 for the first time in 13 knocks, but Australia loses wickets at the other end on day four, with the Australians fighting for their lives in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australia in desperate need of runs with Bangladesh closing in on famous win

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia begins day four requiring a minor miracle to avoid a shock defeat against Bangladesh in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Teen obliterates men's world record in 1,500m freestyle first

  16-08-2026 01:11 via abc.net.au
  
  The world record for the men's 1,500m freestyle, an event once dominated by Grant Hackett and Kieren Perkins, has been smashed by German star Johannes Liebmann.
  
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• Blind surfer stuns locals at Queensland beach

  16-08-2026 01:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Steve Fox is legally blind, but it has not stopped him catching waves while travelling up the east coast of Australia and competing abroad.
  
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• Socceroo seals mega-money move with Michael Jackson dance

  16-08-2026 00:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda has sealed his money-spinning transfer to Portuguese giants Sporting, and celebrated the move by starring in a Michael Jackson-themed dance video.
  
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• Key Demon faces nervous MRO wait with AFL finals near after high shot

  15-08-2026 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen faces a nervous wait for the match review officer after collecting a "flat" Aliir Aliir during the Demons' commanding  20.12 (132) to 8.8 (56) win over Port Adelaide. 
  
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