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• McInnes on report for trip

  09-08-2026 08:42 via smh.com.au
  
  Cameron McInnes is placed on report for a trip before contact.
  
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• Shock Bangladesh defeat reveals bigger picture hiding in plain sight

  16-08-2026 09:04 via abc.net.au
  
  On paper, Australia's full-strength team should have wiped the floor with Bangladesh. But a lack of application to their Test match craft has left Australia vulnerable to teams that are driven to succeed in the longest format.
  
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• Emerging Osland mare can secure city start with another win

  16-08-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  An emerging New England-based mare can announce a likely date with metropolitan opposition when she lines up at Monday’s Scone meeting.
  
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• The MRO verdict is in, and it’s not good news for the Demons

  16-08-2026 08:57 via smh.com.au
  
  The Demons have been dealt a major blow, with star forward Jacob van Rooyen likely to miss the club’s first final since 2023.
  
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• Sloan cuts back and scores

  16-08-2026 08:55 via theage.com.au
  
  Tyrell Sloan steps inside the Tigers defence to score the Dragons' first try.
  
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• Couchman cops brutal falcon

  16-08-2026 08:50 via theage.com.au
  
  Ryan Couchman is hit in the head off Jarome Luai's kick.
  
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• Knights keep top-four hopes alive with win over Titans

  16-08-2026 08:47 via theage.com.au
  
  Dane Gagai, Greg Marzhew and Fletcher Sharpe all scored try doubles as Newcastle kept their slim hopes of a top-four finish alive.
  
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• Turuva sneaks in for first try

  16-08-2026 08:35 via theage.com.au
  
  Sunia Turuva ends the stalemate between the Tigers and Dragons.
  
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• Brisbane’s title defence is the worst in 118 years. Things just got even worse

  16-08-2026 08:33 via smh.com.au
  
  The premiers’ stunning slide towards the wooden spoon is setting all the wrong kind of records. Now Reece Walsh is out for the season and faces being sidelined for the World Cup.
  
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• ‘Glad I’m still here’: Ivan Cleary to celebrate 500 games as coach

  16-08-2026 08:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Ivan Cleary tried to play down his special coaching milestone while confirming one of Penrith’s representative stars was set to return from injury.
  
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• Two-try Tupou set to stay for Pumas, Boks duty after making history in Townsville

  16-08-2026 08:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Taniela Tupou became the first Wallabies prop to score two tries in a game since “Wild” Bill Cerutti in 1931, and he won’t be rushing back to Paris either.
  
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• Quick hits: Das's redemption and Mehid's Messi attempt

  16-08-2026 07:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Litton Das was wrong-footed behind the stumps, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz suffered a worse fate in front of them. Here are the quick hits from day four of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
  
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• ‘Indecision and flawed judgment’: Australia player ratings after shock Test loss to Bangladesh

  16-08-2026 07:34 via smh.com.au
  
  No one saw this result coming before the Darwin Test. Now the spotlight is seriously shining on a couple of members of the Australia team. We rate their performances against Bangladesh.
  
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• Titans hit back via Campbell

  16-08-2026 07:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Jayden Campbell narrows the margin between the Titans and the Knights.
  
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• Australia’s bubble burst as Bangladesh storm to historic Test win

  16-08-2026 07:09 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia has been comprehensively out-played by Bangladesh, after the tourists meted out a nine-wicket humiliation of Pat Cummins’ men for their first-ever red ball victory on these shores
  
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• Pallister makes history by beating Ledecky as Short beats Hackett’s 1500m record

  16-08-2026 06:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Katie Ledecky had never lost an international final in the women’s 800m freestyle. Lani Pallister just created her own history as Sam Short’s stunning Pan Pacific Championships continued.
  
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• The Lions got the points, but there were two high points for the Bombers

  16-08-2026 06:47 via theage.com.au
  
  The Lions were too quick and too strong for Essendon, but this moment in front of Bombers faithful in the old grandstand at Windy Hill was a highlight.
  
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• The Lions got the AFLW points, but there were two high points for the Bombers

  16-08-2026 06:47 via theage.com.au
  
  The Lions were too quick and too strong for Essendon, but this moment in front of Bombers faithful in the old grandstand at Windy Hill was a highlight.
  
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• Pallister beats Ledecky in historic dethroning

  16-08-2026 06:40 via theage.com.au
  
  Lani Pallister takes gold in the women's 800m freestyle, breaking a 15-year streak that USA giant Katie Ledecky held on the event.
  
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• Makhachev lands brutal head kick in UFC title defence

  16-08-2026 06:38 via smh.com.au
  
  UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev scores with a brutal head kick against Ian Machado Garry.
  
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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: Titans fight back after early Knights blitz

  16-08-2026 05:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcastle got off to a flyer against Gold Coast but the Titans have staged a fightback to bring the game back to life. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Tigers and Dragons fight it out to end Round 24

  16-08-2026 05:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Wests Tigers and St George Illawarra will lock horns on Sunday afternoon to finish off this week's NRL action. Follow live.
  
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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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• Live: Dragons on top against woeful Tigers

  16-08-2026 05:51 via abc.net.au
  
  St George Illawarra are doing all they can to fight their way off the bottom of the NRL ladder. 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 running over Eagles as Blues look to wrap up top 10

  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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• 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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