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• Melbourne footy player suffers devastating head injuries

  06-07-2026 02:33 via theage.com.au
  
  Amateur Aussie rules player Nathan Fitzgerald was hurt in a freak accident and is unlikely to survive.
  
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• Politician threatens legal action against Mbappe; referee graphic goes viral — WC Daily

  08-07-2026 05:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla has threatened legal action against Kylian Mbappe after the French striker called out her racist comments this week.
  
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• The ‘unwritten rule’, Laurie Daley’s secret genius and truth behind Origin’s ‘outrageous’ debate

  08-07-2026 04:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  For a coach that had just made unwanted State of Origin history, Laurie Daley was surprisingly upbeat in the wake of NSW’s disastrous collapse at the MCG.
  
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• ‘He will get back’: FIA boss hints Horner return locked in; Russell torched over grandstand call — Pit Talk

  08-07-2026 04:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Christian Horner is set to return to Formula 1, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who hinted the Englishman’s comeback plans are already fixed.
  
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• Racing NSW appoints administrator, advisory panel at cash-strapped ATC

  08-07-2026 03:54 via theage.com.au
  
  Racing NSW has put its original plan in place at the Australian Turf Club, six months after the club stopped the move.
  
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• Racing NSW appoint administrator, advisory panel at cash-strapped ATC

  08-07-2026 03:54 via theage.com.au
  
  Racing NSW has put its original plan in place at the Australian Turf Club, six months after the club stopped the move.
  
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• ‘What we’ve come to expect from Gus’: Storm hit back at Gould’s ‘cheat’ claims

  08-07-2026 03:47 via theage.com.au
  
  Why the Melbourne Storm will not bother with seeking a public apology from Phil Gould over his Harry Grant ‘cheat’ claims.
  
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• 'We spoke for Palestine': Egypt fans on historic World Cup after heartbreaking loss

  08-07-2026 03:40 via abc.net.au
  
  After initial disappointment after a late loss to Argentina, many Egypt football fans are joyously reflecting on the team's historic campaign, while using the stage to show support for Palestinians.
  
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• Telling $394m move; contender he’s taking ‘very seriously’: Inside the race to sign LeBron James

  08-07-2026 03:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The race to land LeBron James is beginning to take shape, with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers emerging as two of the strongest contenders for the four-time NBA champion’s signature.
  
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• The Herald’s experts have their say ahead of Origin III

  08-07-2026 03:30 via theage.com.au
  
  It’s a decider at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night, where Laurie Daley will be hoping team changes will reap victory for the Blues. Our experts have their say on how they think Origin III will pan out ahead of kick-off at 8pm.
  
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• Slater makes call on Origin future; claims Blues star ‘thrown to wolves’ — Origin LIVE

  08-07-2026 03:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Hours away from Game III of the 2026 State of Origin series, the Queensland Maroons have received a massive boost as they look to make it their seventh of eight deciders at Lang Park.
  
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• Verdict on champs who will fly... and who might flop in crazy MotoGP merry-go-round

  08-07-2026 03:15 via foxsports.com.au
  
  If Joan Mir, Fabio Quartararo, Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin are mice, then what does that make Marc Marquez?
  
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• Quick hits: Belgium trolls Trump as Egypt fires up over 'fixed' World Cup

  08-07-2026 03:13 via abc.net.au
  
  An all-time blow-up from Egypt's coach headlines the day at the World Cup, as the fallout from Belgium's win over the US continues. Here are today's quick hits.
  
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• ‘Borderline pathetic’: How Jeremy Cameron rated his own game

  08-07-2026 03:13 via smh.com.au
  
  The star forward told former Giants teammate Toby Greene that he doesn’t normally take his performances home with him, but he was angry with himself.
  
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• World Cup quiz: Oasis, the Azteca, penalties and the President

  08-07-2026 03:12 via smh.com.au
  
  We’re down to the quarter-finals after an eventful week of knockout action. How closely have you been watching? Test your knowledge with our World Cup quiz.
  
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• How Aussie F1 race could deny Victoria a home final as cricket schedule revealed

  08-07-2026 03:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix could force next summer’s Sheffield Shield final interstate if Victoria once again earn hosting rights for the season decider.
  
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• Fresh blow for MacGill as ex-cricket star loses bid to have drug deal sentence thrown out

  08-07-2026 02:49 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Cricket legend Stuart MacGill has failed to have his sentence and conviction over a drug deal thrown out.
  
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• Four MotoGP world champions are on the move. Who will fly, and who might flop?

  08-07-2026 02:49 via foxsports.com.au
  
  If Joan Mir, Fabio Quartararo, Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin are mice, then what does that make Marc Marquez?
  
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• ‘Lesson learned’: Inside back-to-future move with dark past that could shake-up F1

  08-07-2026 02:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Refuelling could return to Formula 1 by 2031 in a bid to reduce car weight, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who is also pushing for the return of a third-party generic engine manufacturer to the sport.
  
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• Aussie doubles fly the flag at Wimbledon as mixed pair makes final

  08-07-2026 02:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Marc Polmans and Storm Hunter win through to the Wimbledon mixed doubles final, as Thanasi Kokkinakis flies the flag in the men's doubles.
  
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• Slater makes call on Origin future; Blues mind games as selection shock tipped — Origin LIVE

  08-07-2026 02:08 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Hours away from Game III of the 2026 State of Origin series, the Queensland Maroons have received a massive boost as they look to make it their seventh of eight deciders at Lang Park.
  
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• Essendon's mega offer for unproven forward

  08-07-2026 02:06 via smh.com.au
  
  Essendon has upped their offer for Jed Walter, according to Cal Twomey.
  
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• Crawls: NSW stars who MUST be in the firing line... and ‘protected species’ we can no longer ignore

  08-07-2026 02:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It is time for NSW to stop treating Nathan Cleary like he’s a protected species.
  
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• Why AFL great doubts red-hot Carlton

  08-07-2026 02:02 via smh.com.au
  
  Isaac Smith believes Carlton will only win two games for the rest of the season.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland beats Colombia 0-0 (4-3) on penalties; Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 win over Egypt as round of 16 continues

  08-07-2026 01:54 via theage.com.au
  
  Switzerland kept their cool to beat Colombia 0-0 (4-3) in penalty shootout on Wednesday morning. Relive the highs and lows as the Swiss setup a clash with Argentina in the quarter-finals on Sunday AEST.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Switzerland beats Colombia 0-0 (4-3) on penalties; Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 win over Egypt as round of 16 continues

  08-07-2026 01:54 via smh.com.au
  
  Switzerland kept their cool to beat Colombia 0-0 (4-3) in penalty shootout on Wednesday morning. Relive the highs and lows as the Swiss setup a clash with Argentina in the quarter-finals on Sunday AEST.
  
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• ‘mind starts to wonder’: JackJumpers champion re-signs after back injury sparked retirement fears

  08-07-2026 01:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  After battling a back injury throughout the 2025-26 NBL season that left him questioning his future in basketball, veteran Anthony Drmic has re-signed with the Tasmania JackJumpers on a one-year deal.
  
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• Djokovic wins five-set Wimbledon epic

  08-07-2026 01:46 via theage.com.au
  
  Novak Djokovic wins a five-set epic at Wimbledon.
  
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• World Cup ‘snoozefest’ sparks to life with penalty drama as giant pays price over big blunder

  08-07-2026 01:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Switzerland held their nerve in a tense shootout to defeat Colombia 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic ending in Vancouver to what was widely dubbed one of the worst game of this World Cup.
  
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• ‘Heartbreaking’: Cricket pioneer behind iconic World Cup moment dies aged 38

  08-07-2026 01:30 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who shaped the country’s early rise in international cricket, died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said.
  
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