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• Messi breaks goalscoring record

  23-06-2026 01:24 via theage.com.au
  
  Argentina captain Lionel Messi breaks the World Cup goalscoring record with a brace against Austria.
  
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• NAS' Gladiator stunt causes intense faceoff

  23-06-2026 08:42 via smh.com.au
  
  Nelson Asofa-Solomona tells George Burgess he's 'ready to die' in the ring before Wednesday's heavyweight bout, while wearing a Gladiator mask as a cheeky sledge.
  
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• ‘Don’t bag him’: Moses fires up over ‘unfair’ criticism; why ‘no one is saving’ Blues — Origin Daily

  23-06-2026 08:39 via foxsports.com.au
  
  NSW five-eighth Mitchell Moses says criticism of coach Laurie Daley has been “completely unfair” in the wake of their humiliating loss at the MCG and has urged former players and fans to get behind the Blues legend ahead of the Origin decider.
  
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• Socceroos midfielder 'in absolute bits'

  23-06-2026 08:37 via theage.com.au
  
  Stan Sport's James Dodd reveals Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill "is in absolute bits" as he waits until after the World Cup to have ankle surgery.
  
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• Algeria's thrilling comeback win

  23-06-2026 08:34 via theage.com.au
  
  Algeria pull off a thrilling comeback win against Jordan at the World Cup.
  
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• NRL Round 17 Teams: Broncos blow as Dogs’ shake-up confirmed, star halfback in shock absence

  23-06-2026 08:33 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The teams are in for Round 17, with a full eight games on the schedule as the Brisbane Broncos look to stop their slide while some big names return.
  
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• ‘You earned it’: Jake Paul’s shock pre-fight gift leaves Aussie champ stunned… but there’s a catch

  23-06-2026 08:24 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Jake Paul has dialled up the drama once again -- literally -- personally calling Aussie world champ Cherneka Johnson to surprise her with a brand-new Harley-Davidson -- but there’s a catch.
  
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• Xerri ruled out after undergoing jaw surgery; flag favourite’s big dilemma: AFL Team Tips

  23-06-2026 08:21 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Alastair Clarkson has reportedly been dealt an immediate blow in his club’s bold chase for a wildcard position, as a star undergoes surgery.
  
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• Alessandro Circati chose Australia over Italy. His dad approves

  23-06-2026 08:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Alessandro Circati's decision to play for the Socceroos raised eyebrows within his family in Italy, but his father says they now realise that, deep down, he's not Italian.
  
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• Cryptic one-word reply has AFL world buzzing as Butters makes major free agency admission

  23-06-2026 08:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Zak Butters says the footy industry isn’t ready for premature player movement decisions, such is the case in rugby league.
  
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• Moses would love to win Origin for Laurie Daley. He’s just not sure he’ll be picked

  23-06-2026 07:48 via theage.com.au
  
  The Parramatta captain brings up 250 NRL games on Thursday in what he knows will double as an audition for the NSW No. 6 jersey.
  
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• ‘This is our time’: Fittler says under-fire Blues have chance to become legends

  23-06-2026 07:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Speaking at the launch of Beanies for Brain Cancer Round, the former NSW captain and coach said this year’s team can leave a legacy by upsetting the odds in the Origin decider.
  
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• Latrell injury worse than first feared; mammoth blow for premiership contender — Team Tips

  23-06-2026 07:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It’s possible a Roosters gun has played his last game for the club after suffering a serious foot injury that could keep him out for the rest of the year.
  
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• Blanket ban: MotoGP start devices outlawed, Aprilia boss ‘worried’ about champ’s surge, crash magnet’s gamble – Pit Talk

  23-06-2026 07:15 via foxsports.com.au
  
  MotoGP has banned the use of holeshot devices for the start of races with immediate effect, and will expand the space between rows on the grid to try to make race starts safer after a spate of violent accidents at recent rounds of the 2026 season.
  
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• Superstars shine in scoring spree; howler stuns Arnie as wild scene grinds World Cup to halt — Wrap

  23-06-2026 07:07 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Lionel Messi’s legend somehow grew even greater on Tuesday morning as he scored twice in Argentina’s win over Austria to break Miroslav Klose’s all-time scoring record at the men’s FIFA World Cup.
  
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• Eight words that expose Freo’s secret weapon in flag push; clear fix for broken Tribunal — Will Schofield column

  23-06-2026 06:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Fremantle doesn’t know who they’re playing next week.
  
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• Savage Crowe taunt as champ does runner; dual G-banger face-off stuns in crazy weigh-ins

  23-06-2026 06:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Nelson Asofa-Solomona has asked George Burgess “are you ready to die” after wearing a Gladiator helmet, mockingly, to the weigh-ins of their Australian crossover blockbuster.
  
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• ‘Absolutely robbed’: Australian sprinter speaks out after controversial snub

  23-06-2026 06:48 via smh.com.au
  
  Australian sprinter Josh Azzopardi has voiced his frustration after he was not selected for Australia in the men’s 100-metre event at the Commonwealth Games.
  
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• First major trade of the NBA off-season... and it just sparked a $112m ‘priority’ move

  23-06-2026 06:20 via foxsports.com.au
  
  In case it wasn’t obvious already, the New York Knicks definitely won the trade.
  
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• NBA bombshell: Mega Giannis trade ends ugly 13-month saga as title contender the big loser

  23-06-2026 06:10 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It has happened.
  
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• BREAKING: Blockbuster trade ends ugly 13-month NBA saga as Celtics come up short

  23-06-2026 06:10 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It has happened.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Jordan up 1-0 against Algeria; Norway defeat Senegal 3-2; France win 3-0 against Iraq; Messi creates history as Argentina beat Austria

  23-06-2026 05:43 via theage.com.au
  
  France and Iraq go head-to-head after Lionel Messi created World Cup history, becoming the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer. Follow all the action.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Algeria beat Jordan 2-1; Norway defeat Senegal 3-2; France win 3-0 against Iraq; Messi creates history as Argentina beat Austria

  23-06-2026 05:43 via theage.com.au
  
  Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe score a brace each after Lionel Messi created World Cup history, becoming the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer.
  
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• NRL 2026: Brisbane Broncos utility Billy Walters has spoken about his father Kevin Walters’ sacking as coach, crediting replacement Michael Maguire with elevating his career. Brisbane Broncos premiership 2025.

  23-06-2026 05:31 via foxsports.com.au
  Watch Jake Duke go Face to Face with Broncos star Billy Walters on Fox League at 7:30pm AEST on Tuesday!
  
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• ‘Get me out of here’: Billy Walters’ initial reaction to dad Kevin’s Broncos axing... and what he said in call to Madge

  23-06-2026 05:31 via foxsports.com.au
  Watch Jake Duke go Face to Face with Broncos star Billy Walters on Fox League at 7:30pm AEST on Tuesday!
  
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• Haaland double fires Norway to win

  23-06-2026 05:29 via theage.com.au
  
  Erling Haaland's double fires Norway to a 3-2 win over Senegal at the World Cup.
  
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• These NFL players just got their first taste of Aussie rules. This was the verdict

  23-06-2026 05:28 via theage.com.au
  
  The Los Angeles Rams have been in town spreading the NFL and flag football word, but were surprised with what they witnessed over the weekend when Collingwood and Port Adelaide clashed at the MCG.
  
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• Shock transfer rumour as another giant circles star; squeeze to spark fresh Socceroos stunner

  23-06-2026 05:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  All the talk in the build-up to the Socceroos’ final group stage game against Paraguay on Friday is centred on what manager Tony Popovic should do next with the starting XI.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Jordan and Algeria in action; Norway up 1-0 against Senegal; France win 3-0 against Iraq; Messi creates history as Argentina beat Austria

  23-06-2026 05:07 via theage.com.au
  
  France and Iraq go head-to-head after Lionel Messi created World Cup history, becoming the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer. Follow all the action.
  
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• Quick hits: Wild weather, Messi magic and Merlin meets the president

  23-06-2026 04:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Some wild weather brings the World Cup to a standstill, but not before Lionel Messi lights it up to rewrite the record books. Here are today's quick hits.
  
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