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• ‘No f***ing way’: Aussie ref causes World Cup stir over pre-game gesture — Daily

  15-06-2026 03:24 via foxsports.com.au
  
  An Australian video assistant referee (VAR) official has raised eyebrows for appearing to make a hand sign before Germany’s World Cup opening match against Curaçao in Houston on Sunday.
  
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• NRL Tips - Round 16

  16-06-2026 08:47 via theage.com.au
  
  Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.
  
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• Round 16 Teams: Star targets incredible return as injured Origin contenders eye recall

  16-06-2026 08:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A host of injured players are set to return in what could double as State of Origin auditions after Game 2, with one star given a chance to make a surprisingly early comeback.
  
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• Munster knows the pain Fa’asuamaleaui kept secret. This is his advice

  16-06-2026 08:25 via theage.com.au
  
  Queensland’s most influential enforcer has suffered the cruellest of heartaches. Those close to him believe it will fuel a heroic State of Origin arc.
  
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• How teen NRL hopeful went from overlooked by union to ‘shock’ Under 19s Origin call-up

  16-06-2026 07:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The annual Under-19s State of Origin match has arrived and with it comes another chance for fans to witness the next generation of rugby league stars.
  
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• They’re alive: Melbourne Stars revived after two-week merger saga

  16-06-2026 07:55 via smh.com.au
  
  Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick Cummins confirmed an extraordinary end to the two-week saga around the “merger” of the Stars and the Melbourne Renegades.
  
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• Zip the lip: Hawks great urges Watson to give the trash-talking a spell

  16-06-2026 07:50 via theage.com.au
  
  Nick “The Wizard” Watson should tone down his commentary on opponents, says club great Shane Crawford, who’s eyeing off some potential recruits for the Hawks.
  
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• ‘Don’t be scared...’: McGregor’s ugly explosion after legend’s damning Topuria claim

  16-06-2026 07:45 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Conor McGregor has once again found himself back in the headlines, going after ex-boxer Terence Crawford in the wake of Ilia Topuria’s shock defeat at the UFC’s White House event.
  
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• Daley’s surprise plan for Blues half as backline switch revealed — Origin Daily

  16-06-2026 07:41 via foxsports.com.au
  Laurie Daley has lifted the lid on the surprise way he plans to use young playmaker Ethan Strange in Game 2.
  
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• WATCH: Indian prodigy’s ugly incident as send-off sparks heated confrontation

  16-06-2026 07:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blew his fuse in an India A game in Sri Lanka and pushed an opposition player after a heated on-field exchange.
  
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• Munster backs Maroons teammate to honour late dad in Origin II

  16-06-2026 07:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland captain Cameron Munster is confident prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will do his late father Fereti proud in tomorrow night's State of Origin II at the MCG.
  
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• Two Okons shared a lifelong dream. There’s one more to come … but he plays for Italy

  16-06-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Paul Okon snr never got to play at a World Cup. But his eldest son now has – and the next one, Gianluca, is bound for the big stage, too. The problem is, it might not be for Australia.
  
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• ‘Not a layup’: US on high alert for fine-tuned Socceroos in Seattle

  16-06-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  After former US players turned pundits trashed Australia’s World Cup chances, their players are not as bullish ahead of their weekend showdown.
  
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• Panthers star lifts lid on contract talks; Storm gun opens up on playing future: NRL Daily

  16-06-2026 07:13 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Tom Jenkins is closing in on Rhys Wesser’s club record for the most tries in a season at the Panthers, but the red-hot winger concedes things got “hairy” as he chased a new deal with Penrith before he eventually got one done.
  
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• ‘Don’t be scared, homie’: McGregor explodes at boxing great after Topuria defeat

  16-06-2026 06:56 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Conor McGregor has once again found himself back in the headlines, going after ex-boxer Terence Crawford in the wake of Ilia Topuria’s shock defeat at the UFC’s White House event.
  
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• ‘Doesn’t help anybody’: US star hits out at mouthy pundit... after Socceroos icon’s brutal slap down

  16-06-2026 06:41 via foxsports.com.au
  US pundit Mike Grella has gone after Australia again, after being ripped for his silly pre-World Cup tournament comments about the Socceroos — but he’s copped a smackdown from Roos icon Harry Kewell and a membert of the US national team.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Iran and NZ draw 2-2 after boos ring out across SoFi Stadium during Iranian national anthem; Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Cape Verde shock opponents with four draws in four games

  16-06-2026 06:30 via smh.com.au
  
  It was a day of draws at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after underdogs Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Spain, Egypt kept Belgium at 1-1 and Saudi Arabia and Uruguay finished up 1-1 before New Zealand closed out the day with a 2-2 draw against Iran.
  
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• Origin coaches throw support behind Klein

  16-06-2026 06:16 via theage.com.au
  
  Billy Slater and Laurie Daley squash concerns over referee Ashley Klein after revelations of his past gambling issues.
  
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• Iran's players celebrated at World Cup but complicated feelings remain

  16-06-2026 06:16 via abc.net.au
  
  After a challenging, politically charged build-up to their World Cup campaign Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand brought mixed feelings for the Iranian diaspora.
  
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• Iran draws New Zealand at World Cup

  16-06-2026 06:07 via smh.com.au
  
  Iranian fans were out in full force as the men's team drew New Zealand to open their World Cup in America.
  
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• ‘Unfair’: Origin coaches defend ref after gambling bombshell as Daley responds to awkward report

  16-06-2026 05:56 via foxsports.com.au
  State of Origin coaches Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have both leapt to the defence of referee Ashley Klein after claims made over his previous problems with gambling.
  
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• 50k to 3m! Minnow’s 40yo hero goes viral as Kiwi star ignites in 68-year World Cup first — Day 5 Wrap

  16-06-2026 05:38 via foxsports.com.au
  
  History was made on Tuesday as all four FIFA World Cup matches take place on Tuesday ended in a draw for the first time in 68 years.
  
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• Daley shrugs off coaching criticism

  16-06-2026 05:31 via theage.com.au
  
  NSW coach Laurie Daley is asked about criticism levelled towards him heading into State of Origin game two.
  
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• Quick hits: Cabo Verde finds player on LinkedIn, meet Merlin the Duck

  16-06-2026 05:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Cabo Verde's incredible result against Spain brings with it no shortage of amazing stories, while a duck in a jersey is stealing hearts in Mexico. Here are today's quick hits from the World Cup.
  
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• ‘I think it’s unfair’: Billy, Laurie respond to ref’s gambling issues amid integrity concerns

  16-06-2026 05:26 via foxsports.com.au
  Billy Slater and Laurie Daley have both leapt to the defence of referee Ashley Klein after his serious problem with gambling was revealed last week.
  
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• Monaco trophy mystery as new team lodges appeal; veteran’s ‘unusual’ Barcelona retirement: Pit Talk

  16-06-2026 05:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Pierre Gasly did not receive his third-place Monaco Grand Prix trophy despite having his penalty controversially overturned as Red Bull Racing weighs up a potential appeal against the decision.
  
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• Ashes, tears and power rise in a farewell to old Leichhardt

  16-06-2026 05:18 via abc.net.au
  
  On the day of the final NRL game at Leichhardt Oval before the old ground changes forever, rugby league's broken-down palace reminded us all of it's greatest powers.
  
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• Spain stunned by World Cup minnows

  16-06-2026 05:11 via smh.com.au
  
  FIFA World Cup powerhouse Spain are stunned by a draw against tournament minnows Cabo Verde in their first game.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Iran and NZ draw 2-2 after boos ring out across SoFi Stadium during Iranian national anthem; Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Cape Verde shock opponents with four draws in four games

  16-06-2026 05:11 via smh.com.au
  
  An electric atmosphere accompanies Iran’s opening game against New Zealand following pre-match protests at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium.
  
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• ‘Experience is the way to go’: Fevola urges Blues to seek seasoned coach

  16-06-2026 05:09 via theage.com.au
  
  Former Sydney coach John Longmire would be the ideal candidate for the vacant Carlton coaching job, the club’s one-time star forward reckons.
  
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