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• NRL Tips - Round 21

  21-07-2026 08:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler (Danika Mason).
  
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• Nasty crash denies Aussies chance to hit back at defector Richardson

  29-07-2026 15:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Matt Richardson, a three-time Olympic medallist in Paris for Australia before he sensationally defected to the land of his birth, has been ruled out of the Commonweath Games.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Kennedy puts aside record celebrations to make 200m semis; Aussie 3x3 women make final despite being a player down

  29-07-2026 15:18 via theage.com.au
  
  The action continues in Glasgow with the last day of the swimming program, more Aussie netball, basketball medals up for grabs and the return of the mile race at the track. Follow it all LIVE.
  
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• The AFL ladder ‘lies’ about this dark horse. They’re exactly who contenders ‘won’t want to face’

  29-07-2026 14:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The AFL ladder isn’t telling us the full truth, and one big lie has become glaringly obvious.
  
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• AFL 2026: The ladder is lying about Geelong, Cats premiership chances, First Crack analysis, video, latest news

  29-07-2026 14:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The AFL ladder isn’t telling us the full truth, and one big lie has become glaringly obvious.
  
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• ‘Want him here for life’: Roosters’ bold near-$8m Walker play... but he ‘could get more elsewhere’

  29-07-2026 13:45 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Roosters billionaire chairman Nick Politis rarely loses a player he wants to retain and the club is set to offer Sam Walker a mega contract extension.
  
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• ‘Want him here for life’: Roosters’ bold $7.5m Walker play... but he ‘could get more elsewhere’

  29-07-2026 13:45 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Roosters billionaire chairman Nick Politis rarely loses a player he wants to retain and the club is set to offer Sam Walker a mega contract extension.
  
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• AFL round 21 teams and expert tips: Pies, Cats both lose crucial stars for MCG blockbuster

  29-07-2026 13:28 via smh.com.au
  
  The teams have started to land for round 21, and both Collingwood and Geelong have been forced into some key changes.
  
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• New Sydney import shocks Spurs with equaliser

  29-07-2026 13:18 via smh.com.au
  
  New Sydney import Takahiro Sekine shockes Spurs with the equaliser after a disastrous defensive touch from his compatriot.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: ‘Gut-wrenching’: Hoare wins protest, makes mile final after being tripped; Swimmers chase 11 golds on last day in pool

  29-07-2026 12:59 via theage.com.au
  
  The action continues in Glasgow with the last day of the swimming program, more Aussie netball, basketball medals up for grabs and the return of the mile race at the track. Follow it all LIVE.
  
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• Tel opens scoring with stunning free kick

  29-07-2026 12:30 via theage.com.au
  
  He had been looking likely and Mathys Tel opens the scoring with a stunning free kick for Spurs.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Aussie champion Olli Hoare tripped in mile heat; Swimmers chase 11 golds on last day in pool

  29-07-2026 12:28 via smh.com.au
  
  The action continues in Glasgow with the last day of the swimming program, more Aussie netball, basketball medals up for grabs and the return of the mile race at the track. Follow it all LIVE.
  
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• NRL 2026: Doubts raised about mood at Wests Tigers despite Benji Marshall and Adam Doueihi presenting united front

  29-07-2026 12:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Despite Benji Marshall and Adam Doueihi presenting a united front at a Wednesday morning press conference, doubts have been cast over the mood among players at the Wests Tigers following a week of turmoil.
  
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• ‘Dragged through the mud’: The ‘lingering tensions’ inside Tigers over Doueihi drama revealed

  29-07-2026 12:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Despite Benji Marshall and Adam Doueihi presenting a united front at a Wednesday morning press conference, doubts have been cast over the mood among players at the Wests Tigers following a week of turmoil.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Aussie trio dream of women’s 200m final; Swimmers chase 11 golds on last day in pool

  29-07-2026 12:12 via theage.com.au
  
  The action continues in Glasgow with the last day of the swimming program, more Aussie netball, basketball medals up for grabs and the return of the mile race at the track. Follow it all LIVE.
  
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• Trade Whispers: Vic contender ‘among clubs circling’ Hawk; Pies lead race for 2023 first-round pick

  29-07-2026 11:58 via foxsports.com.au
  An array of fringe Hawthorn players are in rival clubs’ sights, while a “torn” Brisbane star is no closer to making his free agency call.
  
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• Cheeky twist as Aussies offer to help ‘Clicky Ponting’ after ‘f***wits’ turn cricket scandal ugly

  29-07-2026 11:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A pair of popular Aussie cricket podcasters have offered to help ‘Clicky Ponting’, after further developments in the English club cricket cheating scandal which saw the chief culprit named, passionately defended by his mother-in-law, and a sponsor pulling the plug.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Aussies hit the track for 200m heats; Swimming begins last day of races

  29-07-2026 11:17 via theage.com.au
  
  The action continues in Glasgow with the last day of the swimming program, more Aussie netball, basketball medals up for grabs and the return of the mile race at the track. Follow it all LIVE.
  
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• Australian podcast stars offer to fund ‘Clicky Ponting’ in any legal action

  29-07-2026 11:10 via theage.com.au
  
  Cricket satirists The Grade Cricketer have offered to provide financial support to the player and club at the centre of a cheating scandal in a northern England league.
  
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• Joey 'surprised' as Panthers star axed

  29-07-2026 11:03 via theage.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns admits he was surprised to see Blaize Talagi dropped from the Panthers team this weekend.
  
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• Short-lived absence for returning Wallabies star

  29-07-2026 11:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Wallabies star Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is back in the side after being overlooked for Joe Schmidt's final squad.
  
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• Munster explains delaying PNG talks

  29-07-2026 10:59 via theage.com.au
  
  Storm superstar Cameron Munster explains why is putting talks with the PNG Chiefs on hold.
  
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• Basketball feud escalates as NBL clubs seek $1.5 million in repayments

  29-07-2026 10:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Three frustrated NBL clubs were involved in mediation with the league on Wednesday, as the battle for power in the league took another turn.
  
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• Tasmania Devils meet with highly regarded Cats figure

  29-07-2026 10:26 via theage.com.au
  
  Just 10 days after being appointed Tassie Devils coach, Ken Hinkley has met with Geelong’s head of development.
  
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• Live: Ollie Hoare protests after falling in mile heats

  29-07-2026 10:26 via abc.net.au
  
  The Diamonds have perhaps their toughest match-up of the group stage against South Africa and Sam Short completes his packed schedule with the men's 200m and 1,500m freestyle finals on the same night. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Ollie Hoare falls in mile heats, Australian team appeals

  29-07-2026 10:26 via abc.net.au
  
  The Diamonds have perhaps their toughest match-up of the group stage against South Africa and Sam Short completes his packed schedule with the men's 200m and 1,500m freestyle finals on the same night. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Last medals in the pool to be won, Diamonds face tough match-up

  29-07-2026 10:26 via abc.net.au
  
  The Diamonds have perhaps their toughest match-up of the group stage against South Africa and Sam Short completes his packed schedule with the men's 200m and 1,500m freestyle finals on the same night. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aussie weightlifter emulates father's Scottish bronze 40 years on

  29-07-2026 10:26 via abc.net.au
  
  The Diamonds have perhaps their toughest match-up of the group stage against South Africa and Sam Short completes his packed schedule with the men's 200m and 1,500m freestyle finals on the same night. Follow live.
  
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• Cats’ shock call on star, Danger decision as Pies get big early return for top-six eliminator — AFL Teams Round 21

  29-07-2026 10:20 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Geelong has made a major call on captain Patrick Dangerfield while another star is still missing for its top-six decider against Collingwood.
  
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• Silver linings and blonde renewals: Why Wallabies enforcer stayed chilled about Schmidt snub

  29-07-2026 09:50 via theage.com.au
  
  Lukhan Salakaia-Loto returned to the Wallabies this week under new coach Les Kiss after being overlooked by Joe Schmidt. He says it was a “blessing in disguise”.
  
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