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• Old man magic ‘no-one has worked out’ explained; $1m-plus exit could be Swans blessing

  03-06-2026 22:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Why Hawthorn has the “biggest point of difference” of any contending side this year, and the “good headache” at Sydney that might ease fears over a Swan’s potential exit.
  
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• Police hand down verdict on young gun’s bizarre egging act; Longmire’s big call on joining Blues

  04-06-2026 08:27 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Police have concluded their investigation into a first-year North Melbourne player after a bizarre egging incident.
  
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• ‘50-50’: Ciraldo’s big hint on star Dogs duo; Ivan’s reveal over ‘banged up’ Cleary — Late Mail

  04-06-2026 08:19 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Bulldogs now have two star backs under injury clouds while the Tigers have provided an update on four gun players currently sidelined.
  
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• Sydney club to consider signing jailed ex-star; Tiger in talks with rival — Transfer Whispers

  04-06-2026 08:01 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Wests Tigers are reportedly interested in signing ex-Manly hooker Manase Fainu when he is released from jail.
  
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• Wests Tigers consider signing jailed hooker Manase Fainu

  04-06-2026 07:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Given the seriousness of the crime, and a lengthy layoff, Manase Fainu’s NRL career looked over after he was sentenced to jail in 2022. That may be about to change.
  
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• France-based giants picked for Junior Wallabies in major RA policy shift

  04-06-2026 07:30 via smh.com.au
  
  In response to dozens of talented young Aussies joining French academies, Rugby Australia will now pick players from offshore for its biggest junior rep team.
  
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• Ethan Strange is the hottest playmaker in the game. So why did the Roosters let him go?

  04-06-2026 07:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The Roosters rarely lose players they want to keep, but it’s fair to say they dropped the ball when it came to the NSW debutant.
  
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• Mid-season draftee’s dream blockbuster debut… and a second could join him — Team Whispers

  04-06-2026 07:06 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood will unveil a mid-season draftee for the King’s Birthday blockbuster against Melbourne, which is also considering a first-gamer. Plus Gold Coast will unleash a second Academy graduate for his AFL debut.
  
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• Spin weapon that toppled King Kohli among fresh faces for India’s clash with Test newcomers

  04-06-2026 06:47 via foxsports.com.au
  
  India have rested pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for this week’s one-off Test against Afghanistan, opening the door for up to three fresh faces to make their international debut.
  
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• ‘Sh**house… stay here Jed’: Hardwick’s unique Walter pitch… and bold trade promise in warning to rivals

  04-06-2026 06:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has declared two of his contracted Suns stars will “not (be) going anywhere as long as I’m coach of this football club”, while launching a unique pitch for his No.2 pick to remain at the club.
  
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• Viral clip raises alarm over World Cup surfaces

  04-06-2026 06:32 via smh.com.au
  
  A viral clip of Senegal players bouncing the ball while warming up for the World Cup has raised alarm due to the literally rebound of the ball.
  
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• Fan invades court, attempts selfie with Wemby

  04-06-2026 06:27 via smh.com.au
  
  A fan invades the court in the NBA Finals and attempts to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama.
  
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• NBA history with 9,845-day Knicks Finals drought FINALLY over as Wemby makes brutal admission

  04-06-2026 06:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Jalen Brunson-led New York Knicks have stolen Game 1 in San Antonio, producing a gutsy comeback to win a thriller and go 1-0 up in the NBA Finals, while ending a 9,845-day wait for a Finals victory.
  
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• NBA history as 9,845-day drought FINALLY over after Knicks stun in thrilling Finals opener

  04-06-2026 06:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Jalen Brunson-led New York Knicks have stolen Game 1 in San Antonio, producing a gutsy comeback to win a thriller and go 1-0 up in the NBA Finals, while ending a 9,845-day wait for a Finals victory.
  
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• Teen sensation takes Socceroos breakout in his stride

  04-06-2026 06:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Lucas Herrington is on track to become Australia's youngest World Cup starter yet, but the 18-year-old is taking his incredible rise in his stride.
  
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• 9,845-day drought FINALLY over as Knicks stun in thrilling NBA Finals opener

  04-06-2026 05:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The New York Knicks have stolen Game 1 in San Antonio, producing a gutsy comeback to win a thriller and go 1-0 up in the NBA Finals, ending a 9,845-day wait for a Finals victory.
  
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• ‘Done nothing’: Supercars legend slams GM efforts amid ‘pants pulled down’ season

  04-06-2026 05:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Supercars legend Mark Skaife has slammed Team 18 for not being a “proper” factory outfit for Chevrolet as General Motors struggles for competitiveness in the series.
  
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• Knicks win NBA finals opener interrupted by selfie-hunting fan

  04-06-2026 05:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The New York steals game one of the NBA finals in San Antonio, shaking off a brief interruption by a court invader.
  
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• ‘Our people first’: Victoria’s explanation for $180m BBL blindside revealed in leaked email

  04-06-2026 05:28 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick Cummins has sent an email to rival states clarifying the organisation’s controversial decision to merge its two Big Bash clubs, apologising for the ongoing fallout.
  
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• Pat Cummins hoping to stay fit for 'unprecedented' 21-Test stretch

  04-06-2026 05:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian men's captain Pat Cummins says his body is feeling "awesome" ahead of a hectic 12-month stretch of Test cricket.
  
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• Cummins hoping to stay fit for 'unprecedented' 21-Test stretch

  04-06-2026 05:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian men's captain Pat Cummins says his body is feeling "awesome" ahead of a hectic 12-month stretch of Test cricket.
  
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• Thrilling finish to epic NBA Finals opener after star’s injury drama — LIVE

  04-06-2026 04:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It has taken 27 years, but the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are set to meet once again on the NBA’s biggest stage, with Game 1 of the NBA Finals tipping off one of the most anticipated championship series in recent memory.
  
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• Rumour of new Butters ‘frontrunner’ on record $18m deal; what sparked Pies to ramp up Neale bid — AFL Trade Whispers

  04-06-2026 04:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A shock rumour suggests there’s a new “frontrunner” for Zak Butters on a record deal.
  
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• Inside brutal 6am torture tests and unshakeable hardness behind Kristian Woolf’s rise to Dolphins

  04-06-2026 04:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Tommy Raudonikis once said of the Queensland Maroons: “I hate them. I hate the colour. I hate the way they operate. I used to tell the boys, if you see an old lady crossing the road up there, and she’s wearing a Maroon cardigan, knock her down.”
  
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• Broncos 'on life support': Joey

  04-06-2026 04:36 via smh.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler take a look at the struggling Broncos.
  
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• ‘Valve-lifting’ reality in stunning Blues rebirth… and post-Voss proof the tide has turned

  04-06-2026 04:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Carlton supporters would’ve hoped for an uptick in performance under Josh Fraser.
  
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• Brunson hurts knee on freak play

  04-06-2026 04:30 via smh.com.au
  
  New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson hurts his knee on a freak play in game one of the NBA Finals.
  
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• ‘A genuine leader’: Knights extend star forward on long-term deal — Daily

  04-06-2026 04:08 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Newcastle Knights have confirmed the extension of star back-rower Dylan Lucas, who will remain at the club for the foreseeable future.
  
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• James Hird coaching Essendon again sounds bonkers. Which is why it might just happen

  04-06-2026 03:40 via smh.com.au
  
  It is worth holding an image of Hird hacking his way through the Colombian jungle as you read over coming days and weeks about his chances of coaching Essendon. 
  
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• Blues’ shock re-birth has Voss’ fingerprints all over it... He still had to leave for the tide to turn

  04-06-2026 03:39 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Carlton supporters would’ve hoped for an uptick in performance under Josh Fraser.
  
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