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• Press conference cut short after Blakey questioning

  13-10-2026 10:43 via smh.com.au
  
  North Melbourne's press conference surrounding their signing of Nick Blakey turned sour after the PR team called it quits in the middle of journalist's questioning.
  
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• The A-League can’t afford to play more games. It also can’t afford not to

  14-10-2026 02:17 via smh.com.au
  
  The A-League’s 26-match season is the longest of an Australian football code, and yet too small by global standards, undermining the ability of clubs to properly develop and sell players.
  
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• Aussie stars put on a show in Champions League

  14-10-2026 01:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia's Gianni Stensness fires the first goal into the back of the net against German giants Bayern Munich, while Nestory Irankunda sets up an assist for Luis Suarez.
  
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• F1 returns to Africa with Rwanda signing 10-year deal

  14-10-2026 00:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Africa will return to the Formula 1 calendar for the first time since 1993 with Rwanda set to host a grand prix from the early 2030s in a 10-year deal.
  
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• Could this Australian team actually get better?

  14-10-2026 00:06 via theage.com.au
  
  Dan Brettig and Adam Collins analyse a stonking victory for Australia over South Africa in Durban.
  
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• AFL trade deadline day LIVE: Bombers push to land star Lion

  14-10-2026 00:03 via theage.com.au
  
  It’s the last day of the trade period, with a number of AFL players in limbo regarding their future ahead of the 7.30pm deadline. Keep up with the latest news here.
  
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• AFL trade deadline day LIVE: Bombers push to land premiership Lion

  14-10-2026 00:03 via theage.com.au
  
  It’s the last day of the trade period, with a number of AFL players in limbo regarding their future ahead of the 7.30pm deadline. Keep up with the latest news here.
  
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• De Minaur sets up Shanghai quarterfinal with Zverev

  14-10-2026 00:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Alex de Minaur has taken a giant stride towards clinching another ATP Finals berth after roaring into the last eight of the Shanghai Masters.
  
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• Matildas run riot against Haiti

  13-10-2026 23:54 via theage.com.au
  
  The Matildas put on a clinic in a 7-1 rout of Haiti in a friendly in France.
  
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• Wheeler stunner in Matildas clinic

  13-10-2026 23:39 via smh.com.au
  
  Clare Wheeler scored a stunner from the top of the box as the Matildas put on a clinic in a friendly against Haiti.
  
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• Regulator says he would quit over political influence in Man City scandal

  13-10-2026 23:23 via abc.net.au
  
  The regulator in charge of English football club licences says he would resign if there was any political pressure put on him regarding the Manchester City payments scandal.
  
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• Why hair tests are still not being used in the AFL's illicit drugs battle

  13-10-2026 23:07 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL's proposed new Illicit Drugs Policy is yet to be implemented seven months after it was announced.
  
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• What's happening with the AFL's new Illicit Drugs Policy?

  13-10-2026 23:07 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL's proposed new Illicit Drugs Policy is yet to be implemented seven months after it was announced.
  
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• Walters explains bold Tedesco snub

  13-10-2026 22:34 via smh.com.au
  
  Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters explains his decision to snub Clive Churchill Medal winner James Tedesco from his Kangaroos team.
  
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• Selection critics silenced as Australia's old guard wins first Test

  13-10-2026 21:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia started the first Test against South Africa on the back foot, but its 214-run victory has silenced any critics of the selection strategy.
  
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• Matildas stun Haiti in 90 seconds

  13-10-2026 21:39 via theage.com.au
  
  Leticia McKenna finds the back of the net for the Matildas to open the scoring against Haiti within 90 seconds of kick off.
  
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• ‘Couldn’t go to a better person’: Rugby Australia to rename award in honour of Bondi victim

  13-10-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Peter Meagher’s lifelong service to rugby will be recognised, and the Wallabies captain he’s replacing couldn’t be happier.
  
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• ‘Couldn’t go to a better person’: Rugby Australia to re-name award in honour of Bondi victim

  13-10-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Peter Meagher’s lifelong service to rugby will be recognised, and the Wallabies captain he’s replacing couldn’t be happier.
  
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• Tassie team, Chinese and WNBA imports to boost new WNBL season

  13-10-2026 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  The WNBL entered a much hyped new era last season under private ownership. Now Australia's longest running elite women's domestic sporting competition is hoping to build on the gains, under the leadership of one of the all-time greats. 
  
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• Matildas fire in second half to secure dominant 7–1 win over Haiti

  13-10-2026 20:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Leticia McKenna has made the most of her first chance in the Matildas starting side, scoring two goals in Australia's 7–1 win over Haiti in France. Follow live.
  
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• Live: McKenna shines in Matildas start with first half double against Haiti

  13-10-2026 20:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Leticia McKenna has made the most of her first match in the Matildas' starting side, scoring two goals to give Australia a half-time lead over Haiti in France. Follow live.
  
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• Live: McKenna shines as Matildas take lead against Haiti

  13-10-2026 20:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Leticia McKenna has made the most of her first match in the Matildas' starting side, scoring two goals in the first-half over Haiti in France. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Matildas takes on Haiti in France

  13-10-2026 20:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Matildas round out their October friendlies with a second-ever meeting with Haiti as preparations continue for the Women's World Cup 2027.
  
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• Live: Matildas settle after fast start against Haiti in France

  13-10-2026 20:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Matildas round out their October friendlies with a second-ever meeting against Haiti as preparations for the Women's World Cup 2027 continue.
  
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• Live: Matildas hunt redemption as they take on Haiti in France

  13-10-2026 20:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Matildas round out their October friendlies with a second-ever meeting against Haiti as preparations for the Women's World Cup 2027 continue.
  
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• Live: Matildas hunt redemption as takes on Haiti in France

  13-10-2026 20:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Matildas round out their October friendlies with a second-ever meeting with Haiti as preparations continue for the Women's World Cup 2027.
  
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• Live: Matildas fire in second half to secure dominant 7-1 win over Haiti

  13-10-2026 20:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Leticia McKenna has made the most of her first chance in the Matildas starting side, scoring two goals in Australia's 7-1 win over Haiti in France. Follow live.
  
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• The Matildas pummel Haiti 7-1 with five different goalscorers

  13-10-2026 20:35 via theage.com.au
  
  With five different goalscorers, coach Joe Montemurro tested the squad’s depth ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
  
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• Matildas LIVE update: Matildas lead widens thanks to standout performances from newcomers

  13-10-2026 20:35 via smh.com.au
  
  The Matildas meet Haiti for the second of two friendlies in this international window. Follow all the action.
  
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• Matildas LIVE update: Matildas lead widens after Haiti own goal

  13-10-2026 20:35 via theage.com.au
  
  The Matildas meet Haiti for the second of two friendlies in this international window. Follow all the action.
  
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