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• ‘Quietly confident’ Scott’s bold finals ‘gamble’ explained — and why it could be a masterclass

  22-06-2026 04:54 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A dual All-Australian believes Geelong coach Chris Scott is “keeping his powder dry” with regards to tactics and player management, in what’s being painted as a bigger-picture finals “gamble”.
  
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• Alix Tauru’s tribunal trouble as Saints reveal toll of injury carnage

  22-06-2026 10:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Saints star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera also received a $1000 fine on Monday for “flipping the bird” at a vocal group of Western Bulldogs fans.
  
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• BREAKING: ‘Monumental’ Blues, Bunnies blow as scans reveal fresh Latrell setback

  22-06-2026 10:32 via foxsports.com.au
  
  South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell is expected to be ruled out of contention for the State of Origin decider after suffering a small calf tear at training on Monday.
  
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• ‘Psychiatric harm and public humiliation’: What Steven May’s partner alleges in Demons lawsuit

  22-06-2026 10:28 via theage.com.au
  
  Sachi Dade says she was the subject of rumours, personal ridicule and humiliation after personal information about their relationship was shared.
  
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• BREAKING: Big Blues, Bunnies blow as scans reveal fresh Latrell setback

  22-06-2026 09:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell is expected to be ruled out of contention for the State of Origin decider after suffering a small calf tear at training on Monday.
  
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• Mid-season tournament, pre-finals ‘group stage’ discussed as part of bold AFL fixture shake-up

  22-06-2026 09:46 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Bold proposals have been made to revamp the AFL fixture when Tasmania enters. Plus the extent of St Kilda’s day of injury carnage as a young gun faces suspension for his VFL hit.
  
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• The 'Viking row' is the World Cup's most impressive trend

  22-06-2026 09:44 via smh.com.au
  
  Norway fans used their “Viking row” to invade Times Square as the team prepares to face Senegal in New York.
  
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• Image to spark Roosters fear; big Broncos headache and crushing Bulldogs blow — Team Tips

  22-06-2026 09:31 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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• Rugby Australia's new women's high-performance boss sets lofty goals

  22-06-2026 09:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Only three years out from hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup, Australia makes a key appointment it hopes will help deliver success on the international stage.
  
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• Group stages, tournaments and draft positions: The AFL’s radical fixture ideas

  22-06-2026 09:15 via smh.com.au
  
  The AFL has proposed holding a group stage between a 20-game regular season and a wildcard round as one of four fixture models presented to club CEOs.
  
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• Slater explains Origin coaching masterstroke

  22-06-2026 09:03 via theage.com.au
  
  Queensland coach Billy Slater explains what went into the decision to put Max Plath in the halves for game two.
  
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• Tigers grant outside back early release... and he’s already got a new deal with an NRL rival

  22-06-2026 08:47 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Manly Sea Eagles have bolstered their depth in the outside backs after signing Wests Tigers centre Starford To’a on a two-year deal.
  
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• Mitchell suffers another injury setback, Bears name new football boss

  22-06-2026 08:33 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW Blues hopeful Latrell Mitchell is set to miss South Sydney's last game before teams are picked for the State of Origin decider after suffering a fresh injury.
  
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• Knight facing judiciary over homophobic slur, Mitchell limps at training

  22-06-2026 08:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Asu Kepaoa will face the NSW Rugby League judiciary after being sent off in a NSW Cup game for allegedly using a homophobic slur.
  
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• Boyd reveals Blues' weakness

  22-06-2026 08:33 via theage.com.au
  
  Maroons great Darius Boyd revealed where he thinks Queensland can exploit NSW.
  
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• Leading jockey hopes six of the best will deliver victory at Hawkesbury

  22-06-2026 08:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Tim Clark is fifth in the Sydney metropolitan jockey premiership and is hoping a good book of rides on Tuesday will bring more success.
  
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• Title dream in tatters as sloppy England dealt massive penalty in fresh setback

  22-06-2026 08:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  England’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final have taken another heavy blow, with Brendon McCullum’s side sanctioned for a slow over-rate during the second Test against New Zealand.
  
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• ‘After everything I’ve been through’: How Eddie Nketia overcame snubs to race for Australia

  22-06-2026 07:59 via smh.com.au
  
  The 25-year-old, born in New Zealand, will step on to the international stage to represent Australia for the first time at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. 
  
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• Newcastle player referred straight to judiciary for alleged homophobic slur

  22-06-2026 07:48 via smh.com.au
  
  A Knights player sent off for using an alleged homophobic slur against an opponent in NSW Cup is facing at least a month on the sidelines.
  
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• Asu Kepaoa sent straight to the NSWRL judiciary for alleged homophobic slur in NSW Cup match

  22-06-2026 07:48 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Newcastle’s Asu Kepaoa has been referred directly to the NSWRL judiciary for allegedly using a homophobic slur towards a rival player last week that led to him being sent off in a NSW Cup match.
  
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• ‘Strait of Beiranvand is closed’: Politics and memes overshadow Iran’s on-field heroics

  22-06-2026 07:33 via theage.com.au
  
  Iran’s participation in the World Cup comes against continuing conflict with the US.
  
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• Up the Wahs: How Warriors are doing the impossible in New Zealand

  22-06-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  The idea of rugby league overhauling union in New Zealand was once considered fanciful. But the Warriors are winning territory in rugby heartland.
  
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• Mary Fowler was spotted with Nathan Cleary after Origin. This is what she told him

  22-06-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  In a rare media appearance, Matildas star Mary Fowler has opened up on her future at Manchester City, the Socceroos’ upcoming World Cup match and her boyfriend’s ultimate professionalism.
  
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• ‘Have you not seen what I have made?’ Why Joe Ingles gave up $5.1 million to play in the NBL

  22-06-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  After a stellar 12-year NBA career which reaped $140 million, Joe Ingles has returned to the NBL, where he will be one of the faces of the league - but his salary won’t be the same.
  
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• Saint sent to tribunal for brutal VFL hit; Pies coach fires back at list critics — AFL Daily

  22-06-2026 07:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The extent of St Kilda’s day of injury carnage as a young gun faces suspension for his VFL hit. Plus Craig McRae hit back at scrutiny of Collingwood’s list.
  
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• Schmidt goes one-on-one with Atko

  22-06-2026 07:08 via theage.com.au
  
  Joe Schmidt goes one-on-one with Michael Atkinson before his final month as Wallabies coach.
  
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• Starc replica’s path to baggy green dream; ‘doubts’ linger for hot-and-cold Aussie - State of Play

  22-06-2026 07:07 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Spencer Johnson could have an opportunity to press his case for a Test debut next summer if the tall speedster proves his fitness during the first half of the Sheffield Shield season.
  
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• ‘I wasn’t letting go’: ‘Divine timing’ as quick-thinking Burgess saves a life in emotional bridge incident

  22-06-2026 07:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  George Burgess has opened up on the incredible moment where he saved a man from jumping off a Brisbane overpass early Monday, revealing: “I got hold of him and wasn’t letting go”.
  
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• What Socceroos need to make World Cup knockouts as brutal new scenario emerges

  22-06-2026 06:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia is on the brink of the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, but it’ll all come down to the final group stage match against Paraguay on Friday afternoon, while passage beyond the first knockout round is looking difficult.
  
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• Image to spark big Roosters fear; Bulldogs’ crushing blow — Team Tips

  22-06-2026 06:38 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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