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• Schookate punches second round ticket

  02-09-2026 00:18 via theage.com.au
  
  Tristan Schoolkate was the second Aussie of the morning through to the second round, defeating American Nishesh Basavareddy in four sets.
  
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• AFL scraps opening round for the start of the 2027 season

  02-09-2026 08:02 via theage.com.au
  
  The AFL’s opening round concept has been scrapped altogether, with round 1 returning in 2027 in a traditional start to the new season
  
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• Meet the youngest coach in Australian history on a quest to be ‘best ever’

  02-09-2026 07:59 via theage.com.au
  
  This is the coaching journey which began as a 13-year-old, and has now culminated in a role spearheading the next generation of Matildas.
  
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• ‘I felt a lot worse’: Walker’s warning in Roosters pivotal $5m resting call

  02-09-2026 07:49 via smh.com.au
  
  South Sydney’s arch rivals are resting nine of their best players for one of the biggest games of the year.
  
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• Italian underdog puts Zverev under pressure

  02-09-2026 07:44 via theage.com.au
  
  Alexander Zverev loses a third-set tiebreak to Italy's Lorenzo Sonego.
  
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• Schoolkate punches second round ticket

  02-09-2026 07:43 via theage.com.au
  
  Tristan Schoolkate was the second Aussie of the morning through to the second round, defeating American Nishesh Basavareddy in four sets.
  
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• Warringah Rats turn to fourth-grader for Shute Shield grand final

  02-09-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Tom Gee has played 12 games in fourth grade for Warringah this season, but he will start in Saturday’s Shute Shield decider after a hooker injury crisis.
  
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• Anasta first casualty of NRL crackdown on conflicts of interest

  02-09-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Television host Braith Anasta has handed in his player manager accreditation to focus on his on-air job at Fox Sports.
  
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• 'Scars haven't healed': Roos boss makes Clarkson admission

  02-09-2026 07:16 via smh.com.au
  
  North Melbourne football boss Todd Viney speaks about the departure of head coach Alastair Clarkson.
  
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• ‘Gaping holes’: North Melbourne give reasons for Clarkson’s sacking

  02-09-2026 06:58 via theage.com.au
  
  When asked what kind of coach North Melbourne needed, president Sonja Hood said, “One that could coach for the modern game.” 
  
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• Las Vegas combine winner exits Knights as Young closes in on new deal

  02-09-2026 06:03 via theage.com.au
  
  Marcus D’Acre signed a two-year deal with Newcastle after being discovered on the NRL’s US venture but is returning to rugby to play in Japan.
  
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• ‘Incredible, unbelievable’: Have your say on the best goals and marks of 2026

  02-09-2026 05:58 via theage.com.au
  
  The finalists have been named for goal and mark of the year, and Kysaiah Pickett is up for the double. What do you think of the shortlist?
  
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• Aussie overcomes rough run of results

  02-09-2026 05:26 via theage.com.au
  
  Dane Sweeny reflects on the past few months after he claimed a first-round victory at the US Open.
  
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• Confidence boost helps Schoolkate to victory

  02-09-2026 05:25 via theage.com.au
  
  Tristan Schoolkate reveals how his time in US Open qualifying helped him claim victory in the first round on Wednesday.
  
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• Clarkson speaks after North Melbourne sack him with a year to run on contract

  02-09-2026 05:10 via smh.com.au
  
  North Melbourne have parted ways with coach Alastair Clarkson after four seasons and with a year remaining on his contract.
  
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• Clarkson speaks after North Melbourne exit with a year to run on contract

  02-09-2026 05:10 via theage.com.au
  
  North Melbourne have parted ways with coach Alastair Clarkson after four seasons and with a year remaining on his contract.
  
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• From GoFundMe to making big bank: Australian’s US Open breakthrough

  02-09-2026 04:58 via theage.com.au
  
  Close friends Dane Sweeny and Tristan Schoolkate continued Australia’s strong start to this year’s US Open, but rain has postponed Alex de Minaur’s match.
  
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• Badosa fumes as rain returns

  02-09-2026 04:25 via theage.com.au
  
  Paula Badosa fumes as the rain returns before she serves for the match against Daria Kasatkina.
  
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• Fans serenade Monfils on his 40th birthday

  02-09-2026 04:20 via smh.com.au
  
  Fans serenade Gael Monfils on his 40th birthday after he won his first round match at the US Open.
  
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• Live: Kangaroos bosses speak after Alastair Clarkson's sudden exit

  02-09-2026 03:50 via abc.net.au
  
  North Melbourne president Sonja Hood and football boss Todd Viney address the media after the decision to part ways with senior coach Alastair Clarkson.
  
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• Live: Clarkson 'no longer has belief' of club, Kangaroos boss tells media

  02-09-2026 03:50 via abc.net.au
  
  North Melbourne president Sonja Hood and football boss Todd Viney address the media after the decision to part ways with senior coach Alastair Clarkson.
  
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• Clarkson sacked as Kangaroos hunt 'coach for the modern game'

  02-09-2026 03:50 via abc.net.au
  
  North Melbourne president Sonja Hood and football boss Todd Viney address the media after the decision to part ways with senior coach Alastair Clarkson.
  
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• Breaking: Alastair Clarkson and North Melbourne part ways after four AFL seasons

  02-09-2026 03:50 via abc.net.au
  
  North Melbourne has parted ways with Alastair Clarkson after four AFL seasons.
  
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• Alastair Clarkson and North Melbourne part ways after four AFL seasons

  02-09-2026 03:50 via abc.net.au
  
  North Melbourne has parted ways with Alastair Clarkson after four AFL seasons.
  
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• 'Delusional' Broncos ripped for 'diabolical' Reynolds saga

  02-09-2026 03:39 via theage.com.au
  
  NRL journalist Adam Jackson puts the "delusional" Broncos on blast for the "diabolical" handling of the Adam Reynolds farewell.
  
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• North Melbourne part ways with coach Alastair Clarkson as players called in for emergency meeting

  02-09-2026 03:38 via theage.com.au
  
  North Melbourne have parted ways with coach Alastair Clarkson after four seasons and with a year remaining on his contract.
  
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• Blues prepare for star Cat Holmes to play; Haynes not sighted at training

  02-09-2026 03:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Blues coach Josh Fraser is preparing as if Geelong midfield star Max Holmes will play in Friday night’s elimination final.
  
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• North Melbourne players called in for emergency meeting amid speculation over Clarkson’s future

  02-09-2026 03:29 via smh.com.au
  
  North Melbourne players and staff have been called into the club for an emergency meeting, weeks after the end of their men’s season.
  
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• ‘Rooting for the Aussie boys’: Mates ride US Open wave into second round

  02-09-2026 03:19 via smh.com.au
  
  Tour battlers and close friends Dane Sweeny and Tristan Schoolkate continued Australia’s strong start to this year’s US Open.
  
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• Gauff forced to rank her family

  02-09-2026 03:05 via theage.com.au
  
  Coco Gauff was forced to rank her family in an entertaining interview at the US Open.
  
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