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• Slater defends Cows star after exit

  13-09-2026 13:29 via theage.com.au
  
  Billy Slater jumps to the defence of Scott Drinkwater after his performance in the semi-final.
  
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• Kentwell Cup Grand Final 2026

  14-09-2026 08:57 via theage.com.au
  
  Subbies grand final incident referred to judiciary.
  
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• The ‘special’ qualities that earned Nick Watson a kiss on the head from his coach

  14-09-2026 08:25 via theage.com.au
  
  The Hawks are back in a preliminary final, but this time they are a more hardened unit with a brilliant small forward who will challenge the might of the Brisbane Lions on Saturday.
  
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• Hawk skipper slams ‘toxic, ugly’ online abuse; Premiership Pie joins Pendlebury at Suns

  14-09-2026 07:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe voiced his support for his Adelaide counterpart Jordan dawson after he called out vile online abuse at the weekend. And, the Suns secure a Collingwood premiership player in a development role.
  
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• Liam Martin celebrated a try with a foul-mouthed spray. Here’s what his mum had to say about it

  14-09-2026 07:40 via theage.com.au
  
  The Panthers forward let loose with some colourful language after scoring against the Roosters. We checked in with his mum, Maxine, to see what she thought.
  
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• Wallabies recall former World Cup star after NFL detour

  14-09-2026 07:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Utility back Jordan Petaia has been drafted into the Wallabies squad ahead of next Sunday’s Test against South Africa following a stint with the Los Angeles Chargers.
  
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• ‘The rule is black and white’: Why Old Xavs have been booted from the grand final

  14-09-2026 07:10 via theage.com.au
  
  VAFA rules state that under-19s footballers cannot have played more than 12 games in the season in question in the Talent League – the AFL’s premier junior feeder competition – to retain finals eligibility.
  
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• World Athletics firm on Russia ban, Coe acknowledges need for solution

  14-09-2026 06:47 via abc.net.au
  
  The president of World Athletics says the body will not change its position on banning athletes from Russia.
  
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• Another premiership Magpie joins Pendlebury at the Suns

  14-09-2026 05:56 via theage.com.au
  
  The Suns have secured Collingwood development coach Nathan Murphy.
  
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• Mas 'fulfils his destiny' to win historic Vuelta

  14-09-2026 05:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Enric Mas has finished second overall three times at his home grand tour, the Vuelta a España. But in 2026 he finally ended Spain's drought for a home-grown victor after 12 years.
  
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• Referee punch in Subbies Rugby final

  14-09-2026 05:07 via smh.com.au
  
  Referee punched in Subbies Rugby Final between Waverly and Hunters Hill
  
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• Cleary cleared for preliminary final, but sweating on foot injury scans

  14-09-2026 03:53 via theage.com.au
  
  Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary is due to learn the extent of his foot injury on Monday after dodging a potential ban for a collision with Rooster Hugo Savala.
  
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• Cleary cleared for preliminary final, but scans needed for foot injury

  14-09-2026 03:53 via theage.com.au
  
  The NRL match review committee issued their verdict on Cleary’s collision with Rooster Hugo Savala on Monday morning.
  
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• Addo-Carr dropped by car sponsor

  14-09-2026 03:49 via smh.com.au
  
  Josh Addo-Carr is dropped by his car sponsor after allegations ofpositive roadside drug test were revealed.
  
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• NRL hands down decision on Cleary after finals sin-binning

  14-09-2026 03:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Nathan Cleary will not be suspended despite being sin-binned for making contact with the kicking leg of Hugo Savala in Penrith's qualifying final win over the Roosters. 
  
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• Nathan Cleary free to play after NRL finals sin-binning

  14-09-2026 03:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Nathan Cleary will not be suspended despite being sin-binned for making contact with the kicking leg of Hugo Savala in Penrith's qualifying final win over the Roosters. 
  
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• Antonelli edges closer to historic title as teammate concedes the fight

  14-09-2026 03:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Kimi Antonelli is on the brink of becoming the youngest F1 champion in history, while his nearest rival says he is out of the fight. 
  
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• ‘Infuriated’: Australian Olympians slam Sydney Sweeney’s provocative new sports ad

  14-09-2026 03:19 via theage.com.au
  
  Ariarne Titmus has led a chorus of Australian Olympians condemning Sydney Sweeney’s provocative new advertisement, calling it “an absolute joke”.
  
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• 'Pressure is a privilege': Roosters skipper on the finals

  14-09-2026 03:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Isabelle Kelly weighs in on the emerging threats on the Roosters heading into the NRLW finals series.
  
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• 'It's for you, Mum': Cooney-Cross makes emotional Arsenal home return

  14-09-2026 03:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Matildas star Kyra Cooney-Cross returns to top-flight football for Arsenal for the first time since her mother's death from cancer, sharing an inspirational message from her late mum with fans. 
  
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• 'Sydney Sweeney, do better': Aussie Olympians pillory sport betting ad

  14-09-2026 02:55 via abc.net.au
  
  A slew of elite athletes take aim at Sydney Sweeney for setting back women in sport over an advertisement for a sports betting company featuring the actress mostly nude.
  
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• Ariarne Titmus among elite athletes dragging Sydney Sweeney betting ad

  14-09-2026 02:55 via abc.net.au
  
  A slew of elite athletes take aim at Sydney Sweeney for setting back women in sport over an advertisement for a sports betting company featuring the actress mostly nude.
  
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• Herrington buzzing after Chelsea draw

  14-09-2026 02:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia's Lucas Herrington is buzzing after a Chelsea draw kept Hull City third in the Premier League.
  
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• Fine to play: Nathan Cleary cleared for preliminary final appearance

  14-09-2026 02:44 via theage.com.au
  
  The NRL match review committee issued their verdict on Cleary’s collision with Rooster Hugo Savala on Monday morning.
  
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• ‘Remarkable leadership qualities’: Rampe to captain Swans for rest of season

  14-09-2026 02:17 via theage.com.au
  
  The former Swans co-captain will take the reins from injured skipper Callum Mills.
  
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• ‘I just want to let the boys cook’: Dane Rampe to lead Swans through AFL finals

  14-09-2026 02:17 via theage.com.au
  
  The former Swans co-captain, who is unsure if he will play on next season, will take the reins from injured skipper Callum Mills.
  
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• 'I thought the score was 5-1'

  14-09-2026 02:11 via theage.com.au
  
  Alexander Zverev explains the hilarious finish to the US Open final against Ben Shelton.
  
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• Brilliant Arendse clinches series win

  14-09-2026 02:11 via theage.com.au
  
  The brilliant Kurt-Lee Arendse clinches a series win for the Springboks in Baltimore.
  
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• Team USA wins fifth straight Women's Basketball World Cup

  14-09-2026 01:12 via abc.net.au
  
  The US women's team wins a fifth straight basketball World Cup, taking down France to continue their remarkable run.
  
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• Zverev no longer ‘third guy’ of men’s tennis after winning US Open final to claim second slam title

  14-09-2026 00:39 via theage.com.au
  
  Alexander Zverev started the year as a perennial grand slam bridesmaid, but ends it a two-time champion after claiming the US Open.
  
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