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• Slick, classy pass sends Hammer over

  31-07-2026 10:23 via smh.com.au
  
  Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow darts over the tryline thanks to a slick ball from a Dolphins teammate.
  
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• Off-grid stories during F1 mid-year break as racing returns

  16-08-2026 21:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Formula 1's mid-year hiatus ends this weekend, as the racing series returns to action with the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.
  
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• How the NRL narrowly avoided its own ‘Geelong moment’

  16-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The AFL has been rocked by the scandal surrounding the Geelong Cats and Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver. Something similar almost happened in the NRL.
  
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• Why the Darwin disaster is a wake-up call for Australian cricket

  16-08-2026 20:36 via smh.com.au
  
  Every young batter in the country should keep their own phones close by. Changes to Australia’s line-up can’t be too far away.
  
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• No Joshing: The AFL’s second draw in 24 hours confirms Carlton’s stunning run to finals spot

  16-08-2026 14:46 via smh.com.au
  
  A heart-stopping draw after a second-half arm wrestle with the Western Bulldogs has secured Carlton a wildcard berth and continued their unlikely revival under interim coach Josh Fraser.
  
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• Weale crashes over the tryline

  16-08-2026 12:44 via theage.com.au
  
  Makenzie Weale crashes over the tryline to score for the Cowboys.
  
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• Giddey throws his support behind Aussie gun

  16-08-2026 12:16 via smh.com.au
  
  Josh Giddey reveals his hopes to see Ben Simmons back on the court representing Australia.
  
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• Swans secure two home finals, Gulden picks up 47 touches in Dons demolition

  16-08-2026 12:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Sydney sit two games clear of third place with one game left and are guaranteed two home finals. Meanwhile, the Demons have been dealt a major blow, with Jacob van Rooyen set to miss the club’s finals campaign.
  
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• No Joshing: The AFL’s second bye in 24 hours confirms Carlton’s stunning run to finals spot

  16-08-2026 11:56 via theage.com.au
  
  A heart-stopping draw after a second-half arm wrestle with the Western Bulldogs has secured Carlton a wildcard berth and continued their unlikely revival under interim coach Josh Fraser.
  
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• Carlton books wildcard spot as fight erupts

  16-08-2026 11:50 via theage.com.au
  
  As the half time siren sounds, tempers flare as both sides snap and a fight erupts between Carlton and the Bulldogs.
  
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• Swans secure two home finals, Gulden picks up 47 touches in Essendon demolition

  16-08-2026 11:46 via theage.com.au
  
  Sydney sit two games clear of third place with one game left and are guaranteed two home finals. Meanwhile, the Demons have been dealt a major blow, with Jacob van Rooyen set to miss the club’s finals campaign.
  
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• Bangladesh get a call from their PM. Australia faces calls for new talent

  16-08-2026 11:15 via theage.com.au
  
  Every young batter in the country should keep their own phones close by. Changes to Australia’s line-up can’t be too far away.
  
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• Bangladesh get a call from their PM. Australia face calls for new talent

  16-08-2026 11:15 via theage.com.au
  
  Every young batter in the country should keep their own phones close by. Changes to Australia’s line-up can’t be too far away.
  
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• Draw’s a win for Fraser, his Blues and the AFL’s wildcard. But Saints lose big-time, even after a win

  16-08-2026 10:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Carlton are the joker in the pack now that they have guaranteed themselves a place in the AFL’s maiden wildcard round.
  
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• Sharks skipper crashes over for first points

  16-08-2026 10:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Tiana Penitani Gray opens the scoring for the Cronulla Sharks against the Cowboys.
  
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• Sloan admits he'd 'love to' stay in the NRL

  16-08-2026 10:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Tyrell Sloan opens up on his decision to leave the NRL and the murky situation at his impending club.
  
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• Turuva goes down with injury

  16-08-2026 10:29 via smh.com.au
  
  Sunia Turuva cops a knee injury and eventually leaves the field.
  
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• Pallister makes history by beating Ledecky as Short breaks Hackett’s 1500m record

  16-08-2026 10:20 via smh.com.au
  
  Katie Ledecky had never lost an international final in the women’s 800m freestyle. Lani Pallister created her own history as Sam Short’s stunning Pan Pacs continued.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Tigers v Dragons - Round 24

  16-08-2026 10:17 via theage.com.au
  
  The Brisbane Broncos take on the New Zealand Warriors in Round 24 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
  
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• Dragons down Tigers in battle of cellar dwellers; Knights keep top four dream alive

  16-08-2026 10:14 via theage.com.au
  
  A sub-10,000 crowd said it all about the stakes between the two joint-ventures, while Newcastle’s slim top-four hopes are still alive.
  
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• No Joshing: Draw confirms Carlton’s stunning run to AFL finals after parting ways with Voss

  16-08-2026 10:06 via theage.com.au
  
  A heart-stopping draw after a second-half arm wrestle with the Western Bulldogs has secured Carlton a wildcard berth and continued their unlikely revival under interim coach Josh Fraser.
  
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• No Joshing: Carlton to play finals after round 23 draw secures spot

  16-08-2026 10:06 via theage.com.au
  
  A heart-stopping draw after a second-half arm wrestle with the Western Bulldogs has secured Carlton a wildcard berth and continued their unlikely revival under interim coach Josh Fraser.
  
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• Cummins flags batting changes after Australia’s bubble burst by Bangladesh

  16-08-2026 09:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Pat Cummins conceded Australia’s malfunctioning batting order may need to be overturned after the Test team’s bubble was comprehensively burst by Bangladesh in the tourists’ first-ever red ball win on these shores.
  
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• Knights given a fright after star's injury

  16-08-2026 09:24 via theage.com.au
  
  Newcastle will be sweating on the scan results of Dane Gagai after he was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Knights v Titans - Round 24

  16-08-2026 09:20 via theage.com.au
  
  The Newcastle Knights host the Gold Coast Titans in Round 24 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.
  
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• Young Dragons star runs past Doueihi

  16-08-2026 09:19 via theage.com.au
  
  Hamish Stewart continues his rich vein of form with a rampaging try.
  
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• Unwanted Dragons centre bulldozes over Tigers defenders

  16-08-2026 09:19 via theage.com.au
  
  Moses Suli sends a message to clubs with a brilliant try from halfway.
  
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• Shock defeat to Bangladesh reveals bigger picture hiding in plain sight

  16-08-2026 09:04 via abc.net.au
  
  On paper, Australia's full-strength team should have wiped the floor with Bangladesh. But a lack of application to their Test match craft has left Australia vulnerable to teams that are driven to succeed in the longest format.
  
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• Shock Bangladesh defeat reveals bigger picture hiding in plain sight

  16-08-2026 09:04 via abc.net.au
  
  On paper, Australia's full-strength team should have wiped the floor with Bangladesh. But a lack of application to their Test match craft has left Australia vulnerable to teams that are driven to succeed in the longest format.
  
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• Emerging Osland mare can secure city start with another win

  16-08-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  An emerging New England-based mare can announce a likely date with metropolitan opposition when she lines up at Monday’s Scone meeting.
  
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