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• Thousands gather for Daniher state funeral

  10-06-2026 10:43 via theage.com.au
  
  Thousands have gathered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to farewell the late Neale Daniher at a state funeral, with Demons players in attendance alongside past players, friends, family and fans.
  
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• 56 people taken into custody as wild scenes erupt after Knicks’ NBA finals miracle

  11-06-2026 23:21 via foxsports.com.au
  
  New York police said on Thursday that 56 people were taken into custody as unrest broke out during game four of the NBA Finals, which saw the Knicks snatch a stunning comeback against the San Antonio Spurs.
  
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• Kyrgios falls in Stuttgart to qualifier

  11-06-2026 23:06 via theage.com.au
  
  The Australian went down in three sets to Japanese qualifier Sho Shimabukuro in the Wimbledon warm-up event in Stuttgart.
  
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• ‘Not a contender’: Dogs’ flag reality laid bare as ‘holes’ exposed in Crows demolition

  11-06-2026 22:56 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Western Bulldogs’ middling “brand” was exposed on Thursday night against Adelaide, with multiple greats left doubting their ability to compete “at the pointy end”.
  
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• Mexico score first goal of the World Cup

  11-06-2026 22:50 via smh.com.au
  
  Julián Quiñones scored the first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Mexico in the 9th minute of their match against South Africa.
  
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• England considers alcohol ban as cricket boss fumes at latest nightclub incident

  11-06-2026 22:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  England cricket chief Rob Key is considering imposing a total alcohol ban on the squad following a nightclub incident involving Ben Stokes but said “no rash decisions” will be made on the all-rounder’s long-term future as Test captain.
  
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• ‘The party has started!’: TRIPLE red card chaos rocks wild WC opener — World Cup LIVE

  11-06-2026 22:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup started with bang as three send offs rocked Mexico 2-0 victory against South Africa in Mexico City, a rematch of the 2010 tournament opener.
  
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• ‘The party has started!’: Hosts spark wild scenes before red card drama — World Cup LIVE

  11-06-2026 22:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, kicking off with Mexico hosting South Africa (5am AEST) in Mexico City, a rematch of the 2010 tournament opener.
  
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• Golf legend kicked out of club after employee allegations, report says

  11-06-2026 22:14 via abc.net.au
  
  A Golf Digest report says Phil Mickelson has been kicked out of a San Diego golf club after a female employee made allegations against the legend of the sport.
  
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• World Cup 2026: Socceroos greatest moments, Tim Cahill Japan and Netherlands goals, Harry Kewell Croatia 2006, Mathew Leckie Denmark 2022

  11-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Rale Rasic’s pioneers gave every Socceroos team who followed something to aspire to when they made Australia’s first trip to the FIFA World Cup finals in 1974.
  
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• Tim Cahill’s tears of fury before iconic act... and THAT goal: Socceroos’ greatest WC moments

  11-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Rale Rasic’s pioneers gave every Socceroos team who followed something to aspire to when they made Australia’s first trip to the FIFA World Cup finals in 1974.
  
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• NRL 2026: How Andrew Webster transformed the New Zealand Warriors, roster, coaching background

  11-06-2026 22:00 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Walk through the gates of Go Media Stadium this Saturday night for a ‘Wahs’ game for the first time, and the noise rattles your chest.
  
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• 'I don't see why you would choose this': Fears for swimming's future

  11-06-2026 21:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Kyle Chalmers spent more than $5,000 to compete at the Australian Swimming Trials, and he says that sort of thing could drive stars away from the sport.
  
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• Marnus’ rescue mission after Aussies get their ducks in a row as 3-0 start deepens ODI woes

  11-06-2026 21:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Towhid Hridoy hit an unbeaten 40 as Bangladesh won the second one-day international by five wickets on Thursday to clinch their first-ever series win against Australia in the 50-over format.
  
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• 'Probably think I'm mad': Broncos coach says NRL title defence is alive

  11-06-2026 21:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane coach Michael Maguire declares the Broncos are "still well and truly alive" in the wake of their 42-point belting at the hands of South Sydney on Thursday night.
  
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• From training in local pool to swimming around Manhattan Island

  11-06-2026 21:17 via abc.net.au
  
  While training in a small NSW country town, cold-water swimmer Peta Bradley is preparing to tackle one of the world's most demanding open-water challenges, a 45-kilometre circumnavigation of Manhattan Island.
  
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• Australia cops three ducks in first two overs to lose Bangladesh series

  11-06-2026 21:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia loses a series to Bangladesh for the first time after a disastrous start with the bat in Dhaka.
  
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• ‘The party has started!’: Hosts spark euphoric scenes with early opener — World Cup LIVE

  11-06-2026 21:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, kicking off with Mexico hosting South Africa (5am AEST) in Mexico City, a rematch of the 2010 tournament opener.
  
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• How Jai Arrow really felt about one of rugby league’s most emotional nights

  11-06-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The pre-match scenes at Accor Stadium will not be forgotten any time soon. This is what Jai Arrow actually thought of it all.
  
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• Golden oldies’ World Cup: How these ageing stars are still going strong at 40

  11-06-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Not since 1994 has an outfield player aged 40 or older appeared at the tournament. Eight editions and 32 years later, a high-profile trio are set to join the club.
  
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• A record number of over 40s are at this World Cup. Here's Why

  11-06-2026 20:50 via abc.net.au
  
  A record number of players over 40 will feature at this year's World Cup. So what part does sports science play in keeping the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch longer? 
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Tournament kicks off as Mexico host South Africa

  11-06-2026 20:23 via theage.com.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City as host nation Mexico hosts South Africa for the first match of the tournament. Follow all the action.
  
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• Live: World Cup 2026 kicks off with Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca

  11-06-2026 19:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with the opening ceremony followed by the hosts, Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening game. Follow live.
  
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• Live: World Cup 2026 ignites as Mexico scores opening goal at Azteca

  11-06-2026 19:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with the opening ceremony followed by the hosts, Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening game. Follow live.
  
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• Live: World Cup 2026 gets underway at the Azteca

  11-06-2026 19:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with the opening ceremony followed by the hosts, Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening game. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Mexico ignites World Cup as two red cards rock opening game

  11-06-2026 19:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with the opening ceremony followed by the hosts, Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening game. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Mexico ignites World Cup as three red cards rock opening game

  11-06-2026 19:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway at the Estadio Azteca as Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in an opening game which features three red cards. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Mexico ignites World Cup as red card rocks opening game

  11-06-2026 19:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with the opening ceremony followed by the hosts, Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening game. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Mexico beats South Africa in World Cup opener rocked by three red cards

  11-06-2026 19:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway at the Estadio Azteca as Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in an opening game which features three red cards. Follow live.
  
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• Australia lose an ODI series to Bangladesh for the first time after horror collapse

  11-06-2026 16:59 via theage.com.au
  
  The Australian top order was unable to recover from an embarrassing 3-0 start in the second of a three-match series.
  
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