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• Titans hit back via Campbell

  16-08-2026 07:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Jayden Campbell narrows the margin between the Titans and the Knights.
  
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• Swans players investigated over alleged sexual assault

  17-08-2026 05:03 via theage.com.au
  
  Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving Sydney Swans players in Melbourne on Sunday night.
  
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• Twelve months ago, the Knights were heading for the wooden spoon. Holbrook must be coach of the year

  17-08-2026 04:25 via theage.com.au
  
  Newcastle’s climb from the cellar to the finals is a credit to what Justin Holbrook has done with substantially the same roster as 2025.
  
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• Swans players involved in alleged incident as police confirm assault investigation

  17-08-2026 04:18 via theage.com.au
  
  Several Sydney Swans players were involved in an alleged incident in Melbourne on Sunday night. 
  
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• The top 10 is set, but who will play who? Our experts give their predictions

  17-08-2026 04:01 via theage.com.au
  
  After a season of intrigue, it all comes down to the last round of the home-and-away campaign to confirm the placings inside the top 10. Here are our tips.
  
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• Spruiker or the best coach? Essendon’s coaching decision looms

  17-08-2026 03:30 via theage.com.au
  
  President Andrew Welsh is due to return from an overseas business trip this week, with a decision on the club’s new senior coach imminent. Whoever wins the gig will need to reclaim the faith of a frustrated group of supporters, who have not seen a win at the MCG since the middle of last season.
  
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• Johns described this Broncos effort as 'absolutely disgusting'

  17-08-2026 03:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Warriors playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita goes over far too easily during his side's 40-6 mauling of the Broncos. In the aftermath, rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns described the effort shown by Brisbane as "absolutely disgusting".
  
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• Joey scorches 'absolutely disgusting' Broncos effort

  17-08-2026 03:25 via theage.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns tears into the Broncos following their 40-6 thrashing at the hands of the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium.
  
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• No smiles as Chris O'Connell advances, while Aussie women's campaign ends

  17-08-2026 03:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Chris O'Connell and Adam Walton make it four Australian men in the round of 32 at the Cincinnati Open, while Talia Gibson's loss to Aryna Sabalenka ends the country's women's campaign.
  
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• Joey scorches 'disgusting' Broncos effort

  17-08-2026 02:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Andrew Johns tears into the Broncos following their 40-6 thrashing at the hands of the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium.
  
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• Back in blue: Cheika set to return as Waratahs coach

  17-08-2026 02:27 via theage.com.au
  
  Michael Cheika is in line to return to the Waratahs 12 years after leading the team to a Super Rugby title.
  
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• Johns described this Broncos effort as 'disgusting'

  17-08-2026 01:55 via smh.com.au
  
  Warriors playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita goes over far too easily during his side's 40-6 mauling of the Broncos. In the aftermath, rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns described the effort shown by Brisbane as "disgusting".
  
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• Supercar at centre of probe smashes wall

  17-08-2026 01:40 via theage.com.au
  
  Supercars co-driver Scott Pye made light of his crash in a Red Bull demonstration, smashing Will Brown's car into the barriers.
  
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• Tennis icon Djokovic reflects on 'difficult' relationship

  17-08-2026 00:36 via theage.com.au
  
  Speaking to Today, Novak Djokovic reflects on his rocky relationship with Australia, saying he holds 'no grudges' over the country.
  
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• Slater opens up on Storm coaching rumour

  17-08-2026 00:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Billy Slater says he has no plans to replace Craig Bellamy as head coach of the Melbourne Storm.
  
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• Cameron Green backed for 'extended run' after drought-breaking ton

  16-08-2026 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Captain Pat Cummins says Cameron Green will get an "extended run" in one position in Australia's line-up after scoring his first Test century on home soil. 
  
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• After constant chopping and changing, Green goes 'back to what worked'

  16-08-2026 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Captain Pat Cummins says Cameron Green will get an "extended run" in one position in Australia's line-up after scoring his first Test century on home soil. 
  
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• Aussie star Lani Pallister ends American GOAT's 16-year win streak

  16-08-2026 22:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Lani Pallister becomes the first wimmer to beat American Katie Ledecky over 800m at a senior international swim meet as Australia wraps up a glittering Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.
  
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• The AFL’s quirky rule exposed amid frenzy of Saturday night’s draw

  16-08-2026 21:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Hawthorn would not have won had they attempted to rush the ball through for a behind. That’s different if Collingwood punched it through. Weird, isn’t it?
  
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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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