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• Trainer says gelding will only get better

  04-08-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The biggest danger to promising stayer Aethelwulf continuing his rise at Canterbury is how he handles the circuit, trainer Matthew Smith says.
  
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• Dragons strike through Paseka

  15-08-2026 06:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Maria Paseka scores on the back of a slick passage of passes.
  
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• Chapman awarded controversial try

  15-08-2026 05:50 via smh.com.au
  
  Titans star Jaime Chapman is awarded a dubious try in her side's clash with the Dragons.
  
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• Live: Wallabies set to unleash hulking prop in historic Test against Japan

  15-08-2026 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The Wallabies are seeking three Test wins in a row for the first time since 2024, as they host Japan for a historic Test in Townsville. Follow live.
  
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• Sam Short narrowly misses world record

  15-08-2026 05:02 via smh.com.au
  
  Australian Sam Short clocks a new lifetime best and the fastest time ever swum in a US pool in the men's 400m freestyle, but just misses out on a new world record time.
  
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• Lani Pallister beats swimming idol for gold

  15-08-2026 04:55 via smh.com.au
  
  Australian distance star Lani Pallister wins gold and beats her idol, USA's Katie Ledecky in the women's 400m freestyle in Irvine, California.
  
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• ‘Un-Australian’: Steve Smith drops sitter as Bangladesh take lead past 200

  15-08-2026 04:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Steve Smith dropped the simplest of outfield catches as Australia failed to bowl out Bangladesh before lunch on day three of the first Test, with the visitors stretching their lead to an enormous 219.
  
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• ‘Un-Australian’: Smith drops sitter as Bangladesh take lead past 200

  15-08-2026 04:42 via smh.com.au
  
  Steve Smith dropped the simplest of outfield catches as Australia failed to bowl out Bangladesh before lunch on day three of the first Test, with the visitors stretching their lead to an enormous 219.
  
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• Smith’s howler, Bangladesh turn screws and Australia’s steep task to avoid horror defeat

  15-08-2026 04:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Steve Smith dropped the simplest of outfield catches as Australia failed to bowl out Bangladesh before lunch on day three of the first Test, with the visitors stretching their lead to an enormous 219.
  
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• Live: Tigers–Saints starts big day of footy, ahead of Q-Clash, Hawks–Pies

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Richmond vs St Kilda kicks off a huge Saturday of football, before the Q-Clash in Brisbane and tonight's Hawthorn-Collingwood blockbuster at the MCG. Follow live.
  
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• AFL teams for round 23: Dogs name replacements for gun injured duo

  15-08-2026 04:01 via theage.com.au
  
  Take a look at all the ins and outs, and expert tips, across the round as the finals picture continues to take shape.
  
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• Summer McIntosh misses spot in 400m free finals

  15-08-2026 03:45 via smh.com.au
  
  World record holder Summer McIntosh misses a spot in the finals for the women's 400m freestyle after a disastrous heat.
  
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• Bezos consortium buys a stake of Liverpool FC

  15-08-2026 03:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Liverpool owner FSG has sealed a deal that has resulted in a 30 per cent stake to a consortium that includes the Amazon founder.
  
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• Bezos consortium buys a stake in Liverpool FC

  15-08-2026 03:45 via theage.com.au
  
  Liverpool owner FSG has sealed a deal that has resulted in a 30 per cent stake to a consortium that includes the Amazon founder.
  
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• Cyclist, 19, killed during Volta a Portugal after colliding with vehicle

  15-08-2026 02:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling has been killed during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal after colliding with a vehicle.
  
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• Cyclist, 19, dies during Volta a Portugal after collision with vehicle

  15-08-2026 02:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling is killed in a collision with a vehicle during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal.
  
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• Eels cop injury blow in heavy loss

  15-08-2026 02:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Abbi Church goes down injured after being caught awkwardly in a tackle.
  
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• Live: Weatherald out for a duck with Australia on the ropes in Darwin

  15-08-2026 02:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Jake Weatherald departs for no score, with Bangladesh all over Australia after taking a 228-run lead into the second innings in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Smith drops sitter amidst Aussie humiliation in Darwin

  15-08-2026 02:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Josh Hazlewood makes a double breakthrough early on day three, with Australia well behind the eight ball against Bangladesh in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Bangladesh finally all out for 426 after session of Aussie humiliation

  15-08-2026 02:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Bangladesh take an enormous 228-run lead into the second innings in Darwin, with a Steve Smith drop headlining another torrid morning of cricket for the hosts. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australia in need of big improvements on day three against Bangladesh

  15-08-2026 02:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia begins day three in Darwin well behind the eight ball, in need of quick wickets to bring Bangladesh's first innings to a close. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aussies snare early wickets as Bangladesh builds big lead on day three

  15-08-2026 02:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Josh Hazlewood makes a double breakthrough early on day three, with Australia well behind the eight ball against Bangladesh in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aussies snare crucial early wicket as Bangladesh builds lead on day three

  15-08-2026 02:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Josh Hazlewood removes Hasan Mahmud early on day three, with Australia well behind the eight ball against Bangladesh in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• The NRL would be mad not to plant a flag in Crusaders country

  15-08-2026 01:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Unlike in Australia, New Zealand sport fans are happy to support both rugby codes, while the country’s production line of collision-sport athletes is a resource the NRL can ill afford to ignore.
  
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• McIntosh is the world record holder in this event. She failed to make the final

  15-08-2026 01:29 via smh.com.au
  
  The swimming world is in shock after 400m freestyle world record holder Summer McIntosh bombed out in the heats at the Pan Pacific Championships in California, opening the door for Australia’s Lani Pallister.
  
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• AFL teams and expert tips for round 23: Swans welcome back Grundy

  15-08-2026 00:59 via theage.com.au
  
  Take a look at all the ins and outs, and expert tips, across the round as the finals picture continues to take shape.
  
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• Why Collingwood might need a lyrics sheet for their team song on Saturday

  15-08-2026 00:36 via theage.com.au
  
  Almost half the new-look Magpies team for their opening game of the season against Richmond will be wearing the famous guernsey in an AFLW game for the first time.
  
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• AFLW LIVE | North launch their premiership defence in Saturday double-header

  15-08-2026 00:36 via smh.com.au
  
  Almost half the new-look Magpies team for their opening game of the season against Richmond will be wearing the famous guernsey in an AFLW game for the first time.
  
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• AFLW LIVE | After 27 consecutive wins, are the Roos ‘gettable’?; Magpies to unveil 10 debutantes

  15-08-2026 00:36 via theage.com.au
  
  Almost half the new-look Magpies team for their opening game of the season against Richmond will be wearing the famous guernsey in an AFLW game for the first time.
  
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• Bezos consortium enters 'definitive agreement' to buy Liverpool stake

  15-08-2026 00:05 via abc.net.au
  
  The world's fourth-most wealthiest person, Jeff Bezos, buys a minority stake in Liverpool along with a Facebook co-founder. 
  
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