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AFL Teams Round 14: Full squads, team lists, ins, outs, injuries, benches, SuperCoach news WESTERN Bulldogs veteran Dale Morris has once again proved he is the AFL?s Superman, returning early from another injury.

UFC Fight Night Singapore: Aussie Tyson Pedro in no rush to secure light heavyweight title shot IT?S a scary prospect.

Jai Arrow expects Kalyn Ponga to hold his own in defence if the Blues target him with their big men QUEENSLAND great Darren Lockyer expects rookie Kalyn Ponga to prove his mettle despite predicting the 20-year-old will be targeted in defence in State of Origin II in Sydney.

World Cup 2018: The 280-minute failure the Socceroos must overcome as Bert van Marwijk ponders changes for Denmark AS BERT van Marwijk ponders his starting XI for the Socceroos? crucial World Cup tie against Denmark, there?s a glaring problem he knows he must address.

Australia v England fourth ODI: Live coverage from Durham STILL licking the wounds inflicted by a record-breaking battering at Trent Bridge, Australia looks to bounce back into the fourth one-day international at Durham (11pm EDT Thursday).

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika vows to attack in Ireland decider WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika knows only one way ? attack.

NBA Draft 2018: Ultimate Guide to the Australians who could be drafted THE past few NBA Drafts have been eventful, from an Australian perspective, but the outlook entering 2018?s event isn?t as optimistic.

Wallabies star Israel Folau pumped for the third Test against Ireland A WEEK after one of his quietest Tests in Wallaby gold, Israel Folau is bursting at the seams to have another crack at Ireland in Saturday?s sold out series decider in Sydney.

Carlton re-signs Charlie Curnow until the end of 2023 ONE of Carlton?s most promising young players is now locked in at the rebuilding club until the end of 2023.

World Cup 2018: Australia vs Denmark live blog, score, video A gutsy, encouragingperformance simply won?t be enough tonight as the Socceroos take on Denmark in their crucial Group C encounter.

Socceroos v Denmark: Ultimate Guide THE Socceroos look to get their first World Cup points on the board in a crucial Group C clash with Denmark on Thursday night (10pm AEST).

Robbie Farah makes his grand return to the Wests Tigers after parting ways on less than harmonious terms in 2016 ROBBIE Farah has had his first training session with the Wests Tigers.

Wallabies legend George Smith signs deal with Bristol Bears GEORGE Smith?s seemingly endless rugby career will be extended by at least six more months after signing a short term deal with English club Bristol Bears.

Nathan Cleary exclusive column: What Dad said to me during our Origin I fence hug THE moments immediately following our win in State of Origin I were the best and most emotional in my entire life.

Crichton?s startling admission about his first impressions of NSW teammate THEY will be NSW teammates in Origin II, but Angus Crichton admits his first impression of Matt Prior was that he was a ?grub?.

West Coast prepared to offer Andrew Gaff six-year deal: report WEST Coast is reportedly willing to place a massive offer on the table for in-demand restricted free agent Andrew Gaff.

Josh McGuire says the Maroons aren?t worried about being out-muscled by the Blues big-boppers in Game II FORGET about aggression and physicality, Maroons hard man Josh McGuire says Queensland must win the battle between the ears to be any chance of levelling the series on Sunday.

North Melbourne VFL player Michael Close suffers bleed on the brain after concussion FORMER Brisbane Lions player and current North Melbourne VFL co-captain Michael Close must avoid any physical contact at training for the rest of the year after suffering a serious concussion which caused terrifying post-match issues.

Michael Ennis questions Queensland?s ability to score enough points in Origin II QUEENSLAND have a glaring weakness that will hurt their chances of beating the Blues in Origin II and it is their attack, according to Michael Ennis.

NBA trade tracker: Every deal completed DESPITE NBA teams having to wait until the moratorium ends (July 7 AEST), for signings and trades to be made offifical, pre-draft deals are getting done around the league.

AFL tips Round 14: AFL tipping advice from Fox Footy expert tipsters on The Weekend Lowdown STRUGGLING with your AFL tips?

World Cup 2018: Argentina vs Croatia live blog, score, video LIONEL Messi is going to have a hard time keeping up with Cristiano Ronaldo at this year?s World Cup.

World Cup 2018: France vs Peru live blog, score, video TENS of thousands of Peru fans have followed their team to the most remote city in this World Cup ? Yekaterinburg ? which is roughly 1,700 kilometres (1,056 miles) east of Moscow, a 25-hour drive that includes a pass over the Ural Mountains.

World Cup 2018: Seven things that sum up the first week in Russia WITH seven days of World Cup 2018 action in the book our man on the ground Michael McGuire finds the seven things that sum up the tournament so far.

Live AFL chat with Tom Morris: The underrated star who is the best Brownlow bargain ANDREW Gaff deserves to be Brownlow Medal favourite.

WWE Super Show-Down ticket prices revealed: Ringside seats to cost upwards of $1400 FANS looking to get close to the action at the biggest pro wrestling event in Australian history will be set back a pretty penny.

Preview: Wounded Australia look to salvage pride in fourth one-day international against England STILL licking the wounds inflicted by a record-breaking battering at Trent Bridge, Australia heads into the fourth one-day international (11pm EDT Thursday) looking to salvage whatever pride they can from this series.

The chat with axed Blue that helped get NSW captain Boyd Cordner back on track BOYD Cordner?s troublesome knee will probably never feel 100 per cent fine ever again, but it?s a whole lot better than this time 12 months ago.

Wallabies team to play Ireland: Lukhan Tui caps remarkable turnaround with third Test start A MONTH after playing second grade Brisbane club rugby, Lukhan Tui will make his first Test start for the Wallabies after being named at blindside flanker for Saturday?s series decider against Ireland in Sydney.

Live AFL: Round 14, West Coast Eagles v Essendon WEST Coast will look to hold its Optus Stadium fortress without its two star forwards against Essendon on Thursday night.

Ireland make five changes in third Test team to play Wallabies JACK Conan is the surprise starter in a reworked Ireland side to play the Wallabies in Saturday?s blockbuster series decider in Sydney.

AFL tipping experts, Round 14, AFL Teams, Fox Footy commentators, Blowtorch questions IT WAS the Power?s great weakness across the first nine weeks of the season.

Russia?s hottest World Cup fan revealed to be a porn star named Natalya Nemchinova A STUNNING blonde dubbed the World Cup?s ?sexiest fan? has today been revealed to be a ?swinging? porn star.

AFL 2018: Warren Tredrea brutally picks apart disastrous Adelaide fall from grace PORT Adelaide premiership captain Warren Tredrea has brutally picked apart Adelaide?s disastrous fall from grace, saying the club?s football department had ?gone from the envy of the AFL to a basket case in under nine months?.

All Blacks name four rookies for third Test, France drop captain NEW Zealand has named four uncapped players in its match day 23 for Saturday?s third Test against France and made six changes to its starting XV.

Fittler focused on Game II and not on past Origin meltdowns IS this long-suffering NSW?s time at last? Or can Queensland extend their State of Origin reign by launching a Kalyn Ponga era?

Iran?s throw-in flip goes viral, CR7 v Messi debate heats up AN acrobatic throw-in in the dying seconds of Iran?s clash with Spain has sent the footballing world into a frenzy, while a shortage of beer in Russia has fans worried - pack your bags lads!

Inside the first meeting of surprising new Melbourne CEO Gary Pert with club staff INCOMING Melbourne CEO Gary Pert was introduced to the club?s staff at a special morning tea on Thursday morning.

Origin II Late Mail: Kalyn Ponga trains at fullback, Dylan Napa set to play; Blues? fatigue concerns KEVIN Walters gave the biggest clues as to his game plan for Game II at Queensland training on Thursday, while Brad Fittler has revealed a major concern with the Blues forwards.

Maloney and Cook vying for Kangaroos honours in Origin II MAL Meninga has opened the door for James Maloney and Damien Cook to become prominent members of the Kangaroos spine if they can seal a State of Origin series win for NSW on Sunday.

Daniel Ricciardo reportedly offered $20m per season deal DANIEL Ricciardo has repeatedly stressed his future will be decided by teams? abilities to help him win a Formula 1 championship.

?More worried against Peru?: Denmark?s Aussie jab ahead of WC showdown KASPER Schmeichel said Denmark would not be fazed by the number of Australian fans supporting their team in a ?tough? World Cup clash in Samara as they target a place in the knockout phase.

The bizarre FIFA ruling set to decide Euro giants? WC fate WITH time running out, and Portugal hanging on to a 1-0 lead over Morocco, Portugal coach Fernando Santos turned to his bench; choosing to replace Joao Moutinho with Adrien Silva.

South Africa hit for two record women?s Twenty20 totals in one night ENGLAND posted a new women?s Twenty20 international record of 3-250 against South Africa at Taunton on Wednesday ? just hours after New Zealand had done the same thing to the Proteas at the same ground.

World Cup 2018: Christian Eriksen targets World Cup first in plan to cut open Socceroos IN the lead up to the Socceroos? crucial World Cup clash with Denmark, midfielder Christian Eriksen has been pinpointed as the danger man.

World Cup 2018: Cranky Bert Van Marwijk?s one-word answer reveals Socceroos? glaring flaw AUSTRALIA coach Bert van Marwijk said his team?s failing was finding the net in a testy press conference before a match against Denmark that the Socceroos must win to stay in the World Cup.

Robbie Slater: Tim Cahill the likely go-to option if Australia fall behind to Denmark TIM Cahill remains unlikely to start for Australia against Denmark but one scenario should see him called into action as a potential saviour, according to former Socceroo Robbie Slater.

AFL 360 Extra: Western Bulldogs have some ?big decisions? to make at end of 2018 THE Western Bulldogs are likely to make some ?big decisions? on senior players at the end of this season, according to AFL 360 co-host Mark Robinson.

England star Sam Burgess proves a natural after taking on baseball challenge in Denver BIG Sammie Burgess proved a smash hit in the batting cage at the Colorado Rockies baseball game in Denver, showing up the rest of his England teammates.

Cricket Australia announce domestic fixture list: Five Sheffield Shield rounds before first Test AUSTRALIA?S Test players will get up to five Sheffield Shield matches to ready themselves for the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Test series against India.

World Cup Report Card, Day 7: Saudi Arabia concedes sixth goal without scoring; Ronaldo becomes Europe?s greatest goal scorer IT?S the unending debate. Ronaldo v Messi. Messi or Ronaldo. But there?s one thing you cannot deny: Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest of all time.

Every World Cup goal: Stars shine on football?s biggest stage ON a day where the world?s top teams were all pushed further than expected; goals were hard to come by, until the stars stepped up.

NBA: Dwight Howard set to join the Brooklyn Nets after shock trade ? report THE Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade eight-time All-Star centre Dwight Howard to the Brooklyn Nets for centre Timofey Mozgov and two second-round draft picks, according to ESPN?s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Slater willing to move to accommodate Ponga at fullback for Maroons THE mere suggestion made Kalyn Ponga laugh. ?Billy on the wing?? the 20-year-old scoffed.

Three things we learned today at the World Cup THE World Cup produced three tight games on Wednesday as Portugal, Spain and Uruguay won but once again the favourites failed to shine.

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Future Tours Program 2018-2023: What the next five years look like for Australia?s men?s cricket team THE International Cricket Council has released its men?s Future Tours Program for the next five years, with an emphasis put on giving bilateral Test and one-day international series more context.

Tasmanian Premier League? Name change reportedly floated for state?s top football competition TASMANIA?S top football league could reportedly undergo a significant name change in one of several proposals discussed by the crucial group tasked with fixing the state?s footy woes.

Blues flyer James Roberts believes he is set for a cracking game in Origin II HE was a nervous wreck before his State of Origin debut, but NSW centre James Roberts enters game two with a confidence he?s never had.

AFL 2018: Adam Cerra in no rush to sign new contract with Fremantle, happy at Dockers EMERGING midfielder Adam Cerra says he?s happy at Fremantle but in no rush to sign a contract extension with the club, indicating his desire to address his footy future after the season.

Former teammate Beau Ryan says no to Tim Simona?s on-field return to the NRL BEAU Ryan played a lot of footy with Tim Simona and believes the disgraced former star should be given a second chance, but not as a player.

Gareth Southgate becomes England?s first injury casualty with dislocated shoulder ENGLAND manager Gareth Southgate admitted his World Cup celebrations will be more muted for the remainder of the tournament after dislocating his shoulder while out running on Wednesday.

AFL 2018: Suns have helped game?s massive 10-year growth in Queensland, says Tony Cochrane GOLD Coast chairman Tony Cochrane has implored the AFL community to get some perspective about the Suns, pointing to the massive 10-year participation growth in Queensland.

Lachie Weller trade from Gold Coast Suns: How Japanese and a secret tour lured former Docker YOU would walk straight past Japanese restaurant Etsu if you didn?t know it was there. It is a hidden treasure, tucked away on the bustling Gold Coast highway in Mermaid Beach. And behind its floor to ceiling barn door, Lachie Weller sat with newly appointed coach Stuart Dew and newish chief executive Mark Evans last October.

Why Queensland Maroons should fear NSW?s silent assassin in State of Origin II WHEN Matt Prior?s name was read out by Brad Fittler on Saturday night the reaction from most rugby league fans was one of surprise. Shock, even.

NRL 2018 mid-year report cards: All the teams from the top of the table shocks to the bottom of the table flops THE Rabbitohs and the Warriors have exceeded expectations, while the Cowboys and the Eels have made a mockery of their top four pre-season predictions in the worst possible way.

VAR denies Iran shock equaliser as Spain escape with 1-0 win A LUCKY Diego Costa goal handed World Cup hopefuls Spain their first win of the World Cup although dogged Iran came close to causing a major upset on Wednesday.

World Cup 2018: Luis Suarez?s early goal gifts Uruguay a hard-fought win over Saudi Arabia Uruguay booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage along with Russia on Wednesday, as Luis Suarez scored the winner on his 100th international appearance in a 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Rostov-on-Don.

World Cup 2018: Portugal vs Morocco: Cristiano Ronaldo makes history in 1-0 win WHO else but Cristiano Ronaldo?

Jason Taumalolo wants Tonga to be playing against tier-one nations like Australia rather than Samoa TONGA?S Jason Taumalolo has called for a historic Test with Australia to receive the green light, promising to shake up the world?s rugby league establishment.

Darren Lockyer is on the verge of becoming an Immortal, and he credits much of his success to two blokes already in the elite club DARREN Lockyer is one of 10 champions in the running to be inducted as the ninth Immortal ? the greatest honour in rugby league.

Socceroos using World Cup in Russia as club transfer springboard THE Socceroos on the world stage in Russia know that the World Cup could be their chance to seal lucrative club moves.

AFL 2018: Former Blues great Mark Maclure glad players were ?booed? off after poor first half CARLTON great Mark Maclure says that Carlton?s lack of effort against Fremantle was damming despite missing multiple of their best 22 players.

Darren Lockyer and Mal Meninga join a host of champion players from other eras, as the Immortals 10-man shortlist is revealed RUGBY league pioneer Dally Messenger, all-time leading tryscorer Ken Irvine, St George legend Norm Provan and Brisbane great Darren Lockyer headline the shortlist of contenders to be inducted into the Immortals later this year.

AFL On The Mark: Jarrod Berry opens up on beautiful bond with late mother Jedda BRISBANE young gun Jarrod Berry has opened up on the powerful influence of his late mother, saying she even used to bombard her son with training reminders from her hospital bed.

World Cup 2018: Optus to share all group stage matches with SBS EVERY match during the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup will be available to Australian football fans on SBS, or for free on the Optus Sport streaming platform.

Australian young gun Alex de Minaur wins Wimbledon wildcard ALEX de Minaur was having breakfast in Wimbledon when he took the phone call which delivered a lifelong tennis dream ? entry into the world?s most prestigious tournament.

Georges St-Pierre?s coach Firas Zahabi wants MMA fighter to next take on Floyd Mayweather COULD we be about to see the next big crossover combat sports spectacle?

Australia to host India twice in next three summers in bid to qualify for Test championship final THE International Cricket Council has settled on the schedule underpinning its new Test championship, with Australia to host India twice in the next three summers as they bid to qualify for the inaugural final in 2021.

AFL 2018: Injured Melbourne defender Jake Lever transitions to coach during injury recovery MELBOURNE defender Jake Lever says the experience of heading into the coaches box while he recovers from injury is vital.

Wallabies enforcer Lukhan Tui on reserve grade rugby and rap hobby IT was less than a month ago that Wallabies enforcer Lukhan Tui thought he was stepping onto the footy pitch for a light run in Brisbane reserve grade.

Vale Peter Thomson: The life and times of the Don Bradman of Australian golf IN 1979 Peter William Thomson was commissioned to do a short golf masterclass video alongside up and coming Melbourne-based pro Bruce Green.

Shannon Frizell set to win first All Blacks cap in third Test v France SHANNON Frizell is set to cap a momentous week for his family by being included in the All Blacks team for the third Test against France.

Jack Wilshere confirms Arsenal exit after Unai Emery meeting JACK Wilshere has confirmed he will leave Arsenal when his contract expires on July 1 after new boss Unai Emery failed to give him assurances of regular playing time.

Petero Civoniceva says Fiji will be a major force in international rugby league once they get their foot in the NSW Cup door FIJI is pushing hard for inclusion in next year?s Intrust Super Premiership, Petero Civoniceva revealed on Queenslanders Only.

AFL On The Mark: Bulldogs? Dale Morris opens up of true toll of injuries WESTERN Bulldogs veteran Dale Morris has opened up on the true toll his injuries has taken on his family revealing that the stress of his broken leg led to his wife Gemma to go into early labour.

The Roosters have extended Victor Radley?s contract until 2023, keeping the young gun out of reach of rivals THE Roosters have re-signed young gun Victor Radley to a four-year extension, keeping the local junior at the club until 2023.

Ireland great Jamie Heaslip on Devin Toner and the third Test ?GENTLE giant? Devin Toner was Ireland?s not so secret weapon in their second Test win and his 2.10m frame looms large over Saturday?s series decider against the Wallabies in Sydney.

?Pretty sad?: Former Tiger Ben Griffiths expresses concern for AFL players with concussion FORMER Tiger Ben Griffiths says it?s ?pretty sad? to see the devastating effects concussion is having on AFL players.

AFL 2018: Brad Scott spruiks North Melbourne?s status as a destination club HAVING made Dustin Martin and Josh Kelly think hard about their AFL futures, North Melbourne is bullish about landing a big fish or two.

?S**t happens?: Mick Lewis on his nightmare in Johannesburg and why this should not be the end for Andrew Tye FOR 12 years Mick Lewis has had the unfortunate honour of holding the record for the most expensive figures in one-day international history.

The glaring problem with these photos of World Cup fans GLOBALLY, women?s football fandom is on the rise, with women comprising around 40 per cent of worldwide television audiences for the 2014 men?s FIFA World Cup.

Charlie Gardiner will succeed Tom Harley as the Swans? head of football CHARLIE Gardiner will replace Tom Harley as the Sydney Swans? head of football at the end of the year.

Former Wallaby Rod Kafer breaks down the third Test v Ireland FORMER Wallaby Rod Kafer has called for Tolu Latu to start at hooker and bolster Australia?s breakdown presence for Saturday?s Test series decider against Ireland in Sydney.

AFL 2018: Josh Kennedy to miss West Coast v Essendon clash due to hairline leg fracture WEST Coast will be without Josh Kennedy for its clash with Essendon and possibly longer, with the club confirming the star full-forward has suffered a hairline leg fracture.

Japan fans win the 2018 FIFA World Cup JAPAN showed once again why they have the best fans at the World Cup after they stayed behind to clean up the stadium following their win against Colombia.

Casualty Ward, after Round 13: Every AFL team?s injury list THE Western Bulldogs are in the midst of a genuine injury crisis, with 16 players on the club?s injury list after Round 13.

Matt Lodge settles with victims after dad flies to New York for deal BRISBANE Broncos forward Matt Lodge has reached a settlement in his civil action lawsuit with an American family who he terrorised during a rampage in 2015.

Angus Crichton rubbishes Roosters backflip rumour NSW Blues forward Angus Crichton has rubbished rumours he is considering backflipping on a deal to join the Roosters next year.

Billy Slater has declared himself a certain starter for Origin II after overcoming a hamstring injury MAROONS fullback Billy Slater has declared himself a certain starter for Queensland as they bid to keep the Origin series alive in Sydney.