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Brisbane star Lachie Neale has claimed his second Brownlow Medal, winning by just two votes - but there was controversy over a three-vote game where he had just seven kicks.

A forensic analysis of the Brownlow Medal count has revealed just how far apart the umpires and the best judges in the game are after revelations of not just near misses but 35 massive oversights in the wake of Lachie Neale’s victory.

Luke Donald said Monday that he hopes passionate home support can make the difference for Europe in the Ryder Cup this weekend as the United States try to break a three-decade winless streak on the opposing side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Incoming Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has reportedly approached former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor to join his coaching staff.

For all of the optimism surrounding Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur revolution, the bubble easily could have been burst in just 90 minutes.

What a count.

Tim Tszyu has assumed a “killer mentality” – and sparred the strongest rounds of his undefeated career – during an intense month inside the same Las Vegas gym Francis Ngannou is using for his hyped $10 million boxing debut.

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says the club is “absolutely pleased” with its assistance package from the AFL as it continues its rebuild with a huge draft hand, however conceded Ben McKay’s departure was a “blow.”

Reece Walsh is enjoying an incredible year and plenty of people have been quick to draw comparisons with - and praise - his Maroons coach Billy Slater.

The Knights are reportedly considering a salary cap restructure which could see an experienced prop depart the club.

Australian opener David Warner switched his batting stance to right-handed while facing Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin during the second ODI in Indore, a decision that backfired in bizarre scenes on Sunday evening.

Following a NSW Blues coaching staff shake up, questions have been raised over the potential involvement of Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould.