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Storm to ‘lease’ best young star to Tigers in radical NRL swap deal
The Wests Tigers and Melbourne Storm have hatched a player swap plan which would deliver one of rugby league’s best emerging talents to the Concord-based club for 12 months.
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Opinion: Folau’s rugby league return is a big f*** you to the principles the game was built on
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Freak of nature: Of all Roger Federer’s records, this might be the most incredible
Of all of Roger Federer’s tennis records — and that list goes on and on — there’s one that perhaps sums up best how much of an incredible tennis warrior he is.
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Renault ramps up bid to regain ‘technical direction’ following lacklustre 2019 F1 effort
Renault’s bid to rediscover “technical direction” will be boosted by the arrival of experienced tech guru Pat Fry ahead of the 2020 season.
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AFL says scheduled Shanghai game will go ahead as planned, but will closely monitor China’s coronavirus outbreak
The AFL says the scheduled Shanghai game will “go ahead as planned” but continue to work closely with health authorities as concerns mount over China’s coronavirus outbreak.
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CL streaker strikes again with freezing ‘RIP Kobe’ message
Champions League final streaker Kinsey Wolanski has struck again, this time in the ice cold conditions of Schladming, Austria.
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Michael Hooper gave up the Tahs captaincy. But he’s just getting started as a Wallabies leader
He might have given up the Waratahs captaincy, but if you think that Michael Hooper is planning on bailing on the Wallabies armband then think again.
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Masked Man Utd fans attack CEO’s mansion as protests become violent
A mob of furious Manchester United fans launched a smoke bomb and fireworks at under-fire chief executive Ed Woodward's house.
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‘Food of champions’: Roger Federer ‘devouring’ an ice cream just gave us another reason to love him
Roger Federer left no one in doubt that he likes to treat himself after defeating Tomas Berdych back in 2017 at the Australian Open.
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Australia’s World Cup hung by a thread. India put up this ‘petty’ appeal anyway
India’s Under 19 cricketers had the last laugh over Australia at the World Cup, but they raised spirit of the game questions following a controversial appeal for obstructing the field.
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A diamond duck and 3-4 in the first over: Australia’s shocking World Cup ‘catastrophe’
Australia has been dumped out of the Under 19s World Cup in unceremonious fashion, losing 3-4 in a disastrous opening over before fallling to a 74-run loss against India.
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Kobe Bryant dead: Shocking pictures emerge of mangled wreck as all crash victims recovered
Shocking footage has emerged revealing the tragic extent of the rubble that lies in the wake of the helicopter crash which killed Kobe Bryant and eight others, including his teenage daughter.
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Super Rugby teams: Thorn hands young gun Reds playmaking keys
Rising star Isaac Lucas has been handed the Reds playmaking keys while fellow young gun Harry Wilson will make his Super Rugby debut in the Australian season opener at GIO Stadium.
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Raiders couldn’t contact Curtis Scott after he allegedly threw his phone at a car
Canberra bosses were unable to contact Curtis Scott following his arrest in Sydney because he allegedly threw his mobile phone at a passing car earlier in the night.
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Christian Eriksen ‘couldn’t wait’ to leave Spurs. Jose Mourinho has already lined up his $100m replacement
Christian Eriksen said he was desperate to join Inter Milan this month after completing a protracted move from Tottenham on Wednesday (AEDT).
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‘Does Hawthorn have a quidditch team?’: Jeff Kennett’s royal Hawks-themed tweet has his followers in a spin
Nice try, Jeffrey. Or at least we think it was an unashamed plug for your Hawks.
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Gronk, Shaq, private jets and personal butlers: Inside the world of VIP Super Bowl packages
Private jet service, a personal butler, or how about a meal with former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski to top off Super Bowl weekend? From legendary nightclubs to exclusive parties, no place caters to the rich and famous quite like glitzy Miami.
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Australian Open 2020, Day 10 live coverage: Barty’s cryptic response to Open scheduling mystery
A series of upsets earlier in both the men’s and women’s Singles have left a fascinating set of quarter-finals on offer on Day 10 of the Australian Open.
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‘I haven’t eaten, slept’: Shaquille O’Neal shattered by Kobe Bryant death
A shattered Shaquille O’Neal says his relationship with Kobe Bryant was like brotherhood, from their epic split after three NBA titles together to mutual respect and love after tensions healed.
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AC Milan’s touching tribute to Italian-speaking superfan Kobe Bryant
AC Milan and its fans paid tribute to Kobe Bryant with lights and applause before and during their Italian Cup game against Torino at the San Siro stadium.
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They’ve shared 12 of the last 14 Aus Open titles. But the Djoker could earn a free pass to the final
After saving seven match points against Tennys Sandgren, Roger Federer put it best when he said he was “incredibly lucky” to still be in contention for this year’s Australian Open.
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More than just ‘super pretty’: Deeper truth to viral Open umpire Marijana Veljovic
Australian Open chair umpire Marijana Veljovic has become an internet sensation largely because of her looks but she’s also winning admirers solely on the strength of her officiating.
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Leicester stunned as Aston Villa steal final spot with late, late strike
Trezeguet struck deep into stoppage time to send Aston Villa into their first League Cup final for a decade with a 2-1 win over Leicester on Tuesday to progress to Wembley 3-2 on aggregate.
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Repaying the faith: How Des, dot points and podcasts are turning Dylan Walker into a new man
Dylan Walker is on a mission to change.
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Kobe Bryant dead: Actress Evan Rachel Wood sparks furious backlash over ‘rapist’ tweet
Hollywood actress Evan Rachel Wood faced a backlash after branding Kobe Bryant “a rapist” hours after his tragic death.
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One goal in seven but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says $505k-a-week flop will return to Manchester United and ‘prove you all wrong’
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has bemoaned the "difficult" nature of the January transfer window and hinted at a possible Manchester United return for Alexis Sanchez.
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Maverick Vinales confirms two-year Yamaha MotoGP contract extension
Maverick Vinales has dropped a bombshell on MotoGP, with the Spanish rider announcing a two-year contract extension with the factory Yamaha squad.
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‘Devastated’: Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa inconsolable after NBA legend’s death
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant had a pact never to fly together in the same helicopter — an arrangement that guaranteed one of them would be left behind to take care of their daughters if tragedy struck.
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Stunning graphic charts all 13,733 career NBA baskets Kobe Bryant made for the LA Lakers
A stunning graphic has emerged charting every single one of Kobe Bryant’s made NBA field goals.
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Manchester United set to finally land $90m target as club caves to price demands
Bruno Fernandes is finally set to become a Manchester United after a late bid from Barcelona to land him.
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Super League boss fumes at Israel Folau signing, rival club will meet him with LGBTQ pride day
Super League CEO Robert Elstone admits he’s disappointed by Catalans’ decision to sign Israel Folau but said legally there was little he could do to prevent it.
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Kobe Bryant has been remembered by TV hosts in emotional tributes
The shock death of NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was felt the world over and on Tuesday the heartbreak continued.
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Kobe Bryant dead: ‘There was no reply’ — Chilling final moments revealed before fatal chopper crash
Investigators into the helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others have revealed the chilling final moments of the tragedy that has rocked the world.
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How Kobe Bryant made his millions and built a successful business empire
Kobe Bryant doesn’t just leave behind a legacy as one of the greatest NBA players of all time. He was also a remarkable success off the court, with a vast fortune, a self-made business empire and a reputation for working harder than anyone else.
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Israel Folau joins the Dragons on one-year deal - Not the Red V but Catalans in the Super League
Banished former Wallaby Israel Folau has figured out his next sporting move after having been kicked out of Australian rugby for homophobic comments — and he’s decided to return to rugby league.
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Hope had left Rod Laver Arena and was hailing a cab. Roger Federer brought it back with a miracle
Hope had left the building and was waiting out the front for a cab.
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They’ve been battling in the A-League. But Victory qualify for ACL group stage after Nabbout stunner
A brilliant Andrew Nabbout goal has secured a memorable win for Melbourne Victory over Japanese powerhouse Kashima Antlers, catapulting the embattled A-League club into the group stages of the AFC Champions League.
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Knights’ best 17: Spots up for grabs as new-look spine takes shape
After a flurry of signings ahead of their 2019 NRL campaign, Newcastle hasn’t needed to buy a bunch of big names for 2020.
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‘Clearly she speaks mixed’: Roger Federer amazed he got caught swearing in two languages at once
Tennis players aren’t allowed to swear on the court. But when you can speak eight languages, you’d think you’d be able to get away with it.
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‘My mentor, my friend’: Novak Djokovic breaks down on court over Kobe Bryant’s death
Novak Djokovic has broken down in tears speaking about the death of his “mentor and friend” Kobe Bryant.
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Australian Open 2020, Night 9: Novak Djokovic eases past Milos Raonic to book semi-final showdown with Roger Federer
Novak Djokovic has set up an Australian Open semi-final showdown with Roger Federer after breezing past big-serving Milos Raonic on Tuesday night.
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Tennys Sandgren’s press conference was hard to watch after blowing seven match points, but a funny tweet proves he’s feeling better
He was incredibly downcast earlier in the night, but a hilarious tweet suggests Tennys Sandgren is starting to recover from his heartbreaking Australian Open loss to Roger Federer.
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Australian Open, Day 9 wrap: Roger Federer gets hurt and saves seven match points but wins an Open epic
Roger Federer pulled off one of the greatest escapes of his career Tuesday, saving seven match points to come from two sets down and beat Tennys Sandgren for a place in the Australian Open semi-finals.
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Australian Open 2020: Tennys Sandgren somehow loses to Roger Federer after having seven match points
For every incredible comeback winner, there has to be an unfortunate fall-from-ahead loser.
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Ash Barty’s on-court interview was the real highlight after defeating Petra Kvitova
The only thing Ash Barty enjoys more than winning tennis matches is stitching up her good friend and former tennis star Casey Dellacqua.
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Tennis Australia respond following John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova’s on-court protest
John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova have delivered a stunning on-court protest against Margaret Court on Tuesday afternoon.
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‘Didn’t deserve that’: Roger Federer’s incredibly humble response to Australian Open great escape
Roger Federer has survived an enormous Australian Open scare, saving seven match points to win a five-set epic against world number 100 Tennys Sandgren.
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‘Thanks ninja assassin’: Ball kid runs into Roger Federer rival at best possible time
Saving seven match points – as Roger Federer did in that fourth set – was bonkers. Then a ball kid ran into his opponent, Tennys Sandgren.
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Tennis fans lose it as chair umpire Marijana Veljovic steals the show
Not since Carlos Ramos became embroiled in Serena Williams’ on court row has a chair umpire garnered so much attention from tennis fans.
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‘Tough to watch’: Fans heartbroken as Fed battles broken body in Tennys showdown
It was very difficult to witness a champion suffering like this.
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Time to change the name: Martina Navratilova calls for Margaret Court Arena to adopt this new title
Martina Navratilova has penned an open letter, calling for Margaret Court Arena to adopt a new name.
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Oh Roger! Federer blows up after lines woman dobs him in for ‘R-rated’ rant against Tennys Sandgren
Roger Federer has been involved in an ugly tangle with a lineswoman who notified the chair umpire that he’d sworn in his native German tongue during his quarterfinal against Tennys Sandgren.
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Latrell Mitchell gets his shot at fullback as All Stars teams are announced
AS far as first-up assignments go, they don’t get much more arduous than this.
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‘You guys are scratching the barrel, aren't you?’ Ash Barty rubbishes partner’s ‘lucky’ red top claims
Tennis players can be a superstitious lot.
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History created as Ash Barty becomes first Aussie woman since 1984 to make semis – and she’s not done yet
Ash Barty has weathered a Petra Kvitova barrage to book a spot in the Australian Open semi finals.
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The brilliant tactical switch that helped Ash Barty tame Typhoon Petra in Australian Open epic
Ash, you feeling the pressure.
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‘That’s what made him so very special’: NBA rival denies performing subtle act in Kobe finale
It was the subtle moment that seemingly underlined just how greatly admired Kobe Bryant was by his NBA peers — but it turns out all was not how it appeared.
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Faf du Plessis got physical with Jos Buttler. Joe Root called it ‘absolute handbags’
Watch BBL|09 live on Fox Cricket!
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Virat Kohli left ‘absolutely devastated’ by Kobe Bryant’s death, pens heartfelt tribute
The death of Kobe Bryant has touched those in the cricketing world, with India captain Virat Kohli leading tributes to the basketball legend.
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Curtis Scott returns to training as NRL investigates Aus Day taser arrest
Raiders recruit Curtis Scott will return to training with the Green Machine on Wednesday as NRL boss Todd Greenberg continues to examine his case.
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Joe Root eases captaincy pressure after ‘hugely significant’ success: Nasser Hussain
After England secured a 3-1 Test series win over South Africa, Nasser Hussain discusses how important it was for the captain, Ben Stokes’ talismanic performances, and the future of the seam attack…
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Ash Barty booked her spot in the semi finals. Then she delivered this brutal sledge to her coach Craig Tyzzer
Ash Barty doesn’t think all that highly of her short stint as a professional cricket player, but she can certainly sledge like one.
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The Melbourne Stars have lost their last three games. Stoinis says there’s nothing to worry about
Watch BBL|09 live on Fox Cricket!
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AB de Villiers wants another crack in the BBL after ‘really poor’ Heat campaign
Watch BBL|09 live on Fox Cricket!
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Five teams remain in the BBL. This is how the finals series will play out
Watch BBL|09 live on Fox Cricket!
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Star Aussie all-rounder in doubt for T20 tri-series after another concussion setback
Watch Women’s T20 Tri-Series live on Fox Cricket!
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Former Wallabies flyer lands in major Olympic sevens boost
Former Wallabies and Queensland Reds flyer Luke Morahan is making a late bid for selection in the Australian men’s sevens team for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati motivated to end Marc Marquez’s MotoGP reign
A new chassis for Ducati is just one of several things Andrea Dovizioso needs to shake off his bridesmaid’s tag in 2020.
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‘It makes you think you could be out on this stage’: The regional message rugby must heed
In the moments before kick-off on Friday night, four young girls sat on the halfway mark at Dalby Leagues Club eagerly awaiting the action to get underway between the Queensland Reds and NSW Waratahs.
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‘It doesn’t matter if you’re Kobe’: Chopper pilot had two choices. He didn’t want to wait
The pilot of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter was faced with two choices before the fatal crashed that killed everyone on board, including the NBA legend and his 13-year-old daughter.
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‘Not ready to play’: NBA makes rare call for ‘grieving’ Lakers
The NBA has postponed Wednesday’s (AEDT) match-up between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers in the aftermath of Kobe Bryant’s death.
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Nerves of steel: 9 minutes, 53 seconds and five break points later … Ash Barty’s incredible hold could be her biggest turning point
Ash Barty has nerves of steel.
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‘Heartbroken’ LeBron James breaks silence on Kobe Bryant’s death
In the aftermath of Kobe Bryant’s sudden and tragic death, the entire NBA community paid tribute to the fallen Los Angeles Lakers legend. All but LeBron James.
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Authorities forced to increase security at Kobe Bryant crash site
The California crash site where Kobe Bryant’s chopper went down has attracted a number of “unauthorised” gawkers — forcing authorities to fend them off with increased security.
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Why the Sydney-based Olympic qualifiers can act as a Women’s World Cup dress rehearsal
Australian football bosses expect the decision to move the Olympic qualifiers from China to Sydney to boost their bid to win the hosting rights for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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The door was ajar for an Alex Rance return. Now it seems increasingly unlikely
Richmond general manager of football Neil Balme concedes Alex Rance’s return to the Tigers is increasingly unlikely.
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Why Nick snapped at Lleyton Hewitt question — and why he hates the media so much
We saw a new version of Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open — but in one department it was usually the same cranky Nick.
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Former A-League star Pedj Bojic learned at 15 he was adopted. It cost him his Premier League dream
Former A-League star Pedj Bojic has opened up on the time he missed out on a Premier League contract due to visa restrictions after finding out that his mum wasn’t his real mother.
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‘I’m sure it’s going to be him’: Lachie Lewis reveals his tip to replace Foran in the halves
Kieran Foran – and the Bulldogs – can’t catch a break.
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Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna went to church before fatal chopper crash
Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna went to church just hours before dying — along with seven others — in a helicopter crash on the way to the teen’s basketball tournament, a report said.
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Supercars stars, international aces headline 2020 Bathurst 12 Hour entry list
Picking the winner from such a superstar list of world-class drivers and cars will be no easy feat ahead of this weekend’s Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour.
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Early signs from Jack Steven has Geelong confident he can regain his best form
Melbourne great Garry Lyon believes big-name Cats recruit Jack Steven is the most intriguing AFL player of the summer — but new teammate Patrick Dangerfield has backed the gun midfielder to recapture his best form.
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How Nick Kyrgios won Australia over
Progress.
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He was ‘sandwiched between two murderers’ in a 2019 sporting villain’s poll. How far Kyrgios has come
The transformation of Nick Kyrgios has been recognised across the globe, with Australia’s bad boy of tennis earning plaudits for not just hit attitude, but his desire to maximise his many talents.
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A petition to make Kobe Bryant the new NBA logo now has more than a million signatures
A petition to change the NBA’s logo to a silhouette of Kobe Bryant has amassed more than one million signatures since the sudden death of the Los Angeles Lakers icon.
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James Maloney hammered Sonny Bill Williams with a brutal pay cheque sledge. The NZ star could only laugh
Sonny Bill Williams admits he cannot wait for the talking to stop and the Super League campaign to start.
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Luckless top draft pick Nakia Cockatoo could be Geelong’s biggest difference in 2020
Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield believes luckless teammate Nakia Cockatoo looms as a significant point of difference for the Cats in 2020 that could help the club’s bid to remain an AFL premiership contender.
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‘Incredible’: A world champion just won a doping case after blaming boyfriend’s bodily fluids
A world champion canoeist won a doping case on Monday after persuading a tribunal that her positive test was caused by bodily fluid contamination from her boyfriend.
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Another summer of woe: The seven NRL stars in off-field incidents
It’s been another off-season to forget for the NRL with a number of players landing themselves in hot water.
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Tiger Woods found out about Kobe Bryant’s death on live TV. His reaction was heartbreaking
Kobe Bryant’s life ended about 15 minutes after Tiger Woods’ final round at the Farmers Insurance Open began Sunday at Torrey Pines.
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Charles Leclerc confident of 2020 success but ‘happy’ to wait until 2021 rules overhaul
Ferrari young gun Charles Leclerc believes is aiming as high as possible in 2020, a season he believes will be a “very important year” for the team ahead of the regulation overhaul from 2021.
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Revealed: Kobe Bryant’s last phone call to LeBron James... the night before his death
Kobe Bryant had a late-night call with LeBron James that was listened in on by several Los Angeles Lakers players. It would be the last time they heard his voice.
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Deadline Day countdown: 10 transfers that could still happen
It is a notoriously difficult window in which to do transfer business and the numbers do not lie.
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Heartbreaking reason Kobe Bryant chose to travel in a helicopter
An unearthed interview has shed new light on Kobe Bryant after the NBA legend’s tragic death yesterday.
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NBA legend reveals Kobe Bryant’s haunting wish
The NBA world is still in shock over the sudden death of Kobe Bryant, and a fellow former star revealed an ominous wish the Los Angeles Lakers legend had harboured.
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Inside the grisly world of celeb deaths as ‘merciless’ TMZ blasted for scooping Kobe death
Known for its celebrity scandals and salacious gossip, website TMZ has carved out another niche for itself — breaking the news of famous deaths first, at any cost.
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Young guns shine as Arsenal outclass Bournemouth in FA Cup fourth round clash
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah gave a glimpse of their potential as the youngsters fired their side into the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Tuesday (AEDT).
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Kobe Bryant ‘will be honoured the way he should be’ in ‘most epic’ Hall of Fame class ever
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is set to bypass the normal election process and making the late Kobe Bryant the first inductee of the 2020 class.
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Super Rugby 2020: The 25 most important players this season
Super Rugby is back for its 25th instalment.
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Tennis is unlike most sports, and it could spell doom for Ash Barty
There is pressure, and then there is the pressure of being the world No. 1 trying to end a 42-year title drought at home.
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