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Australia
sports22 min ago

Sydney to Hobart yacht race rivalry begins with verbal jabs

Two-time winner Christian Beck has exchanged verbal jabs with competitors ahead of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. He relaunched his yacht on Wednesday.

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Australia
sports2 h ago

Point Of Law Wins Melbourne Cup for Trainer Ciaron Maher

Point Of Law, trained by Ciaron Maher, won the $10 million Melbourne Cup. The horse justified its favorite status in the prestigious race.

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Australia
sports2 h ago

Samoa captain eager for World Cup rematch win

Samoa captain Junior Paulo expressed a strong desire for victory in the upcoming World Cup rematch against Australia. He aims to achieve the nation's greatest win.

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Australia
sports3 h ago

Hudson Young arrives in PNG for talks with Chiefs

Hudson Young has arrived in Papua New Guinea to discuss signing with the NRL's newest franchise. This follows previous unsuccessful attempts to finalize a deal.

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Australia
sports3 h ago

Football Australia sets Christmas deadline for coach decision

Football Australia aims to decide on a coach by Christmas as other candidates express interest. Deputy CEO Heather Garriock hopes to re-sign Tony Popovic.

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Australia
sports4 h ago

Cheika seeks to revive Waratahs with new ideas and familiar faces

Michael Cheika aims to revitalize the struggling Super Rugby team by reuniting with former players. He emphasizes the need for a fresh approach.

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Australia
sports4 h ago

Staggs defends silence during Australian anthem as personal choice

Kotoni Staggs faces criticism for not singing the Australian anthem during the Rugby League World Cup. He maintains his decision is a personal one.

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Australia
sports4 h ago

Trainer achieves Melbourne Cup trifecta after 166 years

Trainer Ciaron Maher accomplished a Melbourne Cup trifecta, a feat not seen in 166 years. The future plans for the winning horse remain undecided.

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Australia
sports5 h ago

Tim Tszyu to Fight for Two-Weight Boxing Title on Gold Coast Card

Tim Tszyu will headline a boxing event at Robina Stadium. The event is described as the biggest Australian boxing card since Jeff Horn defeated Manny Pacquiao.

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Australia
sports5 h ago

Paul Gallen criticizes Nelson Asofa-Solomona's comment

NRL legend Paul Gallen criticized Nelson Asofa-Solomona. The criticism followed Asofa-Solomona mentioning Gallen's wife ahead of their upcoming fight.

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Australia
sports6 h ago

Lara vs. Tszyu Boxing Match Set for December 12

A boxing match between Erislandy Lara and Tim Tszyu is scheduled. The fight will take place in Australia on December 12.

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Australia
sports6 h ago

Alice Springs celebrates jockey Ethan Brown's Melbourne Cup win

Alice Springs is celebrating jockey Ethan Brown's victory at the Melbourne Cup. Locals are expressing pride in the young jockey's achievement.

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Australia
sports6 h ago

The Age Collects Coverage for 2026 AFL Draft

The Age has gathered coverage ahead of the national draft. This includes profiles, rankings, and insights into how top junior players reach the elite level.

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Australia
sports6 h ago

Cricket Australia Chief Defends Controversial Sale Plan

Cricket Australia's chief executive defended a controversial sale plan. The defense comes amid ongoing discussion and scrutiny of the proposal.

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Australia
sports7 h ago

Young AFL Prospect Overcomes Fatigue for All-Australian Honours

Gus Teixeira experienced fatigue throughout his draft year but still earned All-Australian honors. He emerged as a top AFL draft prospect.

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Australia
sports7 h ago

Ponga Poised for Rugby League World Cup Return After Arm Fracture

Kalyn Ponga may feature for New Zealand against Tonga in the Rugby League World Cup. This comes weeks after he fractured his arm.

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Australia
sports7 h ago

Experts preview 2026 Crown Oaks horse race

David Gately and Marc Olhmus provided a preview of the 2026 Crown Oaks. They discussed the upcoming horse race.

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Australia
sports8 h ago

Ethan Brown wins Melbourne Cup after near-fatal incident

Ethan Brown has become a Melbourne Cup champion after reconsidering his riding career following a brush with death. His journey began in Alice Springs.

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Australia
sports8 h ago

Man United claims comeback win amid fan protest

Manchester United recovered from a two-goal deficit to end a winless streak. The victory occurred as fans staged another protest against the club's owners.

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Australia
sports9 h ago

Wallabies veteran Beale returns after years away from international rugby

Kurtley Beale returned to the Australian national rugby team after not playing for the Wallabies since 2021. The veteran continued pursuit of his goal to represent the country despite extended time on the sidelines.

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Australia
sports10 h ago

Manchester United fans throw tennis balls onto pitch during match

Manchester United fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch during a match against Roma. This action appeared to be an attempt to disrupt the game.

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Australia
sports10 h ago

Glenn Maxwell's Top Six Innings for Australia

A look back at Glenn Maxwell's most significant innings for the Australian cricket team. The list highlights six notable performances.

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Australia
sports10 h ago

Carrick appears visibly shaken after Roma scores against Manchester United

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick showed visible distress following a goal scored by Roma. The reaction was caught during the match.

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Australia
sports11 h ago

Kurtley Beale rejoins Wallabies after five-year absence

Kurtley Beale has returned to the Wallabies squad. His comeback follows a five-year period away from the team.

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Australia
sports11 h ago

North Melbourne to sign two delisted players

The North Melbourne Football Club is reportedly set to sign two players before the delisted free agency period concludes. The team is looking to acquire new talent.

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Australia
sports11 h ago

Djokovic breaks Paris Masters record, to face Hijikata

Novak Djokovic set a new Paris Masters record and will play against Australia's Rinky Hijikata next. Djokovic continues his strong performance in the tournament.

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Australia
sports13 h ago

Surf lifesaving backgrounds aid Gold Coast Suns AFLW players

Nine players on the Gold Coast Suns AFLW team have surf lifesaving backgrounds, including Ava Usher and Havana Harris. Players credit the grueling sport with helping them excel on the field.

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Australia
sports13 h ago

Ciaron Maher dominates Melbourne Cup with historic training performance

Trainer Ciaron Maher achieved a significant performance milestone at the Melbourne Cup. His dominance raises questions about competitive balance in the racing industry.

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Australia
sports17 h ago

England to tour Australia for cricket series in 2026-27

England is scheduled to tour Australia for a cricket series. The tour is set to take place in the 2026-27 season.

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Australia
sports1 d ago

Animal welfare advocates criticize NSW greyhound racing return

Greyhound racing has resumed at a Lithgow, NSW track after redevelopment. Animal welfare advocates claim upgrades will not prevent dog fatalities.

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