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Kyle Busch has died aged 41.

Beloved NASCAR champion dies suddenly aged 41: ‘Heartbroken’

Tributes are flowing after the popular racer was hospitalised and died days before one of the biggest races of the year.

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Kevin Bartlett’s milestone game was celebrated with similar fan fair like Scott Pendlebury’s will be.

Lay off Pendles, we have seen this milestone madness before

There has been a lot of focus on the money the Pies legend is making, but let’s not forget another OTT celebration for another footy icon.

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Billy Slater with Reece Walsh after the 2024 series defeat.

What is the REAL reason Walsh was dropped?

There’s speculation issues other than form played a role in what could be Billy Slater’s most important Origin coaching decision.

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Nathan Cleary is yet to dominate an Origin series.

The box not ticked on Cleary’s bucket list

The best player in the game has done it all - except this one thing - which looms large over his legacy.

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Tradition shouldn’t hold back evolution.

PARKER: Tradition should not stop our sports evolving

Tradition is wonderful. It is part of what makes sport feel sacred. But tradition should not become a gate that prevents sport from evolving, writes Georgie Parker.

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Coaches in their second stint have not always panned out.

Why going for a big-name coach won’t save Carlton

There are no shortage of choices, but the Blues face a tough decision in who they go after to lead the team in its time of need.

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Cameron Ciraldo and Gus Gould.

If history is any guide Ciraldo may have job security issues

Gus Gould is not afraid to act ruthlessly when things are not going well at Belmore, something the coach would know all too well.

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Why the struggling teams can’t get any better

Why the struggling teams can’t get any better

Last week the AFL ‘fixed’ the draft, but there is a much bigger problem at play they need to address ASAP.

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Jarome Luai.

Chiefs ahead of the ball game

PNG has the momentum as NRL expands at a rapid rate home and abroad.

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Jessica Sergis hits up the ball during Game I.

Women’s State of Origin has become a must-watch event

Game I was an old-fashioned battle that the fans loved. Game II may be even bigger.

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Julia Robinson of the Maroons and Yasmin Meakes of the Blues embrace following game one of the Women's State of Origin series.

PARKER: AFL needs to understand visibility matters

NRLW State of Origin shows the AFLW what is possible when matches are given clear air, writes Georgie Parker.

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Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder.

Why the ‘fighter’ in Storm boss will rise

If I can offer Craig Bellamy one piece of advice as he enters this most challenging chapter of his life — do what makes you happy.

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Kozzy Pickett is challenging Marcus Bontempelli as the AFL’s best player.

Bontempelli’s greatest rival for title of AFL’s best player

He has been the undisputed king for several years in my opinion, but now there is a challenger to the throne.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sam Konstas and Jake Fraser-McGurk.

India must learn from Aussies’ mistakes with young star

We have been guilty of it too many times. so the subcontinent heavyweight would be wise to show patience with their next teen prodigy.

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The Panthers and Cowboys both starred at last year’s Magic Round.

Why Magic Round is even more special this year

Fans will be hanging on every kick for goal, but not just because they want their team to win.

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Jarome Luai has reportedly signed with PNG.

Why the Tigers should buy Luai his PNG plane ticket

He appears to be the first big chief PNG have signed and that may not be a bad thing for Wests.

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Retired Olympic freestyle great Ariarne Titmus will trade in her swimming googles for a microphone as part of the Channel 7 broadcast team for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July and August.

Olympic great Ariarne Titmus joins Seven team for Glasgow

Retired Olympic freestyle great Ariarne Titmus will trade in her swimming goggles for a microphone as part of the Channel 7 broadcast team for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July and August.

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The injury-hit Bulldogs could benefit from a mid-season trade period.

The radical solution to help clubs crippled by injury

When teams lose a major star for the season it hurts the game, but this bold move could help fix that.

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