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Ex-Essendon board member and current interim coach Dean Solomon won't consider the full-time job.

Interim coach Solomon 'won't consider' Bombers job

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says he won't think about the full-time position while attempting to steer the Bombers through the rest of the AFL season.

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Billy Slater has refused to say if he will hand Reece Walsh a State of Origin recall.
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Phil Gould turned his back on the cameras and refused to answer James Bracey’s Kalyn Ponga question.

Phil Gould refuses question in awkward moment of live TV

‘Ahh, James, I suggest you ask someone else, mate. I’d like you to keep your job.’

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A shattered Kalyn Ponga has admitted he feels responsible for Queensland’s State of Origin collapse.

Kalyn Ponga makes raw admission with blood dripping from his ear

The Queensland villain faced reporters after the shattering loss and made a five-word confession.

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Kalyn Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge on Tolu Koula.

‘Outrageous’ act flips Origin series-opener result on its head

NSW have a moment of extreme controversy to thank for completing the greatest comeback of all time.

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NSW celebrate their come-from-behind win over Queensland in Game 1 of State of Origin. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Grandstand State of Origin finish as send-off divides fans

Ethan Strange has starred on his Origin debut to help NSW to a 22-20 win over Queensland in the series opener.

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Robbie Mortimer has been torched by fans for his rendition of the national anthem.

National anthem ‘murdered’ before Origin series-opener

‘Didn’t realise the national anthem was called Edvence Estrelia Feair.’

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Alastair Clarkson has admitted the club is interested in Zak Butters.

Alastair Clarkson confirms interest in rival superstar

The North Melbourne coach has made a big admission after being spotted outside of Victoria.

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Neale Daniher and Jai Arrow

The one shining light out of Arrow’s heartbreak

It’s been one of the hardest weeks in Aussie sport, after Jai Arrow’s shock MND diagnosis came just days before Neale Daniher’s death.

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Paul Gallen still despises Queensland in retirement.

Paul Gallen explodes at Queensland in relentless radio rant

The furious ex-NSW captain has called out ‘embarrassing’, ‘disgusting’ and ‘sickening’ behaviour from the Maroons.

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The UFC is holding a mixed martial arts fight on June 14 as part of America 250 celebrations.

Mammoth UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn

The 5000-seat arena is right outside the front door of the White House.

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing criminal charges related to domestic abuse.

NFL star arrested on domestic abuse charges

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been arrested and faces five criminal charges, including strangulation and suffocation.

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Clayton Oliver is thriving in his new colours. Phil Hillyard

‘Win-win’: Dees open on up on Oliver battle

Steven King says Melbourne’s midfield must answer the challenge collectively against former teammate Clayton Oliver.

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Kevin Sheedy says he will not actively campaign for James Hird to return as the club’s coach.

Sheedy not ‘pushing Hird’s barrow’ but would support return

Kevin Sheedy says he will not actively campaign for the return of James Hird, but the revered Essendon coach remains firm in his belief the club legend is the best man to lead the Bombers.

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Adam Walton and Kim Birrell celebrate huge upsets at the French Open.

Aussie giant-killers pull off French Open’s biggest upsets: ‘Pretty epic’

A former world No.1 copped it repeatedly from his wife as he wilted against an Australian thriving in the heat.

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