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Hayden Young going off.

Young fights through latest injury scare

Hayden Young sent a shudder through Fremantle fans at a heaving Optus Stadium - but managed to shrug off a fresh injury scare to return to the game. WATCH IT HERE

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Former Wallabies star Israel Folau was keen to make a playing return to the NRL. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Former league great accused of blocking star's return

Israel Folau's hopes of returning to the NRL after more than a decade were blocked by former league great Wayne Pearce, according to Folau's wife.

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Nick Kyrgios has been overlooked for the final singles wildcards at Wimbledon. (AP PHOTO)

No Wimbledon singles wildcard for 2022 finalist Kyrgios

Wimbledon has dished out its final wildcards for the singles at the championships -- and former finalist Nick Kyrgios's name was not among them.

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Tasmania is getting tired of the negativity.

The whisper campaign against the Devils needs to stop

We have waited a long time for an AFL team and we Tasmanians are getting tired of all the naysayers.

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Is the Messi v Ronaldo debate over?

Is the Messi v Ronaldo debate over?

For the best part of two decades it’s been the perennial debate in world football. But has this week provided a definitive answer?

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Harry Kane eventually scored the opening goal after being allowed to retake his penalty.
Myung-Bo Hong, Head Coach of Korea Republic, looks on before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Korea Republic and Czechia at Guadalajara Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Spy Gate rocks World Cup as drones shot down

Shots have been fired at South Korea’s training camp in Mexico after guards shot down a drone ahead of their clash with the World Cup co-hosts.

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Christian Pulisic of the United States participates away from other players during a training session.

‘Captain America’ in doubt for Socceroos clash

United States star Christian Pulisic has been training solo and appears in serious doubt to start, or even play at all, against the Socceroos at the World Cup.

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Sam Kerr is set to join Gotham FC.

Surprising twist as Sam Kerr’s next move becomes clear

The Matildas superstar is set to return to a former club in a blockbuster move.

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A brace from captain Harry Kane has helped England get their World Cup campaign underway with a win. (AP PHOTO)

England open with 'emotional' win over old foes Croatia

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has scored twice to steer England to an entertaining 4-2 opening win at the World Cup over Croatia in Dallas.

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Alex de Minaur en route to his convincing victory over Denis Shapovalov at Queen's Club.

De Minaur ‘in a good spot’ as he aims for career-high rank

Alex de Minaur says he hopes to scale a new career-high ranking as he moves closer to joining the world's top-five with his assault on the Queen's Club title.

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Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal reacts with Diogo Costa #1 after conceding an equalizer.

Apologetic Ronaldo fails to fire in Portugal shock

Another shock has rocked the World Cup as the DR Congo held fancied Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, to a 1-1 draw.

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Olympic gold medallist and the Commonwealth Games chef de mission Petria Thomas has opened up to the Nightly about resilience, leadership, success and her battles with depression.

How swimming great triumphed from heartache to Olympic gold

Olympic gold medallist and the Commonwealth Games chef de mission Petria Thomas opens up to the Nightly about resilience, leadership, success and her battles with depression.

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Selwyn Cobbo of the Maroons scores a try during game two of the Men's State of Origin series.

Maroons take Origin series to decider after massive MCG win

A hat-trick to recalled powerhouse winger Selwyn Cobbo helped push Queensland to a second-half smashing of NSW at AFL’s biggest stadium.

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