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The Knicks celebrate their one-point win after staging a record comeback over the San Antonio Spurs. (AP PHOTO)

Knicks on the brink of title after record comeback

The New York Knicks have made a record comeback from 29 points down to move to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating San Antonio 107-106.

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Alana Haim, Este Haim, Taylor Swift, and Mariska Hargitay.

SEE THE LIST: Taylor Swift leads star-studded NBA celeb row

Taylor Swift has led another star-studded celebrity row in New York City at game four of the NBA finals. SEE THE LIST

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Former NRL player Kane Evans has been lauded for his courage in coming out as gay. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

We must support gay male players better, says NRL coach

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is refusing to pat himself on the back after playing a part in helping ex-NRL star Kane Evans come out.

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Port Adelaide players run out at Adelaide Oval for their Gather Round game against St Kilda. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

'No-brainer': AFL, SA reach new Gather Round deal

While the new Gather Round deal has been confirmed, with the introduction of a player parade, what happens with the AFL State of Origin revival remains unclear.

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Australia's Gout Gout finished sixth in the 200m final at the Bislett Games in Oslo. (AP PHOTO)

Gout Gout blown out: Aussie schooled on big-time bow

Australian teenage athletics sensation Gout Gout could only finish sixth on his Diamond League debut at the Bislett Games in Oslo, up against the sprint elite.

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Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, who helped beat NZ at Lord's, have been dropped for the second Test. (AP PHOTO)

Ben Stokes dropped by England after nightclub incident

Skipper Ben Stokes and star bowler Gus Atkinson have been left out of England's second-Test squad against New Zealand after a nightclub incident.

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The Pies have successfully appealed against Billy Frampton's three-game suspension. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

I didn't mean to hurt my friend: Frampton overturns ban

Collingwood defender Billy Frampton says he was left distressed after realising his tackle on Melbourne's Brody Mihocek caused a neck injury.

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AFL legend and motor neurone disease warrior Neale Daniher has received a State funeral at the MCG.

With Daniher gone, it’s up to us to play on against MND

EDITORIAL: There was no better location to send off Neale Daniher than the MCG, the scene of so many of his greatest moments, first as a footballer, then as a coach and finally as a campaigner. 

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Connor Rozee of the Power on crutches.

Season over for hamstrung AFL captain

Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee has been ruled out of playing again this season because of a hamstring injury.

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Neale Daniher farewelled in emotional state funeral

Neale Daniher farewelled in emotional State funeral

Australian football legend Neale Daniher has been farewelled in an emotional state funeral on Wednesday, with hundreds of family and friends among a sea of blue FightMND beanies at the MCG. 

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Payne Haas will play in Game II.

The cardinal mistake Blues cannot repeat in Game II

NSW should probably be playing to save the series, not win it. If they do this again the Maroons will steamroll them.

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Mitchell Moses has trained away from NSW's main group and is racing the clock to play in Origin II. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Worrying signs for Blues as Moses and another Blues star sit it out

Mitchell Moses has been forced to watch NSW training as question marks linger over the fitness of the Blues five-eighth.

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The scene at the MCG for Neale Daniher's state funeral.

LIVE STREAM: Neale Daniher farewelled at memorial service

WATCH: Neale Daniher is being honoured at a state funeral service at the MCG following an inspirational life. Watch Seven’s live stream of the event here from 1pm EST.

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The ultrarich are flying private to the World Cup.

How the mega-wealthy are attending the World Cup

Many wealthy World Cup fans are willing to pay the exorbitant prices - and not necessarily because they love soccer.

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Marnus Labuschagne’s horror white-ball run has continued against Bangladesh.

Veteran edges closer to sad end as Aussies crash to 21-year low

The batsman’s career is hanging by a thread with the World Cup on the horizon.

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