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Dennis Cometti and Bruce McAvaney over the years.

‘Truly precious’: Bruce’s tribute for great mate Dennis

Bruce McAvaney says he’s ‘lost something truly precious’ with the passing of Dennis Cometti, praising his great mate as ‘the benchmark’ for Australian sports broadcasters.

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Dennis Cometti had countless magic moments behind the mic.

Centimetre perfect: Commentary legend’s most iconic calls

Dennis Cometti’s voice formed the soundtrack to so many massive sporting moments. Here’s some of the quips that have stuck long in the memory.

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The great Dennis Cometti has passed away.

Tributes flow for legendary broadcaster Dennis Cometti

The Australian sporting community is mourning Dennis Cometti, with the broadcasting legend passing away aged 76.

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Hayato Matsuoka and Daniil Ostapenkov rush off court in the UAE.

Tennis players race off court after nearby explosions: ‘Get inside’

Players ‘heard the sounds of jets’ and quickly realised it was ‘not very safe’, as officials plotted escape routes out of the country.

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Zac Lomax's NRL fate rests in the hands of Parramatta for the next two years. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Zac Lomax's Storm move blocked in shock NRL twist

Parramatta and Melbourne have reached an out-of-court settlement that leaves Zac Lomax unable to join the Storm, or likely any other NRL club, until 2028.

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The Crows are set to fall, while the Lions and Suns will dominate this AFL season.

The AFL team I fear for the most in 2026

There’s been plenty of player movement and drama this off-season and this is the team that could fall into a heap.

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Daine Laurie.

Star recruit at centre of NRL drugs investigation

The NRL is investigating if it should have been made aware of that the player had allegedly been found with drugs before the case was dismissed.

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Shane Flanagan has declared his team won’t win the NRL title this year.

Flano has lost the plot with his bizarre take

It might be the latest genius move in NRL psychological warfare, but it left most fans scratching their heads.

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The former Brisbane Lions captain’s ex, Jules Neale, has been dropping hints for months, but this brutal video takes aim directly at Lachie.

Lachie Neale’s ex takes brutal swipe at AFL star in new vid

The former Brisbane Lions captain’s ex, Jules Neale, has been dropping hints for months, but this brutal video takes aim directly at Lachie.

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Zac Lomax is still hoping to line up for Melbourne this year.

Deal to free Zac Lomax ‘very close’ after court hearing suddenly delayed

Late-night talks dragged into the morning and lawyers took action minutes before they were due in the NSW Supreme Court.

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Stephen Crichton nailed his match-winning field goal from 35m out.

Bulldogs captain breaks hearts with seconds left in golden-point thriller

When everyone else had failed in Las Vegas, the skipper stood up just as the clock ticked down to zero.

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Away from the dramas back home, Iran's footballers are ready for their Asian Cup opener Down Under. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

AFC refuse to translate coach's response to Khamenei's death

Iran are preparing to kick off their Asian Cup campaign amid the backdrop of unrest in the Middle East and the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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