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Christian Petracca and wife Bella are expecting their first child.

AFL superstar announces major life update

It’s capped off a stellar start to the year for the midfielder.

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Jake Gordon has had surgery on a torn Achilles, ruling him out of the Wallabies for some time. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Gordon suffers significant setback ahead of World Cup

Wallabies star Jake Gordon is expected to be out for a lengthy period after undergoing surgery on a torn Achilles.

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Michael Maguire post match.

I fear for the Broncos players after that loss

Brisbane’s NRL title defence is in shambles and Madge Maguire knows only one way to respond.

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James Hird at the weekend.

Bombers should face facts: Hird is not the man for the job

Essendon need to stop looking in the rear view mirror and finally make a break from the past.

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Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan suffered an ankle injury that could have Origin implications. (AAP PHOTOS)

Broncos forward in doubt for Origin II

Brisbane and Queensland forward Pat Carrigan suffered an ankle injury against St George Illawarra ahead of State of Origin game two in Melbourne on June 17.

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Australia’s World Cup squad decided.

Young gun headlines Socceroos’ World Cup squad after dramatic switch

The 22-year-old has vaulted right into the mix for a start but there was fresh heartbreak for a heart-and-soul veteran.

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Alessandro Circati is off to the World Cup.

Perth trio get World Cup debuts as Socceroos squad revealed

An equal-record three West Australians are heading to the FIFA World Cup after Perth products Alessandro Circati, Cameron Burgess and Jacob Italiano were named in Tony Popovic’s 26-man Socceroos squad.

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West Coast stars Milan Murdock and Harley Reid celebrate a goal.

From bullied to bullies: Eagles beat up on lowly Bombers

Finals still may be a few arms lengths away, but West Coast’s 30-point win against Essendon has all but assured they’re no longer wooden spoon contenders.

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Harley Reid celebrates his goal.

Goal of the Year contender?! Reid’s ripping show of strength

WATCH: Dash and dare helped Harley Reid snare the 2024 Goal of the Year prize. Strength and craft might help him earn another one this season.

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Johan Vasquez of Mexico celebrates.

‘El Tri’ no trifle as Socceroos fall to Mexico

It may not have been a full-blooded reality check, but the Socceroos have been given food for thought after their opening World Cup warm-up game ended in a 1-0 defeat to Mexico.

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Victor Wembanyama (c) celebrates San Antonio's Western Conference title with his teammates. (AP PHOTO)

Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple defending champs

The San Antonio Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals after they overcame Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.

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Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated the IPL.

Teen sensation has owned this year’s edition of the IPL

Some players look comfortable at a level. Others look like they belong there. At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi already looks like he belongs, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Alex de Minaur went from winning the first set 6-0 to a crushing defeat to Jakub Mensik in Paris. (EPA PHOTO)

More heartbreak for Demon after French Open disaster

Just like last year, Alex de Minaur has lost his second match in Roland Garros, shattered once again by what he believes was a golden opportunity missed.

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Novak Djokovic congratulates Joao Fonseca after the teen beat the veteran at Roland Garros.

Teen star Fonseca shocks Djokovic in French Open epic

The great Novak Djokovic has followed Jannik Sinner with a shock French Open exit, his dream of a record 25th grand slam ended by Brazilian teen Joao Fonseca.

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Lachy Dovaston

Police investigating North Melbourne draftee over late-night incident

Lachy Dovaston and a group of others are being questioned by authorities.

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