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Kaeo Weekes thwarted South Sydney’s comeback.

Rabbitohs comeback falls short as Raiders triumph

Canberra Raiders have seen off a second-half South Sydney surge as a sublime solo try by Kaeo Weekes helped thwart an attempted Rabbitohs comeback in his side’s 36-34 win at Optus Stadium.

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Queensland jockey Shane McGovern is in an induced coma in Townsville Hospital after he was trapped underneath a dead horse.

Much-loved jockey found under dead horse and rushed to hospital

There are serious fears for the ‘tough’ Aussie who is in an induced coma and facing a double amputation.

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Geelong coach Chris Scott remains wary of West Coast ahead of their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.

'We won't get sucked in': Geelong coach on Eagles

Geelong coach Chris Scott says he won't get ‘sucked in’ to thinking West Coast's rebuild has stalled after the Eagles' heavy defeat last start.

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For the fourth time in as many games, the Dockers have been involved in an extraordinary finish.

Heart-attack Dockers do it again in extraordinary finish

For the fourth time in as many games, the Dockers have been involved in an extraordinary finish and for the second time in as many weeks they won.

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St Kilda’s Lance Collard.

Saint learns fate over alleged homophobic slur

West Australian St Kilda forward Lance Collard has learnt his fate over accusations he used a homophobic slur for the second time in his career.

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Tropical Cyclones Vaianu and Maila are threatening multiple islands in the South Pacific.

Supercars race in doubt as ‘life-threatening’ cyclone bears down

The threat of a cyclone in the North Island of New Zealand has placed the final race of the Supercars' round in Taupo in jeopardy.

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Hawthorn star Jack Ginnivan has had his car stolen, just as he was preparing to fly to Adelaide for Gather Round. 

AFL star a victim of Melbourne crimewave on eve of huge clash

Jack Ginnivan has had his car stolen from his home just as he was preparing to head to Adelaide.

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David Warner made an inauspicious return to the Pakistan Super League for Karachi Kings.

More humiliation for David Warner days after drink-driving charge

The Aussie veteran has hopped straight off the plane and walked into a nightmare.

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The Wildcard Round before the finals could move from state to state in a plan being considered by the AFL.
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Jason Day watches his tee shot at the 12th, which he birdied, in a fine start to his Masters bid.

Hot Day dazzles to lead Australia's US Masters charge

Former world No.1 Jason Day is right in the mix and best of the Australians after a stinking hot start to the 90th US Masters at Augusta National.

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Peter Bol has declared he wants to one-up his Commonwealth Games silver medal from 2022.

McAvaney declares 800m star Bol ready to take golden step

Peter Bol has declared he wants to one-up his Commonwealth Games silver medal from 2022, and if Bruce McAvaney’s insights are anything to go by, he’s well on track.

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Lance Collard will need to wait another day to learn the outcome.

No verdict after four-hour hearing over alleged homophobic slur

The AFL are asking for a 10-match ban, but the Saint insists he is ‘not lying’.

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Devils take the field during the round one VFL match between Tasmania Devils and Coburg Lions.

Why Tassie Devils are set up for huge AFL success

Believe me, the Tasmanian football club is already a serious, real footy club with history, culture and a fanbase built over the last 150 years.

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