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Oscar Piastri was fourth-fastest in practie.

Russell rules China practise but there’s hope for Piastri

Just four days after claiming a one-two victory around the streets of Melbourne, Mercedes have set the pace once again in China on Friday.

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Natah Merritt has revealed a sad diagnosis and his fight to stay alive.

NRL legend reveals devastating double cancer diagnosis

An NRL great has two devastating stage 4 cancer diagnoses, as he fights to ‘stay alive as long as possible’. 

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Zac Lomax has officially left the NRL to join the Western Force. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

‘Shame’: Bellamy hits out at Lomax move

It was one thing for the Storm to miss out on signing Zac Lomax, but Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says there’s no reason why the code should've lost him too.

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Adam Doueihi has agreed to a further two-year contract extension.

Star half signs bumper new NRL deal

Benji Marshall’s long-term vision for the Wests Tigers has received a major boost with one of his biggest stars agreeing to a new deal.

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Luke Sayers says the photo was taken for ‘medical purposes’. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Key detail in ex-Carlton boss’ lewd pic battle

A key detail anticipated in a former AFL club boss’s legal battle with his wife over a lewd photo posted on social media has been revealed in court.

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A fan sadly died at the MCG.

Tragedy as supporter dies at MCG during AFL clash

Emergency services rushed to the fan’s seat but could not save him.

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American police released the mugshots of Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald after they were arrested for criminal trespass.

Shock report emerges on AFL stars’ arrest: ‘Plastic baggie’

‘I picked it up and asked what that was and he immediately responded that (it) wasn’t his.’

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Donald Trump, here attending the World Cup draw, says it's not appropriate for Iran to compete.

‘Not appropriate’: Trump warns Iran over World Cup safety

Donald Trump has questioned whether Iran’s national football team should attend the World Cup in the United States, citing concerns for the players’ safety.

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Jonah Pezet was the hero of Parramatta's wild NRL win over Brisbane.  (AAP PHOTOS)

Pezet stuns Broncos to inspire Eels' comeback win

Parramatta playmaker Jonah Pezet set up four tries and scored the sealer in a 40-32 win over Brisbane, who lost skipper Adam Reynolds to injury.

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Tom Lynch gave away a crucial free kick in the third quarter.

Tigers veteran under fire for ‘unacceptable’ brain fade in narrow defeat

The premiership hero has continued to let his frustration boil over ‘far too often in recent times’.

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Brisbane Lions midfielder Lachie Neale’s potential move to a WA team is in jeopardy as two surprising clubs have now been tied to the embattled superstar.

Lachie Neale’s Perth homecoming hopes fade amid shock bids

Brisbane Lions midfielder Lachie Neale’s potential move to a WA team is in jeopardy as two surprising clubs have now been tied to the embattled superstar.

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T20 cricket is quietly pushing Test cricket out of the limelight.

The biggest issue in cricket no one wants to talk about

It’s staring at us right in the face but few want to acknowledge the looming crisis.

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Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald USA strive was kept top secret until now.

We can all stop wringing our hands over Hawks’ USA arrest

Hawthorn probably did themselves no favours keeping it secret, but Dylan Moore and Connor MacDonald’s only real crime was stupidity.

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Billy Smith is in doubt for Friday’s game.

Injury woe for Roosters after e-bike accident

A freak e-bike accident has thrown Billy Smith’s availability for the Roosters’ blockbuster against Souths into serious doubt.

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Mr Sayers has denied posting the photo to social media. NewsWire/Martin Ollman.

‘Get out of this one’ claim after lewd post

A former AFL club president has hit back at claims he defamed his wife during an investigation into a lewd photo posted to his social media account.

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