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Harry Kane eventually scored the opening goal after being allowed to retake his penalty.
Myung-Bo Hong, Head Coach of Korea Republic.

Spy Gate rocks World Cup as drones shot down

Shots have been fired at South Korea’s training camp in Mexico after guards shot down a drone ahead of their clash with the World Cup co-hosts.

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Christian Pulisic of the United States participates away from other players during a training session.

‘Captain America’ in doubt for Socceroos clash

United States star Christian Pulisic has been training solo and appears in serious doubt to start, or even play at all, against the Socceroos at the World Cup.

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Sam Kerr is set to join Gotham FC.

Surprising twist as Sam Kerr’s next move becomes clear

The Matildas superstar is set to return to a former club in a blockbuster move.

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A brace from captain Harry Kane has helped England get their World Cup campaign underway with a win.

England’s wild shootout in their World Cup opener

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has scored twice in England’s game against Croatia at the World Cup in Dallas.

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Alex de Minaur en route to his convincing victory over Denis Shapovalov at Queen's Club.

De Minaur ‘in a good spot’ as he aims for career-high rank

Alex de Minaur says he hopes to scale a new career-high ranking as he moves closer to joining the world's top-five with his assault on the Queen's Club title.

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Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal reacts with Diogo Costa #1 after conceding an equalizer.

Apologetic Ronaldo fails to fire in Portugal shock

Another shock has rocked the World Cup as the DR Congo held fancied Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, to a 1-1 draw.

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Olympic gold medallist and the Commonwealth Games chef de mission Petria Thomas has opened up to the Nightly about resilience, leadership, success and her battles with depression.

How swimming great triumphed from heartache to Olympic gold

Olympic gold medallist and the Commonwealth Games chef de mission Petria Thomas opens up to the Nightly about resilience, leadership, success and her battles with depression.

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Selwyn Cobbo of the Maroons scores a try during game two of the Men's State of Origin series.

Maroons take Origin series to decider after massive MCG win

A hat-trick to recalled powerhouse winger Selwyn Cobbo helped push Queensland to a second-half smashing of NSW at AFL’s biggest stadium.

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Debutant Joel Davies excelled for Australia in the T20 win. (AP PHOTO)

Connolly, spinners help Aussies cruise past Bangladesh

Cooper Connolly and the Australian spinners have guided Australia to an impressive T20 victory over Bangladesh with 10 balls to spare.

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The United States have fired plenty of barbs at Australia in the lead-up to their World Cup clash.

Socceroos ready to respond to outspoken Yanks on the pitch

The Socceroos have been on the receiving end of barb after barb from American pundits in the months leading up to their World Cup clash — and now, their chance to respond is only days away.

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Lionel Messi has netted his first World Cup hat-trick to get Argentina's title defence up and going. (AP PHOTO)

Messi’s new World Cup record after stunning hat-trick

Lionel Messi has got Argentina off to the perfect start as they attempt to defend their World Cup crown

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Referee Ashley Klein. Cameron Spencer

The one thing everyone is forgetting in the Klein case

The revelation that the leading NRL referee had a serious gambling addiction has divided the rugby league universe.

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If Matildas captain Sam Kerr  had opted for a friction-free ‘soft life’, there’s no way she’d be the world-beating superstar she is today.

Sam Kerr teaches us an uncomfortable truth about success

JENI O’DOWD: Sacrifice is a side of success we rarely talk about, and perhaps that’s where the conversation about girls and sport should begin.

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Billy Slater talks to the media don Tuesday.

Billy has a great Origin story but could he cut it in NRL?

A move to succeed Craig Bellamy would really test the Maroons coach’s credentials coaching every week of the season.

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