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Kotoni Staggs bagged a try double for Brisbane in their derby win over the Dolphins.

Broncos end turbulent week with win in Dolphins derby

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds shone as the Broncos rebounded from the resignation of defence coach Ben Te'o on Tuesday to beat the Dolphins 26-12.

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A late goal from Jordy Bos secured the Socceroos an unconvincing win over Cameroon in Sydney.

Late Bos goal helps stodgy Socceroos past Cameroon

A late goal from Jordy Bos has helped Australia to a 1-0 win over Cameroon in their friendly in Sydney.

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Adam Doueihi (c) played a big attacking role as Wests Tigers toppled the Warriors in Auckland. (

Surging Tigers burst host Warriors' bubble

Wests Tigers have climbed into the NRL top four after posting their first win over the Warriors in Auckland in a decade.

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Scott Pendlebury has gone down with an Achilles scare.

Pendlebury scare as record-breaking game thrown into doubt

The Collingwood champion has gone down just four weeks short of drawing level with Brent Harvey.

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Anthony Seibold has been sacked.

NRL coach sacked after winless start to season

The writing was on the wall and now the club has acted after fans vented their fury over Manly’s horror start to the season.

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Tommy Sheridan knocked himself out in his sleep and had to be rushed to hospital.

AFL player turned podcaster rushed to hospital: ‘Horror’

The popular larrikin thought ‘this could be it’ after getting knocked out in his sleep.

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An edgy Max Verstappen won’t be feeling any better after free practise one in Japan.

Mad Max feeling the pain in Japan practice

An edgy Max Verstappen won’t be feeling any better after free practise one in Japan, clocking times nearly a second behind pace setters Mercedes.

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Bruce McAvaney has backed Gout Gout to edge a stacked field

Bruce’s big Gout Gout call ahead of Maurie Plant Meet

Legendary sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney says Gout Gout deserves to start a “slight favourite” in Saturday night’s 200m showdown at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne in what looms as a three-way tussle.

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Pat Cummins has warned Test cricket’s primacy among players is being challenged.

‘Tension point’: Cummins issues warning over future of Tests

Australia captain Pat Cummins has issued a warning over the future of Test cricket, saying the next generation of players may be lured away by huge pay-packets on offer around the franchise circuit.

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Jason Saab is facing a one-game suspension for his high shot on Hugo Savala.

Saab learns fate over high shot on Rooster

The NRL match review committee has released its decision on the Jason Saab hit on Hugo Savala.

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Max Verstappen refused to start his press conference in Suzuka until a journalist left the room. (AP PHOTO)

Why furious Verstappen told reporter to 'get out' of presser

The four-time F1 world champion refused to start a scheduled media session at the Japanese Grand Prix until this journalist had left the room.

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Tom Atkins kicked the ball out of bounds but avoided giving away the free kick after an incorrect call by the umpires.

AFL issues eye-opening statement on dramatic Geelong free kick

Adelaide fans’ worst nightmare has been confirmed, with the league admitting to a flaw in its review process.

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Transgender women will not be allowed to compete in female events at the Olympics, says the IOC. (AP PHOTO)

Transgender women banned from Olympic female events

Olympic chiefs have agreed a new eligibility policy in which transgender women athletes will be banned from competing in the female category at the Games.

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Dual international Wendell Sailor has had charges dismissed under mental health legislation. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Footy legend thrilled to keep unblemished record

Two drunken blow-ups, three charges, zero criminal record. Dual international Wendell Sailor has walked from court after mental health issues were aired.

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Tom Atkins says he was unsure if the ball came off his boot when the free kick in the last quarter went his way.

Adelaide insider smashes AFL as Tom Atkins responds to wrong call

Everyone is asking one simple question, while the man in the middle has fired back one of his own.

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