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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)
Football
Staff Writers

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
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Sport
Kiersten Duke

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.
Opinion
Jeni O’Dowd

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.
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Sport
Dane Eldridge

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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In many ways, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are a perfect contrast, but what they have in common is winning, accolades and an unmatched influence within soccer and arguably within sport as a two-piece.
Influence
Ben Smith

How Messi and Ronaldo’s reach extends way beyond the pitch

In many ways, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are a perfect contrast, but what they have in common is winning, accolades and an unmatched influence within soccer and arguably within sport as a two-piece.

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Mark Nawaqanitawase has added a new, spicy element to NSW's backline for Origin II. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
NRL
Melissa Woods and Joel Gould

Maroons on notice for incoming Blues aerial threat

Queensland are well aware of what debutant NSW winger Mark Nawaqanitawase can bring to the Origin arena after his performances for the Kangaroos.

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Christian Pulisic is in doubt for the Socceroos clash.
Sport
Anna Harrington

'We don't take s***': US ready for Socceroos fight

The United States insist they are more aggressive than the last time they faced the Socceroos ahead of their bumper World Cup clash.

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A second-half Kylian Mbappe brace has steered France to an opening World Cup win over Senegal. (AP PHOTO)
Other Sports
Staff Writers

'Relief' for France, second-half stunners sink Senegal

A Kylian Mbappe double after halftime has sparked two-time world champions France to an entertaining 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

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Gout Gout celebrates with Noah Lyles after the finish as both set world-best times.
Sport
Glenn Valencich

Gout Gout sets new world best in ‘race I’ve been needing’

The Aussie teenager shone as he went head-to-head with Olympic champion and friendly rival Noah Lyles.

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Iran goalscorer Ramin Rezaeian and his teammates were forced to fly out of the US immediately after their draw with New Zealand.
Sport
Jim Vertuno and Seung Min Kim, AP

White House stings World Cup team kicked out of US: ‘Very clear why’

Players were blindsided after their opening game and they haven’t got the response they wanted.

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Oscar Piastri was bumped up to fourth in Monaco, then back to fifth, which McLaren are appealing. (AP PHOTO)
Formula One
Staff Writers

McLaren lodge Monaco appeal over Piastri's lost place

Oscar Piastri's McLaren team have confirmed they will appeal the reprieve enjoyed by Pierre Gasly in Monaco costing the Australian fourth place and two points.

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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, celebrates with the national flag after keeping Spain at bay. (EPA PHOTO)
Football
Staff Writers

World Cup minnows stun favourites Spain

African archipelago nation Cape Verde, on their World Cup bow, have shocked Spain by holding the European champions to a goalless draw in Atlanta.

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ALM whistle blower Shaun Evans has avoided punishment after an off-field drama at the World Cup. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Other Sports
Anna Harrington

Australian referee cleared over ‘white supremacy’ hand gesture

FIFA has cleared an Australian referee of any wrongdoing after the World Cup VAR official denied he deliberately made a controversial on-air hand gesture.

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Reece Walsh has kept the balls in the air over exactly where he will play for Queensland. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
NRL
Joel Gould

Maroons keep Blues in dark on 'Lightning' strike at MCG

Queensland whiz-kid Reece Walsh is named on the bench, but his exact role is the million-dollar question ahead of game two of the State of Origin series.

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Lachie Kennedy has his sights set on breaking Australia's 100m record this year. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Other Sports
Shayne Hope

Aussie sprint king outlines lofty ambitions

Queensland's Lachie Kennedy has his sights on achieving Commonwealth Games glory and a slice of Australian sprinting history before the year is out.

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