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The Sydney Swans have apologised for removing mention of the Jewish community from their pre-game Bondi tribute.

Swans reveal why Bondi tribute speech was changed

The Sydney Swans have apologised for removing mention of the Jewish community from their pre-game Bondi tribute.

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The champion racehorse Smart Latch retirement did not go to plan after the horror find.

‘Evil’: Champion racehorse killed, served at restaurant

A customer has been left horrified after discovering the ‘beef’ dish he was eating at a local soup kitchen actually contained meat from a slaughtered champion racehorse.

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Michael Voss has an uphill battle to keep his job in 2026.

Blues fans must get real about finals chances in Voss debate

Even the best coaches can only do so much with the list in front of them and Carlton don’t have the talent to compete for finals.

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Lance Franklin is set to return to the footy field.

Lance Franklin announces long-awaited footy comeback: ‘This is huge’

‘I’m really excited about this, I never thought I’d get the opportunity.’

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Lance Franklin is returning to footy to play with junior club Dowerin.

You Buddy beauty! Franklin to make footy return in WA

Buddy Franklin is set to play his first game of footy since retiring almost three years ago - and he’ll be back in action in WA. Get the details here!

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Errol Gulden will be sent for surgery on a dislocated shoulder.

Shoulder surgery set to cost Swans star majority of season

A Sydney star is set to miss the majority of the AFL season after being sent for surgery on a dislocated shoulder.

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Steph Catley and Hayley Raso are both in line to return.

Matildas stars return to training ahead of semifinal

As the clock ticks towards the Matildas’ Women’s Asian Cup semifinal on Tuesday night, there has been a significant update on the availability of star pair Steph Catley and Hayley Raso.

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The Alex Johnston try-record celebration ruined Souths’ chances of winning the game.

The one thing I agree with Wayne Bennett on

It was a terrific moment in rugby league history, but the super coach was dead right about the downside.

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Penrith have hosed down talk that Izack Tago is unwanted and on the table for a player swap deal. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Someone’s lying’: Ivan Cleary hits out at Panthers rumour

The Penrith coach has hit out over claims about one of the club’s premiership heroes.

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The fifth member of the Iranian soccer team has fled to asylum in Australia.

Iranian football captain flees amid claims of family missing

Iran’s women’s football captain has abandoned her Australian asylum bid, amid claims authorities in Tehran are pressuring players by targeting their families.

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Eagles and Suns players scuffle.

Tale of two halves as Eagles succumb to Suns in opener

For a half, it was looking like total disaster, but West Coast at least showed some fight to finish in their 59-point loss to Gold Coast.

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Oscar Piastri was a late withdrawal from the Chinese GP due to car problems.

Piastri nightmare continues as Italian wins in Shanghai

Oscar Piastri's nightmare start to the F1 season has continued, with both McLarens ruled out before the start of the Chinese GP, won by an Italian teenager.

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Dennis Cometti with his son Mark in 2019.

‘Truly grateful’: Cometti family’s message to footy public

The family of Dennis Cometti say the broadcasting legend would be “humbled and amazed” by the wide-ranging and heartfelt tributes from the footy world following his death earlier this month.

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Liam Ryan's brilliant grab.

Ryan flyin’ again! Ex-Eagle’s early Mark of the Year effort

Liam Ryan has wasted no time in taking to the skies for his new club, with the former Eagle producing an early Mark of the Year contender in St Kilda’s clash with Melbourne. WATCH IT HERE

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Photograph released by Iranian state media agency Tasnim News of women's football team members Mona Hammoudi, Zahra Sarbali and Zahra Meshkekar, who changed their minds about seeking asylum in Australia.

Three more Iranian soccer players forfeit asylum in Aus

Another three members of the Iranian women’s football team who accepted asylum in Australia have now changed their minds and will return to Iran.

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