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The UFC is holding a mixed martial arts fight on June 14 as part of America 250 celebrations.

Mammoth UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn

The 5000-seat arena is right outside the front door of the White House.

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing criminal charges related to domestic abuse.

NFL star arrested on domestic abuse charges

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been arrested and faces five criminal charges, including strangulation and suffocation.

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Clayton Oliver is thriving in his new colours. Phil Hillyard

‘Win-win’: Dees open on up on Oliver battle

Steven King says Melbourne’s midfield must answer the challenge collectively against former teammate Clayton Oliver.

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Kevin Sheedy says he will not actively campaign for James Hird to return as the club’s coach.

Sheedy not ‘pushing Hird’s barrow’ but would support return

Kevin Sheedy says he will not actively campaign for the return of James Hird, but the revered Essendon coach remains firm in his belief the club legend is the best man to lead the Bombers.

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Adam Walton and Kim Birrell celebrate huge upsets at the French Open.

Aussie giant-killers pull off French Open’s biggest upsets: ‘Pretty epic’

A former world No.1 copped it repeatedly from his wife as he wilted against an Australian thriving in the heat.

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Alex De Minaur will be grateful for a match off in Paris with the French capital sweltering.  (AP PHOTO)

Demon's lucky break in Paris with French Open walkover

Top Australian Alex de Minaur's hopes of a deep run at the French Open have been boosted following an unfortunate injury to his second-round opponent.

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Australia's Alexei Popyrin will drop down the rankings after his first-round loss in Paris.  (EPA PHOTO)

Popyrin back to drawing board after rough Paris setback

In August, he was one of the world's top 20 players, but Alexei Popyrin will now plummet outside the top 80 after a demoralising French Open exit.

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James Hird says he wants to coach Essendon again.

AFL HQ grumbling as James Hird does shock Essendon coach backflip

‘The club hasn’t been performing well and that’s distressing for me.’

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James Hird is plotting a comeback.

‘I’d definitely say yes’: Hird confirms interest in Bombers

The biggest spectre lingering over the future of Essendon has confirmed his interest in righting the ship, with James Hird saying he would coach again.

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Brad Scott says the Bombers should have respected Merrett’s trade wishes.

Scott whacks Bombers culture and Merrett treatment

A ‘blindsided’ Brad Scott has taken a parting shot at his former club over the Zach Merrett saga, saying the Bombers should have facilitated a trade.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Brad Scott, Senior Coach of the Bombers speaks to the players at the break during the round 10 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Walyalup (Fremantle Dockers) at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 17, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Dons refuse to rule out Hird as coach

Essendon president Andrew Welsh wouldn’t offer a definitive answer on whether James Hird could be a potential replacement for sacked coach Brad Scott.

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There were emotional scenes when Roger Tuivasa-Sheck won the 2018 Dally M. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

‘ACL confirmed’: Legendary NRL career over

One of the NRL’s brightest stars has played his final game after scans confirmed a devastating knee injury.

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Ricky Stuart

Why Sticky’s scathing blow-up was spot on

It’s not unusual for Ricky Stuart to lose it about the referee post-game, but it is a surprise when you can’t help but agree with him.

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Neale Daniher brought football into the fold in his battle against motor neurone disease.

AFL ‘need to fast-track’ Daniher’s Hall of Fame induction

Calls are growing for Neale Daniher to be immediately inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame after the legendary figure lost his long-running battle with motor neurone disease.

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