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Chris Fagan wants to move on from the off-field drama that has stained Brisbane's win over Essendon. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

Lions' frosty response to whiteboard leak

Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.

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Scott Pendlebury has been described as selfish by some but coach Craig McRae couldn't disagree more.

‘Least selfish person in our team’: McRae defends Pendles

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has mounted a staunch defence of Scott Pendlebury as the star veteran prepares to break the VFL/AFL games record.

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Cow manure has thrown Giro D’Italia preparations into chaos.

Cow poop throws Giro D’Italia preparations into chaos

Cow manure has thrown Giro D’Italia preparations into chaos, with ‘half the peloton’ struck down with severe illness.

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The cricketing world has been given a glimpse into Australia’s future as West Australian young gun Cooper Connolly broke a decade-old Indian Premier League record.

WA gun Connolly breaks decade-old IPL record

The cricketing world has been given a glimpse into Australia’s future as West Australian young gun Cooper Connolly broke a decade-old Indian Premier League record on Thursday (AWST).

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David Warner allegedly parked short of the testing site when officers approached and breathalysed him.

New details as David Warner owns up to ‘reckless, foolish’ decision

The 11-minute timeline between the Aussie cricket great’s last drink and police stop has been revealed in court.

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Alex Johnston will honour his PNG roots as a foundation Chiefs player.  (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

'Like an obligation': Johnston on his PNG Chiefs deal

The PNG Chiefs have signed their second player with record-setting try-scorer Alex Johnston formally putting pen to paper.

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Jessica Sergis hits up the ball during Game I.

Women’s State of Origin has become a must-watch event

Game I was an old-fashioned battle that the fans loved. Game II may be even bigger.

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Mike Wells has resigned as coach of the Adelaide 36ers to return to America. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

NBL coach quits one week after signing contract extension

The American has almost immediately backflipped on his decision and is heading home with a ‘heavy heart’.

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Julia Robinson of the Maroons and Yasmin Meakes of the Blues embrace following game one of the Women's State of Origin series.

PARKER: AFL needs to understand visibility matters

NRLW State of Origin shows the AFLW what is possible when matches are given clear air, writes Georgie Parker.

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Cam Smith has laughed off questions about retirement, saying he still has the fire in the belly.

Smith speaks out on rumour he is going to quit golf amid LIV crisis

Australia's Cam Smith remains bullish about LIV Golf’s survival as he was forced to address his own playing future.

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Marcus Bontempelli is battling knee and heel complaints.

Bontempelli’s secret second injury revealed: ‘He wants to play’

The Bulldogs star has been openly battling a knee complaint - while hiding a bigger concern.

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Athletes Delta Amidzovski and Cam McEvoy pose for a photograph wearing the Australian Team’s ceremonial uniform.

Aussie athletes to rock iconic boots at Comm Games

Australia’s Commonwealth Games stars will be suited and booted as they head to Glasgow, with each athlete to sport RM Williams boots as part of their team uniform.

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Arsenal's Bukayo Saka scores the goal that took his team to the Champions League final. (AP PHOTO)

Saka seals Gunners' place in Champions League decider

Arsenal have booked their spot in the Champions League final for just the second time after a 1-0 second-leg win over Atletico Madrid.

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Much-loved Hawthorn champion Geoff Ablett has sadly lost his battle with MND, aged 71.

Much-loved champion from AFL’s royal family loses MND battle

The 71-year-old is being remembered as a ‘true gentleman’ as well as ‘a hero to all the kids’.

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