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Claude Lemieux was the Canadiens’ torch bearer just three days before his death.

Legend found dead by own son days after finals appearance

Awesome scenes have suddenly turned tragic with the 60-year-old’s loved ones heartbroken by the 3am discovery.

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Cristian Volpato (left) will sensationally link up with the Socceroos ahead of the World Cup. (EPA PHOTO)

Volpato switches Italy for Socceroos as Cup cull looms

Italy-based attacker Cristian Volpato is set to join up with the Socceroos in the US as coach Tony Popovic prepares to cut his World Cup squad in coming days.

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Australian Formula One ace Oscar Piastri has had an ancient wasp species named after him. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

New F1 buzz: ancient wasp species named after Piastri

The motor-racing world is abuzz for another reason on Friday with three biologists naming an ancient wasp species named after 25-year-old Oscar Piastri.

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Country singer Robbie Mortimer has responded to critics of his version of Advance Australia Fair. 

Emotional Aussie anthem singer forced to act after savage criticism

The music industry has rallied around Robbie Mortimer, and the country singer is grateful for the support.

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Jannik Sinner suffers in the heat as his French Open hopes melt away in the Paris cauldron. (AP PHOTO)

Major French Open boilover as Sinner crashes out

The tennis world has been rocked by the world No.1’s stunning exit in a five-set upset in blistering hot conditions.

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Australia's Daria Kasatkina has made it through to the third round at Roland Garros. (EPA PHOTO)

Dasha wins but Aussie giant-killers' Paris dreams melt

Resurgent Daria Kasatkina has earned a French Open third-round date with the world No.1 but Adam Walton and Kimberly Birrell have been knocked out in Paris.

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History: NSW players celebrate a first clean sweep in the women's State of Origin series. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Bluewash: NSW claim historic women's Origin clean sweep

NSW have beaten Queensland 12-4 in the final match of the women's State of Origin series to make history with lock Olivia Kernick starring on the Gold Coast.

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Sam Flanders is set for a stint on the sidelines.

‘Pathetic’ Saints’ record nightmare worsens as star stopped in his tracks

The injury flattened St Kilda further with players bracing for a ‘proper cooking’ from Ross Lyon.

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Kohli and Head

Nothing lower than trolling a star’s family

Virat Kohli should have known better before refusing to shake Travis Head’s hand after an IPL game.

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James Hird wants to lead the Bombers again.

Will King James’ return to the throne usher in a new empire?

Brad Scott is the latest fall guy for the Bombers’ woes, but I do have concerns over James Hird coming back to the club.

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Neale Daniher helped raised millions of dollars to fight the disease he call 'the Beast'. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

MCG farewell for footy great and MND campaigner Daniher

Details on the state funeral service for Neale Daniher have been revealed, with the public invited to farewell the AFL playing and coaching great at the MCG.

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Ex-Essendon board member and current interim coach Dean Solomon won't consider the full-time job.

Interim coach Solomon 'won't consider' Bombers job

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says he won't think about the full-time position while attempting to steer the Bombers through the rest of the AFL season.

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Billy Slater has refused to say if he will hand Reece Walsh a State of Origin recall.
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Phil Gould turned his back on the cameras and refused to answer James Bracey’s Kalyn Ponga question.

Phil Gould refuses question in awkward moment of live TV

‘Ahh, James, I suggest you ask someone else, mate. I’d like you to keep your job.’

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A shattered Kalyn Ponga has admitted he feels responsible for Queensland’s State of Origin collapse.

Kalyn Ponga makes raw admission with blood dripping from his ear

The Queensland villain faced reporters after the shattering loss and made a five-word confession.

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