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Georgia Voll’s brilliant start to her international career has provided a reminder of Australia’s depth.

Aussie women proving why they are the best in the business

After a false start in the T20 series against India, the home side is ramming home the advantage in the ODI series, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Sam Kerr at training ahead of Sunday’s big game.

Kerr at ‘85 per cent’ but no injury worries this time around

Matildas captain Sam Kerr says she feels approximately “85 per cent” of the player she was prior to her torn ACL, but her confidence is returning at exactly the perfect time.

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Makybe Diva with Glen Boss after the 2005 Melbourne Cup.

‘Never just a racehorse’: Tributes flow for Makybe Diva

Tributes are flowing in memory of famous racehorse Makybe Diva, the only horse to have won the Melbourne Cup three times, after she died following a short battle with colic aged 27.

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Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler are among the Matildas’ most important players at the Women’s Asian Cup.

Magic Matildas: Our five most important Asian Cup players

On the eve of the Women’s Asian Cup on home soil, with their first major trophy in 16 years within reach, these are the five Matildas who will shape their destiny.

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Makybe Diva has died aged 27.

Legendary Australian racehorse Makybe Diva dies suddenly

The three-time Melbourne Cup winner is being farewelled after a short battle.

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The Matildas are massively popular and fans have no doubt about the shape of the football.

Retail giant roasted for ‘disgraceful’ Matildas blunder

‘I can’t think of another place on the planet that would make this mistake.’

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England captain Harry Brook salutes Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed after their World Cup heroics. (AP PHOTO)

NZ fret after World Cup loss to Jacks-inspired England

Will Jacks-powered England have pipped New Zealand, giving the Black Caps a nervous wait to see if they'll qualify for the T20 World Cup semis.

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Last week I stepped off the plane and within minutes, I was reminded why India is unlike anywhere else on earth. There is no sign of that changing in cricket, business and global politics, says Justin Langer.

Chaotic India is the sleeping giant ready to wake

Last week I stepped off the plane and within minutes, I was reminded why India is unlike anywhere else on earth. There is no sign of that changing in cricket, business and global politics.

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Lachlan Galvin and Dylan Brown.

How to follow the NRL Vegas double header live

Superstars Dylan Brown and Lachie Galvin will be rolling the dice for their teams as Triple M brings you all the action.

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Ron Barassi will be honoured on grand final day.

Iconic Melbourne road to be named after Ron Barassi

The AFL legend is being immortalised with the re-naming of one of the city’s busiest streets.

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Lincoln McCarthy was impressive as he makes his case to return to Brisbane’s team after missing 20205.

Brisbane headache emerges days out from season-opener

The reigning premiers suddenly have some ‘tough’ decisions to make.

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Chad Warner, Nick Daicos and Charlie Cameron will all play in Opening Round.

The AFL’s Opening Round now makes even less sense

The league does not subscribe to the notion that if it ain’t broke don’t fix it, so here we are heading into another confusing start to the season.

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Toby Greene has admitted to punching his father.

Toby Greene admits to knocking out his estranged father

The Giants captain belted his own dad out of embarrassment at his drunken state.

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Chad Townsend collapsed on a flight to the US.

NRL great collapses during flight in sudden health episode

The premiership hero ‘woke up on the floor with an oxygen mask’ on his way to the US.

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