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Lionel Messi has netted his first World Cup hat-trick to get Argentina's title defence up and going. (AP PHOTO)
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Messi’s new World Cup record after stunning hat-trick

Lionel Messi has got Argentina off to the perfect start as they attempt to defend their World Cup crown

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11 Mar 2000: Tony Modra #6 for Fremantle Dockers takes a high mark over the pack in the match between the Dockers and the Geelong Cats during round one of the AFL season, played at Subiaco Oval in Perth, Australia.

Tributes pour in for Modra after horror crash

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Erica Modra has thanked first responders and says Tony is now ‘going alright’.

Tony Modra’s wife shares ‘amazing’ update on AFL great’s condition

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Geelong coach Chris Scott is adamant Jeremy Cameron’s surgically-repaired arm is not a serious issue despite the star forward pulling up lame several times during the nine-point loss to Fremantle.

Chris Scott addresses serious concern over star’s lingering issue

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Tony Modra of the Dockers celebrates a goal during the 1999 round 10 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Fremantle Dockers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

AFL great in ‘serious’ condition after truck accident

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NRL

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Former Wallabies star Israel Folau was keen to make a playing return to the NRL. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Former league great accused of blocking star's return

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Selwyn Cobbo of the Maroons scores a try during game two of the Men's State of Origin series.

Maroons take Origin series to decider after massive MCG win

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Referee Ashley Klein. Cameron Spencer
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The one thing everyone is forgetting in the Klein case

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Billy Slater talks to the media don Tuesday.
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Billy has a great Origin story but could he cut it in NRL?

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Cricket

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Debutant Joel Davies excelled for Australia in the T20 win. (AP PHOTO)

Connolly, spinners help Aussies cruise past Bangladesh

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England coach Brendon McCullum has said he is worried about the mental health of captain Ben Stokes. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

McCullum worry for Stokes' wellbeing after England ban

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Australia's Marnus Labuschagne is in the spotlight.
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The biggest issue in historic ODI defeat to Bangladesh

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Bangladesh's players celebrate the wicket of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, second left, during the first one day international cricket match between Australia and Bangladesh on Tuesday.
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Where Australia is going wrong on the pitch

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Tennis

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Nick Kyrgios has been overlooked for the final singles wildcards at Wimbledon. (AP PHOTO)

No Wimbledon singles wildcard for 2022 finalist Kyrgios

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Alex de Minaur en route to his convincing victory over Denis Shapovalov at Queen's Club.

De Minaur ‘in a good spot’ as he aims for career-high rank

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Nick Kyrgios had plenty to say to the umpire on his way to defeat in Stuttgart. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Battling Kyrgios berates umpire in close-fought defeat

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Serena Williams in action at the Queen's Club in London on Tuesday.

Injury blow cuts Serena Williams’ London comeback short

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Football

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Canada’s Ismael Kone was injured in a tackle by Qatar’s Assim Madibo.

World Cup in total shock as co-host’s star man suffers horrific injury

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Is the Messi v Ronaldo debate over?

Is the Messi v Ronaldo debate over?

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Harry Kane eventually scored the opening goal after being allowed to retake his penalty.

Controversy erupts over England’s World Cup tactic: ‘Ban it’

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Christian Pulisic of the United States participates away from other players during a training session.

‘Captain America’ in doubt for Socceroos clash

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Horse Racing

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Veteran jockey Shane McGovern has sadly died after a horrible accident at his stables.

Hearts break as much-loved jockey loses brave battle: ‘Devastated’

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Blake Shinn riding Lady Of Camelot wins Race 8 Golden Slipper

Lady Of Camelot under specialist vet treatment

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Zac Lloyd riding Guest House win Race 8 Tab Golden Slipper.

Heir apparent Zac Lloyd steals big prize in Golden Slipper

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James McDonald riding Autumn Boy win Race 6 Sky Racing Rosehill Guineas during Sydney Racing at Rosehill Gardens.

McDonald in a class of his own after record-breaking ride

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Formula One

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Oscar Piastri was bumped up to fourth in Monaco, then back to fifth, which McLaren are appealing. (AP PHOTO)

McLaren lodge Monaco appeal over Piastri's lost place

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Lewis Hamilton has fulfilled his Ferrari dream but Oscar Piastri’s struggles are in the spotlight.

Piastri ‘collapse’ in spotlight as Hamilton lives out Ferrari dream

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Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (AP PHOTO)

F1 error: Gasly's Monaco GP podium spot reinstated

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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

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Rugby Union

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The Waratahs' Henry O'Donnell has accepted a ban for using ADHD medication without an exemption. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Waratah out for using ADHD medication without exemption

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Jake Gordon has had surgery on a torn Achilles, ruling him out of the Wallabies for some time. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Gordon suffers significant setback ahead of World Cup

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Bledisloe Cup rugby is set to become a feature of Anzac Day. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first

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Western Force fans will have to wait at least another week for the club to unveil cross-code recruit Zac Lomax.

Lomax wait extends after being withdrawn from Reds clash

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Other

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A second-half Kylian Mbappe brace has steered France to an opening World Cup win over Senegal. (AP PHOTO)

'Relief' for France, second-half stunners sink Senegal

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ALM whistle blower Shaun Evans has avoided punishment after an off-field drama at the World Cup. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian referee cleared over ‘white supremacy’ hand gesture

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Lachie Kennedy has his sights set on breaking Australia's 100m record this year. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Aussie sprint king outlines lofty ambitions

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A fight takes place during UFC Freedom 250, a UFC event hosted by President Donald Trump for his 80th birthday on the South Lawn of the White House.

All the incredible pics from Trump’s White House UFC fight

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