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The Economist

Why the FIFA World Cup is a tournament of losers

The retailers, television stations, brewers and betting houses that make up capitalism’s starting XI are an ageing and injury-prone lot. For some, this could even be their last tournament.

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AFL

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Tony Modra was in a truck crash on Thursday.

Modra family release statement after Tony’s positive update

AFL
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Rory Lobb's (r) two goals helped the Bulldogs beat a St Kilda side also counting their injuries. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

Brave St Kilda lose key duo in loss to Bulldogs

AFL
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Cooper Trembath and the Kangaroos have taken care of Richmond at the MCG. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Kangaroos hold on for scrappy AFL win over Tigers

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Tony Modra, renowned for his spectacular marking and goal-kicking, is recovering in hospital. (David Mariuz/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Positive news’: AFL icon awake after facial surgery

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NRL

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South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell.

Mystery over Latrell after injury scare

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

NRL
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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

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

Sport
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Cricket

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Speedster Spencer Johnson (l) has helped Australia to an easy T20I win over Bangladesh. (AP PHOTO)

Record-setting Johnson, Marsh star as Aussies smash Bangladesh

Cricket
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Fergus O'Neill is proving a key man in Nottinghamshire's bid to retain the county championship.

Victorian allrounder continues push for Baggy Green in England

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

Connolly, spinners help Aussies cruise past Bangladesh

Cricket
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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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Tennis

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Twenty-four years since her first Wimbledon crown, Serena Williams will try to reclaim her title. (AP PHOTO)

'Not a drill': Serena's back in Wimbledon singles at 44

Tennis
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Chris O'Connell has earned his first grass-court triumph at the pre-Wimbledon Nottingham Open. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Aussie lifts grass-court title after nightmare run

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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Football

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Game one goal-scorer Nestory Irankunda was overlooked to start in the World Cup clash with USA. (EPA PHOTO)

'Never easy': Jedinak brushes off Socceroos critics

Football
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Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup win over Turkey has big implications for both sides - and Australia. (AP PHOTO)

Paraguay's 10-man win gives Socceroos a simple equation

Football
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Wayne Rooney says the Socceroos were 'awful' in the opening half of their clash with the US. (AP PHOTO)

'Frozen on the big stage': greats weigh in on US loss

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US shock jock Mike Grella has continued to mock the Socceroos after America’s World Cup victory in Seattle.

Aussie hater lets mouth run with vicious swipe on live TV

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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

Horse Racing
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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

Horse Racing
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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

Formula One
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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

Formula One
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Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (AP PHOTO)

F1 error: Gasly's Monaco GP podium spot reinstated

Formula One
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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

Rugby Union
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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

Rugby Union
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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

Rugby Union
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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

Rugby Union
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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

Other Sports
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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

Other Sports
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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

Other Sports
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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

US Politics
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