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Australia’s Alex de Minaur has been bundled out of the Miami Open in the round of 16.

De Minaur loses his nerve in Miami Open loss

Alex de Minaur has saved four match points but not a fifth in a fourth-round loss to ex-Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini at the Miami Masters 1000 event.

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Usman Khawaja was out for two runs in the first innings of the Sheffield Shield final.

Khawaja’s disastrous start to shield final after ugly war of words

The Australian opener was given an early opportunity to respond to his critics, but it did not go according to plan.

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Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard is back training with the Fever.

Shooting superstar set for netball return at Fever

West Coast Fever star Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard is set to return to Super Netball in 2025, with the shooting great back training with the club.

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Shawn McQuillan has tragically passed away.

Beloved rugby league referee collapses and dies during junior match

He was rushed to hospital with the aid of four ambulances but could not be saved.

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New Zealand are heading to the 2026 World Cup after cruising through the Oceania qualifying series. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

The true impact of NZ's fast lane to FIFA World Cup

New Zealand have booked their spot in next year's World Cup, benefiting from a major change to qualification that has knock-on effects throughout Oceania.

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Brett Gardner and his family are mourning the death of son Miller.

Shock twist as officials backflip on how sporting great’s teen son died

The family’s nightmare holiday has continued after a bungled inspection of the 14-year-old’s body.

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Nishan Velupillay (l) is congratulated on scoring Australia's second goal in China by Aziz Behich.

Irvine leads Socceroos to qualifying win over China

Australia has claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to take a further step towards next year's tournament in North America.

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Simon Goodwin opens up on Unfiltered.
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Save Victoria Park is contemplating a legal challenge against the planned main Olympic stadium.

Legal threat hangs over Brisbane Olympics centrepiece

A long-awaited venue plan has finally been revealed for Brisbane's 2032 Olympics, but organisers may face a storm from legal action over the main stadium.

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Sepp Blatter (l) and Michel Platini (r) have both been cleared of corruption and fraud charges. (AP PHOTO)

Long-running Blatter corruption case comes to an end

A Swiss court has handed down its decision in the fraud case of former top football officials Seppp Blatter and Michel Platini.

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An impression of the new VIctoria Park Stadium.

Your one minute guide to Brisbane Olympics 2032 venues

Everything the Queensland Government is building for the Games in one quick hit.

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The current, not the crocodiles in the Fitzroy River is of more concern to Rowing Australia.

What worries rowers about Olympic river isn’t the crocs

Racing in a river rife with man-eaters is not what has Rowing Australia up in arms about the choice of venue for the sport at the 2032 Games.

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Callum Ah Chee, Ariarne Titmus, Gout Gout and Marnus Labuschagne. AFL, cricket and swimming are big winners, while athletics say it is a loser of the Brisbane 2032 blueprint.

Winners and losers of Olympics blueprint not who you’d expect

Several sports believe they're set up for long-term success after the release of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics venues plan, but others are furious they have been short-changed.

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Ex-jockey Danny Nikolic (right) and Patrick Lennon have faced court on theft and burglary charges.

Champion jockey and lawyer accused of $177k bungled burglary

Former Caulfield Cup winning jockey Danny Nikolic and ex-lawyer Patrick Lennon have faced court over attempts to allegedly steal $177,000 worth of jewellery and belongings.

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