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‘Slap across the face’: Matildas caught up in A-League All-Stars controversy

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Arsenal’s Matildas stars will cross paths with a familiar face when they travel to Melbourne next month to play the A-League All-Stars.

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Mum’s answer to reporter’s question steals the show at NFL Draft

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There were plenty of surprise picks and trades in the NFL Draft but a mum’s hilarious answer to an innocent question stole the show.

Another ‘atrocious’ third quarter leaves Lakers on the brink

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The Lakers’ coach was in the firing line as the Denver Nuggets rallied once more to push LA to the brink of playoff elimination.

10

Victory will welcome desperate Wanderers

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Western Sydney Wanderers have to beat Melbourne Victory on Saturday night to have any hope of playing finals football this season.

08

Star won’t be Hawks’ silver bullet, says coach

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Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has warned fans not to expect the world of returning star Will Day as his side searches for form.

03

Ex-Gunners boss to take charge of All-Stars women

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Arsenal will cross paths with a familiar coach when they travel to Melbourne next month to play the A-League All-Stars women’s team.

China’s doping scandal take huge twist with WADA backflip

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Anti-doping officials have caused fury after with a move surrounding China’s drugs scandal that’s “pulling the wool over our eyes.

02

‘No idea’: Souths coach future unclear after smashing

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Conceding 10 tries in a massive loss wasn’t what a coach whose job is on the line wanted, but Jason Demetriou is not giving up all hope.

01

Rafael Nadal says the unthinkable about Alex de Minaur at Barcelona Open

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Rafael Nadal has made a staggering comment ahead of his showdown with Aussie Alex de Minaur at the Madrid Open.

Thursday, Apr 25

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Red Bull in disarray as team guru drops sext scandal bomb

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Red Bull’s worst fears have been realised with the team’s legendary guru dropping a bomb over the so-called “sext” scandal.

LIV’s Australian Open champ back for more

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Winning the Australian Open helped LIV star Joaquin Niemann get into the Masters and now he hopes more teammates can follow his lead.

15

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan in bizarre swipe at former club

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He went to great pains to insist it’s not about him, but Shane Flanagan had some stinging words for his former NRL club.

12

Full votes from Anzac Day thriller as Bombers skipper claims prestigious medal

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Essendon skipper Zach Merrett has won the Anzac Day medal for the best player on the ground for Thursday’s thrilling draw between the Bombers and Magpies.

Webster left frustrated after Warriors’ upset loss to the Titans

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The season is not going to plan for the Warriors, with coach Andrew Webster pinpointing his key to a massive upset loss.

05

Warner dropped as Aussie IPL issues continue

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David Warner’s batting woes and an injury concern for Mitch Marsh are worries for Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup.

04

Mariners on ‘dream’ and lucrative run

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A huge month of football awaits the Central Coast Mariners as they chase three pieces of silverware and a continental payday of more than $2 million.

03

Premier League gun’s girlfriend deletes all photos over disgusting bullying

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The partner of Premier League star Declan Rice has deleted all her photos off Instagram after disgusting bullying from online trolls.

01

‘One last time’: Rafael Nadal’s heartbreaking career update

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Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has issued a heartbreaking update on where his career stands as he prepares for the Madrid Open.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Reds teenager signs with MLS outfit

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One of the A-League’s best young players has joined a Major League Soccer club.

09

Roosters coach defends character of accused Bulldogs trainer

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The trainer at the centre of serious allegations by a former Bulldogs player has received strong support from a premiership winning coach.

08

Reds centre returns for battle with Blues

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While Jordan Petaia will miss the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season, one of his Queensland Reds teammates will return for Saturday’s clash with the Blues.

07

AFL coach Ross Lyon gets emotional over ex-player’s death

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St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has shown rare emotion as he shared private details of his close relationship with a former pupil.

06

Coach says Roos free agents after success, not money

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Alastair Clarkson says it will be on North Melbourne to convince its free agents of future success after another star delayed contract talks.

05

Police raid English Premier League club over disturbing allegations

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Two star footballers have been arrested after police swooped on their club’s stadium in news that has rocked the UK.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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‘Worst contract ever negotiated’: Crazy details of Manly’s Schuster deal

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Manly’s decision to re-sign Josh Schuster on a big-money deal last year looks worse and worse with every day that passes.

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Petaia’s Reds career could be over

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A Reds star might have played his last match for Queensland after suffering a shoulder injury set to sideline him for the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

09

Braydon Trindall: NRL player charged after failing drug test

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The Sharks player has notified the NRL after failing a roadside drug and alcohol test on Monday morning.

06

Games record holder calls time

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After 18 seasons and more than 450 games for the Melbourne Victory a football stalwart has announced his retirement.

04

Lions now prepared for all conditions

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Lions coach Chris Fagan is predicting a better performance from Brisbane in dry conditions against the Giants on Thursday night.

03

‘No credible evidence’: WADA fumes at swimming outrage and cover-up allegation

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Most of the world is outraged by how WADA handled drug positives for 23 Chinese swimmers, but the anti-doping body says it did nothing wrong.