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• De Minaur downs jet-lagged Alcaraz in charity clash

  08-01-2025 12:42 via smh.com.au
  
  Despite losing to the top-seeded local in an intense practice session, the Spaniard showed glimpses of what to expect in his tilt at a career grand slam.
  
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• Race-by-race preview and tips for Friday meeting at Newcastle

  09-01-2025 08:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Everything you need to find a few winners at the NSW feature meeting.
  
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• $2.8m in 10 minutes: English tycoon turns Magic Millions sales on its head

  09-01-2025 07:37 via theage.com.au
  
  Phil Cunningham, an English insurance magnate, made an immediate impact on the Gold Coast on Thursday.
  
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• Montreal’s Marie-Philip Poulin scores ‘Superwoman’ goal before 19,038 in Vancouver

  09-01-2025 07:18 via theguardian.com
  Montreal Victoire defeat Sceptres 4-2 in PWHL contestCrowd of 19,038 eclipses the Canucks’ season highMarie-Philip Poulin scored a spectacular ‘Superwoman’ goal and added an empty-netter to help the Montreal Victoire beat the Toronto Sceptres 4-2 on Wednesday night in a PWHL Takeover Tour game in front of a capacity crowd of 19,038 at Rogers Arena.Poulin gave Montreal a 3-0 lead at 7:48 of the second, controlling the puck while down on both knees, then snapping a shot past goal
  
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• 'Speechless': Aussie's raw response to AO qualification

  09-01-2025 07:16 via smh.com.au
  
  Up-and-coming local tennis player Destanee Aiava reacts after gaining qualification into the Australian Open main draw.
  
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• Alex de Minaur faces prickly path as Nick Kyrgios lands ‘kind’ Australian Open draw

  09-01-2025 07:05 via theguardian.com
  
  World No 8 to face Botic van de Zandschulp in first round Kyrgios to make grand slam return against Jacob FearnleyEighth-seed Alex de Minaur faces a tough start to his Australian Open tilt after drawing former world 22 Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round, with a potential match-up against top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals.The draw for the Australian Open was made on Thursday ahead of the start of tournament on Sunday. De Minaur is hoping to become the fir
  
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• De Minaur handed tricky Aus Open draw, Jones to face former Wimbledon champ

  09-01-2025 07:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Alex de Minaur faces a devilish draw through the early stages of the Australian Open while Emerson Jones will take on former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the first round.
  
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• Richmond suspend Noah Balta following assault charge

  09-01-2025 06:52 via smh.com.au
  
  The Tigers said in a statement the versatile big man will also complete “education programming and undertake counselling”.
  
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• The NRL stars casting turmoil aside – and why one comeback will be most crucial

  09-01-2025 06:50 via smh.com.au
  
  We break down every player your club dearly missed in 2024 through their injury heartaches, and how they will return in 2025.
  
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• Wyong apprentice eyes wet-weather chances on home track’s big day

  09-01-2025 06:45 via theage.com.au
  
  Jockey Anna Roper believes a likely wet track will help her cause on a big day at Wyong.
  
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• Richmond star Noah Balta banned for four matches

  09-01-2025 06:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Tigers defender Noah Balta will be suspended for four AFL matches and two pre-season games following the off-field incident which led to him being charged with assault. 
  
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• ‘He’s got the game’. But will Konstas still be opening in Sri Lanka?

  09-01-2025 05:57 via smh.com.au
  
  Chief selector George Bailey talks through Australia’s most intriguing tour selections, from the openers to future of Mitch Marsh.
  
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• Wallabies kick off Lions preparations by tackling elephant in the room

  09-01-2025 05:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Coach Joe Schmidt has still not given word on whether he will extend his stay at the Wallabies, but his players are desperate for him to stay around until the 2027 World Cup.
  
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• Colt breaks Magic Millions record with $2.8 million auction sale

  09-01-2025 05:25 via abc.net.au
  
  An English businessman, on his first trip to Australia, has paid $2.8 million for a thoroughbred yearling, setting a new record.
  
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• Australian Open 2025 draw LIVE updates: Kyrgios draws a Brit, tough first round clash for de Minaur

  09-01-2025 05:21 via smh.com.au
  
  The opening grand slam event for 2025 is about to be upon us. Catch up on all the draw news right here.
  
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• Australian Open 2025 draw LIVE updates: Kyrgios draws Fearnley with potential third round clash against Zverev

  09-01-2025 05:15 via theage.com.au
  
  The opening grand slam event for 2025 is about to be upon us. Catch up on all the draw news right here.
  
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• How an eleventh-hour U-turn could spark Bronco’s shock switch

  09-01-2025 05:10 via theage.com.au
  
  He went from the Broncos’ scrapheap to a focal point of plans. Could it trigger a move for one of the club’s biggest stars?
  
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• Australian Open 2025 draw LIVE updates: Match-ups for grand slam to be unveiled

  09-01-2025 04:36 via smh.com.au
  
  The opening grand slam event for 2025 is about to be upon us. Catch up on all the draw news right here.
  
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• Morgan out to repay late mate who helped him on his way to biggest win

  09-01-2025 04:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Fresh off his biggest moment in racing, jockey Ash Morgan will chase a special win at Wyong on Saturday.
  
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• Cleveland end Oklahoma City’s 15-game win streak in clash of NBA’s top teams

  09-01-2025 04:03 via theguardian.com
  Cavaliers beat Thunder 129-122 in marquee matchupJarrett Allen’s team-high 25 points lead ClevelandJarrett Allen collected 25 points and 12 rebounds to lift the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a 129-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday in a battle of the top two teams in the NBA.Evan Mobley contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Cavaliers, who have won 11 in a row overall and improved to 11-0 against Western Conference opponents. Oklahoma City was ridin
  
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• NFL could move Vikings-Rams playoff game from LA to Arizona if necessary

  09-01-2025 03:32 via theguardian.com
  NFL names contingency site amid LA wildfiresLakers still scheduled to host Hornets on ThursdayNHL postpones Wednesday’s Kings game in LAThe NFL said it is continuing preparations to hold the Vikings-Rams playoff game in Los Angeles on Monday despite a series of devastating wildfires in the region, but could change the location of the game to Glendale, Arizona if necessary.Raging wildfires surrounded Los Angeles on Wednesday, killing at least five people, destroying hundreds of homes and st
  
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• Baker looks for consolation prize with Robusto amid red-hot summer

  09-01-2025 03:12 via smh.com.au
  
  Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker believes Robusto, approaching his 10th run this preparation, is going as good as ever for the inaugural The Lakes at Wyong.
  
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• Magic Millions to stay on Gold Coast after repaired track passes test

  09-01-2025 03:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The $14 million race day will go ahead on the Gold Coast this weekend after the repaired track passed the long-awaited gallop test this morning.
  
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• Australia look to youth brigade as Cooper Connolly makes Sri Lanka Test squad

  09-01-2025 02:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Cooper Connolly could have a shot at his Test debut after being named in Australia's squad to tour Sri Lanka later this month.  
  
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• Smith returns to Test captaincy as Cooper Connolly firms for shock debut in Sri Lanka

  09-01-2025 02:35 via theage.com.au
  
  Steve Smith will lead the Australia side for two Tests in Sri Lanka while Pat Cummins stays home on paternity leave, while Connolly, Nathan McSweeney and Matthew Kuhnemann were notable call-ups.
  
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• ‘Account hacked’: Carlton president deletes social media account after lewd image posted

  09-01-2025 02:22 via smh.com.au
  
  Carlton president Luke Sayers says he is the AFL’s latest social media hacking victim after a lewd image appeared on his personal X account.
  
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• ‘Account hacked’: Carlton president deactivates social media account after lewd image posted

  09-01-2025 02:22 via smh.com.au
  
  Luke Sayers says he has become the AFL’s latest social media hacking victim, after a lewd image appeared on his personal X account.
  
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• Magic Millions on track after turf mystery

  09-01-2025 02:17 via smh.com.au
  
  Queensland Racing CEO Jason Scott is confident the Magic Millions will go ahead on the Gold Coast after a mystery turf debacle.
  
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• 'It's obvious' Hobart stadium won't be built in time, former premier says

  09-01-2025 02:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Former premier and now Northern Tasmanian Football Association president Peter Gutwein says it would be reasonable for the state government to "have a conversation with the AFL" over the timeline.
  
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• ‘It takes an Aussie … why?’ Postecoglou rails against technology in football

  09-01-2025 02:08 via smh.com.au
  
  The Tottenham boss has taken aim at the failure ofEnglish fans to stand up against relentless change in football.
  
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