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• ‘Never play again’: Crippling doubt that rocked Sharks star — and the Fitz chat that banished demons

  24-09-2024 22:45 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Crippling performance anxiety meant Sharks big man Toby Rudolf would sit in the sheds before a game wishing he was anywhere else.
  
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• As Carter Gordon eyes halfback role, another code jumper plots a Broncos rise

  12-11-2024 10:43 via theage.com.au
  
  Two dual-code legends have revealed why a pair of new rugby union converts are primed to succeed in the NRL.
  
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• Leaked designs deleted ahead of Suns' upcoming rebrand

  12-11-2024 10:16 via smh.com.au
  
  The Gold Coast Suns' new logo appears to have been accidentally revealed days before the official unveiling.
  
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• The Ravens defense to a one-man team: Super Bowl contenders’ (potentially) fatal flaws

  12-11-2024 10:00 via theguardian.com
  As the business end of the season comes into view, we look at the weaknesses that could end the championship hopes of some of the league’s best teamsAs we career at high speed into the second half of the season, even the best NFL teams have issues they need to shore up before the playoffs. Because in the postseason every mistake is magnified, and every big play is bigger.So, here are five of the NFL’s most credible contenders, and the one potentially fatal flaw that could boot each o
  
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• The Melbourne job: Who could the club chase to be their next CEO?

  12-11-2024 09:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Melbourne will begin their official search for a new chief executive after board positions are filled at the AGM, but it is not shaping up as an easy job to fill.
  
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• Kyrgios hungry for grand slam return

  12-11-2024 09:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Nick Kyrgios says he is eagerly awaiting his grand slam return on home soil in 2025.
  
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• Agassi's glowing Demon endorsement

  12-11-2024 09:41 via smh.com.au
  
  US tennis legend Andre Agassi has backed Australia's Alex de Minaur to win a grand slam.
  
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• The legend of ‘Lenny Flickitau’

  12-11-2024 09:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Len Ikitau laid on the Wallabies match-winning try with an all-or-nothing flick pass. Or as he calls it: “A rugby decision”.
  
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• ‘Lenny Flickitau’: How Wallabies’ matchwinning play spawned a legend

  12-11-2024 09:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Len Ikitau laid on the Wallabies’ match-winning try against England with an audacious flick pass. Or as he calls it: “A rugby decision”.
  
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• Explosion of interest in sticker albums shows huge potential for women’s football | Suzanne Wrack

  12-11-2024 09:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Fans of the women’s game have had to wait for merchandise such as collectable stickers and demand is intense as a resultGripped in the pocket of my Adidas joggers was a little stack of stickers with an elastic band around it. Flicking down the edge of the bundle with my finger I would glance at the huddle of boys trading the hottest commodity in the playground with a nervousness that was enough to hold me back from even trying to join in.I could play football, sure, that was the easy part,
  
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• ‘A proud father’: Gil Gomes on his son Angel and a remarkable family story

  12-11-2024 09:00 via theguardian.com
  
  An Under-20 World Cup winner with Portugal, Angel Gomes’s father recalls his unique journey in footballWhere do you begin with the extraordinary football heritage of Angel Gomes? Perhaps in Lille, where he is thriving in the Champions League, having left Manchester United in 2020. Alternatively you could go back to Lisbon, where his father, Gil, arrived as a 15-year-old to make his way in the world with Benfica, trained with Eusébio and won an Under-20 World Cup with Portugal.Or, yo
  
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• ‘You want to see the best’: Shane Lee on why fans would feel short-changed by Aussie selection calls

  12-11-2024 08:47 via foxsports.com.au
  Former Australian all-rounder Shane Lee believes fans have a right to feel short-changed by the decision to field a second string side for the One-Day International series clinched by Pakistan in Perth on Sunday.
  
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• ‘Doesn’t look comfortable’: Alex Carey overcomes ‘nasty’ scare in latest blistering knock

  12-11-2024 08:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Alex Carey continued his blistering start to the season with the bat to help South Australia to the top of the One-Day Cup table with a six-wicket win over New South Wales.
  
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• Australian Olympic sports risk funding cuts amid ‘glacial’ growth in women coaches

  12-11-2024 08:17 via theguardian.com
  Fewer than one in five coaches at Paris Games were femaleAthletics and golf among bodies pushed to improve gender balanceThe “glacial” growth in the number of women coaches at the elite level has forced Australian Olympic sports to up their game in order to meet community expectations and avoid the federal government adopting the “stick” of funding cuts.Fewer than one in five coaches at the Paris Games were women, or 18.6%, up barely three percentage points from Tokyo, an
  
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• 'We feel secure in our masculinity' — Australian men's Fast5 captain hits back at homophobic comments

  12-11-2024 08:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite a terrific year where they've won two international titles, the Australian men's netball team has made headlines for their dance moves rather than their playing achievements. After a video of them copying Deadpool's NSYNC Bye Bye Bye routine went viral and copped backlash.
  
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• Promising O’Rourke rookie out to concoct a dream debut at Rosehill

  12-11-2024 08:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Trainer Edward O’Rourke has made sure every box is ticked to give Concoction his best chance to make a winning debut at Rosehill on Wednesday.
  
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• Indian coach launches fierce defence of 'incredibly tough men' Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma while hitting out at Ricky Ponting

  12-11-2024 07:54 via abc.net.au
  
  India coach Gautam Gambhir has staunchly defended Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, firing back at Australian legend Ricky Ponting for his criticism of the out-of-form stars.
  
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• Superstar’s debut revealed as Fever get Friday night nod: Full 2025 Super Netball fixture

  12-11-2024 07:33 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Perth fans will be the first to see superstar recruit Grace Nweke in action in Super Netball, the 2025 fixtures have revealed.
  
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• Lawson's anthem vent

  12-11-2024 07:32 via smh.com.au
  
  Kiwi Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson unloads over the fact that McLaren plays Great Britain's national anthem, God Save the Queen, instead of the New Zealand national anthem after its drivers win.
  
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• Super Netball fixture for 2025 announced but no call on NZ expansion

  12-11-2024 07:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Netball Australia boss Stacey West announced the 2025 Super Netball fixture, promising to grow “competitive tension” and “strong rivalries” on court.
  
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• Footy wars heat up as Nine makes strategic move

  12-11-2024 07:08 via smh.com.au
  
  The TV networks’ battle for football eyeballs has escalated, with former Essendon champ James Hird joining the commentary line-up at Nine’s revamped Footy Classified next season.
  
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• ‘Going to be opportunities’: Comeback quick relishes chance to enter Test debate

  12-11-2024 06:56 via theage.com.au
  
  A breakout fast bowler will return from injury for Australia, but he’s not content to remain a short-form specialist.
  
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• Simmons shines with 12 assists

  12-11-2024 06:52 via smh.com.au
  
  Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons records 12 assists against the New Orleans Pelicans.
  
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• Drugs supply charges against NRL playmaker dropped; What Gutho deal means for Dragons’ Sloan

  12-11-2024 06:10 via smh.com.au
  
  Six months after he was arrested in the Brookvale Oval carpark, former Bulldogs and Tigers half Brandon Wakeham has had serious drug charges dropped.
  
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• Hawks dominate All-Australian squad with SIX nominees, stars eye seventh blazers

  12-11-2024 06:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The 42-woman AFLW squad has been revealed, with Hawthorn dominating with a league-most six players after its huge rise.
  
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• Trans-Tasman return still an option as netball boss commits to ‘explore’ best way forward

  12-11-2024 06:04 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Netball Australia CEO Stacey West has not ruled out the return of a Trans-Tasman competition, stating the league would “continue to explore” what Super Netball’s future looks like.
  
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• Roosters' Robinson calls for harsher NRL penalties on kick-off fouls

  12-11-2024 06:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes sending off players for high shots following kick-offs would improve player safety, rather than big rule changes.
  
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• ‘Exceptional player’: Roosters declare Hunt interest as injuries ravage Robbo’s squad

  12-11-2024 06:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says veteran playmaker Ben Hunt is among the options he’s looking at to “cover” key positions in season 2025 when they’ll be withoutspine members Sam Walker and Brandon Smith for a significant period.
  
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• ‘Best since Philly?’ Ben’s’ epic rampage stuns; Giddey shines against No. 1 seed: NBA Wrap

  12-11-2024 05:17 via foxsports.com.au
  Ben Simmons went on an assists rampage.
  
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• The Supercars title will be decided in Adelaide, but these five moments have put Brown on the brink

  12-11-2024 04:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Just two title contenders remain for the Supercars championship at this weekend’s finale at the Adelaide 500, but momentum heavily favours title leader Will Brown over teammate Broc Feeney.
  
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