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The Wallabies had a tough old night on Saturday, but the criticism they’ve copped is nothing compared to the shade currently being thrown at the AAMI Park turf.

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Sharks Origin hopeful Wade Graham has learned his fate at the NRL judiciary.

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Former News South Wales great Peter Sterling has weighed-in on Wade Graham’s trip to the judiciary.

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The Yanks are saying Indians third-baseman Juan Uribe is "out with a lower-body injury".

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Broncos back Greg Eden is heading back to England after the 2016 season for a two year deal with Castleford.

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The circus will be calling next!

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Aussie cyclist Richie Porte missed out on a stage win at the Criterium du Dauphine overnight, but showed his climbing legs by sticking with the vicious attacks of Chris Froome.

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The tournament hasn’t even kicked off yet and England football fans are causing havoc.

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Somehow Leigh managed to play some footy in between the mass brawls that erupted during their clash with local rivals Swinton.

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He’s not normally one to voice strong opinions, but Roger Federer said, in no uncertain terms, that he had no sympathy for Maria Sharapova after the Russian was suspended for two years for doping.

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Wallabies legend and ageless wonder, George Smith has signed a two year deal with the Queensland Reds.

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Having been in the cage with both of them, Frank Mir is in a unique position to predict the winner of the epic UFC 200 showdown between Mark Hunt and Brock Lesnar.

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PAYBACK!

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Michael Bisping’s shocking win over Luke Rockhold was almost overshadowed by Ariel Helwani’s ‘lifetime’ ban following UFC 199 last weekend.

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Will Hopoate says he hasn’t given up on playing Origin again despite missing out on selection for game one this year.

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Raiders captain Jarrod Croker says teammate Joey Leilua would be in the mix for an Origin spot if he was playing at a higher-profile Sydney club.

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The level of trolling at the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart this week was off the charts.

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You won't see a punch thrown in anger in the NRL anymore, but in the MLB they still like to throw down from time to time.

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More terrible news for Matt Ballin

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Peter Sterling just said what everyone else is thinking.

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Have the bookies got it right?

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This could be a big blow for the Roosters

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Jamie Buhrer probably won't remember a hell of a lot about Manly's loss to the Raiders on Friday.

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Roosters coach Trent Robinson has re-signed with the club for a further two years.

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New South Wales Origin captain Paul Gallen has come out in support of Sam Thaiday after the Maroons forward’s “losing your virginity” comment on Wednesday night.

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Lifetime bans facing any player found guilty of match-fixing

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Former Kiwi and Warriors back Kevin Locke has apparently been linked with a move to the Waratahs.

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The Rabbitohs have re-signed playmaker Cody Walker until the end of 2018.

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You've gotta give to Kenny Edwards

Video: Referee obstruction or just bad luck?

Beau Scott wasn't happy.

Video: Yet more bad luck for Parramatta

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Peter Sterling and Andrew Johns have backed Raiders centre Joey Leilua for an Origin spot in the future, while Joey has gone as far as saying that Canberra are legitimate chances to take out the Premiership this season.

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Rabbitohs prop George Burgess has been sidelined for up to two months with a groin injury.

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Ben Simmons might have had a career on the football pitch in another life.

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Newcastle forward Tariq Sims has signed a three-year deal with the Dragons worth $1.2million.

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So it looks like might actually be happening.

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It's not too much of a stretch to label Real Madrid defender Pepe's theatrics in the Champions League final as disgraceful.

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It was a matter of when not if Des Hasler would have a real crack at the NRL over NSW’s late call-up of Josh Morris for Origin.

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Big hits, shocking kicks, long range tries and second half comebacks.

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Luke Patten has been hammered for a potentially crucial bunker decision as his old side the Bulldogs took on the Raiders on Sunday.

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Goal-kicking can be a bit like golf sometimes.

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Welcome to first grade, Reimis Smith!

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Queensland could head into Origin I this Wednesday with four forwards on the bench if Cooper Cronk is ruled out.

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Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for the Eels.

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Well that's one way to make your Cowboys debut...

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Brutal. Just brutal.

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There are knockouts, then there are knockouts.

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Is this the team to take a 1-0 lead over the Maroons?

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Australia’s love affair with the UFC is set to continue with both Sydney and Melbourne vying to host the next event the company decides to bring Down Under.

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Laurie Daley finalises 17-man Origin I squad.

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Wests Tigers have announced the re-signing of Michael Chee Kam for another season.

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After a disappointing loss to England in their first pool game, Fiji bounced back with a win over Wales at the London Sevens at Twickenham.

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That's why you're running on the sidelines, champ.

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Talk about soft penalties...

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The Rugby League Players Association has slammed today's Daily Telegraph story about Kieran Foran's alleged gambling.

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Finally.

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Where would Conor McGregor be on your list of the all-time best MMA fighters?

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Say what you want about Johnathan Thurston - and many do - but the bloke is an absolute champion of the game.

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It’s the rematch 10 years in the making, but Anthony Mundine says Danny Green isn’t playing ball.

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Souths and Dragons fans don't see eye-to-eye on much, but they all agree that the bunker is absolute rubbish.

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Well, that's a blow.

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There was barely a dry eye in the house as Mebourne Victory legend Archie Thompson left the field in his last ever home game for the club on Tuesday night.

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Two of Mark Hunt’s most recent rivals went head to head last weekend with Stipe Miocic earning a spectacular first round knock-out of Fabricio Werdum to claim the UFC’s heavyweight title.

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It was the hit that Josh Reynolds says was the scariest thing he's experienced on a footy field.

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The send-off rule is officially dead in rugby league.

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There a few scary moments at ANZ Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Tigers hooker Robbie Farah was knocked unconscious in a collision with Bulldogs five-eighth Josh Reynolds.

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Kurtley Beale is expected to be sidelined for up to six months with a knee injury he picked up in the Waratahs' win over the Bulls on Saturday night.

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Newcastle’s 62-0 loss to the Sharks was embarrassing, but you’d have to have a heart of stone not to feel for Dane Gagai.

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'Cleveland, we've got a championship, baby!'

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So Cris 'Cyborg' Justino's UFC debut went about as expected...

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It's the moment every kid with a Sherrin dreams about growing up.

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Never mind the footy, this was the highlight of the Broncos-Manly clash.

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Floyd Mayweather has added to the speculation of a potential fight with Conor McGregor, saying the only fight he's contemplating is one against the UFC superstar.

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Parramatta Eels fans rose as one in the ninth minute of their game against the Rabbitohs in honour of Nathan Peats.

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Adam Scott was travelling along quite nicely at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass this week. Was...

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The on-field refs missed it and - after numerous replays - the bunker didn't believe it was a 'reportable offence,' but Dragons forward Joel Thompson has been placed on report for his high shot on Raiders five-eighth Blake Austin.

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Jason Nightingale, you freak.

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Canberra playmaker Blake Austin didn't take kindly to getting smacked around the nose by Dragons forward Joel Thompson.

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The Eels will officially play for points this weekend after receiving notice from the NRL that the club is under the salary cap.

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Off-field dramas are engulfing the club, but Parramatta Eels coach Brad Arthur was able to see the lighter side of Junior Paulo sneaking in a game of park rugby union.

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After a few days of intense speculation in the MMA and boxing worlds, UFC president has laughed off suggestions of a Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor super-fight.

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Rafael Nadal has given his thoughts on who the next big thing in tennis is.

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After three years of ongoing injuries, Tim Moltzen has officially retired.

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Quade Cooper's Olympics dream has come to an end, with Aussie Sevens coach Andy Friend cutting the Toulon playmaker from the squad.

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Parramatta Eels captain Kieran Foran will take legal action against a Sydney radio station.

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Mitchell Pearce has backed one of his Roosters teammates for Origin selection this year.

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The Kiwis have been dealt another injury blow ahead of the Anzac Test.

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Amir Khan certainly didn’t win any fans in the MMA world with his recent claims that his boxing skills would be enough to beat a UFC fighter in the Octagon.

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Has Amir Khan taken one too many shots to the head?

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Former England international Ashley Cole might have just broken the record for the fastest pair of yellow cards in the history of football.

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Aussie Test cricketer Adam Voges was hospitalised after getting hit by a cricket ball in the back of the head while playing county cricket in England.

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The Tigers have announced more signing news this afternoon.

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Manu Vatuvei has been granted leave by the Warriors for medical reasons.

Sterlo hammers diving players

Peter Sterling has come out swinging at players who ‘lie down’ to win penalties.

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They're not the first and they certainly won't be the last.

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Video: Brutal Mbye no try

They don't come much more brutal than this.

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Bulldogs fans have been left furious after the referees missed at least one forward pass in the lead up to a Parramatta try at ANZ Stadium.

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Dyson Heppell won't be living this one down in a hurry.

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He's usually never short of a word, but former referee Bill Harrigan was nearly speechless following a first-half incident between the Rabbitohs and Tigers.

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Warnie, Murali and now, Brooksy!

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Kieran Foran has been granted leave by Parramatta in order to deal with personal issues.

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These will probably be the two most random videos you'll see today.

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Channel Nine journo Danny Weidler is reporting that Manly players allegedly received a banned substance during the 2011 season.

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Bulldogs coach Des Hasler agrees with the majority of fans that the bunker has been inconsistent and expects the matter to be raised with NRL officials next week.

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No one ever said Nick Young was a bright spark.

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We officially have a new main event for UFC 200.

Video: Travis Browne takes aim at media

UFC heavyweight and partner of Ronda Rousey, Travis Browne has criticised the media for their portrayal of him after being accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife.

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Herb Dean is definitely one of the coolest blokes in the world of MMA, but he just went up a few levels in our books.

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Opinion remains divided about whether or not Semi Radradra should be allowed to play for Australia in next weekend's Test against New Zealand.

McGregor takes swing at Robinson over diving claims

Dragons coach Paul McGregor has come out swinging at Trent Robinson after his Roosters counterpart levelled an epic spray at the referees following their sides’ Anzac Day clash.

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We’ve all got that one mate who just can’t turn down a party invitation, but Italian Test prop Martin Castrogiovanni took that mantle to new heights last weekend.

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Cameron Smith has escaped sanction for touching a referee during the Storm's 42-0 thrashing of the Warriors on Anzac Day.

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The Roosters have been slapped with two big fines following their Anzac Day loss to the Dragons.

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It was a frustrating return to the Octagon for Jon Jones against Ovince St Preux last weekend.

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He will be fined and is under investigation for another incident in the tunnel at Allianz Stadium, but Roosters coach Trent Robinson might have bigger things to worry about.

Video: Corey Norman sin-binned

The sin-bin is back, baby!

Video: Josh Hodgson puts on masterclass in Canberra

Canberra Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson had an absolute blinder.

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Sometimes golden point extra time can be the most exciting thing you’ve ever watched. Other times, it’s…not.

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Poor old Nathan Fien...

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Sam Burgess says he feels hard done by after being penalised for a hit on Broncos forward Joe Ofahengaue at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.

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Dana White makes McGregor-UFC200 announcement

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David Klemmer is reportedly set to re-sign with the Bulldogs until the end of the 2018 season.

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Reaction to Conor McGregor’s apparent shock retirement was mixed amoung fighters in the UFC.

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Salary cap saga influencing Norman's contract negotiations

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Manly will wait to make a decision on the future of young star Liam Knight after he was sentenced to an 18 month good behaviour bond and had his license disqualified for drink-driving.

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Warriors playmaker Shaun Johnson isn't just an incredible talent on the football field, he's also a top bloke off it.

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Former Parramatta great Peter Sterling says it would be an uphill struggle for the Eels to make the finals if they were to be stripped eight competition points by the NRL.

Steven May learns fate at AFL tribunal

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Wati Holmwood, eat your heart out.

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The Warriors have been forced into a reshuffle after Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was injured against the Bulldogs last weekend.

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Super star wrestler and Hollywood actor The Rock has revealed the toughest sport he's ever played.

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UFC featherweight Diego Brandao has been arrested in Albuquerque after allegedly hitting a bouncer with a gun outside a strip club.

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Queensland Reds back-rower Liam Gill really is pulling out all the stops to get Wallabies coach Michael Cheika's attention.

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James Tedesco and Josh Dugan are in a race to be named at fullback in Laurie Daley's State of Origin side.

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Just a few days after his epic bunker rant following Parramatta's win over Manly, Phil Gould has gone off on another one.

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For the second week in a row, the Aussie Sevens team has been beaten by Fiji in the knockout stages.

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This must be one of the worst commentator curses in rugby league history.

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It was a tough old night in Wellington for Bulldogs five-eighth Josh Reynolds and by the end of it, he'd had enough.

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The Warriors have suffered a major injury blow against the Bulldogs

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Not much can be said about this one that wasn't already said - with considerable disbelief - in the commentary box.

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Should this be Ronda Rousey's next opponent?

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Put it down to the commentator's curse. Or maybe the bit of toilet paper stuffed up his nose from an early knock.

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Video: Why Thurston is the best player in the world

Only the most freakish players in the world can score tries like this.

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Warrior linked with Super League move

Video: Gus Gould's epic bunker spray

Are you angry with some of the bunker's recent baffling decisions?

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It's easy to see why Newcastle forward Korbin Sims is looking forward to taking on the Broncos this weekend.

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Mark Hunt’s new six-bout, 30 month UFC contract sets the Aussie based fighter on course for a tilt at the heavyweight title.

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Showtime boxing bigwig Stephen Espinoza says Floyd Mayweather is considering a comeback to rematch Manny Pacquiao if the fans demand it.

Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua reveals addiction

We've all been there.

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Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had a whopping (AU)$14,825 bet on Jordan Spieth to win the Masters last weekend.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League winning free-kick was pants splittingly good for Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane.

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Video: Uate breaks Rankin's ankles

Fan burns Bubba Watson at Augusta

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This can go straight to the top of the list of sporting odd-couples.

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Ladies and gentlemen, we've finally found a contender for the bloke with a worse haircut than Jack de Belin.

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Talk about harsh.

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The future of UFC heavyweight Frank Mir is under a cloud after USADA notified the (36-year-old) of a potential doping violation this week.

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It started so well.

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After weeks of speculation, it was finally confirmed that Conor McGregor would rematch Nate Diaz at UFC 200 in July.

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A couple of Kiwi radio presenters have been suspended after airing a phone call from Ben Stokes’ mum after assuring her she wasn’t on air.

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He’s known as a bit of a loose unit on the pitch, but Bulldogs forward David Klemmer showed his softer side during the Bulldogs’ loss to the Raiders on Monday.

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Police have charged a man who allegedly threw a glass bottle during the Bulldogs’ loss to the Raiders at Belmore Oval on Monday night.

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Following India's World Twenty20 exit to West Indies, MS Dhoni took a novel approach to dealing with a question about his future.

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Souths hooker Cameron McInnes scored two tries against Manly on Thursday, but it was his post-match interview with Andrew Johns that really had everyone talking.

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Manly haven't had the most enjoyable time of it in the last 12 months, but they can boast one of the brightest young talents running around the NRL in Tom Trbojevic.

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Frankie Edgar’s manager says Conor McGregor is running away from fighting the former UFC lightweight champion.

Video: Try or no try for Junior Paulo?

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British boxer Nick Blackwell is in a stable condition but remains in an induced coma after his loss to Chris Eubank Jr this weekend, but it could have been so much worse without an amazing piece of sportsmanship from Eubank’s dad, Chris Snr.

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Indian cricket team management and the powerful Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have reportedly requested that the pitch be altered ahead of the crucial World T20 group game between India and Australia.

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Victoria batsman Peter Handscomb caused confusion in the Sheffield Shield final this weekend when he hit the ball twice off the bowling of South Australia’s Travis Head.

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Former NRL referee Bill Harrigan says the Roosters were robbed in their 22-20 loss to Manly on Saturday night.

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Collingwood have been dealt a double blow in round one, with a heavy loss to the Swans and a serious injury to Dane Swan.

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Roosters fans are filthy after a late no-try ruling from the bunker saw them denied a potentially match-winning try against Manly.

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A lower grade club rugby player in Sydney suffered a gruesome broken leg in a tackle gone wrong on Saturday afternoon.

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In case you didn't already know, 2016 is going to be a looooooong season for Essendon.

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Video: Kimbo Slice's son earns brutal Rd1 KO

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Rockhold's multiple brutal sledges on Weidman.

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Warriors coach Andrew McFadden has revealed he didn’t send a message to his team to take a field-goal with time running out against the Melbourne Storm last weekend.

Will Anthony Watmough ever be back?

Anthony Watmough still hasn’t been spotted anywhere near a rugby league field this year and speculation continues to mount that the Parramatta forward is on the verge of retirement.

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Johnathan Thurston was left fuming after a no-try decision cost the Cowboys an extra-time win over the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.

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Melbourne Victory defender Daniel Georgievski has somehow escaped a red card for an ugly tackle on Wanderers midfielder Mitch Nichols.

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It was a tough start to 2016 for the Sea Eagles before their round three win over the Sharks, but new coach Trent Barrett has refused to make any drastic changes.

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It’s been a week but it doesn’t look like anyone is going to be easing up on Greg Inglis anytime soon.