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Ange Postecoglou insisted he is solely focused on guiding Australia to the 2018 World Cup amid speculation of a possible move to Rangers.

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Alvaro Morata is relishing the limelight at Chelsea and has no regrets about leaving European champions Real Madrid for Stamford Bridge as he targets Premier League silverware.

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The Wallabies – missing a trio of stars – scored nine tries to three in the first meeting between the two teams in Japan.

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New South Wales batsman Daniel Hughes, 28, said he is ready for a baptism of fire against England if Ashes selectors come knocking.

Thomas survives play-off to win

New season, same story after Justin Thomas prevailed in a play-off against Marc Leishman.

Marquez wins winning Aussie GP

Championship leader Marc Marquez survived a breathtaking race in Victoria to finish ahead of Yamaha duo Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales

Brown hails 'exceptional' Simmons

Brett Brown believes Ben Simmons has the world at his feet after posting 18 points and 10 rebounds in his first NBA game.

Irving and LeBron shaken by injury

Kyrie Irving said Gordon Hayward's sickening injury on debut for the Boston Celtics is one of the worst he has seen as Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James sent his well-wishes.

Ecuador 1 Argentina 3

A three-goal haul from captain Lionel Messi led Argentina to the World Cup following Tuesday's win in Ecuador.

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Australian Open director Craig Tiley revealed Serena Williams has not ruled out making her comeback in Melbourne after giving birth.

Report: Argentina 0 Peru 0

Argentina's hopes of featuring at next year's World Cup hang in the balance following Thursday's 0-0 stalemate at home to Peru.

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Gerard Pique struggled to hold back tears after the volatile political climate in Catalonia forced Barcelona to play behind closed doors.

Melb City sign Ross McCormack

Ross McCormack, 31, has moved to Melbourne in Australia as an injury replacement for City captain Bruno Fornaroli.

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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played doubles together at the Laver Cup on Saturday, but do not expect it to happen again.

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Australian Marc Leishman was delighted to back up his performance at the Dell Technologies Championship with victory in Illinois Sunday.

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Curry's got some skills on the soccer pitch as well.

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Jason Day feels at ease within himself and it shows as the Australian looms large at the BMW Championship.

Leishman extends lead

There was a memorable eagle for Jason Day but Marc Leishman stole the show again as he moved three shots clear.

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Former heavyweight champion George Foreman is tipping Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez to end Gennady Golovkin's perfect record on Sunday.

Nadal blitzes Del Potro in semis

World number one Rafael Nadal came from a set down as he dismantled Juan Martin del Potro in the US Open semi-finals.

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Jurgen Klopp is confident there will be no problem reintegrating Philippe Coutinho as he did not seek a move to a club like Everton.

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In a rematch of the 2009 US Open final, Juan Martin del Potro trumped third seed Roger Federer in their quarter-final.

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With a senate inquiry into the culling of the Force looming, the ARU questions whether it is a "suitable use of public funds."

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Denis Shapovalov, 18, sent Jo-Wilfried Tsonga packing from the US Open, where Alexander Zverev was shocked by Borna Coric.

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Rob Simmons, 28, has committed to the Waratahs and Australian Rugby Union (ARU) until the end of 2019.

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OurMine – a security hacker group – has claimed responsibility for hacking Real Madrid's social media accounts.

Gavrilova stuns Radwanska in SFs

Daria Gavrilova – seeking her maiden WTA Tour title – was too good in New Haven Friday as she stunned Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4 6-4.

Socceroos trio return

Australia boss Ange Postecoglou announced his initial 30-man squad for upcoming AFC World Cup qualifiers, welcoming back Mile Jedinak.

'I'm on fire' - Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is optimistic about his team's chances in the Premier League and Champions League this season.

Rose urges Tottenham to sign stars

Danny Rose – a reported target for Manchester United and Chelsea – urged Tottenham to spend or risk being left behind in the Premier League.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr, 40, conceded he is not the same fighter he used to be ahead of his blockbuster clash with Conor McGregor.

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The former Chelsea legend scored an absolutely brilliant set piece for his new club on Saturday (US time).

Bolt dreaming of Man United

Manchester United fan Usain Bolt is dreaming of Jose Mourinho and Old Trafford ahead of his track and field swansong.

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Chapecoense defender Alan Ruschel, who survived last year's plane crash, is set to make his comeback against Barcelona on August 7.

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PSG target Neymar used Chinese social media platform Weibo to announce his imminent arrival, after the tour was initially cancelled.

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PSG target Neymar teased fans on social media as he posted a curious photo to Instagram, with a thinking emoji.

Kompany praises Lukaku

Vincent Kompany lauded Romelu Lukaku's incredible desire to succeed following his move to Manchester United.

Zaccardo on LinkedIn

Cristian Zaccardo, 35, has turned to LinkedIn as he looks to prolong his career.

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Daniel Geale says the upcoming fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor is disrespectful to boxing.

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The 18-year-old has channelled his inner troll.

Mayweather in slur towards McGregor

Amid accusations Conor McGregor made racist comments, Floyd Mayweather Jr. controversially took aim at the Irishman.

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Winner of gold at the Rio Games last year, Gil Roberts was cleared of doping after kissing his girlfriend.

Lukaku to join United

Romelu Lukaku, 24, will reunite with former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.

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There was plenty of food and drink left over following his wedding, but it did not go to waste thanks to Lionel Messi and his wife.

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A return to number one would mean a lot to Wimbledon hopeful Rafael Nadal, who advanced to the third round on Wednesday.

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Neil Jenkins knows there is everything to play for against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

Healy disappointed with dispute

Ian Healy criticised Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association for a lack of transparency during the pay dispute saga.

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David Warner – who has been among the most vocal of the elite players – used Twitter to voice his displeasure with CA on Saturday.

Kalac dismisses Totti to A-League

Western Sydney Wanderers are not interested in 40-year-old Francesco Totti, according to Zeljko Kalac

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ACA president Greg Dyer cannot see the impasse with CA being resolved before the weekend.

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Tyson Fury believes Conor McGregor will stop the 40-year-old American in Las Vegas on August 26.

Messi could've played for Madrid

Lionel Messi – celebrating his 30th birthday on Saturday – could have signed for Real Madrid if Horacio Gaggioli moved to the Spanish city.

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Melbourne City confirmed Warren Joyce's appointment on Monday as the Australian side returned for pre-season training.

I just played bad golf, man - Day

Jason Day was honest about his performance at Erin Hills on Thursday, which left him 14 shots off the pace.

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UFC star Conor McGregor is full of confidence heading into the August 26 mega-fight, according to Dana White.

Finch lauds 'outstanding' Stokes

England centurion Ben Stokes received praise from Aussie opponent Aaron Finch.

Tributes flow for Lachlan Ward

Lachlan Ward, 25, was playing for local side Warringah Rats at Pittwater Rugby Park in Sydney on Saturday when he died.

Folau double inspires Wallabies

Israel Folau ended his 11-game run without a try by crossing over twice to ensure Australia opened their international campaign with a win.

Afghanistan upstage Windies

The 18-year-old spinner almost singlehandedly guided Afghanistan to victory with figures of 7-18 in St Lucia on Friday.

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Lionel Messi launched his own theme park as he talked up a clean sweep of trophies under new Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde in 2017-18.

Durant on Rihanna moment

Kevin Durant led all scorers at Oracle Arena but it was his apparent moment with pop star Rihanna that stole the headlines.

Ronaldo misses Man United

The superstar is fed up with boo-boys in Spain, though he has no plans to leave the capital outfit

Navratilova slams Margaret Court

Martina Navratilova has described Margaret Court as "a racist and a homophobe" and wants her name removed at Melbourne Park.

Smith plays down Ashes boycott

Australia skipper Steve Smith believes the pay dispute will be resolved before the opening Test in Brisbane on November 23.

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Novak Djokovic, 30, is relishing the opportunity to work with Andre Agassi, having only claimed one title in 2017

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Ilie Nastase took to the court to celebrate Simona Halep's successful title defence, much to the disappointment of WTA CEO Steve Simon.

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Adelaide United chief executive Grant Mayer confirmed Gabriel Batistuta is the club's prime target to replace Guillermo Amor.

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Draymond Green does not see the similarities with Charles Barkley, who was an 11-time All-Star and MVP in 1993.

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Wladimir Klitschko lauded triumphant opponent Anthony Joshua and confirmed a rematch clause.

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Steve Simon defended Maria Sharapova upcoming return in Stuttgart.

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Amilcar Henriquez - a veteran of 75 international caps for the national team - was killed in Nuevo Colon, a province of Colon on Saturday.

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Glenn Maxwell appeared to be asked about his performances against spin bowlers and the Australian reacted angrily before walking out.

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After breaking a 55-year-old NBA record, Oscar Robertson believes Thunder guard Russell Westbrook can go on and make more history.

Day: It felt like I played 36 holes

Australian golfer Jason Day carded a two-over-par 74 in difficult conditions at the Masters on Thursday.

Kyrgios outlasts Zverev

A week after Nick Kyrgios withdrew from a match with Roger Federer due to food poisoning, the two will meet in the Miami Open semifinals.

Golovkin stays undefeated

Gennady Golovkin was pushed the distance for the first time since 2008 but the Kazakh boxer was too good for Daniel Jacobs in New York.

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South Africa batter Kiwis

New Zealand were bowled out for 112 in response to South Africa's 271-8 at Westpac Stadium.

Popovic dismisses Shenhua reports

Former Australia international Tony Popovic, 43, is only focused on guiding Western Sydney to the A-League finals amid interest from China.

UCLA commit scores 92 points in HS

LaMelo Ball achieved a remarkable feat in China Hills High School's 146-123 win over Los Osos.

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Not a single ball was bowled as the umpires made the decision to call off the ODI approaching 19:00 (local time) in New Zealand on Thursday.

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Trent Sainsbury did not expect to return to Europe so soon, after leaving Netherlands for China last year.

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Jim Telfer pulled no punches when asked to give his assessment of England coach Eddie Jones ahead of the Six Nations.

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Marcus Stoinis made 146 unbeaten but it was in vein after Josh Hazlewood was run out as Australia were bowled out for 280.

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Mitchell Starc and Australia will do battle with trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand, starting in Auckland on Monday.

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Serena eclipsed Steffi Graf after prevailing 6-4 6-4 over older sister Venus in an all-Williams affair at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

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In an absorbing rematch in Las Vegas on Sunday (AEDT), Leo Santa Cruz exacted revenge against Carl Frampton.

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After overseeing a stunning transformation as head coach, Eddie Jones likened himself to Donald Trump.

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Conor McGregor says he's "got his eyes on one thing — and that's Floyd Mayweather," with the UFC star confident the $1 billion fight will take place at the end of the year or at the start of 2018.

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Serena Williams finally surpassed Steffi Graf to claim the Open-Era record outright by winning the Australian Open on Saturday.

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With Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic gone, the door has opened for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, much to Rod Laver's excitement.

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A five-time runner-up in Melbourne, top seed Andy Murray surprisingly lost in four sets to world number 50 Mischa Zverev.

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Andy Murray suffered a stunning 7-5 5-7 6-2 6-4 defeat to Mischa Zverev at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

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The ACHoF made the announcement on Sunday, with the pair to be officially added at the Allan Border Medal ceremony on Monday.

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Dissecting Novak Djokovic's elimination, Boris Becker said the former world number one lacked intensity and the absolute will to win.

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Hall of Famer George Foreman is not interested in the proposed fight, likening it to a circus.

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Simona Halep suffered a 6-3 6-1 loss to Shelby Rogers on a sun-bathed Rod Laver Arena on Monday, after losing in the first round last year.

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Rafael Nadal is wary of looking too far ahead as he prepares for Tuesday's showdown with Florian Meyer at the Australian Open.

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Shakib Al Hasan scored 217, while Mushfiqur Rahim posted 159 to lead Bangladesh to 542-7 at stumps on Friday.

Kerber set for Aus Open defence

Angelique Kerber returns to Melbourne Park for the first time since upstaging Serena Williams in last year's final.

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Already contracted until the end of 2017, Lopeti Timani's new deal will see the 26-year-old through to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

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Test history was made by Younis Khan, but there was little else for Pakistan tos mile about as Australia dominated the third day in Sydney.

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Harry Arter was the subject of sickening online abuse as Bournemouth played out a 3-3 draw against Arsenal on Tuesday.

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Pakistan ended day two of the third Test in Sydney 126-2 at stumps, in response to Australia's 538-8 declared.

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Former world number one Serena Williams lost 6-4 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 to fellow American Madison Brengle in Auckland.

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The Brazilian squad, technical commission and a number of journalists were among 71 people killed in a plane crash in November.

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Pakistan veteran Misbah-ul-Haq, 42, dismissed suggestions he is ready to retire on the eve of the third Test in Sydney.

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Hilton Cartwright is set to debut against Pakistan in the third and final Test in Sydney on Tuesday after being included in Australia's XI.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has silenced his doubters with 17 goals - 12 of those coming in the Premier League since moving to Manchester United.

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A change in weather forced the covers to come out at the MCG on Monday, with Pakistan 142-4 on day one of the second Test.

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Captain Steve Smith revealed Australia's XI on Christmas Day, with all-rounder Hilton Cartwright missing out.

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Daniel Ricciardo's name has been mentioned as a replacement for Nico Rosberg, but the Red Bull driver is happy where he is.

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On a dramatic final day at the Gabba, Australia overcame their frustration to deny Pakistan in their record and mammoth pursuit of 490.

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Australia selectors will monitor the fitness of their players after Monday's gruelling 39-run win over Pakistan in the first Test.

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Kieran Read, 31, could follow in the footsteps of former captain Richie McCaw by taking a long-term break before the Rugby World Cup.

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Cricket Australia is under fire after it was revealed females are asked to declare whether they are pregnant or not in their contracts.

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David Moyes will not be able to strengthen Sunderland in the January transfer window, much to his frustration.

Hamilton warns Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton - three-time world champion - has warned Mercedes to be careful who they choose as his new team-mate for 2017 and beyond.

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When it comes to captaincy, India skipper Virat Kohli has Australia counterpart Steve Smith covered, according to former Test captain Ian Chappell.

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Matthew Renshaw, Peter Handscomb and Nic Maddinson will be in the thick of the action when Australia host Pakistan, starting on December 15.

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Darren Lehmann praised Glenn Maxwell's attitude since criticising Matthew Wade ahead of Friday's final ODI against the Black Caps at the MCG.

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Not content with their series win, Australia are determined to inflict more pain on the Kiwis ahead of Friday's third ODI in Melbourne.

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Prior to Tuesday's 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium, a Celtic fan was arrested for throwing a hamburger at a police horse in Manchester.

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Ronaldinho, 36, is committed to doing all he can to help Chapecoense, according to his brother and agent Roberto Assis.

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Adam Voges was absent for Australia's day-night Test against South Africa after being struck on the helmet at Sheffield Shield level.

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Former Real Madrid and Brazil left-back Roberto Carlos expressed his desire to return to coaching, and has said he would be interested in coaching in the Hyundai A-League.

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For the first time in his career, Harold Varner III won a professional golf tournament thanks to a final-round 65.

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Steve Kerr admitted to using marijuana while coping with chronic back pain after finding no answer through traditional pain management.

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Reigning NBA champions the Cleveland Cavaliers and their slump continued against the Chicago Bulls, while the San Antonio Spurs beat the Washington Wizards on the buzzer.

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Andrew Dodt is the man to beat heading into Sunday's final round on the Gold Coast.

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Glenn Maxwell hit out at wicketkeeper Matthew Wade - his captain in the Victoria state side - for batting ahead of him this year.

Impact-Toronto MLS play-off delayed

The referee in Montreal determined the lines around the penalty area had been drawn incorrectly at Stade Olympique.

Lehmann: I always feel pressure

Darren Lehmann - contracted through to 2019 - has come under fire for Australia's five consecutive Test losses.

England collapse gives India win

From 87-2 at the start of play, England were bowled out for 158 as hosts India took a 1-0 lead in the five-Test series.

Ranieri wary of relegation

Premier League champions Leicester City sit just two points above the drop zone after suffering their sixth defeat in 12 matches.

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Jordan Spieth birdied the first play-off hole to edge Ashley Hall and Cameron Smith in a shoot-out at the Royal Sydney Golf Club.

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In a surprising unanimous decision on Saturday, Andre Ward edged Sergey Kovalev 114-113 as he improved his perfect record to 31-0.

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Geoff Ogilvy heads the field heading into the final round at the Royal Sydney Golf Club.

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Last year's runner-up Jordan Spieth is within two shots of Geoff Ogilvy and the lead at the Royal Sydney Golf Club.

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Lucas Herbert and amateur Curtis Luck lead the Australian Open, ahead of 2014 champion Jordan Spieth in Sydney.

Du Plessis: Aussies made a mistake

South Africa maintained their dominance over Australia, claiming the Test series after winning by an innings and 80 runs on Tuesday.

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WWE is ready to get a piece of Conor McGregor, with Paul Michael Levesque - 'Triple H' - adamant the Irishman would succeed in wrestling.

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Conor McGregor was outspoken as ever after dethroning lightweight title holder Eddie Alvarez via a second-round knockout at UFC 205.

Report: Sydney FC 4 Perth Glory 1

Former Serbia international Milos Ninkovic scored twice as table-topping Sydney FC made it six victories from as many matches this season.

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Captain Steve Smith, 27, is under pressure with Australia staring at a fifth Test defeat, as South Africa dominate Down Under.

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There was no play at Blundstone Arena in Hobart as rain wreaked havoc on Sunday.

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Australia battled hard to save a draw on the final day in Perth, but Kagiso Rabada led South Africa to a convincing win in the first Test.

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New Zealand rallied late but it was not enough as trans-Tasman rivals Australia triumphed 14-8 in Coventry on Saturday.

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For the first time in 111 years, Ireland defeated world champions New Zealand.

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Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a first win against the All Blacks in Chicago on Saturday, upstaging the world champions 40-29.

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Sebastian Pasquali, 16, has made a rapid rise since announcing himself against Italian powerhouse Juventus in July.

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Des Hasler looked set to lose his job almost a fortnight ago but the two-time NRL premiership-winning coach survived.

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Despite facing limited minutes in 2016-17, Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James believes he can still win a fifth NBA MVP award.

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Manchester United have struggled since Alex Ferguson left the club in 2013, but Ryan Giggs feels it should have been different.

Curry laughs at villains narrative

Stephen Curry is amused by narrative, which paints the Golden State Warriors as the villains.

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American Rickie Fowler is in prime position to claim the first of four events in the FedEx Cup play-offs.

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Penalty shoot-outs saw the United States bow out in the quarter-finals, though Brazil lived to fight another day.

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In an interview with Omnisport, Spain's all-time leading goalscorer David Villa reflected on his time in the A-League.

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Sonny Bill Williams is the winner of back-to-back Rugby World Cup medals, as well as NRL and Super Rugby titles.

Dellavedova and Australia want gold

The Boomers have never won an Olympic medal, but head to Rio bullish about their chances.

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Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors earlier in July, an unpopular decision in some parts.

Pierce still undecided on future

Paul Pierce, 38, averaged 6.1 points and 2.7 rebounds for the Los Angeles Clippers last season.

Anthony shocked by Wade move

After 13 years in Miami, Dwyane Wade decided to return home and join the Chicago Bulls, surprising Carmelo Anthony.

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Will former MVP, four-time league scoring champion and seven-time All-Star Kevin Durant start for the Golden State Warriors?

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Two-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler will share the court with Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo in Chicago from 2016-17.

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NBA championship winner Matthew Dellavedova heads to Milwaukee from Cleveland in exchange for Albert Miralles and a trade exception.

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The Charlotte Hornets are benefitting from a strong relationship between owner Michael Jordan and head coach Steve Clifford.

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After nine seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder must now prepare for life without Kevin Durant.

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Fred Hoiberg and Jimmy Butler endured a testy relationship in the former's first season in Chicago as the Bulls missed the NBA playoffs.

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The New York Knicks are among a number of NBA teams attempting to prise Kevin Durant away from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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The Anthony Joshua juggernaut rolled on after seeing off the spirited challenge of Dominic Breazeale in London on Saturday.

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After breaking the regular-season wins record, the Golden State Warriors failed in their bid for back-to-back NBA titles.

Day not giving up hope

After his forgettable opening round, Jason Day is now looming large at Oakmont Country Club.

Jason Day primed for US Open challenge

The Australian star is just a shot above the projected cut line in Pennsylvania.

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The 116th edition of the U.S. Open gets underway at Oakmont on Friday (AEST), with world number two Jordan Spieth the centre of attention.

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored three goals in the second half to see the 14-time Copa America champions through to the next round.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a run of back-to-back defeats to NBA champions the Golden State Warriors.

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Magic Johnson won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s, with the Hall of Famer named MVP in three of the Finals.

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Muhammad Ali and George Foreman formed an unbreakable bond following their "Rumble in the Jungle" in 1974.

Wallabies targeting Te'o - Grey

England centre Ben Te'o could make his international Test debut against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

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Despite the absence of captain Lionel Messi, Argentina saw off Chile in a rematch of last year's Copa America final.

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A pioneer inside the ring and out of it, Muhammad Ali died aged 74 on Friday.

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The Golden State Warriors and their bench stepped up as Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson struggled.

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After trailing 3-1 in the conference finals, the Golden State Warriors will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.

DeRozan happy in Toronto

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly ready to lure DeMar DeRozan back home to California.

Cavs back in the Finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face either the Golden State Warriors or Oklahoma City Thunder in the Finals.

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Game 6 heads to Toronto with the Cleveland Cavaliers leading 3-2.

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Australian coach Roger Rasheed is fed up with maligned countryman Bernard Tomic's on-court persona, urging the world number 22 to either "show some passion" or "leave the sport".

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The Oklahoma City Thunder lead defending champions the Golden State Warriors 3-1 as the NBA Finals loom.

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Olympic Games hopeful Jarryd Hayne was used sparingly by Fiji coach Ben Ryan in London on Saturday.

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Jose Mourinho is reportedly set to be confirmed as Manchester United's new manager in the coming days.

Biyombo stars as Raptors win

Bismack Biyombo came up big as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 on Saturday.

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Steph Curry led the way as the Golden State Warriors levelled the Western Conference finals series.

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Michael Cheika, 49, guided Australia to the Rugby World Cup final and their first Rugby Championship in his first year in charge.

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Ben Simmons' former high school coach Kevin Goorjian believes the 19-year-old will be the "best basketball Australia has produced".

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The Philadelphia 76ers get the top pick for the first time since selecting Allen Iverson in 1996.

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Australian Jason Day added a 10th PGA Tour title to his collection with a classy performance at the unofficial "fifth major".

Heat force game seven

Sunday's Game 7 will decide whether the Miami Heat or Toronto Raptors will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers in the conference final.

Duncan undecided on future

Tim Duncan, 40, has a player option to prolong his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs next season.