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Australian Associated PressPanthers beat Storm for fourth consecutive premiership
Penrith have won a historic fourth consecutive NRL grand final, overcoming minor premiers Melbourne in a gripping 14-6 triumph at Accor Stadium.
- Australian Associated Press
Last ride to glory for superstar Penrith halves
It was a fitting end for the NRL's most winning halves combination, Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary starring for Penrith in a fourth consecutive premiership.
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Coco Gauff lands second title of season in China Open
American Coco Gauff has lifted her second title of the season, winning the China Open with an easy victory over Karolina Muchova in the final.
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Cameron Munster denies NRL grand final bite allegation
Melbourne superstar Cameron Munster has rubbished suggestions he bit Penrith's Paul Alamoti in the NRL grand final.
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Martin dominates rival Munster to claim Clive Churchill
Liam Martin has become the fourth second-rower of the NRL era to win a Clive Churchill medal after shining in Penrith's 14-6 grand final triumph over Melbourne.
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Chinese hackers breached US wiretap systems: report
Internet networks used by the US government for court-approved wiretaps have been breached by Chinese hackers, a Wall Street Journal report has alleged.
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Decision to rule out Howarth try was correct, NRL says
Melbourne will be left to rue a bunker no-try call in the second half of their tight grand final loss to Penrith.
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Storm's big four malfunction in face of Penrith machine
Melbourne's much-vaunted spine quartet have come unstuck on the NRL's biggest stage in the Storm's 14-6 loss to Penrith.
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Child dead, person missing after fire at unit complex
A child has died and another person is missing after an early morning fire at a unit complex in Brisbane.
- Australian Associated Press
Aussie golfer Stubbs now ready to hit the pro scene
Australians Jasper Stubbs and Quinn Croker have decided to turn professional, and countryman Phoenix Campbell is not far behind.
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'We did not ask for this war': Jewish community gathers
The October 7 Hamas attack marked the beginning of a painful chapter for Israel, members of the Jewish community have been told at a solemn candlelight vigil.
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Cats hold off Swans to keep AFLW finals hopes alive
Geelong have survived a fourth-quarter AFLW challenge by Sydney to win by three points and keep their post-season aspirations alive.
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Milton Doyle lifts Jackies to tough OT win over Perth
Milton Doyle's 20 points and a three-point buzzer-beater have steered Tasmania to a tense NBL overtime win over the Perth Wildcats.
- Australian Associated Press
St Kilda sign Max King until 2032 in big show of faith
Star St Kilda forward Max King says he's keen to repay the club's show of faith in him after re-signing until 2032.
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Roosters survive Cronulla fightback to claim NRLW crown
The Sydney Roosters have secured their second NRLW premiership with a 32-28 win over Cronulla after cutting short a monumental fightback from the Sharks.
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Defiant pro-Palestine supporters vow to keep rallying
Pro-Palestine supporters have rallied across Australia on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel - and vowed to continue.
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Fury vows to go 'destroy mode' in rematch with Usyk
With his next fight against Oleksandr Usyk looming, a bullish Tyson Fury says not clashing with Anthony Joshua would be a "travesty".
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Injury-hit Hawks claim brave AFLW victory over Dockers
Hawthorn are third on the ladder and on track to make the AFLW finals for the first time after posting a brave nine-point win over Fremantle.
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Sorensen starts GF, Eisenhuth unlucky Panther again
Matt Eisenhuth is the unlucky man to again miss out on being in Penrith's 17 for an NRL grand final, after Scott Sorensen was named to start against Melbourne.
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Bagnaia holds off Martin to seal Japanese GP double
Francesco Bagnaia has won the Japanese Grand Prix, beating arch rival Jorge Martin into second, to complete a weekend double.