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Australian Associated PressRahm leads LIV Golf Chicago, closing in on points title
Spain's Jon Rahm enjoys a single-stroke lead heading into LIV Golf Chicago's final round, and he also remains on course for the $27 million points-title bonus.
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AC Milan win in Serie A but Juventus, Bologna held
Juventus have gone top of Serie A thanks to a scoreless draw at Empoli while AC Milan won for the first time this season, beating Venezia 4-0.
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Musk hits back at prime minister on misinformation bill
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his government's misinformation crackdown, arguing X and other social media platforms have social responsibility.
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Americans keep rolling, on track to regain Solheim Cup
Nelly Korda has improved to 3-0 in this year's Solheim Cup and helped the US maintain a four-point advantage over Europe heading into the final day's singles.
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Hundreds of child sex offenders tracked in airports
Authorities closely followed hundreds of convicted and suspected child sex offenders through airports and warned other countries of their travel plans.
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Argentina see off Finland, reach Davis Cup Final
Argentina have booked their ticket to the eight-team Davis Cup Final in Malaga later this year by sweeping Finland 3-0 in their final group-stage tie.
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Early to bed ... Cowboys' secret to Sydney winning run
North Queensland have found ways to win their past four games in Sydney and won't be daunted by another journey in the knockout final against Cronulla.
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Nina Kennedy ends golden season with Diamond glory
Olympic champion Nina Kennedy has soared to victory in the Diamond League final once more in Brussels, completing her remarkable 2024 pole vault campaign.
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Spot kicks success send Madrid up to second in Spain
Two Real Madrid penalties, converted by Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, have secured a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad in Spain's La Liga.
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Haaland at the double for Man City - but Liverpool slip
Another Erling Haaland double has given Man City a come-from-behind win against Brentford while Premier League rivals Liverpool slipped up at home.
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Bancroft stars in Gloucestershire T20 Blast title win
Australian Cameron Bancroft has scored a half-century and taken a spectacular catch to help Gloucestershire convincingly win their first T20 Blast title.
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UK PM breaches rules over clothing donations to wife
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing embarrassing allegations that he accepted clothing donations for his wife.
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Walters' record compares with early Broncos: Maranta
Founding Brisbane chairman Barry Maranta says "stupid" calls for coach Kevin Walters' head are made by people who don't understand the NRL club's history.
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Haiti fuel truck explodes killing 16
Haitians trying to collect petrol from a punctured tanker were "pulverised" when it exploded, a witness said.
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Wallaroos suffer chastening loss to Ireland in Belfast
The Wallaroos have been beaten 36-10 by lower-ranked Ireland in a one-sided women's rugby international in Belfast.
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Moonboot and a prelim: Neale backed to tackle Cats
Dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale had his foot in a moonboot after Brisbane's thrilling AFL semi-final win over GWS in Sydney.
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Second fiddle? Now Piastri carries McLaren Baku hopes
Oscar Piastri will carry McLaren's hopes from the front row of the grid at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a nightmare day for his teammate.
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Harry Kane ends landmark week with Bayern hat-trick
England captain Harry Kane has ended the week in which he scored on his 100th cap for his country by grabbing another Bundesliga hat-trick for Bayern Munich.
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Piastri makes front row in Baku after Norris calamity
Australian Oscar Piastri has finished second in qualifying for the Azerbaijan GP behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc - but Lando Norris failed to get through Q1.
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Home favourite McIlroy takes lead at the Irish Open
Northern Ireland superstar Rory McIlroy will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open after surviving strong winds on moving day.