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Australian Associated PressGlory coach Zdrilic says sorry to fans after Jets' loss
Striker Ben Gibson has scored the first goals of his A-League career to lead the Newcastle Jets to a thumping 4-0 win over disjointed Perth Glory.
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Ski king Odermatt back on winning track at Val d'Isere
Switzerland's overall World Cup ski racing champion Marco Odermatt has edged to victory in a giant slalom at Val d'Isere.
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US and regional diplomats hold talks on Syria's future
Diplomats from the US, Europe and Arab nations have discussed Syria's political future following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad.
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South Korea's president defiant after impeachment
The president of South Korea has vowed to "never give up" despite lawmakers voting to impeach him after his short-lived declaration of martial law.
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'Doesn't belong in the NBL': Cotton does it again
Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton has produced another basketball masterclass, this time in a thumping NBL win against the Cairns Taipans.
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Wanderers striker hits out at 'time-wasting' after draw
Western Sydney have missed a chance to vault themselves up the ALM table after twice giving away leads on the way towards drawing with winless Brisbane Roar.
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Aussie Jack Rayner wins fourth straight 10,000m title
Jack Rayner has prevailed in the 10,000m men's national titles in Victoria, while Rose Davies won the women's event.
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Anti-West hardliner elected new Georgian president
A hardline critic of the West has been elected president by Georgian lawmakers amid major protests against the government's move to halt talks to join the EU.
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Saveska hat-trick ends Wanderers' ALW winless streak
A Sienna Saveska hat-trick has given Western Sydney their first win of the A-League Women season, while a 10-player Newcastle side defeated Sydney FC.
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South Korea impeaches president over martial law order
The president of South Korea has been impeached by the nation's lawmakers over his short-lived declaration of martial law that sparked a constitutional crisis.
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Davis can finally sleep at night after 36ers halt slide
Star import Montrezl Harrell has returned from his NBL suspension to help the Adelaide 36ers to a much-needed home win over the New Zealand Breakers.
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Sydney need to look in mirror after ALM loss: FC coach
Condemned to a 4-3 defeat after a late goal from Western United substitute Michael Ruhs, Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay has called on his players to do better.
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Australia survive before rain turns Gabba into a lake
Australia survived the first 13 overs at the Gabba after being sent in by India, getting to 0-28 before heavy rain washed out the rest of play.
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PM rubbishes Dutton's nuclear energy plan as 'farcical'
Anthony Albanese has poured scorn on Peter Dutton's "farcical" nuclear plan and questioned the Liberal leader's claim it would lead to cheaper energy.
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Athletics Australia calls on other potential victims
Disgraced pole vault coach Alex Parnov is accused of engaging in alleged predatory behaviour during his time at the West Australian Institute of Sport.
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Kurto's ALM heroics lifts Bulls past Phoenix
Teenager Dean Bosnjak has nabbed a late winner for Macarthur FC in Wellington as goalkeeper Filip Kurto denied his former ALM employer a share of the spoils.
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England hit back after strong NZ start in Hamilton Test
England's bowlers have struck back late to have New Zealand 9-315 at stumps after the first day of the third and final cricket Test in Hamilton.
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Giddey leads Bulls past Green's Hornets in NBA
Josh Giddey has come out on top in the NBA clash against fellow Boomers star Josh Green, with Chicago downing Charlotte by 14 points.
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Conservative 'warrior': tributes for Liberal stalwart
Kevin Andrews, a steadfast conservative who advocated for traditional family values, is being remembered as a Liberal "warrior" after he died of cancer.
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Dyson Daniels' baby brother Dash to join NBL's United
Dash Daniels is poised to make his professional debut with Melbourne United next season as he attempts to follow his brother Dyson''s footsteps to the NBA.