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Kvitova, Barty into Birmingham WTA final
Australia's Ash Barty is through to the final of the Aegon Classic in Birmingham after an upset 3-6 6-4 6-3 semi-final win over Garbine Muguruza.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAdvantage All Blacks as Lions are tamed
The All Blacks have put in a gutsy display to defeat the British and Irish Lions 30-15 in their first Test at Eden Park.
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Sri Lanka coach Ford steps down
Inconsistent results have led to the resignation of Sri Lankan cricket coach Graham Ford - for the second time.
NewsAustralian Associated PressArmstrong, govt argue fraud evidence
Despite disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong's fraud trial not scheduled until November, his fight with the government and ex-teammate Floyd Landis is heating up.
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No current plan for body scans: Vic police
Victoria Police says there are no current plans to install body scanners at Melbourne's sport stadiums to thwart terror attacks.
NewsAustralian Associated PressHamilton faces uphill F1 task in Baku
Lewis Hamilton is not confident of landing his Mercedes on pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix following Friday's troubled practice.
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Body scanners set for Vic sport stadiums
Body scanners are reportedly going to be installed at Melbourne's sport stadiums to thwart terror attacks.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSocceroos inspired by Chile path
Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury says Australia should look to replicate Chile's path to the top of world football.
NewsAustralian Associated PressCricket's protracted pay saga drags on
Cricket Australia has given some ground in its pay scrap with players but the saga is no closer to a resolution a week out from the deadline.
NewsAustralian Associated PressGive gambling firms the boot: Xenophon
It's time for Australian football codes to cut their ties with gambling firms, says senator Nick Xenophon.
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Cricket Australia tweaks pay offer
Cricket Australia has given some ground in its pay scrap with players, offering to include domestic players in a share of its surpluses.
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MMA stocks skyrocketing in Australia
With two Australians fighting for UFC world titles next month, the stocks of mixed martial arts in this country have never been higher.
NewsAustralian Associated PressRetired NRL player's lawsuit in court
An NRL player's lawsuit should not be turned into a "Royal Commission into Concussion", a lawyer for the Newcastle Knights says.
NewsAustralian Associated PressJonah Bolden leads Aust trio at NBA Draft
US teen Terrance Ferguson is expected to make a trailblazing jump from the Adelaide 36ers to the NBA.
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Paris attack jihadist had gun permit
A man killed when he drove a car packed with explosives into a police convoy in Paris had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, a prosecutor says.
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NSW govt considers combat sport changes
A professional boxing fight in Sydney should have been called off before a concussed boxer was fatally struck, a NSW coroner has found.
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Froome in talks to extend contract
Triple Tour de France champion Chris Froome is in talks to extend his contract with Team Sky.
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IAAF hopes to clear doping cases backlog
Organisers of the August World Athletics Championships in London can currently only plan for one ceremony to reallocate medals to athletes cheated by dopers.
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Boxer's death 'preventable': NSW coroner
A NSW coroner has found the death of professional boxer Davey Browne was "preventable" and the fight should have been stopped before he received the fatal blow.
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AMA pleased with Browne inquest findings
A leading neurosurgeon who gave evidence at the inquest into the death of a Sydney boxer says he'll never understand the dangerous sport.
NewsAustralian Associated PressRenewables vital to stop blackouts: Labor
Opposition leader Luke Foley has focused on NSW's environmental credentials in his budget reply speech with a pledge to invest in renewable and solar energy.
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First F1 female boss part ways with Sauber
Sauber and Monisha Kaltenborn, the first female Formula One boss, have gone their different ways.
NewsAustralian Associated PressVilla chasing John Terry in Championship
Aston Villa want to bring former England and Chelsea skipper John Terry to Villa Park.
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NSW opposition to critique state budget
Opposition leader Luke Foley is set to deliver his response to the Berejiklian government's booming budget.
NewsAustralian Associated PressBio passports next step for golf: Norman
Two-time major winner Greg Norman believes golf should be subject to the World Anti-Doping Agency's biological passport program.
