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NewsAustralian Associated PressSpanish soccer chief Villar to front judge
Two days after being arrested in an anti-corruption probe, Spain's soccer chief Angel Maria Villar, his son and two other officials will appear before a judge.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSBW back from ban for Bledisloe opener
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has confirmed Sonny Bill Williams will complete his four-match suspension in time for the Bledisloe Cup series opener.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNew netball competition vital for Diamonds
Super Netball is an important part of keeping the Australian national team at the pinnacle of the sport, according to Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander.
NewsAustralian Associated PressDengelkob grabbed me by my neck: Matthews
Australian cycling star Michael Matthews says German rival John Dengelkob grabbed him by the neck after a tight finish in his stage 16 Tour de France victory.
NewsAustralian Associated PressCricket pay talks set to resume
Talks in a bid to resolve Australian cricket's long-running pay dispute are set to resume on Wednesday.
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NZ retailer Briscoe gets ASX debut date
Shares in NZ retailer Briscoe Group will be officially quoted on the Australian Securities Exchange this week, giving it a listing on both sides of the Tasman.
NewsGarcia excited by Spanish sporting success
Spanish athletes are riding the crest of a wave and Masters champion Sergio Garcia is looking to continue the run of success with Open glory at Royal Birkdale.
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Grassroots vital for indigenous rugby
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale feels focusing on grassroots rugby is key if Australia is to boost the small tally of indigenous players to have played Tests.
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NSW skydiving fatality probe continues
A NSW company linked to a fatal tandem skydive says its safety procedures are strict as an investigation continues into the tragedy.
NewsAustralian Associated PressPay spat could shade women's World Cup
Australia's female cricket side could return home next week as unemployed world champions, a bizarre scenario that would cause the sport more damage.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNRL won't rush women's comp: Greenberg
The NRL won't be rushed into setting up a national women's rugby league competition, says NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg,
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Questions around fatal skydiving jump
Investigators are trying to determine what went wrong during a fatal skydiving jump which claimed the lives of the instructor and his 30-year-old student.
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Cilic: I cried out of anguish, not injury
Crestfallen Croat Marin Cilic admits he cried because he couldn't deliver against Roger Federer, not because he was hurt in the Wimbledon final.
NewsAustralian Associated PressHamilton wins British GP, Ricciardo fifth
Lewis Hamilton has won the British Grand Prix for a record-equalling fifth time as Australia's Daniel Ricciardo finished fifth in the Silverstone race.
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Fatal skydive jump 'extremely unusual'
Sydney Skydivers say the fatal jump where two men plunged to their deaths was an extremely rare event as investigations continue into what went wrong.
NewsAustralian Associated PressBride cancels wedding, invites homeless
Instead of cancelling her reception a US bride who called off her wedding has instead dined with homeless people she invited to enjoy the haute cuisine.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMuguruza claims Wimbledon women's crown
Garbine Muguruza is starting to live up to expectations after adding a Wimbledon crown to her 2016 French Open title with a final triumph over Venus Williams.
NewsAustralian Associated PressFederer has no plans to stop any time soon
He's 36 next month, but Roger Federer has no immediate plans to pull up stumps as he tries to add to his record grand slam tally in an 11th Wimbledon final.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMcLachlan on defence over AFL affairs
GiIlon McLachlan says the AFL followed the HR rule book in assessing the affairs that have cost senior executives Simon Lethlean and Richard Simkiss their jobs.
NewsAustralian Associated PressDangerfield shines as Hawks fall short
Geelong are temporarily on top of the AFL ladder after clinging on to a three-point win over Hawthorn in Luke Hodge's 300th match.
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Crombie wins title at world para-athletics
Australian Cameron Crombie has broken a shot put world record to claim the title on day one of the world para-athletics championships in London.
NewsAustralian Associated PressGrid penalty for Ricciardo at British GP
For the second time this season, Australia's Daniel Ricciardo has been handed a five-place grid penalty for an illegally replaced gearbox.
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Raiders finally prevail in tight NRL clash
Canberra have halted their shocking record in close matches with a golden-point NRL victory over St George Illawarra.
NewsAustralian Associated PressRosewall slams Tomic, Kyrgios indiscipline
Nick Kyrgios has responded to criticism from all-time great Ken Rosewall, who says he and Bernard Tomic are harming the image of Australian tennis.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSmall steps in marathon cricket pay talks
Pay talks are progressing between Cricket Australia and the players' union, who have held a marathon meeting in a bid to break the revenue-sharing deadlock.
