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NewsAustralian Associated PressAustralian cyclist wins Tour sprint title
Michael Matthews has become the third Australian to win the sprinter's green jersey at the Tour de France.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMatthews adds Tour green to his Bling
Michael Matthews is undoubtedly a star, but for now Slovakian rival Peter Sagan is the man.
NewsAustralian Associated PressTomic amazed he's done so well at tennis
Bernard Tomic says he was offered big money to play for other countries, sometimes plays at 30 per cent capacity and believes Pat Rafter is not a nice guy.
NewsAustralian Associated PressKalgoorlie youth facility plans reviewed
Plans to build more facilities for troubled youth in the WA mining town of Kalgoorlie have stalled since an emergency summit held after Elijah Doughty's death.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSpieth grabs three-stroke lead at the Open
American Jordan Spieth has stretched his British Open lead to three shots with a third-round 65 as he homes in on golf history at Royal Birkdale.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSciver leads England charge in CWC17 final
A sell-out crowd of 27,000 will watch England take on India in the women's cricket World Cup final at Lord's.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSayers laments missed chance for Test bid
Paceman Chadd Sayers admits it is disappointing not to be pushing his Test claims on an Australian A tour, but is looking at the big picture of the pay dispute.
NewsAustralian Associated PressHorton takes another swipe at rival Sun
Australia's Olympic champion Mack Horton has again taken aim at China's Sun Yang before resuming their rivalry at the world swimming titles at Budapest.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWomen cricketers in the dark over pay row
After crashing out of the World Cup, Australia's women cricketers are braced for an uncertain future when they return home.
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Horton has no regrets over Sun swipe
Australia's Olympic champion Mack Horton has again taken aim at China's Sun Yang before resuming their rivalry at the world swimming titles at Budapest.
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.
