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NewsAustralian Associated PressWallaby Foley rediscovers goalkicking form
Bernard Foley's wayward goalkicking cost the Wallabies a shot at the Bledisloe Cup but the five-eighth has found his range again at a perfect time.
NewsAustralian Associated PressBali volcano eruption fears spark exodus
Officials have told those living close to Bali's Mount Agung to prepare for an eruption, but say other parts of the tourist island are not in danger.
NewsAustralian Associated PressFlanagan on cusp of Hockeyroos return
Anna Flanagan aims to get back on the Hockeyroos radar with a strong showing in next week's Australian Hockey League in Perth.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWestern Sydney Stadium 'a game changer'
Construction has begun on the 30,000 seat Western Sydney Stadium at Parramatta, which the state government is touting as a game changer for sport.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAussie men want to be triple sevens threat
The Australian Men's Sevens team has grand ambitions this season, despite not winning a title since 2012.
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PM'S XIII overpower weakened PNG side
Australia's PM's XIII struggled early against a depleted Papua New Guinea side before winning 48-8 in Port Moresby.
NewsAustralian Associated PressLuckless Finucane out to ease GF heartache
Melbourne forward Dale Finucane has played in three grand finals without a win and is out to break his duck in next week's NRL season decider.
NewsAustralian Associated PressF1's exhaust microphone work for TV volume
Formula One could get much louder with plans to attach a microphone to a car's exhaust system.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNo games over Scott: Cowboys NRL coach
North Queensland NRL coach Paul Green says he's not playing games over Matt Scott's shock inclusion in his preliminary final squad to face the Sydney Roosters.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMan U boss tips tech giants to bid for EPL
A prominent English football administrator expects future Premier League media rights deals to attract interest from companies like Amazon and Facebook.
NewsAustralian Associated PressUndefeated boxing champ Andre Ward retires
Light heavyweight champion Andre Ward is retiring from boxing with an undefeated record because he no longer has the desire to fight.
NewsAustralian Associated PressTevez takes aim at Chinese football
Under-siege superstar Carlos Tevez says China will 'even in 50 years' still be unable to match it with the elite in world football.
NewsAustralian Associated PressLappartient in, Cookson out as UCI chief
France's David Lappartient has been elected International Cycling Union president, beating incumbent Brian Cookson of Britain.
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Salford reject Super League re-location
Salford owner Marwan Koukash has rejected an offer to re-locate the Super League club.
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Jousting knights prepare for medieval fair
Knights from around the globe will be donning their armour and heading out to the annual St Ives Medieval Fair this weekend.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSam Kerr picks a good time for fame
Matildas star Sam Kerr is viewed as exactly what Australians want in an athlete and could become one of the country's most marketable sports stars.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSevens star Caslick's 2024 Olympic aim
Sevens star Charlotte Caslick is unsure of her longevity in the sport, but hopes to still be playing when Paris hosts the 2024 Olympic Games.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMatildas' fans raise bar for women's Ashes
The Matildas have proven how strong local support for women's sport is and James Sutherland wants to see cricket fans do the same in the Ashes.
NewsAustralian Associated PressRugby chief Pulver faces Senate grilling
Australian Rugby Union chief Bill Pulver faced a grilling over the axing of the Western Force and future of the sport at a Senate hearing in Perth.
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Irish pair banned for cobalt offence
Irish trainer Stephen McConville and his son Michael have been disqualified for three years in the first cobalt case heard in Britain.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNo problem with Neymar, Cavani insists
Edinson Cavani says there is no issue between him and Paris Saint-Germain's star recruit Neymar despite an on-field clash in the win over Lyon.
NewsAustralian Associated PressPhelps has 'no desire' to return to pool
The most successful Olympian in history, Michael Phelps, says he has no wish to return to the water and add to his haul of 28 medals.
NewsAustralian Associated PressIreland keen to grow game with RWC bid
Ireland want to use their bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup to give the game in a boost in the world's most lucrative sporting market.
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Newitt prepared for trip home to Tasmania
Craig Newitt is looking forward to returning to Tasmania after spending his adult life in Melbourne as one of Victoria's leading jockeys.
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Oztag player to appeal ref punch sentence
An Oztag player is to appeal a suspended 16-month jail term imposed on him for punching a referee during a Sydney match.
