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NewsAustralian Associated PressACA dig in on Aussie cricket pay dispute
ACA president Greg Dyer expects the union and Cricket Australia to fall off the cliff together when the current Memorandum of Understanding expires on Friday.
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Spithill humble as Team NZ claim victory
Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill looked near tears as he contemplated defeat at the America's Cup sailing competition in Bermuda.
NewsAustralian Associated PressI'm no favourite for Wimbledon: Kvitova
Petra Kvitova, twice a champion at Wimbledon, says she shouldn't be considered a favourite to win this year's tournament due to multiple fitness concerns.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAussie team in Super Club netball event
Players from the NSW Swifts and Giants netball teams will be part of a NSWIS side representing Australia in a Super Club tournament in New Zealand next week.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMatt Ballin announces NRL retirement
Wests Tigers hooker Matt Ballin has announced his retirement from the NRL.
NewsAustralian Associated PressKvitova beats Barty to win Birmingham
Ashleigh Barty lost the final of the Aegon Classic from a set up to Petra Kvitova but the Aussie remains confident she can do some damage at Wimbledon.
NewsAustralian Associated PressFederer demolishes Zverev in Halle final
Roger Federer has won a record ninth Halle Open title in Germany with a straight-sets hammering of Alexander Zverev.
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Lowy unfazed by dual A-League deadlines
FFA chief Steven Lowy says the time to resolve key issues facing the sport - club funding deals and improved governance - is now.
NewsAustralian Associated PressUS concert after Westminster Bridge attack
A US man killed in London's Westminster bridge terror attack has been honoured with a concert in his home state of Utah.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMexico knock Russia out of Confed Cup
Mexico have scored either side of half time to eliminate hosts Russia 2-1 from the Confederations Cup.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAustralia's Confederations Cup Guide
A guide to the Socceroos' schedule and their opponents at the Confederations Cup in Russia.
NewsAustralian Associated PressCahill to join century club at Confed Cup
Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has called Tim Cahill a "great Australian" ahead of his 100th cap for his country.
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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.
