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analysis:Michelle Heyman's Matildas recall highlights Australian football's striker problem

The 35-year-old Canberra United forward has been recalled six years after her last appearance for the Matildas. What does that say about the next generation of Australian strikers?
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NRL star suspended from driving after blowing over alcohol limit

Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua has pleaded guilty to low-range drink driving before a Townsville magistrate. 
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Jordan reaches first Asian Cup final after stunning South Korea

Jordan, playing in its first Asian Cup semifinal, shows no signs of being overwhelmed by the occasion, as it eliminates powerhouse South Korea with a 2-0 victory.
Jordan players celebrate defeating South Korea in men's Asian Cup semifinal.

Smith praises Aussie quick after sweeping Windies in ODI series

Steve Smith says fast bowler Xavier Bartlett has a "bright future" after making an impressive start to his ODI career against West Indies.
Four Australian players celebrate a wicket in an men's ODI against West Indies.

analysis:As Silver Ferns results slip, should Netball New Zealand reconsider its Super Netball ban?

After New Zealand's struggles at another international netball tournament, former Silver Ferns star and new Giants recruit Sam Winders gives her thoughts on the team's strict fitness standards and ineligibility relating to the Super Netball league.
Sam Winders passes the ball to a teammate as she stands beside Diamonds captain Liz Watson

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Ricky Ponting to coach Washington Freedom in American Major League Cricket

Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting will join the American T20 Major League Cricket competition, signing a two-year deal to coach the Washington Freedom franchise.
Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting smiles as he stands wearing a suit at jacket on the ground at Lord's.

AFL change the smother rule for 2024 after Brayden Maynard case

The AFL has announced that players who leave the ground attempting to smother the ball will be deemed careless if they make high contact, in the wake of last year's controversial Brayden Maynard case.
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Australia thrash West Indies in final ODI in Canberra

The Australians don't need the whole of the first powerplay to finish off the final ODI against the West Indies, after another brilliant bowling performance and a fierce cameo from Jake Fraser-McGurk.
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Kurtley Beale told manager in tapped call 'a bird' said she hadn't consented to oral sex, court told

The former Wallaby player repeatedly apologised for 'misreading the situation' in a call to the complainant recorded by police.
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'You're only in the league because of your dad': A former NBA star has a warning for LeBron and Bronny James

LeBron James wants to play a season on the same team as his son, Bronny, but Austin Rivers is warning against linking up with your dad in the NBA.
LeBron James and Bronny James on court after a USC Trojans college basketball game.

Preparation is on for Australian athletes taking part in the 2024 Paris Olympics

Olympian Jess Fox is busy preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics, hoping to win another gold in Canoe Slalom.
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Australia's biggest harness racing trainer appealing ban in wake of explosive report

The Tasmanian harness trainer at the centre of race fixing, team driving and animal welfare breaches in the industry launches an appeal against his "warning off" from racetracks.
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Melissa Wu endures tough 10m platform final

Melissa Wu, Australia's perennially successful diver, has suffered a rare off day at the World Championships, finishing last in the 10m platform final, as the Sharks are beaten heavily by Croatia.
Melissa Wu dives

Record-breaking F1 boss Christian Horner investigated by Red Bull

Christian Horner, boss of Formula One team Red Bull, is being investigated by the team's parent company after an allegation of inappropriate behaviour from a colleague.
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Tennis star reveals secret to more than 90 years on the court

Len Spence, 101, maintains his competitive edge when he meets a group of mates at the Mildura lawn courts for a hit of tennis. 
elderly man sitting down holding tennis racquet

India levels England Test series with victory in Visakhapatnam

England falls short of the target in Visakhapatnam, as India delights home fans with a series-levelling Test win.
An Indian bowler dances and pumps his fists mid-pitch as an England batter walks back to the pavilion.

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Woman told fiance's mother Kurtley Beale 'could hardly stand up', 'won't remember' alleged sexual assault, court told

On Monday, a Sydney court was told the complainant travelled interstate after the alleged assault in a Bondi hotel cubicle to visit her fiance's family and shop for a wedding dress.
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analysis:Marinkovich silences critics as Diamonds close in on 10 straight series wins

Australian netball head coach Stacey Marinkovich wasn't the favourite to score the gig back in 2020. However she's getting the credit she deserves after developing the next generation of Diamonds and taking the team to new heights during a rocky period for the sport.
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Manly Sea Eagles player's collapse and death at training session caused by heat stroke, inquest hears

An inquest into the death of Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss hears the 20-year-old experienced exertional heat stroke and had a temperature of 41.9 degrees Celsius before his death in November 2020.
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