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AFL

Longmire defends AFL star Heeney over flip

Sydney coach John Longmire has come to the defence of Isaac Heeney, saying AFL pundits need to hold back on strong opinions in the current climate.

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AFL

Five greatest coaches of VFL/AFL

A look, in alphabetical order, at the top five VFL/AFL coaches of all time.

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AFL

Players fear for the future of AFLW

AFLW players have expressed fears for the future of the competition as the AFL attempts to navigate its way through an unprecedented financial crisis.

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AFL

AFL examines quarantine hub options

The AFL is exploring the option of returning to action after the coronavirus shutdown with its 18 teams quarantined in up to four separate locations.

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Dangerfield not sure about short quarters

Geelong superstar and AFL Players’ Union president Patrick Dangerfield isn’t sure about shortened quarters or reduced player lists, saying nothing’s decided.

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Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Mixed QEII feelings for Opie Bosson

NZ jockey Opie Bosson admits riding Te Akau Shark against stablemate Melody Belle in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes will be strange.

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Horse Racing

Newitt holds fears for Tasmanian racing

With racing on hold for four weeks in Tasmania, jockey Craig Newitt fears it could have a crippling effect on the local industry.

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Horse Racing

Beauty Generation back to best in HK

Beauty Generation has bounced back to winning form in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy at Sha Tin ahead of the Champion’s Mile.

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Horse Racing

Waller to choose Queen Elizabeth team

Trainer Chris Waller Queen Elizabeth Stakes team will be headed by Verry Elleegant but he has yet to decide who joins her.

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Horse Racing

Redzel nearing the end of career

Co-trainer Peter Snowden has flagged the retirement of star sprinter Redzel after his Group One third in the TJ Smith.

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Rugby

Rugby

Players will struggle in bubble: Gallen

Paul Gallen says players will struggle living in a compound away from their families under an NRL proposal to resume the competition by June.

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Rugby

Warriors silent on possible NRL omission

The NRL has conceded a 15-team competition could resume without the Warriors but the Kiwi club is keeping its counsel until it knows more.

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Rugby

Johns backs Gould as NRL CEO replacement

Phil Gould has been backed by Matthew Johns to step up as NRL CEO amid speculation the former NSW coach is being discussed as Todd Greenberg’s replacement.

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Soccer

Soccer

Adelaide Utd coach returning to Holland

Adelaide United’s Dutch-born coach Gertjan Verbeek is returning to Holland but will come back if the A-League season resumes.

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Soccer

Leeds rejected AC Milan offer for Viduka

Socceroos great Mark Viduka has revealed he could easily have joined AC Milan at the peak of his powers, but Leeds elected not to sell him.

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Soccer

‘Sulking’ Neill disrupted Cup camp: Viduka

Socceroos great Mark Viduka has opened up on Australia’s 2007 Asian Cup campaign and how it led to him quitting international football.

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Golf

Golf

Leishman’s picture perfect Masters moment

In what should have been Masters week, Marc Leishman recounts his experience playing alongside Adam Scott during his fellow Australian’s 2013 win at Augusta.

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Golf

British Open chiefs ponder postponement

This year’s British Open Championship is still standing but officials admit they are working on a number of options, including postponement.

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Golf

Golf Aust standing by no-play virus advice

Golf Australia has admitted confusion over the closure of courses due to the coronavirus but stands by its position that they should be closed for play.

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Other Sport

Other sport

T20 World Cup to thrive in crowded slot

Nick Hockley, head of the Twenty20 World Cup organising committee, says the event will capture Australians’ attention even if it overlaps with the AFL and NRL.

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Spinner O’Keefe’s shock NSW contract loss

Former Test spinner Stephen O’Keefe has retired from first-class cricket after being overlooked for a NSW contract for next season.

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Langer supports behind-closed-doors games

Australia coach Justin Langer would support international cricket being played behind closed doors once the game resumes after coronavirus pandemic.

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Marsh among state cricket award winners

There have been no end-of-season functions for state cricketers around Australia for obvious reasons, but Shaun Marsh and others have been awarded major gongs.

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