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Naughton set for surgery before AFL finals

The Western Bulldogs’ are facing a possible forward line availability crisis ahead of their AFL elimination final.

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Dangerfield to stay versatile for finals

Patrick Dangerfield was the match-winner in attack for Geelong against Sydney but won’t be making his move forward a permanent one.

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Giants’ Williams exploring AFL free agency

Greater Western Sydney have confirmed half-back Zac Williams will explore his free agency options with a move to a Victorian AFL club his preference.

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Cats happy with Selwood injury call

Geelong captain Joel Selwood was an important contributor in the win over Sydney and is now readying himself for the Cats’ AFL premiership tilt.

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Bulldogs beat Dockers to book finals berth

The Bulldogs have secured a finals berth after beating Fremantle on Sunday, but there are injury concerns over forward Aaron Naughton.

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Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Mamaragan still John Thompson’s Golden boy

Trainer John Thompson is maintaining his faith in Group One placegetter Mamaragan, confident the colt can rebound in the $1 million Golden Rose.

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Horse Racing

Undefeated Diamond set to sparkle in Moir

Diamond Effort has had five starts for five wins this year and her trainer Clinton McDonald believes she can measure up in Group One company.

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Behemoth carries big weight to G1 victory

South Australian Behemoth made it successive Group One wins when he took out the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, prompting connections to hope for an Everest call-up.

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Horse Racing

Bridge says Legend the best he has trained

Les Bridge has trained several star horses during his 60-year career but he regards Classique Legend as the best of them after the sprinter’s stunning return.

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By George, Kolding back in winner’s stall

Champion trainer Chris Waller has continued his epic record in Group One mile races at Randwick, winning the George Main Stakes with Kolding.

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Rugby

Rugby

Maroons Origin blow as Fifita eyes surgery

Gold Coast-bound backrower David Fifita will have surgery to repair his injured ankle in a move that could rule him out of Queensland’s State of Origin series.

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Naden accepts apology over racial abuse

An investigation into alleged racial abuse hurled at Penrith Panthers centre Brent Naden has been closed after the group issued an apology.

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Brumbies centre Kuridrani signs with Force

After nine years with the Brumbies Tevita Kuridrani has signed with the Western Force for 2021, with the centre looking for a fresh challenge.

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Soccer

Soccer

Reds down the Blues, Son goals boost Spurs

Champions Liverpool and Leicester City have maintained their winning starts to the Premier League while Heung-min Son scored four goals in Tottenham’s win.

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Soccer

Mbappe stars for PSG in Ligue 1 victory

Champions Paris Saint-Germain have secured back-to-back Ligue 1 victories with the returning Kylian Mbappe the standout in a 3-0 defeat of Nice.

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Soccer

Goalless Real Madrid draw at Sociedad

Real Madrid have dropped points at Real Sociedad as they kicked off their La Liga title defence with a goalless draw at the Anoeta Stadium.

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Golf

Golf

Ashleigh Barty wins golf club championship

World No.1 tennis player Ashleigh Barty has added a club golf championship to her impressive sporting CV.

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Golf

DeChambeau ups distance debate in Open win

Physics major Bryson DeChambeau is no longer merely the “mad scientist” of world golf after validating his unconventional approach with a dominant US Open win.

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Golf

Green lets LPGA title slip as Hall wins

Australian Hannah Green’s title defence at the LPGA’s Portland Classic crumbled late in the final round with Georgia Hall grabbing the win in a playoff.

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Other Sport

Other sport

Proteas wait before naming Test captain

Limited-overs captain Quinton de Kock has told South African cricket officials he doesn’t want to lead the Proteas in the Test format.

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Langer backs cautious Steve Smith approach

Australian coach Justin Langer knew Steve Smith would be a long odds to play in their rapid-fire ODI series against England after copping a blow at training.

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Justin Langer clear on Aussie Test squad

Australian coach Justin Langer doesn’t foresee any changes to the Test squad for the series against India despite 11 months in between red-ball games.

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Stoinis stars as Delhi win IPL super over

Marcus Stoinis was brilliant with the bat and ball to carry Delhi Capitals to an IPL super over win against Glenn Maxwell’s Kings XI Punjab.

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