Muhammad Ali's journey: Always the greatest
Dave Anderson 5:58 PM At the end, the mischief was still in his eyes. Even the pall of Parkinson's disease never took that away, but for too many years before his death, Muhammad Ali was not the Muhammad Ali you wanted to remember.
League
Melbourne Storm host the Penrith Panthers
![MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Cooper Cronk of the Storm warms up prior to the round six NRL match between the ...](/web/20160604104340im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/3/w/c/3/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpb91x.gjl90t.png/1465036056309.jpg)
Steve Mascord 7:45 PM Join us for live coverage as Nathan Cleary makes his debut for Penrith while Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk start for the Storm.
Murrihy can clean up game: Fletcher
![The man to clean up rugby league: Retired Racing NSW chief steward Ray Murrihy.](/web/20160604104340im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/b/5/x/y/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpbky0.gjl90t.png/1465033701368.jpg)
Adrian Proszenko and Brad Walter 6:47 PM Panthers Group CEO has implored the NRL to find a role for Ray Murrihy, believing racing's outgoing chief steward is the man to get to the bottom of the match-fixing scandal.
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Socceroos host determined Greece
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Albert Martinez 7:57 PM Football: The Socceroos are bracing themselves for a wounded Greece to try to make up for their disastrous Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.
Dwyer has no regrets over Hooper spray
![Improvement: Waratahs skipper Michael Hooper was blasted by World Cup-winning coach Bob Dwyer.](/web/20160604104340im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/0/i/3/e/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpbkyt.1001db.png/1465036609458.jpg)
Tom Decent 7:07 PM Rugby: Bob Dwyer says he does not regret the controversial spray he gave Michael Hooper seven weeks ago about being the worst No.7 in Australia.
The moment that finally broke Ange's resolve
![Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou with Greek captain Andreas Samaris on the eve of their friendly.
3rd June 2016.
Photo: ...](/web/20160604104340im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/a/u/l/a/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpb583.1001db.png/1465036609458.jpg)
Dominic Bossi Football: How nine months in the Greek third division defined the careers of Ange Postecoglou and Benfica star Andreas Samaris.
A-League not dependent on Cahill: Ange
![Tim Cahill was scratched by Shanghai Shenhua earlier this year.](/web/20160604104340im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/a/j/2/w/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpbriv.1001db.png/1465036609458.jpg)
Emma Kemp 8:04 PM Football: Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has weighed in to the Tim Cahill wrangle, asserting the A-League's success doesn't hinge on the veteran striker nor any other player.
Matildas ease past Ferns in Rio warm up
![Chloe Logarzo, of Australia, and Meikayla Moore, of New Zealand, compete for possession.](/web/20160604104340im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/b/o/y/f/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpboms.1001db.png/1465036609458.jpg)
Michael Lynch 5:17 PM Football: Just as the Matildas and the Silver Ferns kicked off a rainbow arced across the streaky Ballarat skies above Morshead Park.
Kyrgios' 16-page 'please explain' from AOC
![Is Canberra's Nick Kyrgios only hurting himself by withdrawing from the Olympics?](/web/20160604104340im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/a/j/q/2/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpbnj3.1001db.png/1465036609458.jpg)
David Sygall 4:22 PM Kitty Chiller says Nick Kyrgios was sent a similar letter to those handed out to Anna Flanagan and Michael Diamond. Only Kyrgios' was a considerably longer read.
French Open 2016
Rejuvenated Stosur eyes Wimbledon seeding
![Stosur is back in the top 15 after her Roland Garros run.](/web/20160604104340im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/2/4/z/8/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpbhr9.gp36ix.png/1464994632361.jpg)
8:57 AM After her final-four effort at French Open, the Australian's dream of a second grand slam title is alive.
Djokovic faces a daunting last hurdle
![Novak Djokovic in cruise control against Dominic Thiem at the French Open on Friday.](/web/20160604104340im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/b/g/z/7/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpblgy.png/1465034794708.jpg)
Christopher Clarey 8:06 PM For the fourth time in five years, Novak Djokovic is just one victory from completing his collection of grand slam singles trophies.
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Rugby
Wallabies have found true identity: Phipps
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Phil Lutton 7:09 PM The Waratahs halfback says the expectations are clear as the Wallabies convene in Brisbane ahead of the first Test against England.
Brumbies open doors to government audit
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Chris Dutton 1:52 PM The ACT Brumbies have thrown open their doors to an ACT government audit of their finances as the club looks to rebuild its reputation after one of the darkest periods in its history.
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Football
Blatter could be sued by FIFA over bonuses
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Julian Bennetts 7:27 PM FIFA is considering taking legal action against Blatter, Valcke and Kattner after it was revealed the disgraced executives awarded themselves $108 million over five years.
Former EPL star moves to support athletes
![Quinn played in two World Cups and over 90 times for the Republic of Ireland.](/web/20160604104340im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/b/r/8/f/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpbr7a.106zn1.png/1465032982913.jpg)
Ian Mccullough 7:31 PM A UK initiative set up to help former Premier League stars who have fallen on hard times is joining forces with an Australian organisation.
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AFL
When Ali came to the footy
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Muhammad Ali at the MCG today.***FDCTRANSFER***](/web/20160604104340im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/b/j/c/3/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpbq16.106zo1.png/1465036520188.jpg)
Andrew Tate 6:41 PM Muhammad Ali is gone, but his legacy will live on with many Victorians no doubt today comparing notes about their moment in the presence of The Greatest.
Kreuzer concussed, in doubt to face St Kilda
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Jon Pierik 7:26 PM Carlton will monitor ruckman Matthew Kreuzer this week after he was unable to return to the field after half-time against Brisbane because of concussion.
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Horseracing
Eagle Farm has to wait another week to shine
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Chris Roots 8:20 PM The east coast low that caused havoc from central Queensland right down the NSW coast dumped more than 60mm on race morning and the brave predictions of racing were washed away by 9.30.
Jennings to the four with big day out
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WARREN BARNSLEY 7:35 PM Koby Jennings' potential was on full display as the young jockey rode a remarkable four winners on a heavy track at Rosehill.
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Tragic loss unites shooting team
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David Sygall 2:21 PM Paralympics: Libby Kosmala has nearly seen it all in her epic 44 years on the Australian Paralympic team. But nothing will match the emotion she will feel competing in Rio.
The bigger picture of our Paralympic tilt
![25 June 2012. Fleta Page Story. Canberra Times photo by Rohan Thomson. 70 year old, Paralympian shooter, Libby Kosmala, ...](/web/20160604104340im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/a/q/u/1/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp5cg1.zzafh.png/1465035011045.jpg)
David Sygall Paralympics: Australia's proud history at Paralympic Games is set to continue in Rio. But, with 100 days to go, organisers are keen to show that success will not be measured in medals alone.
Bolt may lose gold medal
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Ben Bloom and Ben Rumsby 9:29 AM Athletics: Usain Bolt could be stripped of one of his six Olympic titles after allegations that one of his Jamaican 4x100metres team-mates has tested positive for a banned substance.
Zika may curtail Day's Rio plans
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Ben Everill 8:19 AM Golf: World No.1 Jason Day has opened the door to being another high profile exit from the Rio Olympic Games after he raised concerns about the Zika virus in Brazil.
WHO plan emergency panel on Zika and Rio
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Stephanie Nebehay and Bill Berkrot 9:52 AM Olympics: The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on Zika will meet in the coming weeks to evaluate the risks tied to going on with the Games.
Moto2 rider Luis Salom killed in practice crash
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Adriana Garcia and Martyn Herman 4:28 AM Motorsport: Spanish Moto2 rider Luis Salom has died after a crash during the second free practice session for the Catalunya Grand Prix, race organisers said on Friday.