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Ablett proves the Suns can still shine
Gary Ablett has overcome a turbulent week to inspire the Gold Coast to a shock and historic first-ever win over Hawthorn.
![Cronulla five-eighth James Maloney (centre) and Melbourne's Nelson Asofa-Solomona.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170409195823im_/http://9news.static9.net.au/Content/images/1x1.gif)
Bad blood spills over in grand final rematch
It didn't take long for the bad blood between bitter rivals Melbourne and Cronulla to spill over in the grand final rematch at AAMI Park.
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Florence survives shark scare to take surf pro
Hawaii's reigning world champion John John Florence has won the World Surf League's Margaret River Pro after a shark scare.
![Melbourne Rebels' Tom English and Western Force's Matt Hodgson.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170409195823im_/http://9news.static9.net.au/Content/images/1x1.gif)
Will it be the Rebels or Force to get axed?
Super Rugby will be cut from 18 teams to 15 after this season, governing body SANZAAR has announced.
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Saint Nick steers Aussies to Davis Cup semis
Nick Kyrgios has continued his stunning form to beat American Sam Querrey in straight sets to send Australia into the final four of the Davis Cup.
![Drag racer Daniel Miocevich.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170409195823im_/http://9news.static9.net.au/Content/images/1x1.gif)
Drag racer's lucky escape after 440km/h crash
Daniel Miocevich was lucky to walk away unharmed after crashing at 440km/h during a drag racing event in Perth.
![Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170409195823im_/http://9news.static9.net.au/Content/images/1x1.gif)
Hamilton pegs one back for Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has won the Shanghai Formula One race ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen with Australian Daniel Ricciardo in fourth.
![Ford teammates Fabian Coulthard (right) and Scott McLaughlin (centre).](http://web.archive.org./web/20170409195823im_/http://9news.static9.net.au/Content/images/1x1.gif)
Coulthard survives wet to claim the spoils
Fabian Coulthard has earned a first win for the rebranded DJR Team Penske team with a determined Supercars drive at Symmons Plains.
![Cronulla's Wade Graham (l), Paul Gallen (centre) and Melbourne's Dale Finucane.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170409195823im_/http://9news.static9.net.au/Content/images/1x1.gif)
Sharks too tough for far from perfect Storm
Cronulla held out Melbourne to win their NRL grand final rematch in a low-scoring affair in driving rain at AAMI Park.
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Blues reign supreme in atrocious conditions
Carlton shone in atrocious conditions at the MCG on Sunday to upset arch-rivals Essendon and post their first win of the AFL season.
![North Queensland captain Johnathan Thurston (centre).](http://web.archive.org./web/20170409195823im_/http://9news.static9.net.au/Content/images/1x1.gif)
Could JT's calf injury derail the Cowboys?
Johnathan Thurston's calf injury has the potential to derail North Queensland's push for a sixth straight NRL finals series as injuries mount at the club.
![Warriors five eighth Kieran Foran.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170409195823im_/http://9news.static9.net.au/Content/images/1x1.gif)
Foz returns to haunt the Eels
The Warriors have their feet on the ground after making it back-to-back wins in the NRL after downing Parramatta 22-10 in Auckland.
![Sunshine Coast Lightning's Caitlin Bassett and NSW Swifts' Sarah Klau.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170409195823im_/http://9news.static9.net.au/Content/images/1x1.gif)
Lightning storm back to down Swifts
After trailing by four goals at the final break, Sunshine Coast Lightning have overcome NSW Swifts 55-50 in their Super Netball clash.
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Broncos set sights on Sharks star Bird
Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan hopes to have Jack Bird's signature within a week, but the Brisbane are believed to be making a huge play for the NRL star.
![St Kilda's Nick Riewoldt.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170409195823im_/http://9news.static9.net.au/Content/images/1x1.gif)
Roo's return steers Saints to first win
St Kilda have survived a scare from Brisbane to claim their first win of the AFL season, downing the Lions by 31 points at Etihad Stadium.
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Masters set for enthralling final round at Augusta
With a host of big names and major winners in with a chance, the 2017 Masters is shaping up as one of the most thrilling finishes in its 81-year history.
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Chelsea maintain buffer over chasing Spurs
Chelsea showed why they are champions in waiting with a 3-1 win hours after Spurs trimmed their Premier League lead to four in a similarly emphatic performance.
![Gary Ablett's AFL future remains up in the air. (AAP)](http://web.archive.org./web/20170409195823im_/http://9news.static9.net.au/Content/images/1x1.gif)
Ablett has let down the Suns: Brown
Two-time All-Australian Nathan Brown said Gary Ablett's play and comments haven't helped the Gold Coast Suns in the slightest.
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Video ref makes world debut in A-League
Wellington Phonenix defender Marco Rossi has earned himself a spot in football's history books after being the first victim of video reviews in club football.
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Maxwell stars in IPL win over Test boss Smith
Glenn Maxwell has continued the impressive start made by Australian players in the Indian Premier League by guiding his side to a win.
![Jordan Spieth plays his second to the 13th green at Augusta.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170409195823im_/http://9news.static9.net.au/Content/images/1x1.gif)
Spieth roars back into Masters contention
American golfer Jordan Spieth's brilliant second shot to the par-5 13th helped him continue his climb up the US Masters leaderboard.
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Wests Tigers score shock win over Cowboys
Wests Tigers have stunned North Queensland 26-16 in Townsville to give new coach Ivan Cleary a dream start to life in the hot seat.
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Fyfe leads Dockers to stunning win over Bulldogs
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe starred in the final quarter as the Dockers notched a shock 16-point win over the Bulldogs in Perth.
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Crows pip Port Power in local showdown
Adelaide captain Taylor Walker kicked four goals in a gritty 17-point win against arch rivals Port Adelaide in Saturday night's AFL grudge match.
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'Ridiculous': Barrett slams NRL bunker
Manly coach Trent Barrett has labelled a bunker non-ruling "ridiculous" in scenes reminiscent of Geoff Toovey's infamous NRL rant.
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Former Eels CEO reportedly charged over salary cap scandal
The former chief executive of the Parramatta Eels has reportedly been charged with fraud over his role in the club's salary cap scandal.
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Hewitt backs Kyrgios in Davis Cup
Lleyton Hewitt warns it'll take something special from the United States to stop Nick Kyrgios from sealing a win for Australia in their Davis Cup quarter-final.
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Raiders too strong for Gold Coast Titans
Gold Coast coach Neil Henry says Canberra's size and physicality were too much for the injury-depleted Titans in their 42-16 point loss.
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ACT Brumbies hand Super beating to Queensland Reds
The Brumbies have thrashed the Queensland Reds 43-10 in Canberra to set up a bonus-point win which increases their lead in the Australian conference.
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Vixens crush Thunderbirds in Super Netball
Melbourne Vixens have kept their winning streak intact after easily accounting for the Thunderbirds in Adelaide