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Johnathan Thurston has been named as the 18th man in Queensland’s State of Origin squad, although the Cowboys star is ‘very unlikely’ to feature
Thurston in Queensland squad but unlikely to playJohnathan Thurston has been named as the 18th man in Queensland’s State of Origin squad, although the Cowboys star is ‘very unlikely’ to feature
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Sports minister announces initiative which will be introduced as part of the 2017-2018 budget
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Netherlands-based youngster Ajdin Hrustic has been included in the Socceroos ahead of their big June schedule
Hrustic bolts into squad ahead of crucial World Cup qualifierNetherlands-based youngster Ajdin Hrustic has been included in the Socceroos ahead of their big June schedule -
Bevan Moody was playing for Waitohi against Nelson in a first division match when he collapsed and stopped breathingNew Zealand player in coma after on-field cardiac arrestBevan Moody was playing for Waitohi against Nelson in a first division match when he collapsed and stopped breathing
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Arsène Wenger described ‘psychological environment’ in which Arsenal have had to perform since January as ‘horrendous’ and accepted lack of clarity over his personal situation had contributed to itWenger accepts uncertainty over future has hurt ArsenalArsène Wenger described ‘psychological environment’ in which Arsenal have had to perform since January as ‘horrendous’ and accepted lack of clarity over his personal situation had contributed to it
Football in Australia
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Is this as big as football is going to get in Australia?Kicking off a special series on the state of the game in Australia, Paul Connolly investigates whether, after a season that struggled to deliver on its early promise, football can still aspire to be the No1 sport in Australia
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Why even $346m is not enough to prevent civil war in Australian footballAs expansion plans wither and the administrators dither, the clubs are aiming to wrest control of the A-League in a battle for the game’s soul
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Promotion, relegation and expansion: football waits for the big step upIt's an idea that’s easy to like but much more difficult to implement
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Where are all the great players? Australia paying price for ignoring developmentWith the passing of the ‘golden generation’ Australian football’s production line is struggling to keep pace with the success of the past
international sport
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County cricket: Lancashire v Yorkshire, Middlesex v Surrey – live!Follow updates from around the county grounds with Will Macpherson and join the discussion
features
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Australia set to dominate America's Cup – without even having a teamThree of the teams competing for sailing’s greatest prize have Australian skippers, with plenty more Aussies behind the scenes
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Western Force not dead yet with Rebels feeling heatThe Perth-based club were the obvious choice to be axed a few months ago but a well-orchestrated campaign to save the club might just be paying dividends
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Floyd Mayweather: 90% chance Conor McGregor is next opponent – videoFloyd Mayweather says it is highly likely that if he choses to fight again, it be against Conor McGregor
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What is it like to face an over from Shane Warne? – videoGuardian sport’s Michael Butler faces an over from Shane Warne on the Nursery Ground at Lord’s
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Andy Murray after latest defeat: 'I need to work out how to turn it around' – videoDefending Italian Open champion Andy Murray reflects on Tuesday’s second round defeat by Fabio Fognini at the Rome Masters
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Sharapova wildcard refusal: FTF president explains decision – videoFrench Tennis Federation president, Bernard Giudicelli, cites Maria Sharapova’s recent doping ban as the main reason why she was not invited to play in this year’s French Open
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Cyclist celebrates Giro d'Italia 'stage win' one lap early – videoLuka Pibernik celebrates what he thinks is a stage five win at the Giro d’Italia on Wednesday, forgetting there is a final 6.2km lap of the race remaining
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Ultimate disc player reels in catch to complete stunning play – videoColin Grandon, an ultimate disc player for the Nashville NightWatch, makes an incredible one-handed diving catch in the American Ultimate Disc League
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AFL's wildcard round idea is the latest sally in the war on common sense
AFL's wildcard round idea is the latest sally in the war on common sense