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Curtis Scott has been fined by the NRL for bringing the game into disrepute.

NSW Police Commissioner defends officers' actions in wrongful Curtis Scott arrest

Mick Fuller feels "sympathetic" for police that deal with "drunken idiots" a day after the Herald revealed Curtis Scott would pursue more than $100,000 in damages for his wrongful arrest.

  • by Sam Phillips

NRL

Why COVID will work in Panthers favour ... Nathan Cleary.

Why Nathan Cleary believes COVID-19 life will help young Panthers in finals

A social-distancing breach cost Nathan Cleary $30,000 and a potential Dally M Medal - but he believes COVID-19 life will help the young Panthers cope with finals pressure.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
The Warriors squad will be training in Narrabeen with out of town players residing in the Novotel in Manly. 

NRL brings in higher standard of COVID-19 protocols for NRLW

Ahead of the season, every NRLW player had to undergo a "screening process" to identify potential risks, with some clubs still undergoing the lengthy task. 

  • by Sarah Keoghan
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Insight & Analysis

Cricket

Justin Langer says players could potentially be living in hubs for months.

No cheer: Test stars brace for lonely Christmas

Justin Langer watched some of his players go ashen-faced when told they may spend little or no time with their families because of quarantine issues over the next six months.

  • by Jon Pierik
Mitch Marsh may have to return to Australia after being injured in the IPL.

Mitch Marsh suffers ankle injury in Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL opener

Australian all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been sent for scans after twisting his ankle while bowling in the Indian Premier League overnight.

  • by Jon Pierik

Soccer

AFL

Make me a Blue: GWS defender Zac Williams.
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AFL 2020

Williams confirms he wants to be a Blue

Departing GWS star Zac Williams is set to become a Carlton player, with his management notifying rival clubs of his decision. Carlton has also re-signed a number of veterans including former skipper Marc Murphy.

  • by Sam McClure
Forward march: Geelong's Tom Hawkins  helped get the Cats over the line in a narrow win over Sydney.

Blicavs smother gives Cats last gasp win over desperate Swans

Geelong nearly squandered a chance for a top-four finish against the Sydney Swans but did just enough to hang tight and grind out a six-point win.

  • by Peter Ryan

Racing

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Despite being the Diamonds captain, Bassett has only taken the court once across the Giant's last four games. 

Super Netball may have to decide between two-point shot and Bassett, says state boss

Diamonds skipper Caitlin Bassett is in negotiations with the Giants over her future in the domestic league after a horror season.

  • by Sarah Keoghan
Road rage: Controversy struck a race in Belgium as a female competitor caught up to the men.

Two in custody in Tour de France doping probe

An investigation has been launched into suspected doping by the Arkea-Samsic team at this year's Tour de France, the Marseille prosecutor said.

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