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The Origin Eve sprint race Brad Fittler couldn’t bear to watch

During a visit to accommodation for Indigenous students, Josh Addo-Carr was challenged to a foot race. All his coach could think about was the Manly Corso.

  • by Christian Nicolussi

NRL

Kurt Capewell irons out Penrith teammate Nathan Cleary during last year’s Origin series.

‘We’ll protect them’: Cook vows NSW won’t let Tedesco, Cleary be bullied

One of the Blues’ most experienced players has heard Brad Fittler’s message loud and clear after a spiteful series decider in 2020.

  • by Adam Pengilly and Christian Nicolussi
Israel Folau is preparing himself for a legal stoush.

The $245k contract at the centre of Folau’s Supreme Court dispute

Clive Palmer’s legal bill will be higher than the cost of paying out Israel Folau’s $245,000 Catalans contract, which is at the centre of his registration dramas.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
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Insight & Analysis

Ollie Robinson the fall guy for England cricket’s institutional racism

Malcolm Conn

Ollie Robinson has become the lightning rod for England’s generational failure to adequately deal with racism

Sink or swim: The 10 storylines to watch as Olympic swimming trials begin

Phil Lutton
Phil Lutton

Will Mack Horton make the team? Can Cody Simpson actually swim? Is Ariarne Titmus healthy? All questions will be answered when Australia’s elite swimmers compete in Adelaide.

The flaw that makes the Waratahs less than the sum of their parts

Paul Cully
Paul Cully

Not only are NSW conceding plenty of tries, poor restarts are also ensuring that they immediately put themselves under pressure again.

Cricket

Ollie Robinson took two wickets on debut at Lord’s before his day turned sour.
Opinion
England

Ollie Robinson the fall guy for England cricket’s institutional racism

Ollie Robinson has become the lightning rod for England’s generational failure to adequately deal with racism

  • by Malcolm Conn
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 06: Joe Root of England collides with Dom Sibley as they take a run during Day 5 of the First LV= Insurance Test Match between England and New Zealand at Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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Test cricket

Timid England begin Ashes preparation in reverse

England’s meek draw against New Zealand in a rain-marred first Test has proved an unlikely Ashes boost for Australia

  • by Malcolm Conn

Soccer

AFL

Adam Goodes has declined the invitation to the hall of fame.
Updated
AFL 2021

Goodes declines AFL hall of fame invitation

Adam Goodes was voted unanimously into the Australian Football Hall of Fame as part of its 2021 intake but has rejected entry.

  • by Jake Niall, Andrew Wu and Daniel Cherny
Sam Reid hasn’t been seen at AFL level since round six, and the emergence of Hayden McLean and Joel Amartey could make it hard for him to get his spot back.

Tall order: Swans’ newfound forward depth could spell trouble for stalwart

Sam Reid, one of only three players left from the 2012 premiership team, is out of contract at the end of this year and facing stiff competition from a group of impressive young key forwards.

  • by Vince Rugari

Racing

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Dylan Alcott celebrates his third straight Roland-Garros win.

‘I hope you’re OK’: Alcott sends love to Melbourne in Roland-Garros victory speech

World No.1 Dylan Alcott came back from 1-3 down in the first set to win his 13th grand slam title, and sent love to his hometown in his speech on court.

  • by Samuel Petrequin
Cody Simpson, Mack Horton, Ariarne Titmus and Kaylee McKeown.

Sink or swim: The 10 storylines to watch as Olympic swimming trials begin

Will Mack Horton make the team? Can Cody Simpson actually swim? Is Ariarne Titmus healthy? All questions will be answered when Australia’s elite swimmers compete in Adelaide.

  • by Phil Lutton

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