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Nigeria submits bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

This is the second time Abuja is bidding to host the Commonwealth Games. It lost its first attempt to Glasgow in 2014. India's Ahmedabad is the other bidder.

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TCU pummels UNC in Bill Belichick's college coaching debut

Bill Belichick made his college coaching debut Monday for the North Carolina Tar Heels, and the team was blown out by TCU, 48-14. Belichick, who led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowls, is guaranteed $10 million per year for thre...

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Imane Khelif appeals world boxing’s genetic testing rule at CAS

Algerian Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a World Boxing ruling requiring her to undergo genetic sex testing to compete. She seeks to overturn the decision ahead of the 2025 W...

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Socceroos to face off against New Zealand in Canberra

The Socceroos are treating their upcoming matches against New Zealand as an audition for a place in the World Cup squad.

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Alex de Minaur advances to U.S. Open quarterfinals

Alex de Minaur says the U.S. Open is his 'best slam', through to the quarterfinals for the third time. He beat Leandro Riedi 6-3, 6-2, 6-1.

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Jesse Hogan good to go for AFL finals

GWS Giants has declared that Jesse Hogan is fit and ready to play the AFL finals. It's a big boost for the club's premiership chances, with other big names still in doubt.

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Brandon Smith to play on despite drug allegations

The Rabbitohs have rallied behind teammate Brandon Smith, defending his right to play despite being investigated for gambling and drug offences. Meanwhile, Daly Cherry-Evans completed his last training session at Manly.

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Molly Picklum named world surfing champion in Fiji

Australian surfer Molly Picklum won the World Surf League finals in Fiji, facing off against rival American Caroline Marks. The joins the ranks of Australia's surfing legends.

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Venus Williams, Leylah Fernandez become tennis’s most-hyped pair

Tennis fans have been surprised and delighted by the unexpected partnership between legend Venus Williams and young Canadian star Leylah Fernandez at the U.S. Open.

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Coco Gauff vs. Naomi Osaka at U.S. Open

Coco Gauff is set to face off against Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open. Charlie Eccleshare, a tennis writer for The Athletic, joins with more.

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Illawarra Hawks sign three-time NBA champion Javale McGee

The Illawarra Hawks have signed three-time NBA champion Javale McGee in their attempt to win a second-straight NBL championship.

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Tiger Woods' son scores second hole-in-one at juniors tournament

Tiger Woods' 16-year-old son Charlie has achieved his second hole-in-one in less than a year at a junior golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

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Liverpool top of the ladder after defeating Arsenal

Liverpool's 1-0 victory over ladder rival Arsenal has given them an early lead in the EPL standings. The decisive goal game in the 83rd minute with a free kick from Dominik Szoboszlai.

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Alcaraz, Sabalenka net straight-sets wins at U.S. Open

Carlos Alcaraz stunned U.S. Open crowds with a behind-the-back trick shot, cruising through to the quarterfinals with a straight sets victory over Arthur Rinderknech.

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Supercars stars launch 32nd Bathurst 1000 in Sydney

The top V8 Supercars drivers gathered in Sydney just over a month before the Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama. Todd Hazelwood and Brodie Kostecki will be aiming for a back-to-back win.

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Historic victory for Oscar Piastri at Dutch Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri's win at Zandvoort means he now leads the driver's championship standings by a whopping 34 points. Rival and teammate Lando Norris failed to finish.

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To'o, Haas frontrunners for Brad Fittler medal

Mixed emotions in Sydney as the New South Wales Blues men's and women's team gather for the Brad Fittler awards.

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Online gaming warning, as football season begins

As fall football begins, the BBB is warning fans to watch out for fraudulent online gambling sites where you can lose hundreds of dollars or more.

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Flag football’s profile rising ahead of Olympics

Flag football is a sport on the rise, in part because of its inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Some CFL players are helping children learn the ins and outs of the game.

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Second free-kick goal in seven days for Nestory Irankunda

Emerging Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda has hit the headlines again for Championship side Watford, scoring his second stunning free-kick goal in a week.

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Legendary horses recognised in Racing Hall of Fame

Champion mares Winx and Black Caviar have been elevated to legendary status, inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame, along with trainer Peter Moody.

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Heidelberg a step closer to Australia Cup final

Heidelberg United defeated Auckland 2-0 to advance to the 2025 Hahn Australia Cup Final. The Melbourne club picked up a record third Cupset without conceding a goal against any of their A-League opposition.

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Bournemouth victorious over Spurs

Thomas Frank suffered his first Premier League defeat as Spurs head coach after Bournemouth won 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Brazilian striker Evanilson’s goal in the fifth minute was enough to secure the victory.

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Gold Coast Suns look to coach Damien Hardwick ahead of Dockers match

The Gold Coast Suns are preparing to face Fremantle, with many doubting their chances. The club is placing its hopes in coach Damien Hardwick, known for his finals experience and past successes.