Kyle Flanagan’s Canterbury move is complete after the Bulldogs confirmed the axed Sydney Roosters’ halfback’s arrival on a three-year deal. A day after admitting he was “shocked and disappointed” at his Roosters’ demise with a year to run on his contract, Flanagan’s future was sorted on Tuesday. The 22-year-old becomes Trent Barrett’s biggest-name signing, with...
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Melbourne Cup to be held behind closed doors as crowds barred from Flemington
The 2020 Melbourne Cup carnival will be held without crowds after the Victoria Racing Club pulled the pin on opening the gates to spectators amid the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. Despite putting forward a comprehensive submission to the Victorian Government detailing how the carnival could be safely hosted with smaller crowds, the VRC announced today that...
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Geelong forward Tom Hawkins quarantined from teammates ahead of AFL grand final
Geelong are adamant Tom Hawkins will be fit to play in the AFL grand final against Richmond despite the Coleman medallist missing Tuesday’s training session through illness. A club spokesperson said Hawkins had been told to stay away from teammates after feeling unwell. The power forward has a sore throat, an ailment believed to have...
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New Zealand 27-7 Australia: All Blacks’ Eden Park dominance continues
A superb second-half display gave New Zealand at 27-7 win over Australia in their second Bledisloe Cup match at a near sold-out Eden Park in Auckland. After a dramatic draw in the opening game last week, the All Blacks led 10-7 at half-time and scored three quick tries after the restart to run away with...
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Suns consider trading picks as trade link emerges with ‘fantastic’ Magpie
Gold Coast will consider trading their first-round AFL draft pick if the right player becomes available to help with a push towards a breakthrough AFL finals appearance. But Suns coach Stuart Dew admits he has never spoken to Collingwood midfielder Adam Treloar, who has been linked with a move to Queensland. The 27-year-old’s partner Kim...
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Rafael Nadal wins French Open over Novak Djokovic, ties Roger Federer majors record
All the years of work, all the many wins, led to this moment, with Rafael Nadal preparing to serve against Novak Djokovic, one point from a 13th French Open championship, one point from a 20th Grand Slam trophy to tie Roger Federer’s record for men. Nadal swept his right foot along the baseline, clearing away...
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Wallabies forced to settle for Bledisloe Cup draw after heartbreaking miss
The Wallabies have settled for a draw in the Bledisloe Cup opener after narrowly missing out on their first win over the All Blacks in New Zealand since 2001. After almost an entire year since the last international rugby match, the young Aussies took it to the All Blacks in Wellington before securing a 16-all...
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West Coast set to show premiership player the door
Two-time flag winner Lewis Jetta could be forced out the door at West Coast while two of his premiership teammates will decide their own fate. Eagles coach Adam Simpson said after his side were upset by Collingwood and bundled out of the AFL finals last Saturday. Jetta, 31, fell out of favour with the match...
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Yeppoon Swans win 89th game in a row to claim Australian Rules record for most consecutive wins ever
It has been a long time coming but after 44 years the Yeppoon Swans have snatched the record for the longest winning streak in Australian Rules history. Based on the central Queensland coast, the Swans and their senior side last lost a game in 2015. On Saturday night, the team defeated Boyne Island Tannum Sands...
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Tennis’ biggest stars are unhappy with the French Open’s new balls
Tennis’ biggest stars are facing a unique problem at this year’s French Open. High-profile players like twelve-time Roland-Garros champion Rafael Nadal, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem, and more have complained that the tennis balls at this year’s tournament have felt heavier than in years past. After losing a five-set...