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AFL

AFL

Tigers’ Lynch shows he is no AFL liability

Star Richmond recruit Tom Lynch has shone in his first preliminary AFL final, kicking five goals in a best-afield performance.

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Cats coach vows to fight to keep Kelly

Geelong coach Chris Scott doesn’t know if it’s possible to convince star midfielder Tim Kelly to stay with the AFL club but he’s going to give it his best shot.

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AFL grand final remains out of Cats’ reach

Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield couldn’t hide his devastation after the Cats suffered a 19-point preliminary final loss to Richmond at the MCG.

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Tigers could rest VFL grand final players

AFL preliminary final injuries to Jack Graham and Nathan Broad might mean several Richmond players sit out this weekend’s VFL grand final.

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Geelong legend Ablett’s AFL future unclear

Geelong champion Gary Ablett may have played his final AFL game after the Cats were knocked out of the finals by Richmond.

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Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Hush Writer outstays Newcastle Cup rivals

Tulloch Lodge has captured another Newcastle Cup with Hush Writer denying trainer Kris Lees a local victory.

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Horse Racing

Star mare needs to regain winning ways

Star mare Winning Ways will need to regain her best form at Eagle Farm to be any chance to contest the spring carnival in Melbourne.

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Golden Slipper winner Burst turns 30

The oldest living Golden Slipper winner Burst has turned 30 at Newhaven Park where she was born.

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Hawkes, Berry Rock in Newcastle’s Cameron

The lightly raced Rock has staked his Epsom Handicap claims with a come-from-behind win in the Group Three Cameron Handicap.

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Mirette ready for Caulfield return

Trainer Archie Alexander is looking forward to Mirette’s spring campaign and expects a bold showing from the Australasian Oaks runner-up at Caulfield.

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Rugby

Rugby

NRL insist Trbojevic sin-bin was correct

The NRL say their referees were right to sin-bin Jake Trbojevic late in Manly’s controversial semi-final loss to Canberra.

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Emotions run for Fiji-born Wallaby Kerevi

Playing against his native Fiji on his Rugby World Cup debut will be an emotional experience for Wallabies key attacking weapon Samu Kerevi.

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Hasler to soon see silver linings at Manly

Manly began the season viewed as wooden spoon contenders and ended it in the finals, leaving Des Hasler with plenty to hope for the future.

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Soccer

Soccer

Man Utd, Arsenal enjoy opening Europa wins

Manchester United scored an unconvincing 1-0 home win over Astana in their Europa League opener while Arsenal enjoyed a 3-0 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Hudson-Odoi signs new Chelsea contract

England forward Callum Hudson-Odoi has signed a new five-year contract with English Premier League side Chelsea.

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Bulgaria record striker Berbatov to retire

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov has retired from football, ending a 20-year career that included stints at Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Golf

Golf

Willett, Rahm share BMW Championship lead

Englishman Danny Willett and Spaniard Jon Rahm are leading the BMW PGA Championship on 11-under at the halfway point.

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Golf

Aussie battler Percy fires in PGA event

Cameron Percy is just one shot from the clubhouse lead after his opening round of seven-under-par 65 in the PGA event in Jackson.

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Golf

McIlroy slumps at BMW PGA Championship

Matt Wallace has shot flawless opening 65 to enjoy a one-shot lead at the BMW PGA Championship, while Rory McIlroy is already 11 shots back.

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Other Sport

Other sport

England’s Moeen could make Test return

Moeen Ali could return to the England team despite his forgettable Ashes series and his request for a break from Test cricket.

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Two England cricket contracts for Archer

England pace bowling sensation Jofra Archer has secured Test and white-ball contracts for the first time following a stunning summer of cricket.

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Legend Gavasker calls for Dhoni to bow out

Former India captain and batting great Sunil Gavasker wants MS Dhoni to quit international cricket before he is forced out.

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Jhye Richardson to have fun with Test bid

West Australian paceman Jhye Richardson will make his return from a dislocated shoulder in Saturday’s One Day Cup clash with Victoria at the WACA Ground.

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