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AFL

AFL

Day of contrasts for AFL’s Scott brothers

As Geelong’s Chris Scott was marking his 200th game as an AFL coach, his brother Brad was wrapping up his nearly ten-year stint at North Melbourne.

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Kangaroos stars hail Scott’s impact in AFL

Outgoing North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has been hailed for his influence at the AFL club over the course of his 10 years in charge.

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Tigers skipper Cotchin close to AFL return

Richmond expect skipper Trent Cotchin to be available to face North Melbourne next weekend in another boost for the injury-depleted AFL side.

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Geelong tame dogged Suns in AFL

A strong start to the final quarter has lifted the AFL-leading Geelong Cats to a 27-point win over a game Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium.

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Bombers’ Shiel, Stringer hurt in AFL loss

Essendon have serious injury concerns for Jake Stringer and Dylan Shiel after losing the Dreamtime at the ‘G clash to Richmond by 23 points.

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Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Ben Currie’s lawyers argue for fines

Lawyers for Queensland trainer Ben Currie are likely to argue precedent sentences for charges he faces include fines.

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Steel Prince nails Cup berth in narrow win

The Anthony Freedman-trained Steel Prince has won a ballot-free exemption into the Melbourne Cup with a nose win in The Andrew Ramsden at Flemington.

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Military Zone lands plunge in G3 Classic

A Stradbroke Handicap start or a spell are options co-trainer Peter Snowden will weigh up with Military Zone after he won the Fred Best Classic at Eagle Farm.

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The Bostonian wins G1 Kingsford Smith Cup

The Bostonian has won the Kingsford Smith Cup to bring up back-to-back Group One victories during the Queensland winter carnival.

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Nobu continues path to Queensland Derby

The Chris Waller-trained Nobu has cemented his claims for the Queensland Derby with his win over 2000 metres at Randwick.

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Rugby

Rugby

Walker getting on with life after return

Manly centre Dylan Walker says he is attempting to get on with life following his return to the NRL after being cleared of domestic violence charges.

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Attacking wobbles strike beaten Warriors

Stephen Kearney wants to find a rapid solution after the Warriors’ attack misfired in their tense 8-2 NRL loss to Brisbane.

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US, Fiji, NZ qualify for Olympic rugby

US, Fiji, and New Zealand sevens teams have qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with South Africa needing to beat Australia in the London Sevens to qualify.

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Soccer

Soccer

Qatar group in talks for stake in Leeds

London’s Financial Times says state-backed Qatar Sports Investments is in talks to buy as much as a controlling stake in English soccer club Leeds United.

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Brazil’s Marta hurt in World Cup training

Star forward Marta has injured her left leg while training with Brazil in preparation for their opening Women’s World Cup soccer game in France on June 7.

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Soccer

Valencia knock Barca off Copa throne

Valencia have held on to deny Barcelona a domestic double, beating the Spanish champions 2-1 to claim the Copa del Rey.

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Golf

Golf

Law, Hataoka share Virginia lead

England’s Bronte Law and Japan’s Nasa Hataoka share a one-shot lead after three rounds of the LPGA Tour event in Williamsburg, Virgina.

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Golf

Na settles for two-shot lead in Texas

Kevin Na sits two shots ahead of a group including Jordan Spieth and Jim Furyk after a 1-under 69 third round at the PGA event in Fort Worth.

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Golf

Na goes low but trails Blixt at Fort Worth

Kevin Na’s explosive 62 was not enough to wrestle the second-round Fort Worth lead from Jonas Blixt.

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Other Sport

Other sport

Aust’s Smith unfazed by Barmy Army abuse

Centurion Steve Smith says the boos from the English fans that punctuated his fine 116, in Australia’s 12-run win over England were water off a duck’s back.

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Smith’s ton guides Aussies to England win

Steve Smith’s hundred has helped Australia to a 12-run win over England in the World Cup warm-up match at Southampton.

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NZ see off India in low-scoring warm-up

New Zealand’s batsmen have easily chased down India’s total of 179 to win their World Cup warm-up match with six wickets in hand.

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Warner’s gentle send-off on Aussie return

David Warner and Steve Smith have received a few gentle boos from the crowd at the Hampshire Bowl on their return to international cricket against England.

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