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AFL

AFL

Dangerfield not sure about short quarters

Geelong superstar and AFL Players’ Union president Patrick Dangerfield isn’t sure about shortened quarters or reduced player lists, saying nothing’s decided.

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AFL

Bombers’ Hurley helps out AFL fan in need

Veteran Essendon AFL defender Michael Hurley has put his hand in his own pocket to help out a Bombers fan who had been struggling to pay her membership.

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AFL

Giants optimistic on Cameron AFL extension

AFL contract extensions may effectively be on hold but GWS are confident of retaining star forward Jeremy Cameron for whatever the future has in store.

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AFL

Tigers fear being dragged back to AFL pack

AFL powerhouse Richmond faces the prospect of losing many of its competitive advantages under tighter financial controls to be enforced by league headquarters.

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AFL

Beams finding peace away from AFL

Dayne Beams worries the coronavirus pandemic will further contribute to mental health issues in the AFL and wider society but is finding peace outside the game.

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Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Waller to choose Queen Elizabeth team

Trainer Chris Waller Queen Elizabeth Stakes team will be headed by Verry Elleegant but he has yet to decide who joins her.

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Horse Racing

Redzel nearing the end of career

Co-trainer Peter Snowden has flagged the retirement of star sprinter Redzel after his Group One third in the TJ Smith.

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Horse Racing

Popular galloper Tom Melbourne retired

Nine-year-old gelding Tom Melbourne, who notched six wins and 14 seconds from 51 starts, has been retired and will reside at Living Legends.

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Horse Racing

Melody Belle to back up in Queen Elizabeth

Melody Belle will back up from her Doncaster Mile fourth into the Queen Elizabeth Stakes in which she will face stablemate Te Akau Shark.

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Horse Racing

Kendrick hopes for reversal on Qld Derby

Trainer Stuart Kendrick is hoping there will be a reversal of the decision to scrap the Queensland Derby.

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Rugby

Rugby

NRL to experiment on return: Robinson

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes the NRL needs to experiment with rules and concepts if the game is to return in 2020.

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Rugby

Folau payout at risk if RA folds: report

Israel Folau’s big settlement from Rugby Australia will reportedly take a huge hit if the struggling governing body goes under.

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Rugby

Good progress in pay talks: Rugby Aust

Rugby Australia says it has had positive and robust talks with the Rugby Union Players’ Association and made good progress in negotiating a pay deal.

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Soccer

Soccer

Man City won’t seek govt help to pay staff

EPL giants Manchester City have confirmed they will not be furloughing any of their non-playing staff due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Soccer

Footballer breaks curfew, detained at home

A Serbian footballer who plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad has received a stint of home detention after breaking a coronavirus-related curfew.

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Soccer

Govt player pressure ‘a disgrace’: Rooney

In his newspaper column Wayne Rooney got stuck into the British government, saying it made EPL players “easy targets” over the coronavirus pay response.

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Golf

Golf

British Open chiefs ponder postponement

This year’s British Open Championship is still standing but officials admit they are working on a number of options, including postponement.

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Golf

Golf Aust standing by no-play virus advice

Golf Australia has admitted confusion over the closure of courses due to the coronavirus but stands by its position that they should be closed for play.

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Golf

Woods, Mickelson to play in charity match

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will reportedly play in a coronavirus relief golf match with NFL legends Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.

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Other Sport

Other sport

T20 World Cup to thrive in crowded slot

Nick Hockley, head of the Twenty20 World Cup organising committee, says the event will capture Australians’ attention even if it overlaps with the AFL and NRL.

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Other sport

Spinner O’Keefe’s shock NSW contract loss

Former Test spinner Stephen O’Keefe has retired from first-class cricket after being overlooked for a NSW contract for next season.

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Langer supports behind-closed-doors games

Australia coach Justin Langer would support international cricket being played behind closed doors once the game resumes after coronavirus pandemic.

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Marsh among state cricket award winners

There have been no end-of-season functions for state cricketers around Australia for obvious reasons, but Shaun Marsh and others have been awarded major gongs.

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