#simonsmale — Public Fediverse posts
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Quick hits: Smith sets review record after horror drop, Warner jinxes Marnus
By Henry Hanson and Simon SmaleSteve Smith reviews a decision before he's given out, Marnus Labuschagne gets desperate and then jinxed, while Josh Hazlewood provides a bright spot in an otherwise pitch-black day for Australia. Here are the quick hits from day three of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
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Quick hits: Smith sets review record after horror drop, Warner jinxes Marnus
By Henry Hanson and Simon SmaleSteve Smith reviews a decision before he's given out, Marnus Labuschagne gets desperate and then jinxed, while Josh Hazlewood provides a bright spot in an otherwise pitch-black day for Australia. Here are the quick hits from day three of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
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Live: Australia in need of big improvements on day three against Bangladesh
By Henry Hanson and Simon SmaleAustralia begins day three in Darwin well behind the eight ball, in need of quick wickets to bring Bangladesh's first innings to a close. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-15/australia-vs-bangladesh-day-three-live-updates/107029696
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Live: Australia in need of big improvements on day three against Bangladesh
By Henry Hanson and Simon SmaleAustralia begins day three in Darwin well behind the eight ball, in need of quick wickets to bring Bangladesh's first innings to a close. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-15/australia-vs-bangladesh-day-three-live-updates/107029696
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Live: Australia to bat first against Bangladesh as Darwin hosts historic Test
By Simon Smale and Henry HansonAustralia takes on Bangladesh in Darwin, the first of two Test matches held in the Top End. Follow live.
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Live: Australia to bat first against Bangladesh as Darwin hosts historic Test
By Simon Smale and Henry HansonAustralia takes on Bangladesh in Darwin, the first of two Test matches held in the Top End. Follow live.
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Everything you need to know as Australia hosts Bangladesh in the Top End
By Simon SmaleWinter cricket gets underway in the Top End this week as Australia welcomes Bangladesh to Darwin and Mackay for a two-Test series. Here's everything you need to know.
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Everything you need to know as Australia hosts Bangladesh in the Top End
By Simon SmaleWinter cricket gets underway in the Top End this week as Australia welcomes Bangladesh to Darwin and Mackay for a two-Test series. Here's everything you need to know.
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Live: Storm star set for ban, Knights take on Raiders
By Simon SmaleThe Newcastle Knights will look to keep their slim hopes of a top four finish alive when they head to Canberra to take on the Raiders. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-09/nrl-live-updates-raiders-knights-dragons-sharks/107014254
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Live: Storm star set for ban, Knights take on Raiders
By Simon SmaleThe Newcastle Knights will look to keep their slim hopes of a top four finish alive when they head to Canberra to take on the Raiders. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-09/nrl-live-updates-raiders-knights-dragons-sharks/107014254
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Live: Munster returns as Storm, Sea Eagles face off in Perth
By Simon SmaleMelbourne and Manly-Warringah head west to Perth as Saturday's NRL action gets underway. Follow live.
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Live: Munster returns as Storm, Sea Eagles face off in Perth
By Simon SmaleMelbourne and Manly-Warringah head west to Perth as Saturday's NRL action gets underway. Follow live.
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Why broadcasting row has Tour de France Femmes fans 'pissed off'
By Simon SmaleIn the Tour de France Femmes, less than 40 seconds separates the top three riders with only two stages to go. That's just one reason why supporters are questioning why they can't watch the entire race.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-08/tour-de-france-femmes-fans-broadcast-row/107002508
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Why broadcasting row has Tour de France Femmes fans 'pissed off'
By Simon SmaleIn the Tour de France Femmes, less than 40 seconds separates the top three riders with only two stages to go. That's just one reason why supporters are questioning why they can't watch the entire race.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-08/tour-de-france-femmes-fans-broadcast-row/107002508
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How Australia can harness home support in lead up to Brisbane 2032
By Simon SmaleAustralia's teams said it was a pleasure to play in front of home support at the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup in Sydney. Now the governing body says it wants to host more events in the lead up to Brisbane 2032.
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How Australia can harness home support in lead up to Brisbane 2032
By Simon SmaleAustralia's teams said it was a pleasure to play in front of home support at the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup in Sydney. Now the governing body says it wants to host more events in the lead up to Brisbane 2032.
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Live: Diamonds fight front bronze as cyclists eye another medal haul on final day
By Jon Healy, Simon Smale, Gemma Ferguson, James Tugwell, Luke Pentony, and Peter MarshAustralia's cyclists will look to close their incredibly successful Commonwealth Games with another swag of medals, before the closing ceremony brings the action in Glasgow to a close. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/live-blog-commonwealth-games-day-ten/106987006
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #JonHealy #SimonSmale #GemmaFerguson #JamesTugwell #LukePentony #PeterMarsh
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Live: Diamonds fight front bronze as cyclists eye another medal haul on final day
By Jon Healy, Simon Smale, Gemma Ferguson, James Tugwell, Luke Pentony, and Peter MarshAustralia's cyclists will look to close their incredibly successful Commonwealth Games with another swag of medals, before the closing ceremony brings the action in Glasgow to a close. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/live-blog-commonwealth-games-day-ten/106987006
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #JonHealy #SimonSmale #GemmaFerguson #JamesTugwell #LukePentony #PeterMarsh
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Quick hits: Aussie walker's 'in your dreams champ' taunt before gold
By Simon Smale and Luke PentonyAn Australian gold medallist trades barbs with a fellow competitor, while an English weightlifter makes a stunning revelation ahead of her Celebrity MasterChef debut. Here are the quick hits from day eight of the Commonwealth Games.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-01/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-eight-quick-hits/106980690
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Quick hits: Aussie walker's 'in your dreams champ' taunt before gold
By Simon Smale and Luke PentonyAn Australian gold medallist trades barbs with a fellow competitor, while an English weightlifter makes a stunning revelation ahead of her Celebrity MasterChef debut. Here are the quick hits from day eight of the Commonwealth Games.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-01/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-eight-quick-hits/106980690
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Live: Cyclists chase more gold, Kennedy and Lewis eye 200m glory
By Simon Smale, James Tugwell, Luke Pentony, and Peter MarshAustralia's cyclists will look to build on their successful opening day at the velodrome, while Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis eye dual 200m gold on the track. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/live-blog-commonwealth-games-day-eight/106980504
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #JamesTugwell #LukePentony #PeterMarsh
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Live: Cyclists chase more gold, Kennedy and Lewis eye 200m glory
By Simon Smale, James Tugwell, Luke Pentony, and Peter MarshAustralia's cyclists will look to build on their successful opening day at the velodrome, while Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis eye dual 200m gold on the track. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/live-blog-commonwealth-games-day-eight/106980504
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #JamesTugwell #LukePentony #PeterMarsh
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How a classification change ended Korey's Commonwealth Games hopes
By Simon SmaleKorey Boddington was briefly in the frame to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games but was classified out of the competition. It's not an uncommon situation, as athletes battle with 'difficult' conversations around para sport.
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How a classification change ended Korey's Commonwealth Games hopes
By Simon SmaleKorey Boddington was briefly in the frame to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games but was classified out of the competition. It's not an uncommon situation, as athletes battle with 'difficult' conversations around para sport.
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Live: Jess Hull competes in mile heats, track cycling program begins
By Simon Smale, James Tugwell, Luke Pentony, and Peter MarshThe cycling gets underway in the velodrome and Jess Hull starts her campaign in the mile heats alongside Abbey Caldwell and Claudia Hollingsworth. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-seven-live-blog/106974778
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #JamesTugwell #LukePentony #PeterMarsh
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Live: Jess Hull competes in mile heats, track cycling program begins
By Simon Smale, James Tugwell, Luke Pentony, and Peter MarshThe cycling gets underway in the velodrome and Jess Hull starts her campaign in the mile heats alongside Abbey Caldwell and Claudia Hollingsworth. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-seven-live-blog/106974778
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #JamesTugwell #LukePentony #PeterMarsh
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Quick hits: Swimmer spurns Love Island offer, dictator's grandson's vow
By Simon Smale and Luke PentonyA Scottish swimmer rejects an approach to appear on a dating reality show and Idi Amin's grandson reveals his royal plans. Here are the quick hits from day six of the Commonwealth Games.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-six-quick-hits/106970000
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Quick hits: Swimmer spurns Love Island offer, dictator's grandson's vow
By Simon Smale and Luke PentonyA Scottish swimmer rejects an approach to appear on a dating reality show and Idi Amin's grandson reveals his royal plans. Here are the quick hits from day six of the Commonwealth Games.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-six-quick-hits/106970000
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Live: Last medals in the pool to be won, Diamonds face tough match-up
By Simon Smale, James Tugwell, Hanan Dervisevic, Luke Pentony, and Jon HealyThe Diamonds have perhaps their toughest match-up of the group stage against South Africa and Sam Short completes his packed schedule with the men's 200m and 1,500m freestyle finals on the same night. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-29/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-six-live-blog/106969928
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #JamesTugwell #HananDervisevic #LukePentony #JonHealy
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Live: Last medals in the pool to be won, Diamonds face tough match-up
By Simon Smale, James Tugwell, Hanan Dervisevic, Luke Pentony, and Jon HealyThe Diamonds have perhaps their toughest match-up of the group stage against South Africa and Sam Short completes his packed schedule with the men's 200m and 1,500m freestyle finals on the same night. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-29/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-six-live-blog/106969928
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #JamesTugwell #HananDervisevic #LukePentony #JonHealy
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Live: Fastest men in water and on land to be crowned in 100m events
By Simon Smale, Gemma Ferguson, Hanan Dervisevic, Luke Pentony, and Jon HealyIt's day five of the Commonwealth Games and that means the fastest man and woman will be crowned in the 100m, the Diamonds take on Malawi and Kyle Chalmers goes for gold. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-five-live-blog/106965170
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #GemmaFerguson #HananDervisevic #LukePentony #JonHealy
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Live: Fastest men in water and on land to be crowned in 100m events
By Simon Smale, Gemma Ferguson, Hanan Dervisevic, Luke Pentony, and Jon HealyIt's day five of the Commonwealth Games and that means the fastest man and woman will be crowned in the 100m, the Diamonds take on Malawi and Kyle Chalmers goes for gold. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-five-live-blog/106965170
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #GemmaFerguson #HananDervisevic #LukePentony #JonHealy
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Quick hits: Davies makes history, Diamonds clap back on uni debate
By Simon Smale and Gemma FergusonRose Davies runs a "race of a lifetime" to make Australian history, and the Diamonds keep the attention even off the court. Here are the quick hits from day four of the Commonwealth Games.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-four-quick-hits/106961290
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Quick hits: Davies makes history, Diamonds clap back on uni debate
By Simon Smale and Gemma FergusonRose Davies runs a "race of a lifetime" to make Australian history, and the Diamonds keep the attention even off the court. Here are the quick hits from day four of the Commonwealth Games.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-four-quick-hits/106961290
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Live: Australia's much-hyped sprint stars hit the track in 100m heats
By Simon Smale, Gemma Ferguson, Hanan Dervisevic, and Peter MarshIt's day four of the Commonwealth Games and that means the athletics program starts, marking the first of three days that feature swimming as well as track and field. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-27/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-four-live-blog/106961304
#CommonwealthGames #SportEvent #Sport #SimonSmale #GemmaFerguson #HananDervisevic #PeterMarsh
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Live: Australia's much-hyped sprint stars hit the track in 100m heats
By Simon Smale, Gemma Ferguson, Hanan Dervisevic, and Peter MarshIt's day four of the Commonwealth Games and that means the athletics program starts, marking the first of three days that feature swimming as well as track and field. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-27/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-four-live-blog/106961304
#CommonwealthGames #SportEvent #Sport #SimonSmale #GemmaFerguson #HananDervisevic #PeterMarsh
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Live: Piastri starts third for Hungarian GP, Bahrain replacement settled
By Simon SmaleOscar Piastri will start third on the grid at the Hungaroring for Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-26/live-updates-formula-1-hungarian-grand-prix/106960176
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Live: Piastri starts third for Hungarian GP, Bahrain replacement settled
By Simon SmaleOscar Piastri will start third on the grid at the Hungaroring for Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-26/live-updates-formula-1-hungarian-grand-prix/106960176
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Live: Tim Tszyu takes on Errol Spence Jnr in Sydney
By Simon SmaleTim Tszyu takes on Errol Spence Jnr in a blockbuster non-title boxing match in Sydney, with the whole card pitting Australian fighters against boxers from the USA. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-26/live-updates-boxing-tim-tszyu-vs-errol-spence-jnr/106951948
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Live: Tim Tszyu takes on Errol Spence Jnr in Sydney
By Simon SmaleTim Tszyu takes on Errol Spence Jnr in a blockbuster non-title boxing match in Sydney, with the whole card pitting Australian fighters against boxers from the USA. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-26/live-updates-boxing-tim-tszyu-vs-errol-spence-jnr/106951948
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Live: First medals up for grabs on day one of Commonwealth Games
By Simon Smale, Gemma Ferguson, James Tugwell, Peter Marsh, Hanan Dervisevic, and Jon HealyIt's officially day one of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the the first medals of the Games up for grabs in the para powerlifting. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/commonwealth-games-day-1-live-blog/106953152
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #GemmaFerguson #JamesTugwell #PeterMarsh #HananDervisevic #JonHealy
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Live: First medals up for grabs on day one of Commonwealth Games
By Simon Smale, Gemma Ferguson, James Tugwell, Peter Marsh, Hanan Dervisevic, and Jon HealyIt's officially day one of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the the first medals of the Games up for grabs in the para powerlifting. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/commonwealth-games-day-1-live-blog/106953152
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #GemmaFerguson #JamesTugwell #PeterMarsh #HananDervisevic #JonHealy
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History beckons as Stingers, Sharks surge into water polo semifinals
By Simon SmaleAs a four-year-old, Stingers skipper Bronte Halligan attended the Sydney Olympic Games, where the Aussies secured a famous victory against the USA, and 26 years later, they aim to do it all again in a World Cup semifinal.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/water-polo-world-cup-finals-stingers-sharks-semis/106951728
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History beckons as Stingers, Sharks surge into water polo semifinals
By Simon SmaleAs a four-year-old, Stingers skipper Bronte Halligan attended the Sydney Olympic Games, where the Aussies secured a famous victory against the USA, and 26 years later, they aim to do it all again in a World Cup semifinal.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/water-polo-world-cup-finals-stingers-sharks-semis/106951728
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Aussie captain relishes 'special' chance 'to take time to be a dad'
By Simon SmaleAs Nathan Power looks to lead the Australian Sharks at the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup Finals in Sydney this week, the 33-year-old reflects on how fatherhood has changed his outlook, and how valuable his six-month paternity leave is.
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Aussie captain relishes 'special' chance 'to take time to be a dad'
By Simon SmaleAs Nathan Power looks to lead the Australian Sharks at the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup Finals in Sydney this week, the 33-year-old reflects on how fatherhood has changed his outlook, and how valuable his six-month paternity leave is.
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Sharks 'happy to take underdog tag' ahead of blockbuster World Cup
By Simon SmaleThe Aussie Sharks are more than content to take ownership of the underdog tag when they host Spain in their opening match of the World Aquatics World Cup event on Thursday. But underestimate them at your peril.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-23/water-polo-world-cup-sharks-underdog-tag/106944526
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Sharks 'happy to take underdog tag' ahead of blockbuster World Cup
By Simon SmaleThe Aussie Sharks are more than content to take ownership of the underdog tag when they host Spain in their opening match of the World Aquatics World Cup event on Thursday. But underestimate them at your peril.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-23/water-polo-world-cup-sharks-underdog-tag/106944526
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The 'precious' bond driving the Stingers to success
By Simon SmaleAustralia's women's water polo team, the Stingers, were the most successful Australian team at the Paris Olympics, winning a stunning silver medal. This is the secret to their success.
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The 'precious' bond driving the Stingers to success
By Simon SmaleAustralia's women's water polo team, the Stingers, were the most successful Australian team at the Paris Olympics, winning a stunning silver medal. This is the secret to their success.
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How this Champions League winner aims to ignite Stingers
By Simon SmaleWinning the Champions League with Greek giants Olympiacos was "one of the coolest moments" of Abby Andrews's life. She wants to use that experience to push the Stingers to the next level.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-21/abby-andrews-water-polo-world-cup-sydney/106940074
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How this Champions League winner aims to ignite Stingers
By Simon SmaleWinning the Champions League with Greek giants Olympiacos was "one of the coolest moments" of Abby Andrews's life. She wants to use that experience to push the Stingers to the next level.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-21/abby-andrews-water-polo-world-cup-sydney/106940074
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Tears streaming, Messi departs the World Cup stage a legend
By Simon SmaleAs the champion wept on the pitch after the World Cup final defeat, Argentina may well have wondered with trepidation what life will look like in the post-Messi era.
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Tears streaming, Messi departs the World Cup stage a legend
By Simon SmaleAs the champion wept on the pitch after the World Cup final defeat, Argentina may well have wondered with trepidation what life will look like in the post-Messi era.
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Live: Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final
By Simon SmaleSpain is looking to win its second World Cup, taking on four-time and defending champions Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Follow live.
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Live: Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final
By Simon SmaleSpain is looking to win its second World Cup, taking on four-time and defending champions Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Follow live.
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Live: The Titans take on the Sea Eagles
By Simon SmaleThe Sea Eagles head to the Gold Coast looking for a win that will keep them in contention for a spot in the NRL top eight. Follow live.
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Live: The Titans take on the Sea Eagles
By Simon SmaleThe Sea Eagles head to the Gold Coast looking for a win that will keep them in contention for a spot in the NRL top eight. Follow live.
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Live: Raiders host Rabbitohs looking to continue race for NRL finals
By Simon SmaleThe Raiders look to keep their finals hopes alive, hosting the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra stadium. Follow live.
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Live: Raiders host Rabbitohs looking to continue race for NRL finals
By Simon SmaleThe Raiders look to keep their finals hopes alive, hosting the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra stadium. Follow live.