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It’s a washout: how Sydney’s Test cricket rain curse stops play and leaves Australian cities in its wake
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GB's Boulter helps to see off Australia and fiance De Minaur in United Cup
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Maxwell’s mid-air boundary juggle hailed as ‘greatest catch’ in BBL
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Kyrgios shrugs off lingering wrist pain in tight doubles loss with Djokovic
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Richmond player Balta charged with assault in country NSW
Moving the Goalposts  
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From the Euros to Canada’s new league: women’s football in 2025
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Luke Littler dismantles Aspinall to make PDC world championship last four
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Sunderland close in on leaders after Isidor strike sees off Sheffield United
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‘Set piece FC’ strike again just as Arsenal are tempted by the fountain of youth
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Arteta sings virtues of ‘versatility’ as Arsenal overcome sickness bug to win
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