Rio – 2016 Olympics – Men’s road cycling
Australia’s hot favourite Richie Porte crashed out of the 237.5-kilometre men’s road race this morning, leaving Belgium’s Greg Van Avermaet to snaffle the gold medals.
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Mitchell Starc bags five wickets… then Aussies collapse
Update: Australia was on the brink of an embarrassing sub-100 first innings response this afternoon, at 89 for 8 having added just 35 runs for six wickets.
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AFL: Ted Richards to hang up the boots
Sydney Swan defender Ted Richards has announced his retirement at the end of the season.
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NRL round 22: Brisbane overcome struggling Dragons
The Brisbane Broncos narrowly beat the St George Illawarra Dragons 12-8 in torrential rain at WIN stadium in Wollongong.
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New sports added to 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Surfing, karate, skateboarding, baseball/softball and rock climbing have been added to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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Boxing: Danny Green wins Australian cruiserweight title
Australian boxer Danny Green defeated Kane Watts overnight to win the Australian cruiserweight title with a unanimous points decision.
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NRL preview round 22 – Women of League round
The Newsroom previews round 22 of the National Rugby League who will celebrate their ten year partnership with the Women in League foundation.
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NRL round 21 – Roosters finally get to winners’ circle
After losing six consecutive games, the Sydney Roosters defeated the Brisbane Broncos 32-16 at Allianz Stadium.
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Cricket – Sri Lanka hit back
Day three of the first test saw Sri Lanka demolish Australia after a massive 169 runs made by Kusal Mendis.
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