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This week in sports news: The Open cements a new era in golf, with a view on competing we could all be reminded of, the Wallabies finish with a flattering score against the Lions and we are concerned about the future of rugby union in Australia and Abbey Holmes is back on our screens sooner than we expected but not everyone is happy about it.

Then for some sugar: Wayne Carey's Toorak Cellars video attracts some drama, Coldp...

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This week in sports news: Christian Horner is sacked as Red Bull team principal, the Lions are here and the Wallabies are in the thick of preparation and Aussie golfer, Grace Kim has an all time finish in a French Major.

Then for some sugar: the AFL is apparently not done with homophobic slurs and are we harsher on number 1 draft picks than any other player in the competition?

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This week in sports news: Lando Norris wins his home Grand Prix, tributes are seen across the sporting world in the wake of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota’s tragic death and Grigor Dimitrov is forced to retire due to injury at Wimbledon.

Then for some sugar: North Melbourne's centenary celebration raises questions over what the shinboner spirit actually is.

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This week in sports news: Jamara Ugle-Hagan speaks out publicly for the first time since his personal leave from footy, some familiar faces finish the Big 5 Marathon for brain cancer, and Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper reveals she was harassed by her college soccer coach and she is not alone. 

Then for some sugar: the online space is changing and a footy family name and shame an online troll.

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This week in sports news: the AFL Grand Final will remain in the traditional timeslot and opinions are divided, Adam Scott comes so close, but finishes so far in the US Open and AFLW superstars are inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame and we’re excited by what this means for women’s sport. 

Then for some sugar: F1 drivers hit the F1 movie premiere red carpet, Bruce the bat dog shows us why we need more animals in sport and ...

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This week in sports news: Bailey Smith has a not-so-secret meeting with some big bosses, Coco Gauff wins the French Open and it’s about time we spoke about Strava acquiring Runna.

Then for some sugar: athletes are the new supermodels on the Sports Illustrated catwalk and Pat Cummins visits Clarkson’s farm. 

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This week in sports news: the AFL has had a change in leadership and it’s all a little smoke and mirrors, Caitlin Clark is injured and the WNBA cannot cope and GWS legend, Callan Ward suffers what could be a career ending injury.

Then for some sugar: Our favourite commentator Abbey Holmes goes on mat leave and former NRL star, Luke Bateman signs a different kind of deal.

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This week in sports news: Tottenham wins their first trophy in 17 years but Ange’s future is uncertain, the Arsenal women win which means the Matildas win also and the future of sport is here, with the Enhanced Games to be held in 2026.

Then for some sugar: North Melbourne’s Charlie Comben reluctantly hard launches his relationship.

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This week in sports news: Lachie Schultz, a concussion, and the AFL and its umpires divide, Adam Selwood, twin of Troy Selwood passes away just months after his twin and the AFL is prompted to consider the need for a men’s mental health round and the New York Knicks break their 25 year drought. 

Then for some sugar: everyone is obsessed with sporty Timmy Chalamet. 

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This week in sports news: Willie Rioli is in the spotlight again, the Doohan camp fear for their safety in Miami, and Virat Kohli announces retirement from test cricket as India and Pakistan conflict has global cricket on notice.

Then for some sugar: the Met Gala features more athletes than ever before and the sports world welcomes Baby Mewis-Kerr.

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This week in sports news: Dyson Daniels wins the NBA’s Most Improved Player, Kane Cornes makes another enemy, Jamara Ugle-Hagen takes indefinite leave from the AFL and Kelly Finlayson reveals cruel cancer allegations.

Then for some sugar: Millie Bobby Brown finally makes soccer interesting (sorry!!)

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This week in sports news: Australian gymnast, Kate McDonald makes a golden comeback at the 2025 Doha World Cup, it’s a bad week to be a Sam as injuries plague AFL stars and Noah Balta’s verdict divides the AFL world.

Then for some sugar: Dyson Daniels returns to the footy and warnings are issued to athletes over meat consumption in China due to risk of failed doping tests.

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This week in sports news: the final game of the AFL’s Gather Round delivers a shock no one saw coming, Oscar Piastri proves maybe he is McLaren’s number 1 after a tremendous win in Bahrain and finally, Rory McIroy has a magical masters triumph. 

Then for some sugar: WAGs around the world reveal the toll of body shaming in the spotlight.

This week we discuss issues of disordered eating which may be distressing for some liste...

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This week in sports news: Liam Lawson is subbed out of his Red Bull seat after only two Grands Prix, is Scotty James about to become the best winter sport athlete in Australian history? The AFL lives up to its consistently inconsistent name and Min Woo Lee is cooking. 

Then for some sugar: Will Sam Kerr maintain Matilda's captaincy after her taxi incident?

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This week in sports news: redemption tastes sweet as Oscar Piastri wins the Chinese Grand Prix and AFL fans are forced to fork out for digital subscriptions.

Then for some sugar: North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis explains why he sat on his baby news, Harley Reid won’t explain a thing, Minnesota Timberwolves coach, Chris Finch proves sometimes it’s about more than basketball and Tiger Woods requests privacy despite hard launchi...

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This week in sports news: AFL is baaack and the super draftees are making an impact from day (round) 1, it’s lights out (rain pouring) and away we go at the Australian Grand Prix and teen sprinting sensation, Guot Guot gets us excited for Brisbane 2032.

Then for some sugar: Glamour on the Grid gives us the fashion content we’ve been waiting for and Richmond Gorringe makes it official.

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This week in sports news: the AFL’s opening round ends up a season soft launch, the WTA announces paid parental leave and the Australian Grand Prix is almost here so we need to give you a prix-view!!

Then for some sugar: Luka Doncic has settled into his new team but admits he needs to work on his celebrations.

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This week in sports news: Marty Sheargold and Triple M part ways, the F1 Academy sees two Aussie girls fielded and Mother Nature says no to the AFL’s opening round.

Then for some sugar: fitness influencer, Kayla Itsines does not want to see your ass with her morning coffee.

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This week in sports news: Kyrie Irving may still want to call Australia home, the AFL preseason is rough and former Spanish football chief, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. 

Then for some sugar: the Gold Coast Suns experience the most bizarre Facebook hacking of all time.

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