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'What better place to be than iconic city like this': Sydney Marathon primed for Major test
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The Sydney Marathon is on track to become the latest marathon to join the elite, prestigious list of World Marathon Majors, if it meets certain criteria this weekend.
Classification is at the heart of Para sport — but it dashed the Paralympic dreams of these athletes
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Bradman Best out for Knights ahead of Cowboys test
Topic:NRL
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GWS and Port have a second chance at the AFL finals but need to make improvements
Topic:AFL
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As Penrith looks towards a golden new future, the old stadium moves into the past
Topic:NRL
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'Won't take a step backwards': Port Adelaide coach dares Hawthorn to attack Zak Butters's injured ribs in crucial semifinal clash
Topic:AFL
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Head smashes an Australian T20 record as England crumbles in run chase at Southampton
Topic:Cricket
Aussie qualifier claims biggest career win at Guadalajara Open
Topic:Tennis
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Swans star ruled out of prelim after injuring hamstring, as young Sun signs one of the richest deals in AFL history
Topic:AFL
Expanded A-League Women season to avoid summer heat
Topic:A-League Women
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Cronulla rookie Kayal Iro's journey from the Cook Islands to NRL stardom

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Drug use rumours, public brawls, hospital visits: The bizarre three-year run crippling Melbourne's premiership hopes

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Being able to compete at both the Olympics and Paralympics is a rare feat. But does it damage the Paralympic movement?

Analysis by Elizabeth Wright

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The NRL finals are just around the corner but the true match of the round is the 'Spoon Bowl'

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80,000 people pack Stade de France for Paralympics closing ceremony

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Louise Sauvage on why more people should coach athletes with a disability

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Lauren Parker wins another gold at the Paralympic Games

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Alexa Leary breaks world record twice on her way to gold

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Paralympic classification can be confusing — here's how it works

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Topic:Olympic Games

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'The gold medal's the only thing that counts': The rivalry between two Aussie hurdlers that created one of our great Olympics moments

Topic:Olympic Games

The myth and legend of the marathon as women get their moment in the sun at the Paris Olympics

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Yesterday at 2:25amWed 11 Sep 2024 at 2:25am
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