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Betting scandal: Ayoub charge dismissed

2:43 PM | Leading rugby league player agent Sam Ayoub had a charge of attempting to obtain a financial advantage by deception dismissed at a hearing at Downing Centre Local Court today.

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Casey Stoner: the no-nonsense champion who has always done things his way

1:51 PM | For most people it came as a shock. But to those looking closely the signs were there.

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Former All Black pleads guilty to assault, drug charges

10:15 AM | Former All Black Stephen Bachop has changed his pleas to guilty on four charges relating to an incident on Rugby World Cup final night last year.

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Rebels wins will attract best players

3:00 AM | Announcement about highly regarded Reds' backrower Scott Higginbotham expected soon.

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Popovic vows to deliver 'good brand' to west

3:00 AM | TONY POPOVIC might have never coached a professional match in his life but at noon yesterday, Football Federation Australia handed over the keys to the vehicle that could make or break the A-League.

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No more Mr Knights guy from Uate

3:00 AM | STATE OF ORIGIN brings out the meanest in the mildest of people. Yesterday, it was the turn of quietly-spoken Akuila Uate to pronounce his passion for his state with a hint of hate.

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Kiwi threats bounce off Tamou but memories of Big Artie elicit a tear

3:00 AM | JAMES TAMOU is so tough he ignored physical threats from New Zealand fans to play for Australia last month. But tell him of comparisons with Arthur Beetson and the Blues prop has to choke back the tears.

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Blue steel: Morris confident he's right man to confront in-form Inglis

3:00 AM | JOSH MORRIS will go into his third State of Origin match in a position to which he is unaccustomed, marking a player he has never directly opposed before, who just happens to be probably the most destructive player in rugby league.

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Jurrah named to take on Swans

3:00 AM | Demons surprised by Liam Jurrah's readiness for an AFL return.

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Anti-poaching deal a myth, say Giants

3:00 AM | Greater Western Sydney chief executive David Matthews says no such pact.

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When players move, hearts get broken

3:00 AM | As it stands, nobody can win when this version of musical chairs is played.

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Tigers ready to embrace 'finals' atmosphere

3:00 AM | Shane Edwards says Richmond's clash with Essendon will be like finals footy.

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Punters only have eyes for Manighar

3:00 AM | Former English galloper has firmed from $4 to $2.40 to win Doomben Cup.

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Irish eyes are smiling as Sydney's Walsh makes his debut

3:00 AM | After more than two years of hard work, Tommy Walsh set to make his debut.

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Bichel out but favours a former international

3:00 AM | Andy Bichel rules himself out of contention to be Australia's next bowling coach.

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Mundine's shot at US lands little lower than Pretty Boy

3:00 AM | ANTHONY MUNDINE admits he was on the verge of giving up on his ambition to fight in the US as well as granting Danny Green a rematch when he received the offer to fight Bronco McKart in Las Vegas on July 14.

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Eliza Park conquers all with son of Mossman

3:00 AM | Eliza Park's announcement this week of its bold move to establish a breeding division in Queensland received a tremendous boost with the news it had bought one of the country's best sprinters, Love Conquers All, as its foremost stallion for this season. Eliza Park takes over the proven Racetree nursery at Innisplain to give the stud breeding divisions in Kerrie, Victoria, and Gold Coast hinterland.

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