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The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 30, 2026

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A 12-year-old swimming sensation has set his sights on the 2032 Olympics after winning 17 gold medals at a single State championship.

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Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered support to his old club embroiled in a fight to prove its innocence over serious inancial breaches.

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Another medical issue but Djokovic back to winning ways

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Sheezel makes B&F history as North narrows coach search

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Sheezel makes B&F history as North narrows coach search

With North Melbourne's senior coach hunt entering the pointy end, Harry Sheezel has won a third club best and fairest in just his fourth AFL season.

Australia boosted by Cummins' return, avoid ODI sweep

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Australia boosted by Cummins' return, avoid ODI sweep

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Ivan close to tears as Nathan wins Dally M

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Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL

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Sydney reel in Brisbane to stay unbeaten in NBL

Kendric Davis starred as Sydney handed the improved Brisbane a tough lesson - and their first defeat of the season - with a 15-point Ignite Cup win.

Wheelchair-bound Nathan Cleary wins Dally M Medal at end of horror week

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NZ light up Cairns to kick off NBL Ignite Cup

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‘I want to apologise for all this’: Stawell Gift winner apologises after losing title over drug test

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Brisbane star Lachie Neale chooses Collingwood over West Coast despite strong offer to join Eagles

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