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Greek swimmer’s $1m record sparks debate as Chalmers calls for better pay for clean swimmers
One of Australia’s biggest sports stars hopes the drug-friendly Enhanced Games will prompt a prize money increase for swimmers. Kyle Chalmers hopes the drug-friendly Enhanced Games will push World Aquatics …
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Greek swimmer breaks world record, with help from drugs, but here’s the catch, it’s legal
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev has bettered a world record while on drugs, becoming a millionaire in less than 21 seconds. The four-time Olympian is the second confirmed athlete for Enhanced …
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Bombers’ tormentor has taken his game to another level
Adelaide forward Josh Rachele has received fresh plaudits as he seeks to reprise his role as tormentor of Essendon in Saturday’s MCG clash. Rachele, who is of Greek and Italian …
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Socceroos ignore mission impossible history in Japan
The Socceroos are ignoring history as they embark on what has been their mission impossible. Australia have never beaten Japan in Japan, which is the next frontier for new coach …
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Popovic’s Socceroos sink China to revive World Cup hope
New coach Tony Popovic says it’s “special” to steer the Socceroos to a 3-1 victory against China and revitalise hopes of qualifying for the World Cup. A Craig Goodwin cracker, …
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Aussie swimmers put silver touches on Paris campaign
A quiet achiever and three megastars have put a finishing silver polish on Australia’s third-best campaign at an Olympic pool. Unheralded Meg Harris claimed a surprise silver in the women’s …
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Australia’s McKeown, McEvoy win historic Olympic golds
Not in a million years did Kaylee McKeown expect to create history as the first Australian to win four individual Olympic gold medals. McKeown and compatriot Cameron McEvoy claimed landmark …
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Port’s Georgiades to make AFL comeback after year out
Port Adelaide’s Mitch Georgiades will be cast in a fresh role when he makes his comeback from a year-long knee injury, coach Ken Hinkley says. Georgiades will play against Essendon …
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Argentina is a grudge match, not a friendly: Socceroo
The Socceroos’ clash against Argentina is a friendly in name only, with emerging midfielder Keanu Baccus labelling it a grudge match. Australia meet Lionel Messi’s World Cup winners in Beijing …
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Central Coast Mariners sink Adelaide in first ALM semi
Central Coast Mariners, with goals from James McGarry and Jason Cummings, have sunk Adelaide United 2-1 in the first leg of their A-League Men semi-final. The Mariners broke a nine-year …