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AFL

AFL

Giants optimistic on Cameron AFL extension

AFL contract extensions may effectively be on hold but GWS are confident of retaining star forward Jeremy Cameron for whatever the future has in store.

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AFL

Tigers fear being dragged back to AFL pack

AFL powerhouse Richmond faces the prospect of losing many of its competitive advantages under tighter financial controls to be enforced by league headquarters.

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AFL

Beams finding peace away from AFL

Dayne Beams worries the coronavirus pandemic will further contribute to mental health issues in the AFL and wider society but is finding peace outside the game.

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AFL

AFL umpires agree to huge pay cut

AFL whistleblowers will take a 50 per cent pay cut until the end of May, rising to 70 per cent if the competition’s shutdown is extended.

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AFL officials ready for big call on season

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan and the game’s administrators face a series of big decisions in the coming weeks as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

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Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Racing NSW announces prize money cuts

Racing NSW has announced prize money cuts of 20 per cent at the top end and 10 per cent for midweek and provincial races.

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Horse Racing

Pressure to reinstate Qld winter carnival

Clubs, breeders and some trainers are pushing for Racing Queensland to reverse its decision to scrap the winter carnival.

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Horse Racing

Gollan milestone in sad circumstances

Trainer Tony Gollan has reached a century of winners for a season for the fourth time, a feat overshadowed by the death of his father Darryl.

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Horse Racing

Potters Corner wins virtual Grand National

Potters Corner has jumped to glory in the Virtual Grand National with dual winner Tiger Roll fourth in the simulated race.

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Horse Racing

Nettoyer wins Group One Doncaster Mile

Nettoyer has caused a boilover to win the Doncaster Mile, giving trainer Wendy Roche and jockey James Innes Jr their first Group One victories.

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Rugby

Rugby

NZ and Pacific teams proposed for Origin

Former Queensland coach Graham Lowe wants New Zealand and an all-star Pacific Island team added to an expanded State of Origin series.

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Rugby

Genia calls for peace in Aust rugby war

Retired Wallabies halfback Will Genia says he’s saddened by rugby’s infighting and more compassion should be shown with warring parties working together.

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Rugby

Greenberg has no plans to quit as NRL boss

NRL boss Todd Greenberg admits 40 jobs could be permanently lost as the NRL slashes costs but he’s committed to getting through the coronavirus crisis.

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Soccer

Soccer

Ex-Matilda wants Milicic decision made now

Ex-Matilda Kate McShea says Ante Milicic’s future as Australia’s coach needs to be finalised now to avoid disrupting the team’s Olympics preparations.

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Soccer

Bayern Munich to resume training in groups

Champions Bayern Munich and some other Bundesliga clubs are reportedly set to resume on-field training under strict conditions.

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Soccer

Premier League players reject pay cut

The union represnting English Premier League players has rejected proposals to cut their wages by 30 per cent during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Golf

Golf

British Open chiefs ponder postponement

This year’s British Open Championship is still standing but officials admit they are working on a number of options, including postponement.

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Golf

Golf Aust standing by no-play virus advice

Golf Australia has admitted confusion over the closure of courses due to the coronavirus but stands by its position that they should be closed for play.

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Golf

Woods, Mickelson to play in charity match

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will reportedly play in a coronavirus relief golf match with NFL legends Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.

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Other Sport

Other sport

T20 World Cup to thrive in crowded slot

Nick Hockley, head of the Twenty20 World Cup organising committee, says the event will capture Australians’ attention even if it overlaps with the AFL and NRL.

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Other sport

Spinner O’Keefe’s shock NSW contract loss

Former Test spinner Stephen O’Keefe has retired from first-class cricket after being overlooked for a NSW contract for next season.

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Langer supports behind-closed-doors games

Australia coach Justin Langer would support international cricket being played behind closed doors once the game resumes after coronavirus pandemic.

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Marsh among state cricket award winners

There have been no end-of-season functions for state cricketers around Australia for obvious reasons, but Shaun Marsh and others have been awarded major gongs.

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