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Daniels steals attention, Giddey battles in NBA openers

Daniels steals attention, Giddey battles in NBA openers

Josh Giddey battled in Chicago's season-opening belting in Toronto while Boomers teammate Dyson Daniels was straight into his work in a tough Hawks win.

Aussie guard Borlase in Dream WNBA finals win

Aussie guard Borlase in Dream WNBA finals win

Aussie guard Borlase in Dream WNBA finals win

Aussie guard Borlase in Dream WNBA finals win

Australia's Izzy Borlase played a key role as the Atlanta Dream won at home to take a 2-1 lead over Golden State in the WNBA finals.

Meta fined $US25 billion over New Mexico data privacy

Meta fined $US25 billion over New Mexico data privacy

Meta fined $US25 billion over New Mexico data privacy

Meta fined $US25 billion over New Mexico data privacy

Meta has been ordered to pay billions to the US state of New Mexico after it was found to have used consumers' information illegally ahead of the 2016 election.

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'Walking triple-double' headlines Aussie NBA interest

'Walking triple-double' headlines Aussie NBA interest

Josh Giddey has been given the platform to flourish in a rebuilt Bulls squad, the Boomers guard among nine Australians likely to log NBA minutes this season.

'F***ing miserable': Simmons faces long road ahead

'F***ing miserable': Simmons faces long road ahead

Ben Simmons faces another long stint on the sidelines but has received support from Joe Ingles, who expects his fellow Australian to bounce back.

Bazzana's dream MLB debut over as Rays beat Guardians

Bazzana's dream MLB debut over as Rays beat Guardians

Australian baseball's young gun Travis Bazzana has helped spark a late Cleveland rally, but Tampa Bay beat them 7-3 in game six to reach the World Series.

Borlase block fires up star as Dream level WNBA finals

Borlase block fires up star as Dream level WNBA finals

Izzy Borlase's Atlanta Dream have tied the best-of-seven WNBA finals series against Golden State at 1-1 as both teams chase their first championship.

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Cardinals, Browns shock NFL as Chiefs remain unbeaten

Cardinals, Browns shock NFL as Chiefs remain unbeaten

Cardinals, Browns shock NFL as Chiefs remain unbeaten

Cardinals, Browns shock NFL as Chiefs remain unbeaten

The Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns have both claimed wins after nailing last-gasp field goals, while an Atlanta Falcons player was taken to hospital.

Bazzana hitless as Rays beat Guardians to lead series

Bazzana hitless as Rays beat Guardians to lead series

Bazzana hitless as Rays beat Guardians to lead series

Bazzana hitless as Rays beat Guardians to lead series

Tampa Bay will head back home with a three-games-to-two lead in their American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians.

Ben Simmons' vow after NBA comeback cruelled by injury

Ben Simmons' vow after NBA comeback cruelled by injury

Ben Simmons' vow after NBA comeback cruelled by injury

Ben Simmons' vow after NBA comeback cruelled by injury

Ben Simmons' NBA comeback appears over before it began amid reports of a devastating injury setback on the eve of the new season.

Aussie's landmark homer in vain as Rays level series

Aussie's landmark homer in vain as Rays level series

Aussie's landmark homer in vain as Rays level series

Aussie's landmark homer in vain as Rays level series

Australian Travis Bazzana has produced a home run and a fielding error as his Guardians suffered a series-levelling loss to Tampa Bay in Cleveland.

Yet more Messi goals, Aussie defender cops 4-1 MLS loss

Yet more Messi goals, Aussie defender cops 4-1 MLS loss

Yet more Messi goals, Aussie defender cops 4-1 MLS loss

Yet more Messi goals, Aussie defender cops 4-1 MLS loss

Lionel Messi has added two more goals to his Major League Soccer haul in a big win for Inter Miami over Atlanta, while Kye Rowles' team suffered a 4-1 defeat.

Advantage Valkyries as Borlase makes WNBA finals debut

Advantage Valkyries as Borlase makes WNBA finals debut

Advantage Valkyries as Borlase makes WNBA finals debut

Advantage Valkyries as Borlase makes WNBA finals debut

Miela Sowah's Golden State Valkyries have won the first game of the WNBA finals as they look to secure the championship in just their second season.

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs

Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs

Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause is in the national interest.

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Another positive step for Simmons in NBA comeback

Ben Simmons has impressed for the beaten Sacramento Kings with a strong individual pre-season performance as he ramps up his NBA comeback.

Diddy moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania prison

Sean "Diddy" Combs, the US rap mogul sentenced to four years in prison for sex crimes, has been moved to another prison.

New White House press secretary fired after days in job

Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House press secretary after a brief tenure, officials say.

Bystander shoots US teen who fatally gunned down four

A 16-year-old has opened fire at a US school, killing three children and a teacher before being shot by a person at the scene who followed him inside.

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NBA legends' hope for Simmons amid doubts

NBA greats Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin believe a fit-again Ben Simmons is capable of performing at a high level as long as his body and mind play ball.

Trump says military execution will not be livestreamed

The execution by of a former US army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 at a military base in Texas will not be livestreamed, President Donald Trump says.

'Special': Borlase dares to Dream in WNBA Finals debut

Izzy Borlase is looking to cap off a stellar year by securing the WNBA championship in the Finals, with an Opals teammate on the opposition..

Dolly's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate

Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, has filed a court response to a restraining order from the star's longtime manager.

Rays hit back to level baseball series with Cleveland

Australian Travis Bazzana picked up a hit against Tampa Bay starter Freddy Peralta as the Rays beat the Guardians in game two of their MLB playoff series.

Ex-gang leader jailed 40 years to life for Tupac murder

Duane "Keffe D" Davis will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a court sentenced him for his part in the murder of rap superstar Tupac Shakur.

Guardians continue winning streak in baseball playoffs

Australian young gun Travis Bazzana and the Cleveland Guardians are one step closer to baseball's World Series after an away win over Tampa Bay.

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