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JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets looks on against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 17, 2021 in Jupiter, Florida. Michael Reaves/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Star’s jaw-dropping $452m deal shatters record

NY Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has signed the biggest contract in the team’s history, agreeing to a 10-year deal worth $452 million.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 7, 2018 Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez arrive for the 2018 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. - Jennifer Lopez and fiance Alex Rodriguez have broken up, calling off their two-year engagement, US media reported on March 12, 2021. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)

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Shock twist in J-Lo breakup

A surprising statement from the 51-year-old popstar has flipped rumours her relationship with a sporting icon was on the rocks.

The Canseco family feud is alive and well.

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Furious model rips famous father to pieces

The daughter of Jose Canseco has unleashed on the sporting icon, saying she’s broken off all contact with him after he “crossed the line”.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 02, 2016, Hall of Famer Hank Aaron throws out the ceremonial last pitch at Turner Field to Bobby Cox after the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Detroit Tigers at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. - Hank Aaron, the baseball great who defied racist hatred to break Babe Ruth's cherished major league home run record, died January 22, 2021. He was 86. The Atlanta Braves, Aaron's former club, and Major League Baseball said the beloved Hall of Famer affectionately known as "Hammerin' Hank" passed away Friday morning. (Photo by Daniel Shirey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

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‘Lost a titan’: World mourns legend’s death

The sporting community has paid tribute to Major League Baseball home run king Hank Aaron, who passed away on Friday at age 86.

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Adelaide Bite Baseball Player Jordan McArdle at Parafield Airport sizing up the plane he will tandem sky dive from with Semaphore company Coastal Sky Dive, next month to raise funds for CanTeen. (AAP/Emma Brasier)

Bite star jumps at chance to support CanTeen

JORDAN McArdle has been a shining light for Adelaide Bite and the highly promising youngster has decided to make a leap of faith in support of CanTeen.

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MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. Michael Reaves/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

US freak’s $20 million code hop carrot

An American college superstar is so good at baseball and football both the MLB and NFL are chasing him — but it’s going to cost the winner.

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Adelaide Bite dugout for Saturday night's Australian Baseball League clash with Perth Heat. Players warming up on the field, sitting in the dugout during the game, in the bullpen and playing. 1 December 2018. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)

Digging deep into Adelaide’s inner santcum

ADELAIDE Bite is riding the highs and lows of the Australian baseball league’s rollercoaster, and the Advertiser.com was given exclusive access to capture all the emotion in the club’s dugout during the game.

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Troy Tulowitzki with the mother of all redundancy payouts.

Team pays star $52m to go away

This five-time All-Star US gun endured one of the most humiliating slap-downs imaginable when his team dropped the sword on him.

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ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 12: Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to make a pass during a pre-season game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on October 12, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Mills climbs quirky NBA stats ladder

There’s a stat for just about everything in the NBA. But we never thought we’d see this one for our man Patty Mills. What has the San Antonio point guard done now? Plus, get the latest on Cameron Johnston’s jaw dropping punt in the NFL.

American Sports

Michael Dickson booms a punt against the Los Angeles Chargers. Picture: Seattle Seahawks.

All-Aussie battle for All-Star honour

Rookie sensations Michael Dickson and Cam Johnston are locked in an all-Aussie battle for the NFL Pro Bowl while Ben Simmons takes his game to a new level and Liam Hendriks earns a big pay day.

American Sports

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles, center, drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry (7) and Danny Green (14) defend in the first half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Aussies Abroad: Jingles sets Jazz record

Three-point supremo Joe Ingles has smashed a Utah Jazz record. Plus, an Aussie baseball star earns a million-dollar payday and gun college punter Mitch Wishnowsky and James Smith enhance their NFL credentials.

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25/11/16 - ADELAIDE BITE versus MELBOURNE ACES. Melbourne's No.42 Ronald Acuna. Picture Dean Martin

Rookie of the Year Acuna’s Aussie launching pad

MAJOR League baseball sensation Ronald Acuna has claimed the National League Rookie of the Year award but did you know the Venezuelan slugger started out in the Australian Baseball League.

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