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Boxing/MMA

Supplied picture. Australian boxing champ Andrew Moloney’ . Pics by: Mikey Williams

Why losing will never be an option for Aussie champ

It’s hard to believe Australia’s only boxing world champion was on the tools six weeks ago – and it’s why losing the WBA Superflyweight belt is not an option for Andrew Moloney.

Rugby

Beale’s greatest legacy came off the field

Australian rugby fans should stop and count themselves lucky Kurtley Beale stuck with the game when he could easily have gone to a rival code. But the fullback’s greatest play came off the field according to one legend.

Racing

Jockey Lewis German rides Front Page to victory in race 7, the A.r. Creswick Stakes, during Country Race Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Saturday, June 20, 2020. (AAP Image/Supplied by Reg Ryan, Racing Photos) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Front Page owners turn down mega offers

The owners of promising sprinter Front Page have resisted the temptation to sell even though cashed-up Hong Kong suitors threw at them seven-figure offers.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Brett Morris of the Roosters celebrates scoring a try with team mate James Tedesco of the Roosters during the round five NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Sydney Roosters at Bankwest Stadium on June 15, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Roosters stitch-up Eels ahead of blockbuster

Axed Canterbury winger Jayden Okunbor will appeal the NRL’s decision to deregister him, Roosters mind games ahead of Eels clash and thoughts are with our great mate – it’s all in Sports Confidential.

Broncos

5 Things: Shining light in Broncos’ vortex of darkness

Brisbane’s fourth straight loss exposed even more issues for the struggling club but there was one positive to come the Knightmare at Gosford. This is five things we learned.

AnalysisBroncos

Brodie Croft (left), Anthony Milford (centre) and Allan Langer (right) are seen during Brisbane Broncos training at Clive Berghofer Field in Brisbane, Wednesday, June 17, 2020. The Broncos will play the Knights in their round 6 match on Thursday night. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING

$1m Milford problem Broncos can’t hide from

The highest paid player in Brisbane’s 32-year history could find himself on the bench – or worse – next week following another unacceptable performance at five-eighth.

ExclusiveNRL

Bulldogs’ multimillion-dollar Bellamy bombshell

Canterbury Bulldogs are preparing a massive bid for Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy amid speculation both parties have directly spoken twice.

SuperRacing

Robbie Fradd rides Pretty In Pink to win race 4, The SKY Racing Moreton Cup, during the Treasury Brisbane Ladies Oaks Day at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Ice positive could cost owners millions

Segenhoe Stud boss Peter O’Brien has expressed dismay at the prospect of Pretty In Pink being stripped of a Group 2 race win more than 12 months after the event, following the announcement of a positive swab.

NRL

V’landys to slash $160m from NRL

A sweeping investigation of rugby league’s finances by the ARL Commission will see the biggest financial and administrative shake-up in NRL history – but there’s a silver lining for the code’s 16 clubs.

Basketball

Brian Goorjian has signed a two-year deal to coach the Hawks.

Reborn Hawks secure massive coaching coup

The Hawks have risen from the NBL scrapheap with an NBA-led ownership group, and now they’re ready to take flight after landing the greatest coach in the competition’s history.

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