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Boxing/MMA

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2020, file photo, Tyson Fury, of England, lands a right to Deontay Wilder, left, during a WBC heavyweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas. Boxing promoter Bob Arum says he plans to stage a card of five fights on June 9 at the MGM Grand. It's the first of a series of fights over the next two months at the Las Vegas hotel. A second fight card will be held two nights later. ESPN will televise both cards to kick off twice weekly shows at the hotel in June and July. The fights are pending approval of the Nevada Athletic Commission. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

‘Non-starter’: Promotor cans Fury-Wilder Aussie megafight

Australia’s success in managing the Coronavirus has actually come back to haunt them – with Top Rank boss Bob Arum ruling them out as potential hosts for the mega rematch.

Tigers

Reynolds ‘in shock’ over ‘false’ cocaine, ice test

Embattled Wests Tiger Josh Reynolds has broken his silence after being pulled over by police with an expired driver’s licence before failing a roadside drug test to cocaine and methamphetamine.

NRL

Daly Cherry-Evans of the Sea Eagles shakes hands with touch judge Peter Gough following the Round 4 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, June 6, 2020. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Howler’ touchie avoids the axe despite blunder

The NRL touch judge whose incorrect forward pass ruling robbed Manly of victory over Parramtta on the weekend has been spared the axe for Round 5 of the competition.

ExclusiveRugby

How rugby can seal greatest weekend of sport in history

Rugby Australia is set to break with more than a century of tradition to play its part in creating the greatest blockbuster weekend of sport in Australian history. SEE THE FOUR ICONIC FIXTURES

Boxing/MMA

(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 23, 2020 British boxer Tyson Fury (L) and US boxer Deontay Wilder exchange punches during their World Boxing Council (WBC) Heavyweight Championship Title boxing match at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. - The third fight in Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder's heavyweight rivalry has been postponed as the coronavirus pandemic grips the United States and Britain, ESPN reported on March 24, 2020. (Photo by John Gurzinski / AFP)

Fury-Wilder III: NRL stadium booked to host superfight

A leading Australian boxing promoter with strong ties to Top Rank boss Bob Arum has revealed plans to host the heavyweight trilogy fight have taken a massive step forward thanks to Peter V’landys.

Broncos

Club legend attacked in Woolies over Broncos debacle

You know things are bad when even club old boys are copping impromptu grillings from fans in their local shopping centres over Brisbane’s record loss. PLUS the horrible history working against Broncos.

Racing

Jockey Jim Byrne rides Rothfire to victory in race 7, the Xxxx Dry J.j. Atkins, during Eagle Farm Race Day at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane, Saturday, June 6, 2020. (AAP Image/Supplied by Michael McInally, Racing Queensland) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Rothfire needs spring-loaded launch to Everest

Early spring results will be crucial to Rothfire’s chances of securing a run in this year’s The Everest after trainer Rob Heathcote discussed the possibility of earning a with miRunners.

Broncos

Broncos exposed: players ‘not as good as they think’

Matt Lodge has broken Brisbane’s silence over their record loss to the Roosters, delivering a brutally honest assessment of his teammates and current form crisis rocking the club.

SuperRacing

Winx Debut WIn - 4th June 2014 - Warwick Farm

‘This Winx looks like she goes okay’

The anniversary of Winx’s first race went by almost unnoticed recently, but as the champ prepares to become a mum, her owners and trainer Chris Waller reflect on their first impressions of the budding star.

EXCLUSIVEWallabies

New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is welcomed to Rugby Australia on Tuesday 21st January 2020. Picture: Nikki Short

Wallabies coach’s 67 grand gesture as huge pay cut revealed

Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will voluntarily take a hefty cut to his salary for the next four months, while RA is hoping for an unexpected multi-million windfall later this year.

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