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Australian debutant Todd Murphy claims five-wicket haul but India well on top in first Test in Nagpur

A century to captain Rohit Sharma helps India establish a commanding 144-run lead at stumps on day two of the first Test, while Australian spinner Todd Murphy has a debut to remember with five wickets.

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How Australia can win a Test series in India, according to the last coach of Australia to do so, John Buchanan

Sticking to a plan, playing to your strengths and silencing the "unbelievable" Indian crowd — The man who last guided Australia to a Test series victory in India outlines how this year's side can do it again.

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Surfing great Steph Gilmore talks about her eighth world title, preparing for elite competition and sporting inspirations

The most successful women's surfer of all time, Australia's Steph Gilmore, talks to ABC Sport at the start of the new season about her dramatic eighth world title and some of the surprising sporting athletes she draws inspiration from.

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As an elite athlete, Cate Campbell struggled to manage her period. She wants more awareness of women's health issues

Champion swimmer Cate Campbell has spent her career trying to manage troublesome periods. But the elite athlete felt she had no-one to turn to for advice — and it came at a significant cost.

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Meet the seven trailblazing mothers in Papua New Guinea's national cricket team

They are returning to cricket weeks after giving birth, coping with separation from their children, and playing for their family's financial survival — meet the trailblazing mothers in PNG's national cricket team.

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Meet the man who organised the historic catch up between Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar

It was arguably cricket's most famous afternoon tea, and came from one man who simply dared to make a few phone calls.

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Sydney Roosters teen prodigy Joseph Sua'ali'i bestowed Samoan Chief title

Sydney Roosters and Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup star Joseph Sua'ali'i received Matai chiefly titles by village elders in Samoa.

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The all-inclusive AFL Blind is giving the vision impaired an opportunity to play the game they love

A new, adapted version of Aussie rules is changing lives in Melbourne with a league for the vision impaired, and players are relishing the opportunity to take the field.

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Travis Head hits back late on day one at the Gabba after David Warner is out off the first ball against South Africa

Australia is almost in the lead from just one session of batting after South Africa was bowled out for 152 on the opening day of the first Test in Brisbane. Look back at all the action as it happened at the Gabba in our blog.

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Breaking the shame around menstruation: WNBL MVP Anneli Maley on period pride

As the WNBL launches its "Fighting Period Poverty" round, reigning MVP Anneli Maley hopes women can be proud of their periods, and that men can get in on conversations around them too.

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The Jillaroos had to pay for their own tickets to get thumped in the first three World Cups. Now they fly business class to the final

The Jillaroos who went to the first Women's Rugby League World Cup in 2000 had to quit jobs, take out loans and raise money in raffles to pay for their own flights. But those struggles built the runway that sent the current side on a business class flight to this…

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Sydney Flames WNBL guard Tiana Mangakahia on beating breast cancer, and getting back to her best basketball

Basketballer Tiana Mangakahia was a star on the rise, destined for the Australian Opals and the WNBA, when a breast cancer diagnosis changed everything. Now she finally feels she's getting back to her best, and is ready to make an impact in the WNBL.

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‘Not a game’: Accused chess cheater files lawsuit against arch nemesis

Embattled chess player Hans Niemann has announced he is taking his feud with grandmaster Magnus Carlsen to the US court system.

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Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann sues Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for defamation

Teenage chess grandmaster Hans Niemann hits rival Magnus Carlsen and others with a defamation suit after allegations of cheating.

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Families of First Nations players query the independence of AFL's proposed investigation of Hawthorn allegations

The lawyer for one of the First Nations families involved in the Hawthorn cultural safety review raises questions over the independence of an investigative panel announced by the AFL.

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Hawthorn racism review to allege that former coaches separated First Nations players from families and demanded a pregnancy termination

Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan are named in a Hawthorn review into how First Nations players were treated during Clarkson's time at the helm of the Hawks. Warning — this story contains details of self-harm, pregnancy loss, and intergenerational trauma for Indigenous people.

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Wallabies shattered after 'disgraceful' refereeing decision in Bledisloe Cup Test loss to All Blacks

The Wallabies are left to reflect on their agonising 39-37 defeat to the All Blacks in Melbourne following a controversial finish that had players and commentators stunned.

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Inside the Game: The challengers versus AFL premiers past — how the elimination finals break down

For week one of AFL finals, it's win or go home for the Dockers, Lions, Tigers and Bulldogs. Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson analyse the elimination finals, and assess two matches that will feature a clash of modern footy styles.

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Ainslie Football Club becomes first known Aussie rules club to invest equal money into men's and women's programs

Late last year, Allyson Flynn and Zoe Skyrianos asked their local footy club board to invest equal money into its men's and women's programs. This is how it went.

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Grand final brawls, suspension drama, Wayne Harmes and THAT goal — why the Blues and the Magpies hate each other

As we get ready for today's blockbuster at the MCG, Carlton and Collingwood figures Mark Maclure and Mick Malthouse talk about the rivalry between the two traditional heavyweights, and why it endures.

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How university students are bringing gender equity to a 60-year-old sport called Inward Bound

Erin and Rhea wanted to make Inward Bound as inclusive as possible — and they have. This year, the race is set to feature the greatest number of female runners in its history.

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It's time to move beyond tokenism in sport and build a truly inclusive environment

Sports are increasingly driving efforts to promote diversity and inclusion through themed rounds, merchandise, and storytelling — but is it tokenism or does it actually make a difference?

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Former gymnasts asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement during reconciliation meeting following abuse claims

A group of former elite female gymnasts say being asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement in a reconciliation meeting is another attempt to silence alleged victims of abuse.

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As an adult, parkour helped Amy Han rediscover the joy of play and her surroundings

Parkour is about using your body to creatively explore and play in your environment. Amy Han says it taught her to "unlearn" gender norms and she wants to see more girls and women take it up.

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Chelsea Hodges's bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham is the sweetest success after a difficult 12 months

While much of the fanfare around the Australian swim team has centred on the gold rush, for some swimmers, just making it to the pool is the greatest reward.

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