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North Queensland beats Cronulla 32-30 to book NRL preliminary final berth, Canberra defeats Melbourne Storm 28-20

A long-range Valentine Holmes field goal in golden-point extra time sees North Queensland edge Cronulla 32-30, while Canberra lives to fight another day after a tense 28-20 victory over the Melbourne Storm in their elimination final.

ABC News

Canberra embrace NRL underdog tag: Stuart

Many expect Melbourne to roll through Canberra in their NRL elimination final, but Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says his side is ready for the challenge.

AAP

A’ja Wilson joins Candace Parker as one of 7 WNBA players named MVP multiple times

Four of the last six WNBA MVPs led their team to WNBA titles the same year. Jonquel Jones was named MVP last year, and the Sky defeated the Sun in the semifinals. In 2020 Wilson won her first MVP honor, and the Storm defeated the Aces in the Finals.

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Tapine brilliance steers Raiders upturn

Canberra prop Joe Tapine is producing a compelling case to be labelled the NRL's best forward as the Raiders prepare to face Melbourne on Saturday.

AAP

Best Social Media Reactions to Sue Bird’s Last Game

The WNBA star finished her 20-year career on Tuesday night after the Storm were eliminated by the Aces in the playoffs.

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Larry Stone: Storm ousted, but all anybody will remember is it was Sue Bird's last game

SEATTLE — It was one of those nights where an extra marine layer of tension hung in the air as the Storm's season, and Sue Bird's career, hung in the balance. But eventually, that tension gave way to the melancholy that always attaches itself to a legendary player walking away…

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Aces’ A’ja Wilson named WNBA MVP for 2nd time

LAS VEGAS — Aces star A’ja Wilson was named the WNBA’s MVP on Wednesday, edging Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart to win the award for the second time in three years.

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A’ja Wilson Wins WNBA MVP Award Over Breanna Stewart

This comes a week after the rising star was selected as the 2022 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.

Sports Illustrated

Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA

The Seattle Storm lost its semifinal game on Tuesday, bringing a bittersweet end to what the 41-year-old had said would be her final season. She retires as the winningest WNBA player of all time.

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Aces advance to WNBA Finals as Storm’s Sue Bird closes her career

Bird stayed on the court after the final buzzer, receiving hugs from the entire Aces roster. She wiped away tears while the crowd cheered and cried along with her, and chanted “Thank you, Sue.”

Chicago Sun-Times

SI:AM | A Night to Remember in the WNBA

Plus, get to know the NFL’s top trash-talker.

Sports Illustrated

Raiders forwards hope chaos stuns Storm

Fast play-the-balls and offloads could be one key to Canberra continuing their decent record against Melbourne and winning their NRL elimination final.

AAP

Sky no-show at fiery Sun sets the table for a tense Game 5. Is this a rivalry? It better be

One must assume Candace Parker and Co. are as ticked off as they’ve been at any point since Day 1 of training camp.

Chicago Sun-Times

Munster puts contract on hold for finals

Contemplating a move home to Queensland, star playmaker Cameron Munster has told Melbourne to put contract negotiations on hold until the NRL season is over.

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Sky’s history bodes well for the franchise ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday

The franchise’s first opportunity to play in a Game 4 was in 2016 when they faced Candace Parker and the eSparks in the semifinals

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Larry Stone: Aces put a sour twist on Storm's storybook run, but there's still time to write a better ending

SEATTLE — In a perfect world, the Seattle Storm playoff game Sunday would have ended in the most storybook fashion possible. It was all written, ready to go to print — a plot line from here to eternity.

AAP

Abdo dismisses Raiders 'short straw' claim

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has argued the finals series draw is fair after Canberra complained about travelling to Melbourne on a six-day turnaround.

Sports Illustrated

Aces Spoil Sue Bird’s Near-Buzzer Beater in Wild Overtime Win

Despite trailing 89–85 with 11.3 seconds to play in regulation, the Aces rallied late and blitzed the Storm in overtime to claim Game 3 of their playoff series.

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Storm's Meaney will be fit for NRL finals

Melbourne utility Nick Meaney has declared he will be fit for finals despite aggravating a shoulder injury in the loss to Parramatta.

ABC News

The six types of NRL player who win the Dally M Medal

This week is the final round for NRL players to accumulate Dally M votes. Here are the six types of stars who can win the award.

AAP

Bottom-four curse can be broken: Bellamy

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy claims it's only a matter of time before a premier comes from outside the NRL top four, with several contenders in the 2022 pack.

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Eels batter Storm to claim top-four finish

Parramatta have claimed the final spot in the NRL's top four from Melbourne, beating the Storm 22-14 to leave the Storm fifth and facing sudden-death football.

ABC News

Parramatta lock up top four spot with 22-14 win over Melbourne

It wasn't always pretty but Parramatta got the job done to down the Storm and confirm they'll get two bites at the apple in the finals series.

AAP

Dolphins want 2023 marquee...and Munster

Dolphins CEO Terry Reader says the club can afford to sign a marquee player for 2023 and acquire superstar Cameron Munster in 2024

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Storm show love for Wallabies' Koroibete

Despite losing winger Marika Koroibete to rugby, Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy is still a fan and says his try-saving Springboks tackle is special in any code.

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