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Deni Avdija’s breakout season with the Portland Trail Blazers earns him an NBA All-Star nod as well as a message from Israel’s president. Source link

After a season lost to injury, newly minted South Sydney backrower David Fifita will lean on Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett in an effort to reclaim his status as one of the NRL’s most dangerous players.  Source link

Australia’s home Rugby World Cup campaign will kick off against debutants Hong Kong China rather than bitter rivals New Zealand, who also feature in the same pool. Source link

Matildas captain Sam Kerr was just 16 when she helped the team win the Women’s Asian Cup — their first, and to date only major trophy. Now she’s leading the side at home, ready for another shot at glory. Source link

Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate says he will not be allowed to use the music from the Minions film franchise that he has skated to throughout the season at the Milano Cortina Games due to a copyright clearance issue. Source link

Australia’s Cam Myers becomes the youngest ever winner of the prestigious Wanamaker Mile, with the 19-year-old powering to victory in New York. Source link

Chicago’s Josh Giddey has fallen short in his quest to become just the second Australian to play in the NBA All-Star match after he was overlooked by selectors despite his excellent form.  Source link

From tennis stars pushing for more privacy, to Djokovic saying he feels like an old man and a Kyrgios F-bomb, there have been some funny and weird quotes at this year’s Australian Open. Source link

Nightcliff Tigers dual-premiership player Trent Melville is suing the AFL in the NT Supreme Court after suffering “catastrophic injuries” in a head clash with another player in 2022. Source link

Matildas star Mary Fowler returns to football after a nine-and-a-half-month injury lay-off, as Manchester City thumps Chelsea in the Women’s Super League. Source link