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It will not be a procession to a second straight Masters title for Rory McIlroy, after a tense third round at Augusta National. Source link

Ben Te Kura is granted a six-week absence by the Brisbane Broncos to attend an NFL training camp after prolonged interest from the US league.  Source link

Jono Ridler swam 1,367 kilometres down New Zealand’s east coast to raise awareness for ocean health and to end bottom trawling. His exploits have galvanised a nation. Source link

Lachlan Kennedy storms to victory in the men’s 100m final at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney, equalling his personal best of 9.96 seconds. Source link

Occupancy rates and food and drink sales are up on last year’s Gather Round, says the Australian Hotels Association, despite concerns fuel prices would deter interstate visitors. Source link

Claudia Hollingsworth insists she ran a fair race, and wants to move on from the drama surrounding the women’s 1,500 metres final which saw her disqualified then reinstated, as Jess Hull crashed out. Source link

The Warriors have ended their decade-long run of outs against Melbourne in style as the Storm officially hit rock bottom following a heavy loss.  Source link

North Melbourne faces its toughest challenge of the season so far against defending premiers Brisbane, while winless Essendon takes on the Demons. Follow live. Source link

A looming cyclone forces organisers to cancel the Supercars race in Taupō on New Zealand’s north island. Source link

In an AFL first, St Kilda’s Lance Collard has faced an disciplinary tribunal hearing for conduct unbecoming.  Source link