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Brendan Bradford is a sports writer for CODE Sports. He primarily covers combat sports, league, union, cycling and athletics. Brendan has worked in sports media for a decade, covering world title fights, World Cups, Grand Slams and Spring Tours.

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WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Matthew Dellavedova of Melbourne controls the ball during the round seven NBL match between Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United at WIN Entertainment Centre on January 16, 2022, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Delly insanity triggers NBL’s game of the year

Matthew Dellavedova has put on an insane shooting display against his Boomers coach to lead Melbourne United past Illawarra Hawks in the game of the season so far.

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Peace of mind on a rollercoaster ride

Simona Halep has dropped out of the top 10 for the first time in seven years, missed her Wimbledon defence and split with her coach as the next gen of tennis circles. But she’s never been happier, writes LINDA PEARCE.

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 06: Rachel Balkovec #22 of the New York Yankees at the New York Yankees Player Development Complex on March 6, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)

Rachel Balkovec creating baseball history

Rachel Balkovec has become the first female manager in affiliated baseball history. But she isn’t willing to stop there.

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Sydney Roosters

Luke Keary during Roosters training ahead of his return form an ACL injury in 2022, Source: Sydney Roosters,

Roosters shut down injury fears over star chook

He missed most of the 2021 season, but Roosters insist Luke Keary will be fit for Round 1, despite being spotted in a moon boot.

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Melbourne Storm

Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Ryan Papenhuyzen

2022 preview: The star Storm desperately need firing

Of all the issues Storm have had a deal with over the past few months – and there’s been quite a few – getting their playmaker back to his brilliant best would have to be the most important.

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Sun Tzu and the prodigy in a cabbie’s headlights

Sun Tzu’s famed military text is studied when the taxi rank falls quiet, then applied when the greens are equally serene. Meet Australia’s next great golfing prospect and the father-son bond driving him.

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AFL Round 21. Western Bulldogs vs Essendon at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 08/08.2021. Dylan Clarke of the Bombers gives Bulldog Bailey Smith the slip . Pic: Michael Klein

The 15 players vying for final list spots

The AFL has revealed the 15 players looking to secure a lifeline via the SSP. The race is now on as they train with nine clubs still holding list positions.

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New Zealand Warriors

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2022 preview: Spiny ‘Rich List’ issue plaguing Warriors

Two frontrowers, a winger, versatile backrow forward and fringe halfback expose the major issue with the Warriors’ squad. Take a deep dive into the New Zealand-based club ahead of the 2022 season.

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 10: Sam Billings of England warms up before the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final match between England and New Zealand at Sheikh Zayed stadium on November 10, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Steele-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Billings call-up encapsulates chaotic Ashes tour

Wicketkeeper-batsman is the latest beneficiary of fast and furious tour after driving 500 miles at short notice to join England squad, writes MIKE ATHERTON.

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Mark Keane runs with the ball during a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session at the Holden Centre in Melbourne, Tuesday, June 9, 2020. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING

Homesick Magpie calls time on AFL stint

The 21-year-old played five matches for Collingwood after being drafted as a Category B rookie.

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