It's an old story: AFL football finds a woman to blame and other top stories.

• It's an old story: AFL football finds a woman to blame

  

  This is a story of deceit. It is the story of a naive footballer doing a profoundly stupid thing, trusting the advice of people who should have known better and running from responsibility.At the moment that is the story – sex, drugs, lies and football. It is now for authorities to decide if that story is fact or fiction. What this story is not about is the blame and fault of others, or more accurately the deceit of a girlfriend. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide ..

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• Tomic and Kyrgios solidify bratty status at US Open

  

  Bernard Tomic has done nothing for his bratty ATP reputation – calling a spectator at the US Open a “peasant” and telling him to “suck [his] balls”. The sledge, arguably Tomic's filthiest yet, came after the person heckled the Aussie during his ...

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• Cronulla Sharks prop Andrew Fifita issued warning for consorting with criminals

  

  Cronulla forward Andrew Fifita has been issued a consorting notice by police in a huge blow to the Sharks' hopes of snaring the minor and major premierships.Police handed Fifita the notice on Wednesday, just days before the Sharks take on Melbourne at AAMI Park on Saturday night in a clash that will decide the minor premiership. "Police from the gang squad Strike Force Raptor have issued a consorting warning to a 27-year-old NRL player under section 93x of the Crimes Act 1900," the police said ..

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• Melbourne Storm prop Jesse Bromwich says Cameron Smith doesn't need bodyguard for Sharks clash

  

  In the eyes of Melbourne Storm prop Jesse Bromwich, his captain Cameron Smith isn't Whitney Houston and he isn't Kevin Costner or anyone's bodyguard.The Storm's clash with Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park on Saturday night has plenty riding on it with the winner claiming top spot on the ladder and a Sharks loss opening the chance they could fall from second spot into third, thus losing a home qualifying final in week one. Storm Jesse Bromwich (right), says skipper Cameron Smith can look after ..

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• Postecoglou warns Australia against home failure

  

  The reigning Asian champions won seven out of eight group matches, with the only loss away to Jordan, to seal top spot from their group. "We have to win your home games as it will be tough to pick up points on the road," said Postecoglou. "With a scrappy victory, you get three points but it doesn't show the road ahead is going to be where you want it to be. "I still want us to perform strongly. I want to win but also play well so we ha..

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• Broncos sitting pretty for finals: Bennett

  

  Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett's years of experience tell him form and fitness are all that matter going into a NRL finals campaign. Fortunately for the seven-time premiership coach, he feels both those elements are present in his Broncos outfit heading into this year's playoffs. The Broncos are still a chance for a top-four finish after their convincing victory last weekend over ladder leaders Melbourne. A win over the Sydney Roosters on Thursday night and then a North Queensland loss to Gold Co..

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• Stewards demand Tosen Stardom gallop

  

  Tosen Stardom (Image: Bradley Photos) Darren Weir has praised the common sense approach of Racing Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey for allowing Tosen Stardom to run in Saturday’s Group 2 Dato' Tan Chin Nam Stakes (1600m), should he satisfy stewards in a Thursday morning gallop. Victoria's leading trainer was initially told that the Japanese galloper would not be eligible to race at Moonee Valley as he had not yet passed required checks following a bleeding attack whilst in quarantin..

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• Tedesco could make shock finals return

  

  WESTS Tigers players will have extra incentive against Canberra on Sunday with star fullback James Tedesco in line for a shock return next weekend should they sneak into the NRL finals. In a huge boost for the Tigers ahead of their must-win clash against the Raiders at a packed Leichhardt Oval, The Daily Telegraph can reveal Tedesco could miraculously take the field just four weeks after breaking his jaw.The sight of Tedesco, wearing a green non-contact bib, in full flight at a training session ..

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• Sri Lanka v Australia coverage: Fourth one-day international at Dambulla

  

  ASKED to bowl first in the fourth one-dayer against Sri Lanka, Australia made a dream start in Dambulla.Chasing a series-sealing victory, Australia reduced Sri Lanka to 2-18 in the first six overs, with Mitchell Starc removing Avishka Fernando (0) in the first over, and John Hastings knocking over Kusal Mendis (1).Fernando, who is only 18, was on debut, replacing the retired Tillakaratne Dilshan.That wasn’t the only change made to the sides, with Usman Khawaja replacing the injured Shaun Marsh, ..

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