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NRL coach sorry for 'significant mistake' over gay pride jersey as seven players boycott match

The Manly Sea Eagles coach apologises over the club's handling of the inclusion of rainbow colours on the club jersey, saying it was a "significant mistake".

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Australian involved in horror Tour de France crash, causing favourite to withdraw with head injury

Nicole Frain approached the peloton at speed with around 25km of the Provins stage to go, seemingly unaware of an existing pile-up in front of her. Marta Cavalli was later sent to hospital for monitoring.

Nicole Frain adjusts her helmet ahead of the Festival of Cycling in Australia

Here's what you need to know about para-sport at the Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022 will have the biggest program for athletes with a disability ever. Here's our guide to all the sports, and the key Australians to watch.

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Gold Coast Titans sack Kevin Proctor following vaping video

The Titans part ways with Kevin Proctor after he posted a video on social media of himself vaping during the club's match against Canterbury on Sunday.

A Gold Coast Titans NRL player looks to his left during a match in 2021.

Aussie Buschkuehl falls just short of a medal at World Athletics Championships

Brooke Buschkuehl finishes an agonising two centimetres short of a podium finish in the women's long jump at the world titles in Eugene.

Brooke Buschkuehl flies through the air while competing in the long jump

Manly facing player revolt over pride jersey

A group of Manly players are unhappy with the club's decision to use a gay pride jersey for the Sea Eagles' upcoming NRL match with the Sydney Roosters.

AFL investigating alleged incident involving Tigers coach Hardwick

The AFL is seeking "further information" after Richmond coach Damien Hardwick allegedly swore at opposition players during a heated VFL match involving the Tigers.

Richmond's AFL coach makes a facial expression while standing on the field before a match.

NRL admits bunker mistake as Tigers lodge formal complaint over Cowboys' controversial captain's challenge

NRL boss Graham Annesley says the bunker was wrong to award North Queensland a late penalty as the Wests Tigers threaten to appeal the result of their final-second loss to North Queensland.

A group of Wests Tigers stand around looking dejected or sit on the ground with their hands on their knees.

AFL admits Ginnivan deserved free kick in win over Bombers

The AFL says Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan should have been awarded a free kick after impact with Essendon's Mason Redman on Sunday, but they maintain the young Magpie initiated the contact.

Jack Ginnivan is tackled around the neck by Mason Redman as the ball spills free

Jonas Vingegaard claims Tour de France glory

Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard becomes the first man from his country to win the Tour de France since Bjarne Riis in 1996.

The yellow jersey winner at Tour de France holds his daughter in one arm and a bouquet in the other as he waves to the crowd.

Records fall as world athletics championships come to thrilling conclusion

Sweden's Armand Duplantis and Nigeria's Tobi Amusan set world records in pole vault and 100m hurdles respectively on the final day in Eugene.

Holding his pole and wearing his gold medal, Armand Duplantis puts his hand to his head and looks shocked

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