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Dragons continue to rebuild squad ahead of 'redemption' clash against Roosters
Jack de Belin has signed a one-year contract extension which will keep him at St George Illawarra Dragons until at least the end of the 2025 season. Picture Anna Warr
Jack de Belin and Mat Feagai have re-signed with the Dragons
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Three Wollongong Roller Hawks bound for Paris Paralympics
Tristan Knowles, left, Brett Stibner and Luke Pople are in Australia's wheelchair basketball squad for the 2024 Paralympics. Pictures by Anna Warr, Adam McLean
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The Dragon searching for Olympic gold and a maiden NRLW premiership
St George Illawarra are prepared to wait for Tyla King as she chases an Olympic-NRLW title double. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Scott Bailey
History created by latest Col Purcell Scholarship recipient Brendan Douglass
Col Purcell Centenary Scholarship recipient Brendan Douglass. Picture by Adam McLean
The scholarship is a Illawarra Rugby League and UOW project
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Big wet fails to rain on Group Seven's flagship NAIDOC Round
Gerringong Lions players celebrate scoring a try in their Interclub Challenge victory over Thirroul Butchers Picture by Adam McLean
Two blockbuster double-headers will be played on Sunday
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Bunch of 'best mates' in Balgownie FC's U15 boys team search for Cup glory
Balgownie JFC U15 boys will take on Collaroy Cromer at Ian McLennan Park on Sunday, July 7 in a State Cup semi-final. Picture supplied
The State Cup semi-final will be played at Ian McLennan Park.
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The heartbreaking call that shattered this Olympians hopes of an amazing record

Beau Greenway
Andrew Hoy has expressed his disappointment about being left off the Australian equestrian team for the Paris 2024 Olympics in a social media statement. Picture by AP

Why the Broncos have nightmares as their season disintegrates

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It's been tough going for the star-studded Brisbane outfit in recent weeks. Picture AAP

'We have no pressure': young Rangers out for first IPL win against South Coast

The match will be played at Ian McLennan Park, July 6.
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Shunjiro Shibuya will hope to provide a spark for his team Corrimal against South Coast United in round 17 of the Illawarra Premier League. Picture by Anna Warr

'Hard-working' Wolves out to maintain finals spot with victory Sydney Olympic

Sunday's clash against Sydney Olympic is at WIN Stadium
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Wollongong Wolves captain Lachlan Scott is hopeful a big crowd turns out to WIN Stadium on Sunday for his team's clash against Sydney Olympic. Picture by Anna Warr

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Local Soccer

Bunch of 'best mates' in Balgownie FC's U15 boys team search for Cup glory
Balgownie JFC U15 boys will take on Collaroy Cromer at Ian McLennan Park on Sunday, July 7 in a State Cup semi-final. Picture supplied
The State Cup semi-final will be played at Ian McLennan Park.
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'We have no pressure': young Rangers out for first IPL win against South Coast
Shunjiro Shibuya will hope to provide a spark for his team Corrimal against South Coast United in round 17 of the Illawarra Premier League. Picture by Anna Warr
The match will be played at Ian McLennan Park, July 6.
Jordan Warren
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'Hard-working' Wolves out to maintain finals spot with victory Sydney Olympic
Wollongong Wolves captain Lachlan Scott is hopeful a big crowd turns out to WIN Stadium on Sunday for his team's clash against Sydney Olympic. Picture by Anna Warr
Sunday's clash against Sydney Olympic is at WIN Stadium
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Local League

History created by latest Col Purcell Scholarship recipient Brendan Douglass
Col Purcell Centenary Scholarship recipient Brendan Douglass. Picture by Adam McLean
The scholarship is a Illawarra Rugby League and UOW project
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Big wet fails to rain on Group Seven's flagship NAIDOC Round
Gerringong Lions players celebrate scoring a try in their Interclub Challenge victory over Thirroul Butchers Picture by Adam McLean
Two blockbuster double-headers will be played on Sunday
Agron Latifi
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Illawarra Rugby League round 11 off as player safety is prioritised
Wet weather has forced round 11 of the Illawarra Rugby League competition to be postponed. Picture by Adam McLean
All three games have been postponed.
Jordan Warren
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Dragons Den

Dragons continue to rebuild squad ahead of 'redemption' clash against Roosters
Jack de Belin has signed a one-year contract extension which will keep him at St George Illawarra Dragons until at least the end of the 2025 season. Picture Anna Warr
Jack de Belin and Mat Feagai have re-signed with the Dragons
34m ago
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The Dragon searching for Olympic gold and a maiden NRLW premiership
St George Illawarra are prepared to wait for Tyla King as she chases an Olympic-NRLW title double. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Scott Bailey
Another Dragons win the only thing on Tuipulotu's mind against former club
Dragons winger Christian Tuipulotu says the side wants to right the wrongs of their Anzac Day flogging at the hands of the Roosters earlier this season. Picture by Adam McLean
'I love it here at the club.'
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Hawks Nest

Illawarra Hawks sign former Adelaide import guard Trey Kell III
Trey Kell III had a great game against the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL 24 season when playing for the Adelaide 36ers. Kell has signed on for the Hawks this upcoming season. Picture by Adam McLean
He has NBL experience, most recently playing for Adelaide 36ers
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Illawarra Hawks rising star AJ Johnson gets picked up in 2024 NBA Draft
AJ Johnson has been picked up by Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA Draft. Picture by Adam McLean
'He had a lot of adversity.'
Jordan Warren
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Who and when the Illawarra Hawks play revealed as NBL25 draw released
The Illawarra Hawks delighted their fans last season, recovering from a poor start before making a run all the way to the semifinals. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Every game, every date and tip-off time.
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Junior Sport

Bunch of 'best mates' in Balgownie FC's U15 boys team search for Cup glory
Balgownie JFC U15 boys will take on Collaroy Cromer at Ian McLennan Park on Sunday, July 7 in a State Cup semi-final. Picture supplied
The State Cup semi-final will be played at Ian McLennan Park.
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Former A-League champion Casey running junior football clinics with a twist
Junior Sport
Adam Casey (right) and his wife Kylie are gearing up for a busy July school holiday clinic at the Adam Casey Football Academy. Picture by Adam McLean
Adam and Kylie Casey run the Adam Casey Football Academy.
Jordan Warren
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Watch Bulli High's basketballers win the state champs right on the buzzer
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Bulli High School basketball team that won the NSW Combined High Schools State Championships in Sutherland. Picture by Robert Peet
'I did expect if we played our best that we would go on and win.'
Jordan Warren
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Local Racing

Racing comp gets bigger and better with $1 million up for grabs this year
Retired racehorse Jest Benny ridden by Cade Hunter at Equimillion 2023. Picture Simon Scully Photography
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Bedggood's bargain buys pay dividends
Gavin Bedggood is hopeful Windstorm will step up in the $200,000 Winter Championship final.
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Greyhound track deaths 'lowest ever' but industry facing dogfight
Greyhound Racing NSW says the industry recorded its "lowest ever track mortality rate" in 2023-24. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
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National Sport

Raiders' defence has 'turned the corner': Ricky Stuart
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is confident the Raiders have fixed their defensive issues. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
16m ago
Brisbane backman has template for match-up on star Crow
Adelaide star Izak Rankine will present a threat to Brisbane's defenders. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)
29m ago • Steve Larkin
Josh Rogers set for Broncos recall amid halves crisis
Brisbane half Josh Rogers is set for a recall against St George Illawarra, coach Kevin Walters says. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
54m ago • Joel Gould

Cricket

Labuschagne's Glamorgan play incredible tied match
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne made a century in an incredible tied match in English county cricket. (AP PHOTO)
England great Boycott hit with throat cancer again
Geoff Boycott, pictured batting against Australia at The Oval in 1981, is fighting cancer again. (AP PHOTO)
McAndrew claims five wickets to keep Sussex on top
Nathan McAndrew, pictured in action for South Australia, has taken five wickets for Sussex. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

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