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Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions | July 27
Greyhounds as Pets' 2024 the Winter Adoption Day will be at Gough Whitlam Park in Earlwood on August 18. Picture supplied
Five-star Wolves consolidate finals spot with Sydney FC demolition job
Takumi Ofuka marked his return to the Wolves starting side from injury with a goal in a 5-1 win against Sydney FC. Picture by Robert Peet
David Carney's side are now in fifth... and can stay there.
Jordan Warren
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Local footy clubs on display for Dragons' NRLW season opener in Wollongong
St George Illawarra NRLW skipper Tara McGrath-West training 50-plus Port Kembla Rugby League juniors ahead of the Dragons season opener against the Titans on Sunday, July 28. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Corrimal, Shellharbour, and Port Kembla will take part.
Jordan Warren
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'A strange season', but Shoalhaven still dominating Illawarra Rugby
Shoalhaven player/coach Will Miller hasn't enjoyed the stop-start nature of this year's Illawarra rugby competition. Picture by Anna Warr
'I really think any of the top four can win the comp'
Agron Latifi
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Dragons want to build Fortress Wollongong to repel premiers on Sunday
Dragons captain Ben Hunt returns to the side ahead of a huge Panthers clash in Wollongong. Picture by Adam McLean
It's a double-header with the NRLW, too.
Jordan Warren
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Watch Albion Park's tween Supercars whiz meet hero, Chaz Mostert
Albion Park's Karmichael Fosteris meeting his hero, Supercars legend Chaz Mostert at the 2024 Sydney SuperNight on Saturday 20 July at Sydney Motorsport Park. Picture supplied
'It was a very cool moment in my life.'
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The five must-watch days that will define Australia's Paris Olympics

Josh Callinan
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The 460-strong Australian team starts the Games on Saturday.
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'It is wild': Olympics launches with icons, blue 'smurf', headless singing and more

Karen Hardy, Josh Callinan, Caden Helmers
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The opening ceremony had a bit of everything.

Warilla out to return to winning ways against Group Seven premiers Gerringong

The race for the top four is heating up with four rounds to play
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Justin Jones and Nathan Ford are key players for Warilla and Gerringong respectively. Pictures by Illawarra Mercury photographers.

Miracle grows fond of name King Can't Win

Greyhound King Can't Win has won six times from 11 starts. Picture supplied

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Paris Olympics

'It is wild': Olympics launches with icons, blue 'smurf', headless singing and more
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The opening ceremony had a bit of everything.
Karen Hardy, Josh Callinan, Caden Helmers
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The Olympics start tonight. Here's a guide to our best medal hopes
Melanie Dinjaski
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Ariarne Titmus is a top gold medal chances for the Australia Olympic team in Paris. Picture Getty Images
The five must-watch days that will define Australia's Paris Olympics
Josh Callinan
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The 460-strong Australian team starts the Games on Saturday.

Local Soccer

Five-star Wolves consolidate finals spot with Sydney FC demolition job
Takumi Ofuka marked his return to the Wolves starting side from injury with a goal in a 5-1 win against Sydney FC. Picture by Robert Peet
David Carney's side are now in fifth... and can stay there.
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No room for error for IPL big guns in league title race
The Illawarra Premier League title race is set to go down to the wire. Pictures by Adam McLean and Anna Warr
'The league championship is absolutely our desire.'
Jordan Warren
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Matildas outclassed by Germany in opening match at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Australia has gone down 3-0 to Germany in their opening group match at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Picture - Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Work to do for Australia if there is to be a podium finish...
Jordan Warren
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Local League

Local footy clubs on display for Dragons' NRLW season opener in Wollongong
St George Illawarra NRLW skipper Tara McGrath-West training 50-plus Port Kembla Rugby League juniors ahead of the Dragons season opener against the Titans on Sunday, July 28. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Corrimal, Shellharbour, and Port Kembla will take part.
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Warilla out to return to winning ways against Group Seven premiers Gerringong
Justin Jones and Nathan Ford are key players for Warilla and Gerringong respectively. Pictures by Illawarra Mercury photographers.
The race for the top four is heating up with four rounds to play
Agron Latifi
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Collegians keen to test their credentials against the Butchers in Thirroul
Thirroul players try to tackle Collegians player Eden Hodges when the teams played at Collegians Sporting Complex on June 15, 2024. Picture by Adam McLean
Wests travel to take on De La Salle in the other big game
Agron Latifi
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Dragons Den

Local footy clubs on display for Dragons' NRLW season opener in Wollongong
St George Illawarra NRLW skipper Tara McGrath-West training 50-plus Port Kembla Rugby League juniors ahead of the Dragons season opener against the Titans on Sunday, July 28. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Corrimal, Shellharbour, and Port Kembla will take part.
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Dragons want to build Fortress Wollongong to repel premiers on Sunday
Dragons captain Ben Hunt returns to the side ahead of a huge Panthers clash in Wollongong. Picture by Adam McLean
It's a double-header with the NRLW, too.
Jordan Warren
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Law backs 'different' Dragons to fire in NRLW season-opener against Titans
Bobbi Law training with St George Illawarra in Wollongong ahead of the Dragons NRLW clash against the Titans at WIN Stadium on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Picture by Dragons Media
The clash will be played at WIN Stadium from 12pm
Agron Latifi
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Hawks Nest

Hawks and IBA uniting together for new Beaton Park home of basketball
Illawarra Hawks CEO Stu Taggert and Illawarra Basketball Association executive general manager Nathan Loveday were joined by local players at the Snakepit on Friday to witness the signing of the two organisations historic partnership. Picture by Sylvia Liber
The Hawks and IBA unite with historic partnership agreement
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Wani Swaka Lo Buluk officially extends with the Hawks for three more seasons
Wani Swaka Lo Buluk had officially re-signed with the Illawarra Hawks. Picture by Sylvia Liber
'Wani is one of our leaders on the defensive end.'
Jordan Warren
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'Gary is our priority': Justin Tatum says Hawks still waiting on Clark
Illawarra Hawks head coach Justin Tatum is hopeful Gary Clark (right) will come back to Wollongong for a second season. Pictures by Sylvia Liber
'We have other options to make sure our team Is going to be ready
Agron Latifi
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Junior Sport

Local footy clubs on display for Dragons' NRLW season opener in Wollongong
St George Illawarra NRLW skipper Tara McGrath-West training 50-plus Port Kembla Rugby League juniors ahead of the Dragons season opener against the Titans on Sunday, July 28. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Corrimal, Shellharbour, and Port Kembla will take part.
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Watch Albion Park's tween Supercars whiz meet hero, Chaz Mostert
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Albion Park's Karmichael Fosteris meeting his hero, Supercars legend Chaz Mostert at the 2024 Sydney SuperNight on Saturday 20 July at Sydney Motorsport Park. Picture supplied
'It was a very cool moment in my life.'
Jordan Warren
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World-class swimming coach Matthew Brown to lead TIGS' sporting program
After 30 years of elite swimming coaching, Matthew Brown is taking on the role of head coach at the Illawarra Grammar School (TIGS). Picture by Robert Peet
World champion swim coach coming to Wollongong.
Jordan Warren
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Local Racing

McEvoy to steer Coleman's Moir Stakes charge
Mornington trainer Matt Laurie. Picture Racing Photos
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Michelle Payne brings down curtain on riding career
Analysis
Michelle Payne and 2015 Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance with Rachel Griffiths, the director and produicer of the movie "Ride Like A Girl". Picture by Lachlan Bence.
AFL great eyes more Flemington success
AFL premiership-winning coach Dennis Pagan is now a successful trainer. Picture Racing Photos
Tim Auld
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National Sport

Injury-hit Swans brace for AFL finals hopefuls Bulldogs
Robbie Fox says Sydney are confident of returning to their winning ways despite their injury curse. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
36m ago
'Confronting' talks sparked Hawks' revival: Worpel
James Worpel (c) says robust discussions at the Hawks helped turned their season around. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
1hr ago • Shayne Hope
Luai's six-year-old son the coach behind rare dropouts
Blues' Jarome Luai (R) and Mitchell Moses are ecstatic after their State of Origin III victory. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS
1hr ago • Scott Bailey

Cricket

Aussie Chris Green stars with bat and ball for Rockets
Sydney Thunder star Chris Green propelled the Rockets to a 47-run win over the Superchargers. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
2hrs ago
Trent Rockets' Australian trio in successful lift-off
Alana King has helped Trent Rockets to victory in their first Hundred match of the season. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
2hrs ago
Moor the merrier as Ireland surpass Zimbabwe target
Blessing Muzarabani, pictured at the 2022 T20 World Cup, took three Ireland wickets in Belfast. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS

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