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NRL McQueen centre of debate for Titans
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Golf Jiyai Shin passes Masters test
IF over-officious security guards had had their way, Korean Jiyai Shin would never have been crowned the new RACV Ladies Masters champion yesterday.
GC Dolphins Bittersweet day for Hargreaves
IT was a bittersweet match for rising Gold Coast Dolphins batsman Jack Hargreaves.
Honda Classic Scott wins first tournament since 2014
ADAM Scott held off Sergio Garcia to win the Honda Classic in just his third start since a new rule banning the long putter that he had the past five years.
AFL Suns confident on Prestia
THE Gold Coast Suns remain confident Dion Prestia will be fit to play Round 1 of the AFL season despite the midfielder being no certainty for the club’s third and final NAB Challenge game.
NRL Don‘s charge driven by defence
ANTHONY Don hopes work on his defensive game during the pre-season will aid his bid to secure a Round 1 berth for the Titans.
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V8 Utes Ute champ on charity drive
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RACV Ladies Masters Shin’s class secures title
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Pearce ‘I totally humiliated myself and others’
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Rugby league Henry: ‘Titans will be competitive’
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Finals race Pressure on with finals on the line
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NRL McQueen centre of debate for Titans
CHRIS McQueen could yet make his Titans debut in the centres as coach Neil Henry mulls over whether to blood rookie Nathan Davis.
NRL Don‘s charge driven by defence
ANTHONY Don hopes work on his defensive game during the pre-season will aid his bid to secure a Round 1 berth for the Titans.
Pearce ‘I totally humiliated myself and others’
DISGRACED Roosters star Mitchell Pearce was greeted at Sydney airport this morning by his parents following a four-week stint at a Thai rehab clinic. He vowed to cop any punishment for the lewd dog video, ‘on the chin’.
AFL Suns confident on Prestia
THE Gold Coast Suns remain confident Dion Prestia will be fit to play Round 1 of the AFL season despite the midfielder being no certainty for the club’s third and final NAB Challenge game.
AFL Suns aim to break Qld curse
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AFL Suns midfield depth tested early
THE Suns increased midfield depth is set to be tested in the opening round but it’s an exam the Gold Coast are prepared for.
Scott wins first tournament since 2014
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Winx is no champion yet
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Jiyai Shin passes Masters test
IF over-officious security guards had had their way, Korean Jiyai Shin would never have been crowned the new RACV Ladies Masters champion yesterday.
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Surfing Rising surf star wins Burleigh Pro
THE rising star of Australian surfing has justified the hype surrounding his talent after winning his first World Surf League title at the Burleigh Pro.
Battle with Jaws Surfer’s 10m wipe-out up for award
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Hectic barrel Fanning’s epic 24-second barrel
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Economic boost Record horse sales set 2016 economy
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Fashions on the Field The belle of Magic Millions ball
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McQueen centre of debate for Titans
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