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A 12-year-old swimming sensation has set his sights on the 2032 Olympics after winning 17 gold medals at a single State championship.

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Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered support to his old club embroiled in a fight to prove its innocence over serious inancial breaches.

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With North Melbourne's senior coach hunt entering the pointy end, Harry Sheezel has won a third club best and fairest in just his fourth AFL season.

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Kendric Davis starred as Sydney handed the improved Brisbane a tough lesson - and their first defeat of the season - with a 15-point Ignite Cup win.

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Brisbane star Lachie Neale chooses Collingwood over West Coast despite strong offer to join Eagles

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