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Stat: The BIG 3: Nadal, Federer & Djokovic have won 83% of all majors since 2003. Insane.

🗞 In today's edition of Sport Journal:

🇦🇺 Prelims teams

🏉 Rugby's version of IPL

🏉 Trbojevic changes the game

🌍 World Sport

❤️ Michael Schumacher's wife Corinna says the seven-time Formula 1 world champion is "different, but he's here" as he continues his rehabilitation after a severe brain injury.

The 52-year-old was injured in a skiing accident in December 2013 and placed into a medically induced coma. He was brought home in September 2014.

🏎 Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen will miss this weekend's Italian Grand Prix following his positive test for Covid-19.

🏉 Plans have been unveiled for a new 12-a-side rugby competition proposed for next August.

The new tournament, World 12s, is intended to feature 192 of the world's best players, picked via auction to represent eight franchises. Ala the IPL.

🎾 Novak Djokovic will continue his bid to win all four Grand Slams in the same year against Olympic champion Alexander Zverev in Friday's US Open semi-final.

🏃🏾‍♂️ Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt says it is "too late" for a comeback but admits he has "got that itch" for a dramatic return to the sport.

🏏 Cricket Australia has released a statement saying it would have "no alternative" to abandon its men's Test Match in Hobart if Afghanistan failed to support women's cricket.

🇦🇺 AFL

PRELIM TEAMS: Dogs' blow as Bevo rolls BIG dice, no room for speed Demon — www.afl.com.au

Check out the line-ups for the preliminary finals of the Toyota AFL Finals Series

Melbourne (1.48) v Geelong (2.65): These clubs last met in Round 23, playing out a classic at GMHBA Stadium during which Melbourne overturned a 44-point third-quarter deficit to win 81-77. Melbourne has covered the line in five of its last six matches against Geelong (-11.5).

Port Adelaide (1.42) v Western Bulldogs (2.85): The latest matchup between these clubs came during Round 23, ending in a thrilling 66-64 Power victory. Ollie Wines has recorded 30+ disposals in seven of Port Adelaide's last nine matches.

🏉 NRL

NRL 2021: Manly Sea Eagles, Tom Trbojevic, Benji Marshall, superstar's season could change way players train - NRL — www.nrl.com

Tom Trbojevic’s impact on fans has been compared to Benji Marshall at his peak

Melbourne walked away 28-18 victors against Manly in Round 21, and it is no surprise to find the Storm laying a similar margin at the line in their return to the Sunshine Coast. Craig Bellamy’s side has won all nine of their games played at this venue.

Roosters (1.26) v Titans (3.90): Sydney has won each of its last seven matches against Gold Coast.Sydney has won each of its last seven matches against Gold Coast. Eight of Gold Coast's last nine matches have gone UNDER the total match points line.

Panthers (1.25) v Rabbitohs (4.0): Penrith has won 37 of its last 39 matches as a favourite. Alex Johnston has scored two or more tries in seven of his last eight appearances.

The only teams coming off losses heading into the finals meet in Rockhampton on Sunday as the Parramatta Eels (1.40) take on the Newcastle Knights (3.90). Seven of the last eight matches between Parramatta and Newcastle have gone UNDER the total match points line.

🐴 Racing

A strong field of 13 will lineup at Flemington on Saturday to contest the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes over the mile.

All eyes will be on Ciaron Maher and David Eustace’s talented duo Sir Dragonet and Explosive Jack in their return to the races, while last start Winx Stakes winner Mo’unga and dual Group 1 winner Tofane are currently jostling for favouritism.

Trainer Matthew Smith won this race last year with Fierce Impact, and he looks a live chance to do the double with impressive Japanese import Keiai Nautique – who debuted for fourth in the Winx Stakes three weeks ago.

This really is an outstanding edition of the $1 million feature.

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09:00-MLB Regular Season-Atlanta United v Orlando City SC-(BeIN Sports 1)

09:10-MLB Regular Season-Detroit Tigers v Tampa Bay Rays-(MLB.TV or Sky Sports 3)

09:10-MLS Regular Season-New York Mets v New York Yankees-(ESPN 2)

12:00-MLB Regular Season-Vancouver Whitecaps v Portland Timbers-(BeIN Sports 1)

12:10-Group 2-Seattle Mariners v Arizona Diamondbacks-(MLB.TV or Sky Sports 3)

14:40-Group 2-Sheraco Stakes, 1,200m - SW+P, 3YO & Up-(Channel 7, Sky Racing 1)

15:15-Group 2-Theo Marks Stakes, 1,300m - Quality, 3YO & Up-(Channel 7, Sky Racing 1)

15:35-Group 2-Let's Elope Stakes, 1,400m - SW+P, Mares-(Channel 7, Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

15:55-Group 2-Run to the Rose, 1,200m - SW+P, 3YO-(Channel 7, Sky Racing 1)

16:15-Formula 2 Italy-Bobbie Lewis Quality, 1,200m - Quality 4YO & Up-(Channel 7, Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

16:50-Group 1-Formula 2 Italy Race 1, Round 5-(Fox Sports)

16:50-NRL Qualifying Final-Makybe Diva Stakes, 1,600m - WFA, 3YO & Up-(Channel 7, Racing.com or Sky Racing 1)

17:40-MotoGP of Aragon-Sydney Roosters v Gold Coast Titans-(Fox League or Channel 9)

17:55-J1 League-Aragon MotoGP Practice 3, Round 13-(Fox Sports More)

19:00-AFL Preliminary Final-Cerezo Osaka v Consadole Sapporo-(Optus Sport 3)

19:40-NRL Elimination Final-Port Adelaide Power v Western Bulldogs-(Fox Footy or 7mate)

19:50-Group 3 Pacers-Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs-(Fox League or Channel 9)

19:53-Formula 1 Italy-HBNSW Stallion Tender Closing 17th Sept 2021 Ladyship Stakes, 1,609m-(Sky Racing 1)

20:00-Test Match-Formula 1 Italy Practice 2, Round 14-(Fox Sports)

20:00-J1 League-England v India-(Fox Cricket)

20:00-FA Women's Super League-Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Yokohama F. Marinos-(Optus Sport 4)

20:30-Aragon Moto3-West Ham United Women v Aston Villa Women-(Optus Sport 2)

20:35-Open Trotters G1-Aragon Moto3 Qualifying, Round 13-(Fox Sports More)

20:35-European Tour-Australasian Trotting Championship, 2,650m-(Sky Racing 1)

21:00-Open Pacers G1-BMW PGA Championship, Round 3-(Fox Sports)

21:07-MotoGP of Aragon-Caduceus Classic, 1,650m-(Sky Racing 1)

21:30-SailGP-Aragon MotoGP Practice 4, Round 13-(Fox Sports More)

21:30-Scottish Premiership-SailGP France, Round 5, Day 1-(Fox Sports)

21:30-Premier League-St. Johnstone v Rangers-(BeIN Sports 1)

21:30-Formula Regional EU-Crystal Palace v Tottenham-(Optus Sport 1)

21:35-MotoGP of Aragon-Formula Regional EU Race 1, Round 8-(BeIN Sports 3 )

22:10-MotoGP of Aragon-Aragon MotoGP Qualifying 1, Round 13-(Fox Sports More)

22:35-Formula 2 Italy-Aragon MotoGP Qualifying 2, Round 13-(Fox Sports More)

22:45-PDC World Cup of Darts-Formula 2 Italy Race 2, Round 5-(Fox Sports)

23:00-Italian Serie A-World Cup of Darts, Round 2, Day 3-(Fox Sports)

23:00-Aragon Moto2-Empoli v Venezia-(BeIN Sports 3)

23:10-German Bundesliga-Aragon Moto2 Qualifying, Round 13-(Fox Sports More)

23:30-Group 1-Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund-(BeIN Sports 2)

23:45-MLS Regular Season-Irish Champion Stakes, 2,000m-(Sky Racing 1)

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09:00-MLS Regular Season-Trinbago Knight Riders v St Kitts & Nevis Patriots-(Fox Cricket)

10:00-NCAA Regular Season-CF Montreal v Nashville SC-(BeIN Sports 2)

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10:30-MLB Regular Season-Sporting Kansas City v Chicago Fire-(BeIN Sports 3)

11:10-NRL Elimination Final-Los Angeles Dodgers v San Diego Padres-(MLB.TV or Sky Sports 3)

16:05-Rugby Championship-Parramatta Eels v Newcastle Knights-(Fox League or Channel 9)

17:05-Formula 2 Italy-New Zealand v Argentina-(Stan Sport)

18:25-Aragon Moto3-Formula 2 Italy Race 3, Round 5-(Fox Sports)

19:00-Test Match-Aragon Moto3 Race, Round 13-(Fox Sports More)

20:00-European Tour-England v India-(Fox Cricket)

20:00-J1 League-BMW PGA Championship, Round 4-(Fox Sports)

20:00-World Rally Championship-FC Tokyo v Kashiwa Reysol-(Optus Sport 2)

20:00-Rugby Championship-WRC Rally Greece, Power Stage, Round 9-(Fox Sports)

20:05-Aragon Moto2-South Africa v Australia-(GEM or Stan Sport)

20:20-Italian Serie A-Aragon Moto2 Race, Round 13-(Fox Sports More)

20:30-Scottish Premiership-Sampdoria v Inter Milan-(BeIN Sports 3)

21:00-FA Women's Super League-Heart of Midlothian v Hibernian-(BeIN Sports 1)

21:30-MotoGP of Aragon-Chelsea Women v Everton Women-(Optus Sport 1)

22:00-Spanish La Liga-Aragon MotoGP Race, Round 13-(10 Bold, Fox Sports More)

22:00-Formula 1 Italy-Espanyol v Atletico Madrid-(BeIN Sports 2)

23:00-PDC World Cup of Darts-Formula 1 Italy Race, Round 14-(Fox Sports)

23:00-Italian Serie A-World Cup of Darts Quarter-Finals, Day 4-(Fox Sports)

23:00-FA Women's Super League-Cagliari Calcio v Genoa-(BeIN Sports 3)

23:00-FA Women's Super League-Birmingham City Women v Brighton & Hove Albion Women-(Optus Sport App)

23:00-FA Women's Super League-Leicester City Women v Manchester United Women-(Optus Sport App)

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