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Classic Origin: ‘‘Am I disappointed about the fight? No, I just wish there were more people involved in it. It was six or seven on one at one point, wasn’t it? And then Jenno (Jennings) ran in about ninth. They (Queensland players involved) didn’t just pop up out of the ground.’’ Stuart says he wasn’t disappointed with the Blues’ players getting involved in the brawl, instead lamenting there weren’t more involved initially to help Greg Bird who was at first set upon by several Queenslanders.

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Laurie Daley is named Test captain following Mal Meninga's suspension. At 24 he will become the fourth-youngest of Australia's Test captains behind Dave Brown, Reg Gasnier, and Clive Churchill.

🏏 Australia cruised to a 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the opening T20I of the three-match series after a dismal collapse from the hosts.

In a rain-affected first match of Australia's tour, which will encompass a series in all three formats, Sri Lanka looked to be in a strong position on 100-1.

However, from there they lost nine wickets for just 28 further runs, Josh Hazlewood (4-16) and Mitchell Starc (3-26) ripping through Sri Lanka's line-up.

The rain could not stop captain Aaron Finch (61 not out) and David Warner (70no) from powering the tourists to the meager target with 36 balls remaining. Finch finished things off with an uppercut for six. (0-134)

Sean Abbott and Peter Handscomb will depart Australia's extended touring party in Sri Lanka due to injury and family reasons (cricket)

🏉 STATE OF ORIGIN I: Having crossed paths as players in 2004 - Fittler's last Origin series and Slater's first - these two iconic figures now go head-to-head as mentors, looking to strike the first blow in front of 80,000 fans at Accor Stadium.(Preview)

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• Nine of the last 11 Origin I matches have gone UNDER the total match points line.

• New South Wales has won the first half in each of its last five Origin I matches.

• Josh Papalii has scored a try in each of the last two Origin matches at Accor Stadium.

• Daniel Tupou has scored a try in each of his last two Origin appearances.

🏉 Official team lists, updates, and injury news for round 14 of the 2022 Telstra Premiership season. (NRL)

🇦🇺 Medical room: The full AFL injury list, R13: Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore (AFL)

⚽️ The Socceroos’ hopes of making the finals in Qatar are safe ... for now. Full-time brings an outpouring of emotion from the bench and the field – this must have been an intense week in camp under heavy scrutiny. Now they must prepare to face Peru in a final, sudden-death playoff next Monday in Doha (early Tuesday AEST).

🥊 AFL fans can watch some of the game's biggest personalities go toe to toe in the boxing ring in August.

The inaugural All Stars Boxing - Footy Fight Night has been announced and will take place at Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena.

AFL greats Dane Swan, Adam Cooney, Brendan Fevola, and Cameron Mooney are confirmed fighters on the night, while more bouts will be added in the coming weeks. (nine)

🇦🇺 Melbourne has suspended star defender Steven May over an altercation with teammate Jake Melksham on Sunday night.

The sledge that sparked the brawl has since been revealed and the owner of the restaurant where the incident took place, Entrecote, has called for an apology.

🌍 World Sport

⚽️ Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 29, told close friends that he was willing to commit his future to Liverpool but performed a U-turn after Barcelona promised him a move to the Nou Camp next summer. (Mirror)

⚽️ Real Madrid could look to hijack Arsenal's bid to sign Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City this summer. Atletico Madrid are also interested in the Brazil forward. (Sun)

🃏 An exclusive LeBron James trading card is expected to sell for more than $7 million (AUD) at auction this week.

The LeBron James "Triple Logoman" features the 18-time NBA All-Star alongside logo patches taken from the game jerseys James wore during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers.

The collectable could become the most expensive modern-day trading card, surpassing the Honus Wagner T206 baseball card which sold for over $9 million last year.

⛳️ Two-time major champion Dustin Johnson has resigned his membership of the PGA Tour in order to play in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational Series.

"I don't want to play for the rest of my life, this gives me an opportunity to do what I want to do," he said.

In quitting the PGA Tour, the 2020 Masters champion (now 37) - is reportedly receiving US$150m in appearance fees to play in the series (double his career earnings to date) - is giving up his opportunity to feature in the Ryder Cup.

⛳️ Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson will also play at this week's opening event of the LIV Golf Invitational Series after a four-month break from the game.

⛳️ It's understood the sum for Tiger Woods to join the 'rebel' tour was north of $1 billion (AUD). A day after declining a huge offer to join LIV golf, Woods announced he will not compete in this year’s US Open that takes place at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass.

The 46-year-old also mentioned that he will get himself in better shape in time for the final major championship of the season, The Open, in Scotland next month.

🏉 Bristol Bears prop Kyle Sinckler will miss England's summer tour of Australia with a back injury.

🐴 Two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo and stablemate Melon have been retired from racing.

Irish trainer Willie Mullins said the pair are now set to begin eventing careers.

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