Wayne Bennett supports the NRL’s decision to move Friday’s Souths-Dolphins game to Sydney rather than postpone it.

The Swans will debut Ben Paton and 19-year-old Tom Hanily in Friday’s AFL opener at the SCG, with injuries depleting their squad.

The Illawarra Hawks secured an NBL Championship Series spot by thrashing South East Melbourne Phoenix by 30 points in their game 3 decider.

New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs to set up a Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai.

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Giants star Jesse Hogan will miss at least two games after breaking his thumb in a team bus toilet door mishap. He admitted it was tough to tell coach Adam Kingsley.

Broncos coach Michael Maguire says the club is supporting players' families as Cyclone Alfred approaches. The team is in Sydney, preparing for Thursday’s game against the Roosters.

Steve Smith dodged questions about India's advantage after Australia’s Champions Trophy exit. He was asked about India playing all their games in Dubai instead of Pakistan.

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ARL Commission Chair Peter V’Landys says the NRL will likely cut next year's Las Vegas schedule to 3 matches, acknowledging 10 hours of football was too much. By the time the Panthers and Sharks played the final game, Allegiant Stadium had many empty seats.

The AFL season opener could be postponed due to Cyclone Alfred. CEO Andrew Dillon said Thursday's game between Brisbane and Geelong will be rescheduled if there's any threat to players or fans.

Cooper Connolly replaces injured Matt Short in Australia's Champions Trophy squad for the knockout stage, with the team facing India in the semi-final on Tuesday in Dubai.

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