They're teetering on the edge of the top four, but Heat Quick Spencer Johnson insists Brisbane still boasts plenty of fear factor. That's even without their two test stars who've been barred from taking part in Saturday's must-win Strikers clash.

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The Magic Millions show will go on with the new Gold Coast track now backed by racing's elite. Event bosses have called in some extra star power for Queensland's richest race day, but first jockeys will test the new turf, live on TV.

For more, Amanda Abate reports.

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Weather threatens a crucial night for Sydney Thunder and Sam Konstas. Leading the Thunder from a wooden spoon to the finals, part of learning cricketing superstardom on the run for the 19-year-old.

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After giving Australian Open bosses another almighty scare, Nick Kyrgios now says he's in no doubt to make his Grand Slam comeback. 4 days before it begins, Kyrgios revealed a new injury but set the record straight exclusively with 7News.

For more, Mitch Cleary reports.

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Lachie Rose's first A-League goal in over a year sealed the Jets' 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar. The 25-year-old scored in the 74th minute, just eight minutes after coming off the bench. Melbourne City moved to second with a 2-0 victory over Western United.

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Aussie Daniel Sanders remains the Dakar Rally leader despite finishing 21st in stage three, 15 minutes behind Spanish winner Lorenzo Santolino. Fellow Aussie Toby Price, a two-time bike winner, slipped to sixth overall in his first four-wheel attempt. Dakar legend Sébastien Loeb flipped his car but recovered to continue.

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A stunning 92-run stand by Will Sutherland (70) and Tom Rogers (49*) rescued the Melbourne Renegades from 4/10 to chase down 143 against the Perth Scorchers. Mitchell Marsh fell for a golden duck as the Renegades ended a 3-match losing streak.

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Broncos star Ezra Mam has returned to training after a nearly three-month exile following a drug-driving crash that nearly ended his career. The 22-year-old, fined $120,000 and suspended for nine weeks, will rejoin Brisbane in round 10 against the Rabbitohs.

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