As I write this, Brad Fittler is no doubt agonising over potential halves combinations to take the field for New South Wales Blues on June 6 at the MCG for Origin 1.

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The representative retirement of Cameron Smith is obviously a dream result for fans of NSW and new coach Brad Fitler, but what would a dream scenario look like for Queensland?

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Early thoughts on the NBA conference finals

By Johann Leffler, Today

With the Cavaliers tying their series with the Celtics at two wins apiece, we’ve just about reached the midway point in the conference finals. Four games have been played in the Eastern series and three in the Western match-up, so there’s been plenty of basketball to digest and discuss.

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I’d like to think I know my NRL – that, in any given round, I can pick more winners than losers. However, things haven’t worked that way over the last few weeks.

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Circuit posturing F1’s new normal

By Bayden Westerweller, Today

Formula One’s owner Liberty Media’s professed desire for “21 Super Bowls” is being tempered by multiple existing circuits seeking to exercise their right to renegotiate hosting fees.

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Once upon a time – when men were men, scrums were scrums, and props served an apprenticeship that virtually lasted until they were 30 – giants walked the Earth.

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The Melbourne Demons haven’t impressed so far in 2018, only beating bottomed-out teams, while failing to capitalise against the best teams in the competition.

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The year’s second Grand Slam tournament gets underway in just under a week from now, and while all eyes will be on Rafael Nadal to see if he can continue to create history at Roland Garros, the women’s division remains as open as ever.

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The Melbourne Storm are the big winners ahead of Round 12, with three stars set to be back in the fold after their loss last week. There are plenty of players out though, so join The Roar for all the analysis, news and team lists from 3:30pm (AEST).

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This Saturday night, the NRL’s top two teams, the St George Illawarra Dragons and Penrith Panthers, will go head-to-head.

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This isn’t about referee bias or a ref costing us the game. This is about whether the ‘crackdown’ was really about enforcing the rules of the game.

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On the weekend, Carlton suffered their seventh heaviest lost in the club’s history, going down to a rampant Melbourne by 109 points.

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It was a time to remember.

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While he mightn’t have been officially recognised with the Golden Ball for the tournament’s best player, Colombia’s James Rodriguez was undoubtedly the golden boy of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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Round 9 lacked close games, but there were two surprise victories: the Bombers over the Cats and the Lions over the Hawks.

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There are casual fans who do not pay to watch AFL games, thus the only matches they see are the ones on Channel Seven. Sunday was the first time that such a match had featured Brisbane all year (with the exception of AFLX).

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