Carlton coach Michael Voss says he’s unfazed by speculation over his future and has called on fans to pack the MCG for Friday’s clash with Collingwood. The Blues sit three wins outside the top eight.

Despite injury concerns, Payne Haas, Brian To’o and Hudson Young are expected to be fit for the Origin decider, with Connor Watson downplaying their absence from training.

The British and Irish Lions made it two wins from two, crushing the Reds 52-12 at Suncorp ahead of their series opener against the Wallabies.

And Jordan Thompson is into Wimbledon’s third round after a five-set win over Benjamin Bonzi.

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Gehamat Shibasaki will debut for Queensland in next week’s State of Origin decider, with coach Billy Slater calling his selection an inspiring story. The 26-year-old returned to Brisbane this year on a train-and-trial deal.

The AFL will decide later this week if the SCG is fit to host Sunday’s Swans-Dockers game, after damage from an Andrea Bocelli concert raised concerns.

Oscar Piastri finished second behind McLaren teammate Lando Norris at the Austrian GP, surviving two close calls. He now leads the drivers’ championship by 15 points.

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The Aussies are sticking with Cameron Green at number three for the first Test against the West Indies in Barbados. Skipper Pat Cummins says Green’s double failure in the Test Championship Final at Lord’s was just an aberration. Josh Inglis will bat at four in place of the injured Steve Smith.

NRL boss Andrew Abdo has defended the ARL Commission’s contentious move to give itself the power to overrule the match review committee. Abdo says the special powers will only be applied in the event of a major error.

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the return of Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to the side is still a long way off. The former number one draft pick returned to the club last week after taking personal leave.

Aussie sprint sensation Gout Gout lived up to the hype in his first race in Europe. The 17-year-old bettered his national record for the 200 metres at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, winning in 20.02 seconds.

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Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says embattled coach Michael Voss has full support from the players, with Voss expected to see out the season.

St George-Illawarra are frontrunners to sign exiled Bronco Selwyn Cobbo, who faces a major pay cut to stay in Brisbane. The Dragons want him immediately.

Australia’s new batting order for Thursday’s first Test in Barbados is still unclear, with Josh Inglis yet to learn his spot.

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Minjee Lee has become just the fourth Australian to win three or more golf Majors, taking the Women’s PGA Championship in Texas by three shots with a final-round 74. She joins Karrie Webb, Jan Stephenson, and Peter Thomson in the elite group, earning $3.7 million.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, formerly the Seattle Supersonics, have claimed their first NBA title. They beat the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earning Finals MVP. Indiana lost star Tyrese Haliburton to a torn Achilles early in the game.

In the NRL, Parramatta’s 36-2 win over the Titans was soured by suspensions: Ryley Smith (2 games) and Will Penisini (3 games) for lifting tackles.

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The State of Origin series is headed for a decider after Queensland edged out NSW 26-24 in Perth. Maroons captain Cameron Munster said pre-game criticism of coach Billy Slater fired them up. Game three is in Sydney in three weeks.

Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard is out of Saturday’s clash with St Kilda due to a foot injury, but Patrick Lipinski returns from concussion.

The LA Lakers are being sold for a record $15 billion, with the Buss family handing over their stake to LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.

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On Origin 2 morning in Perth, Maroons coach Billy Slater apologised for referencing the late Paul Green during a fiery media exchange with ex-Blue Aaron Woods. Queensland must win at Optus Stadium to keep the series alive.

In the AFL, Giants defender Sam Taylor is out for up to six weeks with a broken toe, while Toby Greene may return Sunday against Gold Coast.

Alex De Minaur's Wimbledon prep took a hit, losing in straight sets to Jiri Lehecka at Queen’s.

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