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Kangaroo Island's seal population under threat from H5 bird flu

The H5 bird flu strain has landed on Kangaroo Island, where marine experts must now weigh the pros and cons of intervention strategies.

Ex-assistant coach gets jail time in pimping case

Former Cal State Bakersfield assistant Kevin Mays was sentenced to four years in prison on charges of pimping, possessing youth or child pornography and drug possession while armed.

Liti's 223kg stunner denies Lovepreet CWG gold by 1kg in weightlifting

Liti produced a Commonwealth Games record lift of 223kg in the clean and jerk to move ahead of the Indian and win gold with a total of 389kg, just one kilogram more than Lovepreet. Liti had lifted 166kg in the snatch.

CONCACAF rejects FIFA World Cup Stake sale proposal

Watch: Tom Walsh settles for silver at Commonwealth Games

Needing 21.08m with his final attempt to move back in front, the South Cantabrian couldn't improve on his 21.03m effort to start the competition.

Payton chokes up over Brees invite for HOF intro

Sean Payton will present Drew Brees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Tom Walsh settles for Commonwealth Games silver as three-peat bid falls short

The reigning indoor world champion struggled to find his groove in the shotput circle, while Anna Grimaldi added a bronze medal in the T47 100m.

Gomez to miss start of season - but will it impact Liverpool's transfer plans?

Joe Gomez is expected to miss the start of Liverpool's Premier League campaign through injury - but it is not likely to impact the Reds' transfer plans.

Commonwealth Games: Weightlifter Lovepreet Singh wins silver in 110+kg final

Source: WNBA won't discipline Bueckers, Reese

WNBA stars Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese will not be disciplined for what appeared to be a friendly wager ahead of Wednesday's matchup, a league source told ESPN.

Charley Hull refuses to apologise after £100,000 scratchcard prank on caddie

Hull: ‘I think people need to lighten up’ Thitikul leads on -7; double major winner Ryu on -5 Charley Hull has delivered an emphatic, unapologetic response towards those who criticised a prank on the eve of the Women’s Open. Hull used…

IN BRIEF: IIHF Council extends suspension of Russian ice hockey players

The Council said the decision was "due to ongoing safety, security and sporting integrity concerns"