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Australian Open: Olympia Valance shares sweet kiss with her AFL boyfriend Thomas Bellchambers

She only recently sparked engagement rumours with her AFL star boyfriend, Thomas Bellchambers.




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Dominic Thiem outguns Alexander Zverev in four sets to reach first Australian Open final

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: In the unlikely event of Dominic Thiem making it third time lucky in a Grand Slam final nobody could accuse him having it easy.




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Jamie Murray and Bethanie Mattek-Sands reach mixed doubles final at Australian Open

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: It seems an age since Britain's singles challenge fizzled out at the Australian Open, but this weekend brings the promise of two Grand Slam doubles titles.




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Dominic Thiem says Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline' helped him get to the Australian Open final

Austrian tennis star Dominic Thiem faced off against Alexander Zverev in a tense semi-final on Friday at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.




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Celeste Barber and 'hot husband' Api Robin at the Australian Open

She has raised a record-breaking $52million for Australian bushfire relief efforts.




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Australian Open chair umpire Marijana Veljovic steals the show

Roger Federer may have caused a stir with an expletive-laden outburst at the Australian Open on Tuesday - but it was the female chair umpire who stole the show.




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Wheelchair tennis star Dylan Alcott wins his SIXTH consecutive Australian Open

The 29-year-old defeated British rival Andrew Lapthorne in the Men's Quad Wheelchair Singles final, 6-0 6-4, on Saturday at Rod Laver Arena.




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Jamie Murray misses out on eighth grand slam title after Australian Open mixed doubles final defeat

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Jamie Murray agonisingly missed out on the chance to become Britain's most decorated Grand Slam player after a mixed doubles final defeat.




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Sofia Kenin stuns former world No 1 Garbine Muguruza to win Australian Open

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Given her story it is hardly surprising that Kenin, 21, exudes hunger. There are shades of her, on court, of Monica Seles and Maria Sharapova.




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Dominic Thiem's dad opens up on split with coach Thomas Muster during Australian Open

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: If Thiem manages to upset Novak Djokovic he will do so with the unusual distinction of having fired a high-profile coach halfway through the tournament.




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Sofia Kenin pops champagne after winning the Australian Open in Melbourne

The 21-year-old Moscow-born American was victorious over former world No.1 Garbine Muguruza in three sets in Saturday night's final at Melbourne Park.




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Brit Joe Salisbury wins men's doubles title at the Australian Open

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: The 27 year-old from Putney will now rise to a world ranking of number four after he and partner Rajeev Ram dismissed Luke Saville and Max Purcell in the final.




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Novak Djokovic swears at Australian Open crowd as they rally behind Dominic Thiem in men's final 

The world number two appeared to be frustrated about the overwhelming crowd support for Austrian opponent Dominic Thiem in the opening stages of the final on Rod Laver Arena.




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Novak Djokovic vs Dominic Thiem, 2020 Australian Open final, LIVE

Novak Djokovic faces Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open final in Melbourne. Sportsmail's KIERAN JACKSON will take you through all the action from the Rod Laver Arena.




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Barry Humphries enjoys ice cream as he attends the Australian Open with Shane Warne, Matt Preston

Barry Humphries tempted fate on Day 14 of the Australian Open on Sunday, when he indulged in a precarious desert.  




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Leggy Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker lead arrivals at Australian Open 

Elyse Knowles and her beau Josh Barker, have been together for six years.




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Human Nature's Australian Open performance SLAMMED

Fans were quick to vent following Human Nature's divisive performance at the Australian Open on Sunday night.




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Novak Djokovic wins 17th Grand Slam title after bouncing back to beat Thiem in Australian Open final

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic is up to Grand Slam title No 17 and in a tearing hurry to stake his claim for being considered the best player ever.




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Natasha Oakley sparks rumours she's back with Theo Chambers as they pose at Australian Open

She confirmed her split from businessman Theo Chambers in November. 




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Industry titans, political figures, sports stars and an ex-bikie at the Australian Open final

A who's who of Australian celebrity identities flocked to Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on Sunday to see Serbian Novak Djokovic take on Austrian Dominic Thiem on Australian tennis' biggest night.




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An unlikely hero and the elephant in Melbourne Park... the highs and lows of the Australian Open 

The Australian Open reached its enthralling climax on Sunday as Novak Djokovic bounced back to beat Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the men's singles final. 




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Novak Djokovic berates umpire and taps him on the FOOT after violation during Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic erupted in anger during his Australian Open final win over Dominic Thiem, venting his anger directly at umpire Damien Dumosis after being hit with a second time violation.




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Margaret Court fires back at critics who slammed her views on homosexuality at the Australian Open

The 24-time tennis grand slam winner from WA is bitterly disappointed over her treatment at the Australian Open, where she was not allowed to give a speech at a presentation in her honour.




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Novak Djokovic goes skiing with his family after claiming victory at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic looked like he had earned his break as he enjoyed a skiing holidat with his family in northern Italy.




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Johanna Konta suffers humiliating defeat by world No 159 Oceane Dodin

Johanna Konta's search for a first victory since the US Open goes on after she was beaten by 159th-ranked Oceane Dodin in the second round of the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy.




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Streets, shopping malls and playgrounds could be sprayed with disinfectant by DRONES in Australia

Drones are being put forward as a 'quick, fast, efficient and safe' way to sanitise Australia's public places, and could even be used to enforce social distancing and self-isolation directives.




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Rafa Nadal says '2020 is lost' and doesn't expect tennis to return until Australia Open in 2021

Like every other major sport, tennis has been badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic, which has seen Wimbledon and the French Open cancelled in recent weeks.




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Australian Open could be CANCELLED as tennis authorities prepare for the coronavirus pandemic 

TA chief and Open director Craig Tiley concedes the annual summer of tennis 'will be compromised' as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic.




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Neymar breaks down in tears as he reveals how he came within inches of being paralysed by Juan Zuniga in Brazil's World Cup win over Colombia

Brazil star Neymar could not hold back the tears as he revealed he had come within a few inches of being paralysed. Neymar, giving his first press conference after being hospitalised with a fractured vertebrae in Brazil’s World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia, also said he disagreed with his agent for calling coach Luiz Felipe Scolari 'a repulsive and conceited old jerk'.




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Luis Suarez's lawyer accuses FIFA of 'draconian, totalitarian and fascist' ban of Uruguay striker for World Cup bite

Luis Suarez's lawyer has condemned FIFA's punishment of the Uruguay striker for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini as 'draconian, totalitarian and fascist', and said an appeal will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).




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Ray Whelan not a 'fugitive' insist FIFA official ticket and hospitality firm MATCH

FIFA's official ticket and hospitality partner MATCH has denied its English director Ray Whelan is 'a fugitive' from Brazilian police.




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Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli in charge of 2014 World Cup final between Argentina and Germany

The Italian official accused last week of favouring Argentina and Lionel Messi has been chosen to referee their World Cup final against Germany.




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Brazil media brand World Cup 2014 hosts 'ridiculous' after Holland third-place play-off defeat

Brazil's third-place play-off against Holland on Saturday was a chance for a redemption following their jaw-dropping 7-1 semi-final humiliation to Germany.




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Lukas Podolski kissed by Bastian Schweinsteiger in selfie after Germany beat Argentina in World Cup final

Lukas Podolski needs no invitation to take a selfie, so the Germany striker wasn't about to let the opportunity pass him by after winning the World Cup.




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Gary Lineker's helicopter entrance and smart suit fronted BBC's excellent World Cup final coverage - but Adrian Chiles' long trousers and smile did well on ITV too

BRIAN BARWICK: And so to Match 64, or the World Cup Final as you and I call it. And the two teams are rested, recuperated, and ready for ‘the big one’.




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Bastian Schweinsteiger led Germany to World Cup glory with robot-like precision in midfield

SAM CUNNINGHAM: Blood oozed from the cut beneath his right eye. The wound was so deep that the bright red claret streamed down his protruding right cheek.




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GERMANY 1-0 ARGENTINA PLAYER RATINGS: Bastian Schweinsteiger is Germany's heartbeat

MARTIN KEOWN: The World Cup final can be the best occasion of a footballer's life, or the worst if they crumble under the pressure.




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Lukas Podolski, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Co relax on hotel balcony with the World Cup trophy and sign autographs for locals

Germany's World Cup-winning stars were letting their heroics at the Maracana sink in on Monday as they relaxed at their Rio de Janeiro hotel with their ultimate prize.




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England's early World Cup exit couldn't ruin a brilliant football party that surpassed all expectations... I can't wait for the next one

BRIAN BARWICK: This has been a hugely enjoyable World Cup for viewers and one that England’s early exit failed to diminish.




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Luiz Felipe Scolari QUITS Brazil manager job after World Cup host nation humiliation

Luiz Felipe Scolari quit as manager of Brazil after the host nation tasted their first back-to-back defeats on home soil since 1940 during a humiliating World Cup.




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Messi and Rodriguez eat your heart out... Watch amazing footage of football freestylers on special bouncy pitch

SPONSORED: Lionel Messi and James Rodriguez have lit up the summer with their silky skills and fabulous flair... but back home these football freestylers have impressed on a special pitch in east London.




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Bastian Schweinsteiger targeting Euro 2016 glory for Germany after lifting World Cup

Bastian Schweinsteiger is targeting further glory with Germany after finally winning his first major trophy with the national side. Schweinsteiger had become used to just coming up short in major tournaments.




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Mario Balotelli and fiancee Fanny Neguesha jet-ski in Miami

Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has ignored all of the furore caused by him posing with what appeared to be a gun on Instagram by going jet-skiing with his fiancee Fanny Neguesha.




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Meet Amanda Staveley: The financial fixer on the verge of a £300m deal for Newcastle

KIERAN GILL: Amanda Staveley could be about to become the new First Lady of Football. She is thought to have a personal fortune of £115m-plus, and is no stranger to the limelight.




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A £300m deal agreed, bid backed by Saudi Arabia's crown prince: How close Newcastle are to takeover

CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle United are in talks with Amanda Staveley over the sale of the Premier League club. So is this finally the end of Mike Ashley's 13-year reign as owner?




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Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to bank £17m even if sale of the club to Saudi Arabian consortium fails

EXCLUSIVE BY MARTIN SAMUEL: The deposit paid by the Saudi Arabian consortium is non-refundable, meaning Newcastle owner Ashley gets richer even if the takeover is not ratified.




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Newcastle 'will target Mauricio Pochettino or Massimiliano Allegri' to replace Steve Bruce

According to ESPN, the club's new owners are looking to bring in a high-profile manager which will spell the end of Bruce's one-season stint at the club.




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Government will NOT block £300m Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle despite human rights concerns

A £300million buyout of the north-east club, backed by the country's public investment fund, is reportedly close to being finalised.




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Premier League lawyers 'investigating illegal broadcasting of top-flight matches by Saudi Arabia'

beIN Sports shone a light on Saudi Arabia's involvement in the piracy of matches, highlighting the Premier League's unsuccessful attempts to take legal action against satellite provider Arabsat.




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Kevin Keegan 'being lined up to make sensational Newcastle return in ambassadorial role'

Keegan is adored by Newcastle fans having made 78 appearances for the club while enjoying two separate spells as manager, having nearly guided them to Premier League gold in the 1990s.