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Thorpey dives back in

The Thorpedo is back in the water.

Ian Thorpe has made his long-awaited comeback at the FINA World Cup in Singapore.

Rebekah Fay reports.

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Veteran Kelly Slater record breaking 11th World title

It’s been a bitter-sweet day for pro-surfer Kelly Slater who’s won his record 11th world surfing title on the anniversary of the death of his close friend Andy Irons.

Michele Harris reports.

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Roar player named in Socceroos

Mitch Nichols from the Brisbane Roar has been selected for a second time in his career to join the Socceroos.

Matt Warren reports.

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Photo finish for the Melbourne Cup

French horse Dunaden has won the 2011 Melbourne Cup in the tightest ever finish in the 151 year history of the big race.

The horse’s Qatari owner will pocket more than three and a half million dollars for the win.

Suraya Daly reports.

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Fashions in the field

While the horse owners and jockeys were taking on the serious task of preparing for the big race, tens of thousands of Australians were turning out in their finery to celebrate in their own way.

For many people, fashion was the main event and the biggest horse race of the year was more of an afterthought.

Kristy McMahon reports.

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Craig Williams denied chance at history

Punters across Australia are studying the form guides and starting to lay their bets for tomorrow’s Melbourne Cup.

Sonya Harris reports.

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Brisbane Roar aim to extend record

The Brisbane Roar is looking to extend their 31 game unbeaten record tonight when they take on Adelaide at Suncorp.

Nicholas Chin reports.

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Stosur falls to defeat

Australian tennis player Samantha Stosur has gone from victory to defeat in just one day.

Kimberley McCosker reports.

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Stosur ends losing streak against Sharapova

Queenslander Samantha Stosur has finally ended her losing streak against Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova.

Guillaume Benoist reports.

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Texas Rangers a step away from World Series

In the United States, the Texas Rangers are just one game away from taking baseball’s World Series after winning today’s clash in game five against the St Louis Cardinals.

Alicia Bolton reoprts.

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