Here’s the wrap from all the action you missed overnight from around the sporting world.
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Alistair Brownlee hauls brother Jonny over the line in dramatic triathlon finish
Alistair and Jonny Brownlee were brothers in arms at a dramatic finale of the World Triathlon Series as double Olympic champion Alistair hauled an exhausted Jonny over the line.
Luke Rockhold hunting his UFC middleweight belt after Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza bout
Luke Rockhold wants his middleweight title back and he sees his fight with Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza at UFC Melbourne as the fast-track to becoming a three- time world champion.
Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins available as NSW plan for Matador Cup without Mitchell Starc
The NSW Blues will be bolstered by the return of Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins sporadically throughout the Matador Cup, but can cope without last year’s spearhead Mitchell Starc in their quest for back-to-back titles, according to coach Trent Johnston.
Rod Laver Arena will be better venue for fans, UFC boss Tom Wright says
Holding its next Melbourne fight night at a smaller stadium is about putting fans first, according to the UFC.
Darren Weir holds all the cards for Underwood Stakes
For decades the group one Underwood Stakes at Caulfield has offered a key insight into the outcome of major races later in the spring and, for the powerful Darren Weir operation, this year’s 1800-metre race will provide an early indication of how four of their runners are travelling.
NBA: Dirk Nowitzki backs Andrew Bogut to star for Dallas Mavericks
Dallas superstar Dirk Nowitzki believes Australian Andrew Bogut’s championship experience will make the Mavericks genuine NBA title contenders again in 2016-17.
West Coast Eagles stay firm on threat not to move to new Perth Stadium
West Coast chairman Alan Cransberg says the club is standing firm on its threat not to move to the new Perth Stadium until a suitable deal can be reached.
Queensland Olympic bid falters as Logan council says no
The prospect of a southeast Queensland Olympic Games in 2028 appears dead in the water with another regional council going cool on the idea.
Boca Juniors' Nicolas Colazo lands at Melbourne City
Melbourne City have completed their squad for the upcoming A-League season, having landed Argentinian winger Nicolas Colazo from Boca Juniors.