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If you’ve seen the movie ‘Moneyball’ you’ll know who the Oakland A’s are.

Here’s a quick refresher if you haven’t. The Athletics (or A’s) are a major league baseball team who have been based in the city of Oakland, California since 1968.

But now, the franchise is leaving its Oakland home of more than five decades and relocating to California’s capital, Sacramento (followed by Vegas in 2028... It's complicated.)

The A’s played their last game at the Oakland Coliseum last week and for many local fans, it feels like the city has lost a part of its soul. But like the Brad Pitt movie Moneyball, all good things must come to an end, as the A’s mark an end to their storied Oakland chapter.

If you have a little bit of time this long weekend, definitely watch Moneyball. That’s what I’ll be doing. (It's on Netflix, I checked.)

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Stat of the day

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The number of goals scored by Karim Adeyemi in the first half of German club Borussia Dortmund’s  7-1 victory over Celtic in the Champions League. Borussia Dortmund, last year’s runners-up, will play Real Madrid for the first time since last year’s final on 23 October.

Quote of the day

"I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and thrilled to be working with all our winter sports, coaches and athletes. Collectively we've built [a] strong and proud winter history in Australia, and we look forward to enhancing this legacy together."
Alisa Camplin-Warner after being named Australia’s first female Winter Olympic Chef de Mission. The two-time Olympic medalist will lead a team of Aussies to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games in Italy. Camplin-Warner won gold for aerial skiing at Salt Lake City in 2002 and a bronze at Turin in 2006. She was Deputy Chef de Mission of the Australian Olympic Team at Beijing 2022.

Random fact of the day

At age 42, Jason Peters is currently the oldest player on a National Football League roster. Peters, who plays in the offensive tackle position, was recently signed onto the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks. He is older than 11 of the head coaches in the NFL. The oldest-ever player in the league was kicker George Blanda, who retired in 1976 at the age of 48. The NFL is the U.S.’ top American Football league.

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In case you missed it…

🏏 India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the second test of a two-test series. India’s men’s team set a new test record with a 7.36 run rate per over. India have now won their last 18 test series played on home soil. They’ll face Australia in a five-test series beginning in late November.

🏀 The New York Liberty are one game closer to knocking the Las Vegas Aces out of the WNBA semi-finals, after beating the defending champs 88-84 in Game 2 of the playoffs. The Liberty lead the best-of-five series 2-0. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx have tied their semi-final series with the Connecticut Sun at 1-1 after a 77-70 win. 

⛵ Great Britain and Italy's sailing teams are tied four all in their 13-race series. The winner will challenge New Zealand for the America's Cup. The racing continues in Barcelona tonight from 10:00pm (AEST). The America’s Cup is the world’s oldest international competition across all sports.

🏉 Sydney Swans veteran Luke Parker has requested a trade to the North Melbourne Kangaroos. After debuting for the Swans in 2010, the midfielder played 293 games for the club and was a part of the 2012 premiership-winning side. He said, “The Sydney Swans will always hold a special place for my family and I.” 

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Dockers surge into top four following win over Cats

The Fremantle Dockers beat an at-home Geelong Cats 45-27 in week six of the AFLW last night. The Dockers, who’ve moved to third on the ladder, have established themselves as strong AFLW finals contenders midway through the season. Geelong are in 15th.

What happened

The opening half of the match was a tight battle. Geelong headed into half-time with a narrow 1-point lead after several missed scoring opportunities. Fremantle asserted themselves by kicking the first two goals of the third quarter. The Dockers’ best players on the night included former captain Hayley Miller, who had 25 disposals, and Gabby O'Sullivan, who scored a game-high two goals.

What’s next?

Both teams are back in action this Sunday. Fremantle will play 5th-placed Hawthorn and Geelong will fly to Sydney to take on the 11th-placed Swans.

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NRL and NRLW Dally M ceremony preview

The 2024 Dally M recipients will be named at the NRL’s night of nights in just a few hours. Here’s what you need to know ahead of tonight’s ceremony.

What are the Dally M awards?

The Dally Ms is named after Herbert “Dally” Messenger, a rugby league player who starred for Eastern Suburbs, New South Wales, and Australia between 1907 and 1913. Messenger was nicknamed “The Master” and considered a rugby league genius by his contemporaries.

The awards are handed out after every regular NRL and NRLW season, based on points awarded by two independent judges at the end of every round of competition. Each of the judges awards three points to the person they think was the best player on the field that week two to the second-best, and one to the third-best. The player with the most points at the end of the season wins the Dally M Player of the Year, the night’s most prestigious award.

In 2023, Newcastle Knights players Kalyn Ponga and Tamika Upton won the men’s and women’s awards respectively.

What are the other awards?

A full team of 13 players, made up of the most outstanding player in each position on the field, is recognised. There is also an award for Coach of the Year, Captain of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Top Pointscorer and Top Tryscorer.

The Provan-Smith Medal is awarded to the player who “displayed the true ‘spirit of the game’ through their actions and conduct on-field” throughout the season.

Favourites to win

Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes is the favourite to win the men’s Dally M, following a standout season that saw his side secure the minor premiership. Among the favourites to win the women’s award are Sydney Roosters lock Olivia Kernick, Parramatta Eels fullback Abbi Church, Canberra Raiders lock Simaima Taufa, and last year’s winner, Upton.

How to watch

The ceremony begins at 8:00pm (AEST) tonight and can be streamed on Kayo Sports

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