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Tiger beats Lion in thriller as Bomber defeats COVID-stricken Kangaroo

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Richmond had jumped from 42 points behind to secure a superb win over the Brisbane Lions at MCG. In Sunday’s other fixtures, the Gold Coast beat the West Coast by three points, while Essendon beat COVID-hit North Melbourne by eight goals. After conceding the first six goals for most of the game against the Lions, the Tigers took the lead in the 16th minute of the final quarter. The two sides traded punches for the final stages, with veteran Mitch Robinson missing a golden opportunity to put the Lions back in front after picking up a free kick from 15 yards. A fatal error from defender Darcy Gardiner allowed Tigers star Tom Lynch to score his fourth and last-minute winner. The Tigers ended a three-game winless run to win 15.14 (104) to 14.13 (97) in Shane Edwards’ 300th senior appearance. Importantly for Richmond, it provides a great opportunity for the ninth-placed Tigers to play in this year’s final with the last three games in favor of the season. But for the Lions, ...

Newborn lion cub and giraffe triplets walk out after baby boom in zoo

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The triplet lion cubs have made their public debut, just a few hundred meters from the newborn giraffe, at the Taronga Western Plains Dubbo Zoo. Key points: Three lion cubs and a giraffe cub have made their public debut at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo The lions were born in April but spend time away from the public eye to bond with their parents Giraffes born on weekends in front of zoo guests It came after a giraffe was born over the weekend in front of shocked zoo guests. The three lioness cubs were born in April but have been kept away from the public until now, in order to bond with their parents and be vaccinated. First parents Marion and Lwazi accompanied their little ones out of their cage where they quickly became the center of attention. “Guards and guests enjoyed watching her cubs climb trees and rocks, although Marion seems to be very wary as a first-time mother with these very confident cubs,” said lion watchdog Justine Powell. Lion cubs climb trees and tackle...