Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including:

• Sam Konstas among three Australian cricketers to receive maiden national contracts
• The Matildas are rallying around Sam Kerr, declaring she's the one to lead the team moving forward
• NRL players back proposed crackdown on high tackles

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