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

• Huge blow for Newcastle ahead of tonight's game
• Western Bulldogs coach passionately defends his players
• Mitchell Starc confirms he won't be returning to the postponed IPL

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