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Panthers coach Ivan Cleary takes aim at NRL’s officiating after Rabbitohs clash
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has taken aim at the NRL’s officiating after 20 penalties were awarded during Friday evening’s victory over the Rabbitohs at BlueBet Stadium.
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‘Sounds crazy’: How a broken leg couldn’t stop star ahead of bid for gold redemption
Jaryd Clifford looks back now and questions his sanity when, not for the first time in his athletic career, ambition overrode the counsel of friends, family and his own brain.
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‘Can’t make this up’: The ‘bitter’ split and ‘personal’ history behind biggest ever Brisbane clash
Everything is on the line in the sold-out ‘Battle of Brisbane’ on Saturday as the NRL’s biggest new rivalry fight it out with a finals spot on the line.
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‘Welcome to look elsewhere’: Dons duo denied new deals; Roos eye veteran move — Trade Whispers
Essendon has reportedly said ‘no’ to new contracts for a pair of senior players.
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Three clubs that make most sense for Petracca trade... and why Dees must consider it
A trade agreement between Melbourne and an acquiring party for Christian Petracca is going to be difficult to achieve — but it is achievable nonetheless, and there are three clubs that can feasibly throw their hats in the ring.
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‘Lego box falling on the floor’: Horror scenes in debutant crash; Ricciardo’s big Red Bull push – F1 Wrap
Lewis Hamilton topped the times for Mercedes in Friday’s overnight second practice session for the Formula One Italian Grand Prix by the finest of margins in front of Lando Norris as Daniel Ricciardo impressed.
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Poms’ contender for worst cricket review of all-time as absolute howler stuns
Gus Atkinson cemented his love affair with Lord’s by scoring a maiden century on Friday, with his 118 powering England to an imposing first-innings 427 all out against Sri Lanka on the second day of the second Test.
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Global superstars tipped to be snubbed as cult heroes return: Big Bash League Mock Draft
The third edition of the Big Bash League overseas player draft is almost here.
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Daisy’s dream start in huge Eagles upset; Swans shake off spicy AFLW clash
The 2024 AFLW season is officially underway.
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‘Great admiration and respect’: Souths teen’s ‘unbelievable’ bravery after ‘devastating’ week
It’s been a horrific 48 hours for Rabbitohs winger Tyrone Munro but the 19-year-old showed maturity beyond his years to play for his team on Friday night.
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Luai answers ‘main man’ question amid Cleary void; Panthers ‘rock’ stands up: What we learned
The Panthers are back in the winner’s circle, are back in the top two and have locked in a top four finish after a 34-12 victory over the Rabbitohs at BlueBet Stadium.
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Hynes returns for Sharks in new position; Wayne’s Battle of Brisbane bombshell: Late Mail
Nicho Hynes returns for the Sharks but in a position he’s played just twice in his career.
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‘Really disappointed’: Ciraldo backs Dogs for ‘quick fix’ ahead of finals after NRL’s best defence exposed
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo says Friday night’s loss to Manly was the first time he’s been disappointed with his side this season, but is confident it’s an “easy fix” ahead of finals.
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Bulldogs reality check as Manly silences record crowd; fears over Turbo: What we learned
It was supposed to be a celebration of Tom Trbojevic’s long journey to 150 games, but instead the night finished with the Sea Eagles superstar walking up the tunnel covered in blood and with his right arm pinned to his body after he suffered a potentially serious injury on the eve of the finals.
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‘From one fight to another!’ Pie’s nervous wait after massive hit rocks AFLW opener
Collingwood’s Tarni White is set for a nervous wait after her brutal bump rocked the AFLW opener at North Sydney Oval on Friday night.
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Big Turbo scare as Manly suffer major double blow ahead of finals: NRL Casualty Ward
The Manly Sea Eagles have suffered a major blow two weeks out from finals with star duo Jason Saab and Tom Trbojevic getting injured in their win over the Bulldogs on Friday night.
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‘Kick up the a**’: Walters quits radio gig after brutal takedown of Kevvie, Broncos ‘rockstars’
Broncos hooker Billy Walters has quit his role with Triple M after one of the station’s hosts took a swipe at his father and coach Kevin.
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‘He’s delirious’: Tigers legend demands director axing over ‘farcical’ call to split club
Balmain chairman Danny Stapleton has denied reports the club is looking to split from the Wests Tigers.
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Demons star declared fit for Rd 1 despite off-season Paris controversy
AFLW star Tayla Harris has been declared ready to play in Melbourne’s season opener against Geelong, despite an injury-interrupted pre-season and controversial Olympics trip.
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‘Will be questioned’: Roos boss turns up heat on Clarko over ‘flattening’ campaign
North Melbourne president Sonja Hood feels “flattened” by another torrid AFL campaign but has reasserted her support for senior coach Alastair Clarkson.
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Big Bash Draft format explained... and everything else you need to know about 593-player scramble
The eight Big Bash clubs will be vying to secure the services of some of the world’s best T20 cricketers in this weekend’s overseas player draft.
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Why Dogs can win it all as Matty flags the ‘Diet Melbourne’ snub behind stunning push
The Bulldogs’ “lightweight” pack’s ability to compete with NRL powerhouses has been questioned but a former great believes their proven agility could be the underbelly to win this year’s premiership.
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Raiders veteran knocks back extension to sign elsewhere; Tigers circling Shark — Transfer Whispers
Raiders veteran Jordan Rapana has reportedly knocked back a one-year extension offer from the club to join Super League club Hull FC from 2025.
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‘One of tennis’ biggest upsets of all time’ shocks US Open as door blows wide open for Aussies
The stunning upset of Carlos Alcaraz in New York on Thursday has opened the path for Australians Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson to make a deep push at the US Open.
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Every club’s off-season moves, key contenders and league changes: Ultimate AFLW guide
We’re just hours away from the start of a new AFLW season.
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Meet Saint Nick: The expert with 75-per-cent strike rate reveals his best weekend tips
Introducing Saint Nick.
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‘A brewing storm’ is set to ignite Knights roster overhaul as halves ‘void’ exposed
The Knights will reportedly undergo a roster review in the off-season, with a host of players on the chopping block as Newcastle powerbrokers attempt to reshape their salary cap.
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‘Surprise to me’: Socceroos squad announced as teenage sensation named despite injury scare
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has dismissed concerns about the fitness of teenage star Nestory Irankunda ahead of Australia’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on Thursday night.
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‘Not leaving’: Houston’s defiant call on future; Pickett’s preference revealed — Trade Whispers
Dan Houston has made a bold call on his future amid rumours he’s played his last game for Port.
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Unluckiest omissions from All-Australian side ‘best of the rest’ 22
The 2024 All-Australian side has been locked in. And naturally, some big names missed out.
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Early byes gave ‘false sense of security’ for Dolphins but there’s still ‘so much upside’: Parker
NRL legend Corey Parker believes the Dolphins’ early-season byes gave the false perception Wayne Bennett’s men were travelling better than they really were.
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Demon wants ‘State of Origin of tennis’ after Sydneysiders secure 27-year US Open first
Having led Australia to the final of the past two Davis Cups, Alex de Minaur believes he knows the ingredients required for team success.
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‘Is he a flog?’: Aussie cricket stars grilled over Poms in hilarious Fletch and Hindy lie detector test
Fletch, Hindy, a host of Aussie cricket stars and a lie detector test. What could go wrong?
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Aussie teen Gout Gout goes viral again with stunning run in 200m heat
Australian track and field sensation Gout Gout has done it again. The teenager has gone viral for the second time in as many weeks with his latest jaw-dropping feat.
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Ivan Cleary made a surprising ‘question mark’ admission... and it’s exactly what Penrith needed
Last year, it was Jarome Luai’s argument with Jaeman Salmon in a 13-12 loss to Brisbane to open the season.
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Why NRL’s awoken giant has me utterly baffled; Bennett furore that makes no sense — McKinnon
With respect, I have no idea how the Bulldogs are doing what they’re doing.
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Why Aussie is being kept in the dark; challenger’s big admisson — Aragon MotoGP Insider’s Guide
Francesco Bagnaia looked the diminutive giant of MotoGP in the eye, and didn’t flinch.
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‘Value for money’: Legend’s huge Origin call as rising Storm star’s contract decision looms
A Maroons legend believes emerging Storm star Tyran Wishart’s undeniable versatility has the youngster primed to wear the New South Wales No.14 jersey next year.
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‘Going to get one’: Carlton coach’s reveal after citizen’s arrest amid ‘shock moment’
Carlton coach Michael Voss says he may have been a bit “silly” chasing down two alleged car thieves before making a citizen’s arrest on Tuesday morning.
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Star receiver’s ugly six-week contract saga finally ends... but another one is just getting started
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a new four-year $120 million ($A177m) contract extension with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, the NFL Network reported.
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Steph to stay! NBA superstar inks new deal with Warriors
Stephen Curry may have just signed his lifetime achievement contract.
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‘This is mad’: Inside Bulldogs ‘wild’ finals revival as Max King discusses 2024 transformation
There’s something special brewing in Belmore.
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Aussie Scott in contention after strong start as US star makes Tour Championship history
Adam Scott has put himself in the frame for victory at this weekend’s TOUR Championship after a promising first round, but it is American Scottie Scheffler who has a comfortable lead.
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‘I nearly died’: Aussie’s emotional gold as swimming stars take home medals — Paralympics Wrap
Australia has won its first gold at the Paralympic Games, with Tom Gallagher claiming the 50m freestyle in the S10 category three years after a near-death emergency in Tokyo.
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NFL’s record-breaking QB frenzy explained, and how it left $661m man Mahomes in the dust
Despite his three Super Bowl rings showing who is the best in the business on the field, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is being left behind by his younger rivals off the field.
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‘The hardest one’: All-Aus selector reveals controversial call that took ‘hours’ deciding
An All-Australian selector has revealed the toughest selection made ahead of Thursday night’s confirmation of the 2024 side, noting the ‘hours’ of back-and-forth.
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Breakout Super Netball star in frame for Diamonds debut as squad named for England series
The Diamonds have announced their squad to play England next month, with three potential debutants in the frame for selection.
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Another new captain and debutant as Wallabies make five changes to starting team
The Wallabies have another new captain with Harry Wilson to lead the side out against Argentina in La Plata on Sunday morning while Hamish Stewart will become the 15th debutant since coach Joe Schmidt took over.
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‘Don’t seem to give a s***’: Schedule makers slammed over Aussie coach clash after big wins
Jordan Thompson is celebrating the biggest win of his grand slam career at the US Open but he’s delivered a scathing critique of the tour scheduling after his superb straight sets victory over No.7 seed Hubert Hurkacz in New York.
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Four Aussie men through as Demon takes big step, Thompson stuns world No.7 at US Open
Alex de Minaur has led a quartet of Australian men into the third round of the US Open for the first time since 1997 amid further evidence in the growing depth of the nation’s men.
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‘Waiting for a text back’: Munster grilled over bucks party in rogue presser moment
Storm star Cameron Munster made a rare appearance in a press conference alongside his coach Craig Bellamy on Thursday night and it didn’t disappoint.
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‘Fit and available’: Rabbitohs medico’s crucial call as Latrell’s white powder ban could be lifted
The Rabbitohs are reportedly pushing for Latrell Mitchell to serve his one-game ban this season, with the NRL requesting clear evidence he will be “fit and available” to feature in the final round of the season.
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‘Raised the stakes’: Pacific Championships draw locked in as huge relegation change revealed
The NRL has announced the draw for the 2024 Pacific Championships, with four weekends of footy being announced across four countries.
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Ricciardo boost set to turn up heat on Perez; debut that could seal Mercedes call: Burning Qs
As northern summer turns to autumn, so too does Formula 1 prepare to close its European season.
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Gutho future twist amid mystery over role; crackdown set to shake up NRL — Hoops
The Clint Gutherson situation at Parramatta feels like it might still have a few pages of the book missing despite the Eels’ best attempts to put a positive spin on things.
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Cowboys skipper slams ‘attitude’ problem in public takedown after Payten’s epic halftime spray
Cowboys coach Todd Payten delivered a rocket at halftime and then it was his skipper who laid into the side in the post-match press conference on Thursday night.
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Feldt flies in farewell to lead key Cowboys win; Storm explain Paps injury scare: What we learned
The Cowboys have beaten a Storm side without 11 regulars but the hosts were made to work for the 38-30 victory in Townsville on Thursday night.
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Ronaldo’s hilariously simple role as PL team big winners after new-look Champions League draw
The draw for the league stage of the new-look UEFA Champions League took place on Thursday, throwing up a series of heavyweight fixtures including a trip for holders Real Madrid to Liverpool and a repeat of last season’s final between the Spanish giants and Borussia Dortmund.
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The biggest winners and losers from All-Australian team as brutal snubs explained
For every All-Australian player presented a blazer on Thursday night, there is another in the initial squad that has missed out.
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It’s Bont’s team! Dogs star’s epic feat amid mega as cheeky Swan exposes contentious call
Marcus Bontempelli’s already colossal standing in the game has been strengthened, named All-Australian captain for the first time to cap off a remarkable AFL Awards haul for the Bulldogs superstar.
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Revealed: Stunning double feat as Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli joins Ablett in rare air
Marcus Bontempelli is the players’ king again, with the Western Bulldogs superstar voted by his peers as not only the AFL’s best player, but also the best captain – for the second consecutive season.
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Daicos claims AFLCA Champion Player of the Year award in thrilling vote count as late withdrawal costs Swan
A breathtaking final two-game surge has helped Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos claim one of the game’s most prestigious honours, the AFL Coaches’ Association Champion Player of the Year award, in a thrilling finish that saw the top three separated by just four votes.
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‘One of the happiest guys you’ll meet’: Humble Cat Ollie Dempsey claims AFL Rising Star award in 17-year first
The rapid rise of humble Cat Ollie Dempsey has been rewarded, crowned the 2024 Rising Star award as part of the AFL awards night.
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‘It hasn’t worked’: Balmain weighs up bombshell Wests Tigers split as joint venture pushed to brink
Balmain, one half of the Wests Tigers joint venture, is aiming to remove itself from the fold in a bold bid to become a stand alone NRL club.
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One-Test prodigy ‘forced to retire’ as heartbreaking career comes to unfortunate, early end
Australian cricketer Will Pucovski’s career has reportedly come to an unfortunate early end for medical reasons.
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Australia’s next Olympic champ? Teen claims stunning world title... and it’s not even her best event
Australia, remember the name Delta Amidzovski.
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‘Not cool’: Zerafa breaks silence on brother’s ‘dog shot’ but says rival’s camp must share blame
Michael Zerafa has confirmed his brother will never again be in his corner following the ugly ‘dog shot’ drama that marred Wednesday night’s Nikita Tszyu showcase – yet stresses nothing would ever have happened were he not attacked first.
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‘Questioning his or the club’s integrity’: Seibold hits back at Turbo pay cut rumours
Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has hit back at claims the club encouraged superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic to sacrifice a large chunk of his salary over the next two seasons as a way to pay them back for the games he’s missed while out injured.
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The huge advantage for newest Aussie F1 rookie... and how ‘unsung hero’ can shine quickly
Jack Doohan says he wants to use his final months as Alpine’s reserve drive to wrap the team around him and adapt the car to his driving style to ensure he can hit the ground running in 2025.
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$97m star takes stand after late-season flop; rookie wins all-Australian battle: Aussies in NFL
The NFL is back, with the Baltimore Ravens and defending champion Kansas City Chiefs squaring off in the season-opener next Friday morning (AEST).
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$6m compo question as last-ditch bid not enough to sway star Saint’s free agency call
St Kilda free agent Josh Battle has come to a decision on his AFL future.
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‘Going to get far tougher’: Djoker to face Popyrin amid ‘awful’ issue Aussie can exploit
Novak Djokovic is aware he will need to “step it up” in order to see off the threat rising Australian star Alexei Popyrin poses to his US Open defence after progressing to the third round despite a serving performance he described as “awful”.
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‘Completely unacceptable’: Zerafa’ brother cops lifetime ban over ‘dog shot’ chaoss
Michael Zerafa’s brother has been be banned from the national boxing scene for life after delivering a “dog shot” to popular Australian trainer Tommy Mercuri in the ring.
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Brother’s lifetime ban for ‘dog shot’ drama — and what it could mean for Zerafa’s shot at Nikita
Nikita Tszyu could potentially bypass Michael Zerafa following the chaotic ‘dog shot’ drama that marred Wednesday night’s No Limit showcase – with no contract in place stating the pair must fight.
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‘Invaluable’: Pies make list calls on veteran quartet amid need to ‘evolve’
Collingwood has left no doubt it believes the premiership window remains open after recommitting to all four of its out-of-contract veterans for 2025.
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Reigning champ confirms blockbuster 2025 switch in ‘statement of intent’ from historic team
Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki will join Dick Johnson Racing next season alongside incumbent Will Davison.
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‘Heartbroken’: Dees boss concedes ‘issues’ but shoots down star pair trade talks
Melbourne president Kate Roffey has rejected calls for an independent review at the club as she says the Demons’ relationship with Christian Petracca is “absolutely” salvageable.
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‘Will be a turning point’: Latrell banned over white powder photo as Souths respond
Latrell Mitchell has received a one-game suspension and fined $20,000 over a leaked photo of the Rabbitohs star leaning over a white substance.
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Changing of the guard? Big call on flag ‘smoky’ as AFLW stars reveal season predictions
A new AFLW season is on the horizon ... and are we moving into a new era?
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Epic five-way Louis Vuitton Cup shootout explained as Team New Zealand face big threats
An epic battle to decide who will take on dominant Team New Zealand in the 37th America’s Cup begins on Thursday night (AEST), with Italy and the United States already showing the defending champions they face a fight to win international sport’s oldest competition again.
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Eels lock in star forward; Cowboys veteran’s new club confirmed: Transfer Centre
The Parramatta Eels have locked in Queensland Origin forward J’maine Hopgood on a contract exentsion that will keep him at the club until the end of 2027.
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Dees star Kozzie Pickett weighs up trade request, WA rival ‘at the front of the queue’
Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett is reportedly interested in exploring a trade for family reasons, and a rival club is said to be ‘at the front of the queue’ if a move ultimately eventuates.
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Big Thurston change that Latrell must use as inspiration to get back on track — Crawley
Shane Flanagan is caught between a rock and a hard place in the countdown to the NRL finals with rocks and diamonds Dragons fullback, Tyrell Sloan.
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Cricket Australia reveals list of 593 cricketers that have nominated for the Big Bash Draft
The complete list of nominations for the Big Bash overseas player draft has been revealed, with 432 men and 161 women from 30 nations throwing their hat in the ring for this summer’s tournament.
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Rival Vic pair keen on Sun; flashy forward ‘free to explore’ exit — AFL Trade Whispers
Collingwood and Geelong are reportedly expressing interest in a Gold Coast midfielder.
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Local footballer cops monster 26-match ban after coward-punching former Collingwood player Jason Cloke
The Burleigh player at the centre of a police investigation for coward punching ex-AFL player Jason Cloke has been handed a mammoth 26-match suspension by the tribunal following a near four-hour hearing.
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Startling decline of MotoGP’s most hyped rookie explained — and silver lining behind harsh lesson
Pedro Acosta has never been one to be patient, which – when combined with his skill – is part of the reason he debuted in MotoGP before he’d departed his teens.
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Former Collingwood player Jason Cloke hit in ugly local footy scenes, police investigating
Former Collingwood player Jason Cloke spent overnight in hospital after getting coward punched amid ugly scenes in an AFL Masters Queensland Over-35s game.
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True ‘elite performers’, big calls and snubs as greats name AFL’s best 22... with a twist
Jacob Weitering or Jeremy McGovern?
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Unique format explained for historic $150m shootout and what score Adam Scott will start on
This weekend’s TOUR Championship marks the culmination of the 2023-2024 PGA Tour season, and will see the top 30 golfers in the FedEx Cup standings play for the chance to be crowned the FedExCup champion and receive an eye-watering $36.90 million ($25 million US).
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Kangaroos set to seek permission for Souths star to serve ban in PM’s XIII
South Sydney captain Cam Murray will not play again this season after copping a three-game ban over a high tackle.
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‘Could get tricky’: Threat to Tedesco future emerges over awkward Roosters call
James Tedesco wants to extend with the Roosters — but the club could find itself in an “interesting” position with the superstar fullback.
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‘Can’t wait to leave’: Kochie rips SANFL in stunning tirade, claims comp ‘rigged’ after 124-yr first
Port Adelaide chairman David Koch has claimed the SANFL “rigged” the rules against South Australia’s two AFL sides and accused the league of “wanting Port to be last”.
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‘How does he do that?!’ Nikita Tszyu back from the dead in all-out war after ‘wake-up call’
Nikita Tszyu will enter the world rankings with the IBF and WBO after a 10th consecutive win to open his career.
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England’s 200cm answer to Starc emerges from nowhere… and he could be an Ashes bolter
England has found their answer to Mitchell Starc.
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Don’s secret clause as trio on trade radar; rival eyes Dogs gun amid $1.5m dilemma: Whispers
Jake Stringer has hit a unique contract trigger as two other Bombers are being circled by rival clubs.
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Broncos’ glimmer of finals hope only thing stopping ‘abject failure’ as baffling 2024 truth exposed
The Brisbane Broncos’ 2024 season would be ruled an “abject failure” if they fall short of qualifying for finals football.
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AFL finals fixture 2024: First week of games locked in with times, venues, dates and more
The AFL finals have arrived for 2024, with the top eight teams and their week one fixtures locked in.
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‘Don’t think you’re Wayne’: The ‘trap’ Bennett’s Dolphins successor must avoid to break curse
Wayne Bennett’s short stint at the Dolphins may massively help his successor Kristian Woolf break the Wayne Bennett curse when he takes over as the club’s head coach next season.
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Petracca’s teammates have ‘little confidence he’ll be there in 2025’ after venting at meeting
Christian Petracca vented his frustrations over the club’s handling of his life-threatening King’s Birthday game injury at a players-only meeting last weekend, leaving his Demons teammates “with little confidence he’ll be a Melbourne player in 2025”.
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Meet Saint Nick: The expert with 75-per-cent strike rate reveals his best weekend tips
Introducing Saint Nick.
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‘Could not be saved’: Sad twist after tragic Black Caviar passing
The shock death of iconic Australian racehorse Black Caviar has taken an even more tragic twist after the foal she gave birth to on Saturday also died.
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Racing world in ‘shock’ as legendary Australian horse Black Caviar dies
Black Caviar, Australia’s greatest sprinter, has passed away aged 17 following a battle with laminitis.
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‘She gave us all the ride of a lifetime’: Legendary racehorse Black Caviar dies after giving birth
Black Caviar, the greatest sprinter of them all, has died after a short battle with laminitis, a debilitating condition that affects the hooves.
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Nominations released for 2024 Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Charlie Appleby could be back at the spring carnival after a four-year absence and he has left the door open for one of the world’s best gallopers to tackle the Caulfield Cup.
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‘Audacious plan’ pays off as Aussie horse Asfoora smashes Royal Ascot rivals in $1m race
Asfoora gave trainer Henry Dwyer the biggest win of his career when taking out the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1000m) at Royal Ascot.
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Darren Weir not guilty on corruption charges related to use of jiggers on racehorses
Disgraced trainer Darren Weir has been found not guilty of attempting to corrupt the outcome of races – including the 2018 Melbourne Cup – with the use of a jigger on three racehorses.
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‘Seriously, 30 lengths?’: Racing world in awe of ‘demolition job’ as ‘superstar’ mare emerges
Pride Of Jenni produced one of the greatest performances ever witnessed on an Australian racecourse when winning the $5 million Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on Saturday.
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‘She’s Australian forever’: Winx’s only living foal goes for world record $10m in emotional scenes
The only living foal of champion mare Winx has been sold for $10 million, the world record sum for a filly.
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‘Never seen it this bad’: Legends stunned as shock $4m call made amid waterlogged Randwick track
Royal Randwick has been hit with a staggering 230mm of rain in the past 24 hours, but Doncaster day has been given the all-clear to proceed.
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Jockey dead at 23 after tragic Canberra racing incident
Visiting Italian jockey Stefano Cherchi has died from injuries suffered in a Canberra race fall late last month.
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Memorial for jockey Stefano Cherchi who died after fall in Canberra to be held in Sydney on Monday
Stefano Cherchi’s girlfriend has paid an emotional tribute to the jockey after he lost his life following injuries sustained in a race fall at Canberra.
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Cascadian rewrites record books as the third nine-year-old to win the Australian Cup
Cascadian passed the age and acid test to claim back-to-back Group 1 Australian Cups at Flemington.
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Multi-million dollar colt upset as first lady of racing collects record 8th Golden Slipper
Lady Of Camelot has won the $5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens.
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Pride Of Jenni fires to win All-Star Mile at Caulfield as Mr Brightside falls short
All-Star Mile winner Pride Of Jenni was too good, too tough and too fast.
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Melbourne Cup hero Verry Elleegant dies due to complications
Melbourne Cup winner Verry Elleegant has tragically died.
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Mr Brightside shows big heart to win Group 1 CF Orr Stakes after being pushed by Pride Of Jenni
The CF Orr Stakes was the epitome of what Group 1 racing should be.
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Ex-AFL chief set for major new role... and he’ll be fighting with the NRL boss again
Former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is in the box seat to be the new chairman of Racing Victoria.
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‘Dark day’: Tasmania ‘shocked’ as harness racing report reveals race fixing and animal abuse
A bombshell report into Tasmania’s harness racing industry was released Wednesday, with shocking findings including animal abuse, race fixing and team driving.
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‘He’s very excited’: Inside the story of Hollywood star Matt Damon’s racehorse ahead of Sydney debut
Matt Damon, one of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars, will be tuning in to watch a lowly midweek two-year-old race at Randwick’s Kensington meeting on Wednesday.
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‘Thank god that’s over’: Jockey’s all-time reaction after completing miracle recovery
In a remarkable display of horsemanship, jumps jockey Joe Anderson produced a nomination for the ‘best recovery ride ever’ after being unseated from his mount Transmission (9-2) in the Sussex Stayers Handicap Hurdle (5026m) at Plumpton overnight.
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‘Death or glory’: Damien Oliver bows out a winner in epic scenes after ‘ballsy ride’ in the Gold Rush
Racing witnessed an unforgettable moment as Damien Oliver produced a miracle to win his final race in the saddle.
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Racing Victoria verdict announced after Jamie Kah white powder scandal
Champion jockey Jamie Kah has been cleared of conduct prejudicial to the image of racing in relation to the white powder controversy.
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‘No idea’: Racing icon Gai Waterhouse torches $5b plan
Australian racing ion Gai Waterhouse has torn the bombshell Rosehill Gardens plot to pieces.
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$5 billion plan to axe Rosehill racecourse to create 25,000-home ‘mini city’
The NSW government has unveiled a tightly wrapped proposal which could convert a major Sydney racecourse into a new metro station, entertainment precinct and space for up to 25,000 homes, effectively creating a mini city.
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‘Cowardly, disrespectful’: Barrister slams ‘sexist’ white powder case against superstar jockey
Jamie Kah’s blameworthiness and recklessness was substantiated because “she ought to have known her actions were being filmed”, counsel acting for stewards said in closing submissions to her white powder hearing on Monday.
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Explosive text messages revealed during Jamie Kah white powder inquiry at Victorian Racing Tribunal
Jamie Kah has given evidence at her explosive “white powder” hearing at the Victorian Racing Tribunal, saying she was blindsided by a secret video which became public.
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‘I believe Jenni was riding her’: Mare shocks racing world in emotional scenes
The Ciaron Maher and Dave Eustace-trained Pride of Jenni has caused a boilover for the second time in a week after leading all the way to win the $3 million Champions Mile at Flemington.
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Melbourne Cup 2023, odds, betting: Homeless man turns $5 into $100k
A homeless man in New Zealand has remarkably won NZ$106,000 ($97,781.29 AUD) from a $5 bet on the Melbourne Cup.
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‘Still going’: Party hasn’t stopped for Cup winning jockey who ‘can’t remember’ his upcoming rides
Jockey Mark Zahra has revealed the extent of the celebrations he enjoyed after steering Without A Fight to victory in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
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How much did you win? 2023 Melbourne Cup dividends — What the winner, trifecta, First 4 paid
The 2023 Melbourne Cup has been run and won.
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Who won the 2023 Melbourne Cup?
The 2023 Melbourne Cup has been won by Without A Fight ($9.30, third-favourite).
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Where your horse finished in the Melbourne Cup... including the nag from the office sweep
The 2023 Melbourne Cup has been run and won by Without a Fight so now it’s time to see where your horse finished.
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‘Unbelievable’: Star jockey pulls off masterstroke move in 22-year-old Melbourne Cup first as fav flops
Without a Fight has won the 2023 Melbourne Cup in stunning fashion to complete a rare Australian horse racing double and vindicate jockey Mark Zahra’s huge call on which horse to ride.
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Australia’s luckiest punter turns $2 Melbourne Cup bet into $100k
A Western Australian punter has turned $2 into more that $100,000 on a single bet at the 2023 Melbourne Cup.
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‘Gets worse every time you watch it’: Jockey wasted Cup runner-up who ‘should’ve won by a minute’
Trainer Wayne Hawkes has delivered a scathing assessment of Joao ‘Magic Man’ Moreira’s ride on Melbourne Cup runner-up Soulcombe.
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‘More nervous than a GF’: Tigers stars’ $1.1m Cup payday... but it was almost even bigger
Jack Riewoldt may have just retired from the AFL, but things are looking pretty rosy post-footy after a hefty win on Melbourne Cup day.
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Jockey’s gutsy call pays off as hyped favourite’s bubble bursts: Melb Cup Winners and Losers
The 2023 Melbourne Cup has been run and won with the Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained Without A Fight completing the Caulfield Cup-Melbourne Cup double for the first time in 22 years.
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Ugly history of Melbourne Cup favourites continues after ‘as good a thing I’ve seen’ Vauban flops
If you are a favourite backer, the Melbourne Cup probably isn’t the race for you — and this year’s edition of the race has proved it once again.
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Punter’s $1m Melbourne Cup heartbreak as five-leg multi falls after favourite flops
The famous Melbourne Cup Call of the Card - an event where big-spenders lock in massive bets with the bookies - delivered a raft of stunning wagers on Monday and there will be two very happy parties on Tuesday afternoon.
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‘What are you doing moron?’: Jockey’s hilarious response after ‘idiot’ Melbourne Cup celebration
When you win ‘the race that stops the nation’, it’s fair to say you can celebrate however you’d like. Even more so when you go back-to-back on different horses for the first time since Harry White in 1978 and ‘79.
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Favourite ‘disappointing’, scary moment for non-finisher: What every Melbourne Cup jockey said
Here’s what the jockeys had to say after the running of the 2023 Melbourne Cup.
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‘Everything points to this horse’: Form guide as Melbourne Cup legend nails two of top three
Nobody knows more about winning big races than Jimmy Cassidy – especially the Melbourne Cup.
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Melbourne Cup latest odds: Massive money for outsider Right You Are as price slashed
The Melbourne Cup, the race that stops a nation, has arrived and with that a flood people ready and willing to lay down their hard-earned cash for the chance to pick a winner.
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Melbourne Cup cheat sheet: Why every horse can – and can’t – win the great race
On Tuesday afternoon, 23 horses will round the turf at Flemington in the $8 million Melbourne Cup – one less than usual after Cleveland was scratched on Monday afternoon.
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’Because it’s Irish!’ Sharks star nails Cup winner — but he ‘knows nothing’ about racing
In his own words, NRL veteran Dale Finucane ‘knows nothing about’ horse racing. But the Sharks star and Fox Sports ambassador will have bragging rights for the next year, after picking the winner in the Melbourne Cup.
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Replay: Watch how the Melbourne Cup 2023 was won
The 2023 Melbourne Cup has been won by Without A Fight with a stunning run on Tuesday afternoon at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse.
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Melbourne Cup 2023: When will the race start and who is the favourite?
The Melbourne Cup — the race that stops the nation — has been run and won with Without a Fight winning.
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Just SIX of 40 experts tipped the Melb Cup winner — and third-place boilover stunned them all
Sometimes it’s best to leave it to the experts. And when it came to Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup, some experts will be crowing after tipping the winner Without A Fight.
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Delta Goodrem entertainment divides fans at Melbourne Cup
Delta Goodrem has performed at the Melbourne Cup for the first time in 16 years.
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Favourite’s stablemate has price halved in 24 hrs; love for $201 roughie: Melb Cup market moves
Absurde, the stablemate of race favourite Vauban, has had his price more than halved in just 24 hours after massive crunch from punters.
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Free 2023 Melbourne Cup online sweep generator
The 2023 Melbourne Cup is almost upon us, and this is the easiest and best way to organise your office sweep.
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Ultimate Melbourne Cup form guide: Expert verdict on every runner and predicted top 4
It’s here again - not just Australia’s greatest horse race but its biggest and most enduring cultural institution: the wonderful Melbourne Cup.
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Melbourne Cup Form Guide: ‘Dark horse’ we can’t ignore; $34 chance handed huge boost
It’s here again - not just Australia’s greatest horse race but its biggest and most enduring cultural institution: the wonderful Melbourne Cup.
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Thunderstorm threat looms over Melbourne Cup — but there’s good news
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting the chance of ‘possibly severe’ thunderstorms on Melbourne Cup day.
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Pick the fastest one... or three: Melbourne Cup betting guide for dummies
So you want to get involved in the Melbourne Cup but you don’t know anything about it. I’m not sure how that’s possible if you live in Australia, but sure, let’s go with it.
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Must-see Melbourne Cup lead-up runs, including favourite Vauban’s jaw-dropping Royal Ascot win
A big part of the battle when it comes to picking the Melbourne Cup winner is lining up formlines from Australia and abroad — and it can get tricky.
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AFL stars flock to Flemington as Hawks great makes shock choice: Melbourne Cup photos LIVE
Sports stars and celebrities are flocking to Flemington for the race that stops a nation.
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Melbourne Cup field confirmed: Great race takes final shape after thriller, hopeful’s withdrawal
The field for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup is set after Damien Oliver steered Kalapour to victory in the Group 3 Lexus Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington on Derby Day.
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Favourites both handed huge boosts: Melbourne Cup barrier draw results
Last year it was Gold Trip, ridden by jockey Mark Zahra, that went on to win the Melbourne Cup from barrier 14 — becoming the seventh horse in history to do so from that position.
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All 24 Melbourne Cup jockeys ranked — and an all-time great is only sixth
It’s not just about the horses that take to the 3200m trip around Flemington on Tuesday – the 24 jockeys will have a huge part to play in the ‘race that stops the nation’.
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Reason behind Melbourne Cup’s shock scratching revealed: Late Mail
After the shock scratching of promising Melbourne Cup roughie Cleveland on Monday, the reason for the withdrawal has now been revealed.
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22 Melbourne Cup horses wiped out in 60 seconds
If you find trawling through a Melbourne Cup form guide more daunting than public speaking, don’t fret, we’ve got a simple way to help you choose which horse to back in the main event this afternoon — and it’ll be over in 60 seconds.
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Melbourne Cup ultimate guide: How much winner gets and the horses punters are backing
The Melbourne Cup — the race that stops the nation — is here again with a field of 24 local and international horses racing over 3200m for a whopping $8 million in prizemoney.
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Melbourne Cup Early Mail: Potential history on cards as jockey earns shot on lightweight contender
The race that stops the nation is just days away as the Melbourne Cup looms on the horizon.
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Likely Melbourne Cup field: Great race takes shape after thriller, hopeful’s withdrawal
The field for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup is all but set after Damien Oliver steered Kalapour to victory in the Group 3 Lexus Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington on Derby Day.
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Australia gets loose as Victoria Derby Day kicks off Melbourne Cup carnival
Australians have shown once again that when it comes to letting loose, we cannot be beat.
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Favourite stuns in ‘one of greatest’ Vic Derby runs ever amid $22m racing bonanza
Derby Day - one for the racing and punting purists. It also markED the start of the four-day Flemington Spring Carnival which also includes next Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup, Thursday’s Oaks meeting (Ladies Day) before concluding on Saturday November 11 with Stakes Day.
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‘What a champion’: Japan raider takes out $10 million Golden Eagle
Japan’s Obamburumai won the $10 million Golden Eagle at Sydney’s Rosehill on Saturday.
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International who ‘will probably win well’; does ruthless jockey move pay off?: Melb Cup Talking Pts
The 2023 Melbourne Cup is only a few days away, and there have been a number of storylines in the lead-up to the race that stops a nation.
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Derby Day form guide: Full tips for Group 1 bonanza and the $14 shot that can win the big one
It’s the Saturday before the first Tuesday of November, which can only mean one thing: It’s Derby Day at Flemington, one of the greatest racedays in the country.
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Golden Eagle form guide: Sydney’s $10m race explained... and the $101 outsider you can’t dismiss
While Randwick has The Everest, the richest turf race in the world, across town in a city awash with racing money, Rosehill has the second richest one.
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Red-hot favourite all the rage as massive $22m up for grabs on action-packed Derby Day
Derby Day - one for the racing and punting purists. It also marks the start of the four-day Flemington Spring Carnival which also includes next Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup, Thursday’s Oaks meeting (Ladies Day) before concluding on Saturday November 11 with Stakes Day.
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Capacity field of 20 set to dash for MASSIVE $10m Golden Eagle prize pool
The Golden Eagle, Sydney’s second richest horse race after The Everest, will be run and won this Saturday at Rosehill Racecourse for a prize pool of $10 million.
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‘Felt tired looking at it’: Melbourne Cup favourite Vauban turns heads in first Flemington gallop
Melbourne Cup favourite Vauban turned heads when he stepped out at Flemington for the first time on Tuesday morning - a week out from the $8m race that stops a nation.
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‘I am shaking’: Disbelief at ‘extraordinary finish’ in Cox Plate after ‘ride for the ages’
Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior has taken out a thrilling edition of the 2023 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.
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Why Cup winner can topple favs and the $26 shot who could run a place — Cox Plate form guide
It’s the greatest two minutes in sport. The weight-for-age championship of Australasia. A $5 million race which time and again is won by an outstanding thoroughbred most worthy of their place on the honour roll.
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Melbourne Cup entry list: Winner of key lead-in to skip great race as runner-up gets huge boost
Ciaron Maher has won Australia’s biggest races but running second in the Geelong Cup, to help Ashrun qualify for the Melbourne Cup, was as rewarding as any.
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Greatest two minutes in sport: Cult hero’s perfect draw as final fields revealed for $5m Cox Plate
Saturday’s $5 million Cox Plate promises to be a mouth-watering clash as the final field and barriers have been released for the 2040-metre weight-for-age race at Melbourne’s Moonee Valley racecourse.
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‘Give myself an uppercut’: Jockey’s hilarious reveal and wife’s F-bomb after wild $5m win
Jockey Mark Zahra’s day has been soured by a whip breach penalty, after mount Without A Fight produced an outstanding staying performance to claim the Caulfield Cup on Saturday.
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The English and Japanese raiders set to battle Australia’s stayers: Caulfield Cup Form Guide
It’s not the Cup. It’s the other one.
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‘I thought it was a hoax’: Kiwi punter’s staggering $10m Everest win in 480m to 1 odds
A New Zealand punter has miraculously selected the correct finish order for The TAB Everest from first to last - and won nearly $10 million.
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LIVE: ‘Winning machine’ takes out an epic edition of $20m Everest
The Joseph Pride-trained Think About It has taken out the $20 million TAB Everest.
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Everest form guide: Every runner’s chances and our expert’s tip for wide-open $20m dash
It’s come around again, the biggest thing to shake up Australian racing in years, and while it may not be a Group 1 and though two of the best sprinters in these here parts won’t be there, the stage is set for a gripping seventh running of The Everest on Saturday.
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$20m Everest market shifts as favourite cops ‘visitors draw’; what roughie can win?
There were plenty of storylines to come out of Tuesday night’s barrier draw for the $20 million TAB Everest at Sydney Harbour.
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$20m nightmare as favourite for Australia’s richest race The Everest cops worst result in barrier draw
The 12 runners for Australian racing’s richest prize have been assembled and saddlecloth numbers allocated ahead of Saturday’s $20m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick.
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‘Probably his best win’: Melbourne Cup champion Gold Trip wins Turnbull Stakes
Melbourne Cup champion Gold Trip has stamped his authority on upcoming spring majors with an unbelievable performance in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m).
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Four horses in The Everest have syndicates of owners including tradies, vets and doctors
The $20 million prize money for The Everest may have attracted the fastest horses and elite jockeys but the owners enclosure at Royal Randwick will be packed with everyday Aussies.
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‘Violence, grooming, cover-ups’: Report reveals abuse rife in Victorian racing
Confronting allegations of physical and sexual abuse, including against children as young as 12, have been detailed in a review of the Victorian racing industry.
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Aussie wildcard Rinky Hijikata advances to fourth round of US Open; Novak pulls off ‘great escape’
Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata has continued his wild US Open run, booking his spot in the fourth round after a masterful display on Saturday.
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Champion jockey to hang up the saddle after glittering 35 year career
Champion jockey Damien Oliver has announced he will hang up the saddle in December after the Perth racing carnival.
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Horseracing in shock over Lala K’s stunning 200m last-to-first comeback
An absolutely wild finish to a race in South Korea has left the horseracing world in shock after Lala K came from nowhere to win the 6f Seoul Rookie Stakes.
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Star jockey Jamie Kah faces Victorian Racing Tribunal over white powder controversy
Star jockey Jamie Kah is free to ride during the upcoming spring carnival after signalling an intention to contest a misconduct charge over her part in a white powder controversy.
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Group 1 racing returns on Saturday in what will be a spring carnival for the ages
It might still be winter — but the spring racing carnival has arrived!
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‘Hard not to break down’: Racing world heartbroken after two horses pass away in tragedy
Smart sprinter I Am Me’s strong Group 2 Missile Stakes (1200m) victory was marred by a shocking incident that resulted in the death of comeback sprinter Big Parade on Saturday at Rosehill Gardens.
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‘Going to kill me’: Jockey Sonja Wiseman attacked with rock in carjacking
WARNING: GRAPHIC
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Origin case that can’t be ignored; Latrell proves he’s ‘like no other’ in Souths rout: Big Hits
The Rabbitohs have beaten the Broncos 32-6 on the back of masterclasses from Campbell Graham and Latrell Mitchell in a fiery clash at Suncorp Stadium.
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Steph to stay! NBA superstar inks new deal with Warriors
Stephen Curry may have just signed his lifetime achievement contract.
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Magic Johnson blasts Anthony Edwards over dig at 90s NBA players
Magic Johnson clapped back at Anthony Edwards in the best way after the Timberwolves star took a dig at NBA players from the 1980s and 90s.
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Lakers’ stunning $500m Luka plot revealed amid telling LeBron move
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly planning for life after LeBron James and have idenfitifed their next superstar target — Luka Doncic.
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Patty Mills joins new NBA team in beloved Aussie’s $5m move
Aussie veteran Patty Mills will return to the NBA for a 16th season after reportedly signing with the Utah Jazz.
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‘Don’t be surprised... story drop’: Olympics photo sparks NBA superteam conspiracy
You suspect the likes of LeBron James and Steph Curry were hoping this chapter in USA men’s basketball history would be remembered in the same vein as the 1992 Dream Team, but the truth is it’s been a largely uneventful run for the Americans in Paris.
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Former NBA MVP set to join contenders as failed super team continues to dismantle
Russell Westbrook is headed for the mountains.
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‘Build him a statue’: NBA superstar’s shocking $113m sacrifice revealed
Many stars said they want to play for the Knicks. Few actually tried it.
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Celtics star’s cryptic message after Team USA forced into late Olympic change
Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown has turned heads with a cryptic post after Team USA were forced to replaced a player on their 12-man roster.
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Move to ‘unlock’ Giddey’s ‘full potential’; big question to decide Simmons’ future: Aussies in the NBA
The NBA offseason is in full swing now and there have been a number of Australians in the headlines, with Josh Giddey traded to Chicago early in the piece while Josh Green was the latest countryman to land on a new team.
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Simmons reality that is ‘easy to forget’ as ‘uncertainty’ surrounds Aussie star’s NBA future
During Nets general manager Sean Marks’ first comments regarding a franchise-changing offseason, he was asked about potential draft picks, a couple of teenagers, a coach who won’t debut for months and a player not even on the roster anymore.
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‘The real deal’: NBA world in awe as 17yo ‘next big thing’ takes over against Team USA superstars
This year’s NBA Draft class may have lacked top-end talent but you certainly can’t say the same about the next crop of young basketball talent making waves in America.
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NBA veteran DeMar DeRozan reportedly set to join Sacramento Kings
Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan is reportedly finalising a deal to sign with the Sacramento Kings next season.
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Boomers squad named as Goorjian’s high-profile omissions confirmed
Brian Goorjian has announced his 12-man squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics, with several big-name omissions confirmed on Sunday morning.
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Lakers’ next free agency target; big trade domino that could fall: NBA Rumour Mill
The biggest names have been snapped up but there are still a host of stars across the NBA that could be on the move, with the Lakers hoping to land one of them.
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‘Bronny has earned this’: Lakers paying LeBron’s kid 14 times more than same pick last year
Lakers rookie Bronny James signed a fully guaranteed contract with the team, according to ESPN, the same day his father, LeBron, also agreed to a massive $104 million ($AU154.9m) extension with Los Angeles.
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Aussie back into NBA title mix with $4.9m reunion after third move in three seasons
Joe Ingles is reportedly on the move.
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LeBron confirms Lakers’ plans in $155m deal; key $225m domino falls: NBA Free Agency Wrap
The NBA’s free agency window has opened and already a number of contenders have reportedly made big swings.
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Josh Giddey trade the ‘final straw’ that led to DeMar DeRozan’s Bulls exit
The Bulls sealed their fate with DeMar DeRozan.
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Silver lining in THIRD Aussie trade as star on the move in blockbuster NBA swap
Just like that another Australian is on the move in the NBA.
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New NBA record set after monster $473m deal as Celtics continue to splash cash: Free Agency
The NBA’s 2024 free agency period is officially here, with a number of big names already on the move.
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NBA superstar set to spark wild frenzy as major $72.8m call finally made
Paul George is hitting the open market.
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Four teams target Golden State star; mystery as PG’s $49m deadline nears: NBA Rumour Mill
The 2024 NBA Draft has come and gone, with a number of big trades already taking place including the latest, which saw Dejounte Murray dealt to the Pelicans.
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Hawks trade Dejounte Murray as Aussie Dyson Daniels dealt in blockbuster NBA move
Another Australian is on the move in the NBA.
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NBA world divided over ‘nepotism’ theory as ‘clown’ James pick sparks outrage
The selection of Bronny James by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Draft has divided the basketball world.
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NBA Draft: Team trades up for Aussie ‘steal’; Lakers take Bronny after report of agent’s threat
Johnny Furphy is off to the Indiana Pacers after the rising Eastern Conference team took the Victorian at 35th overall in what ESPN’s Jonathan Givony described as a “steal”.
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‘Legitimately shocking’: Inside Aussie’s ‘tough’ NBA draft slide... and first chat with new coach
Australia’s latest NBA player Johnny Furphy has opened up on his “tough” slide out of the first round and comforting words from his new head coach at the Indiana Pacers.
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‘Littered with landmines’: Brutal reality for LeBron’s son... and why he’s a prospect like no other
Bronny James is like few other NBA Draft prospects in recent memory. Why?
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The ‘coming out party’ and ‘F-U’ dunk behind Australian Johnny Furphy’s ‘meteoric’ NBA Draft rise
When Ash Arnott first laid eyes on Johnny Furphy, the then-14-year-old looked more likely to have a future as the frontman for Australian indie rock band Ocean Alley than as a player in the NBA.
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Aussie’s wait continues; Giddey’s new team score steal as OKC draft his replacement: NBA Draft Wrap
Johnny Furphy will be made to wait to be drafted into the NBA after the Victorian was not selected in the first round of the draft on Thursday.
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Lakers’ ‘extraordinary’ coup; why Aussie Furphy can handle NBA Draft disappointment: Talking Points
The first round of the NBA Draft has passed, with Australian Johnny Furphy having to wait to hear his name called while there were a few surprise candidates who moved up the board.
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‘May never happen again’: How ‘special’ NBL sensation Alex Sarr could make NBA Draft history
Before Alex Sarr and the Perth Wildcats travelled to Las Vegas to play the G-League Ignite in a pair of exhibition games, the towering Frenchman was on the radar of NBA scouts.
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Mystery at the top could spark chaotic NBA draft as intrigue surrounds rising Aussie: Ultimate Guide
The 2024 NBA Draft has almost arrived and there’s plenty of intrigue as to how it will shake out.
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NBA’s next big trade ‘domino’ that may fall; contender could make huge draft day swing: Rumour Mill
First, Josh Giddey was traded by Oklahoma City to Chicago in exchange for Alex Caruso. Then, the Nets made two big trades, including sending Mikal Bridges to the Knicks, and acquired a haul of first-round picks in the process to put themselves firmly in rebuild mode.
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Simmons’ Nets make TWO massive trades as superstar shipped in major NBA shake-up
The Brooklyn Nets have made two huge trades including sending Mikal Bridges to the New Yok Knicks.
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‘No secret’: Giddey spills on ‘honest’ OKC talks that sparked shock trade
Josh Giddey believes a “change of scenery” will be the perfect tonic to unlock his “full potential” as he opened up on the conversations that led to his exit from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Superstar trade could happen ‘this weekend’; key calls to decide Aussie’s future: NBA Rumour Mill
One of the NBA’s household names might soon be on the move.
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‘I don’t give a f***’: J.J. Redick’s perfect reply to question as Lakers confirm new head coach
Former NBA player-turned-pundit J.J. Redick says he is ready for the challenge of taking the Los Angeles Lakers back to the pinnacle of the NBA after being confirmed as the new head coach of the 17-time champions.
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‘Forever grateful’: Giddey’s emotional OKC tribute as GM reveals reason behind trade
Josh Giddey couldn’t “envision” his new role for Oklahoma City Thunder.
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The four words that prove Giddey trade is for the best ... and why it may just be the start of changes in Chicago
“That’s who I am as a player and to do that is exciting.”
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Oklahoma City Thunder trades Josh Giddey to Chicago Bulls in stunning NBA move
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey has been traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Chicago Bulls.
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Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as new head coach after Dan Hurley flirtation
The Lakers are taking a big swing with their new head coach.
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World’s tallest teen getting even bigger... and he’s eyeing the NBA
The world’s tallest teenager has kept on growing, breaking his own height record.
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‘I love my footy’: Aussie NBA star leaves door open for AFL switch
Australian Rules players with basketball backgrounds – it’s a good mix!
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‘Insulting’: LeBron’s agent shuts down blockbuster move as NBA draft rumours swirl
With his free agency potentially looming, LeBron James is no longer married to the idea of playing with his son Bronny, his agent said on Thursday.
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Pistons sack coach after woeful NBA season as record-breaking move blows up in their face
The Detroit Pistons fired head coach Monty Williams after a losing NBA season that featured a 28-game losing streak and just 14 victories.
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Celtics win record-breaking NBA title despite surprise Aussie shining light for Mavericks
Sixteen years ago today, the Celtics won their 17th NBA Championship.
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The Boston Celtics were told to ‘break them up’. Instead, their superstar duo put a myth ‘to rest’
Winning an NBA championship can change everything.
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Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown named 2024 Finals MVP
The Boston Celtics have secured a record 18th NBA title, winning the Finals series 4-1 over the Dallas Mavericks and star guard Jaylen Brown was named the Finals MVP.
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Joel Embiid leaves major Paul George-76ers hint with potential free agency looming
Joel Embiid dropped quite the hint.
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‘We figured out their gameplan’: Big call after Mavs destroy Celtics in Game 4 as Australian duo shine
No team has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit in the NBA playoffs.
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‘He is nowhere close yet’: Analyst shreds Luka Doncic in brutal NBA Finals wake-up call
NBA analyst and insider Brian Windhorst has taken aim at Luka Doncic, declaring the Mavericks superstar is “costing his team” with his behaviour towards officials.
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Aussie stuns with ‘nasty’ play… but daunting reality has Mavericks’ NBA Finals dream on lifeline
The Boston Celtics have held off a fast-finishing Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to claim Game 3 of the NBA Finals and take a 3-0 series lead.
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‘Like an older brother’: MJ’s heartbreaking tribute as legend behind NBA logo dies
The NBA is mourning the death of Hall of Famer Jerry West, who died Wednesday at the age of 86.
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‘F***ing disgrace’: Bogut, Giddey vent fury as Aussie Olympics basketball jersey savaged
Australian basketball great Andrew Bogut questioned whether the Boomers and Opals’ Olympics jerseys were designed by blind musician Stevie Wonder as players aired their frustrations over the singlet.
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‘Serious injury’ leaves Celtics star ‘day-to-day’ midway through NBA Finals
Kristaps Porzingis said Tuesday he is determined to suit up for Boston against Dallas in game three of the NBA Finals despite a new injury scare that has left his fitness in doubt.
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Superstar college coach makes shock $109m call on Lakers gig
The Lakers missed out on their guy.
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Celtics go up 2-0 in NBA Finals... but sweat on star after late injury concern
The Boston Celtics went up 2-0 in the NBA Finals after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 at the TD Garden, although there could be one injury concern out of the win.
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NBA insider floats potential Giddey trade; Bronny move that Lakers won’t make: Rumour Mill
NBA insider Bobby Marks has floated a hypothetical trade for Australian Josh Giddey as the Oklahoma City guard faces an uncertain future heading into the offseason.
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Dan Hurley to meet with ‘extremely aggressive’ Lakers as coaching rumours intensify
The Lakers seem to really want Dan Hurley in the fold.
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Returning star Porzingis explodes as Celtics make early NBA Finals statement against Mavericks
A first-quarter explosion from the returning Kristaps Porzingis has inspired the Boston Celtics to a dominant 107-89 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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The $932m reality facing NBA powerhouse... and why another failure could be catastrophic
The NBA Finals are not unfamiliar territory for the Boston Celtics.
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NBA Finals 2024: How the Dallas Mavericks went from tanking to the NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving trade, Luka Doncic, Boston Celtics
It is funny how quickly things can change.
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NBA legend Carmelo Anthony to help find and mentor talent through the NBL
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony will join the ownership group of a future NBL expansion team after signing on to “attract and mentor top-tier players worldwide” for the Australian league’s Next Stars program.
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The ‘big summer’ and ‘risk’ behind Aussies’ remarkable rise from career ‘crossroads’ to NBA Finals
In an NBA Finals series full of superstars, headlined by masterful teammate Luka Doncic, Australian duo Josh Green and Dante Exum won’t be getting that much attention.
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Kyrie-Celtics reunion locked in after Doncic dazzles in big win to send Australian duo to NBA Finals
It is official.
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Surprise Simmons link-up; move to unleash NBA giant: Giddey trade scenarios broken down
There was a throwaway comment in Josh Giddey’s exit interview last week that didn’t generate headlines as the 21-year-old opened up about his “rollercoaster” third year in the NBA.
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‘Took it personally’: NBA superstar avoids humiliating playoffs first as epic series continues
Anthony Edwards scored 29 points and Karl-Anthony Towns produced a crucial late burst of long-range shooting as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 on Tuesday to keep their NBA Western Conference finals series alive.
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Celtics star’s late dagger sinks underdogs as Boston secure series sweep to book NBA finals spot
The Boston Celtics clinched the Eastern Conference championship on Monday with a 105-102 win over the Indiana Pacers, sweeping the series 4-0 and booking a spot in the NBA Finals.
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‘One of a kind’: Basketball in mourning over NBA icon’s death
Bill Walton, a college basketball icon, former NBA MVP and Hall of Famer who then became a legendary broadcaster, died from cancer on Tuesday surrounded by family, the league announced. He was 71 years old.
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‘So scary’: Sickening head blow mars another thriller as NBA Finals picture becomes clearer
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 66 points and Dallas surged home in a 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday that gave the Mavericks a 3-0 stranglehold on their NBA Western Conference final.
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‘Motherf***er can’t guard me!’ Luka RIPS rival after magic playoff game winner stuns
A Luka Doncic game-winning three-pointer has lifted the Dallas Mavericks past the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-108 in epic scenes to see the Mavericks improve to 2-0 as they return to home court.
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‘Don’t give a f**k’: Star’s blunt message over $3.3m NBA snub as Celtics rock rivals
Jaylen Brown scored 40 points to propel Boston to a 126-110 victory over Indiana and a 2-0 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference finals over a Pacers team rocked by an injury to Tyrese Haliburton.
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NBA finally makes call as Josh Giddey investigation closed
The NBA has reportedly closed its investigation into Josh Giddey, four months after police ended their own probe into allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl.
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‘In uncharted territory’: Mavericks win Game 1 against Timberwolves as superstar duo make statement
The Dallas Mavericks have taken Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105.
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Heartbreak for Pacers after big missed opportunity as Celtics win overtime thriller in Game 1
The Boston Celtics have survived a big scare in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series, winning 133-128 in an overtime thriller against the Indiana Pacers.
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‘Young Michael Jordan’: Anthony Edwards is the next ‘face of the NBA’ and these numbers prove it
From the year he entered the league, putting Yuta Watanabe on a poster before a month later exploding for a 42-point haul against the Suns, Anthony Edwards has always been special.
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Giddey the odd man out as Thunder ‘widely expected to shop’ Aussie star
Josh Giddey may be the odd one out at the talent-rich Oklahoma City Thunder, with one reporter claiming the Aussie star could be on the way out.
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Minnesota Timberwolves stun Denver Nuggets as defending champs crash out of NBA playoffs
The Minnesota Timberwolves have completed the biggest Game 7 comeback in NBA history, overcoming a 20-point deficit to stun the Denver Nuggets 98-90 and sending the defending champions packing.
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‘I wasn’t being a good teammate’: The ‘promise’ Giddey made as Aussie gets real on ‘rollercoaster’
An honest Josh Giddey has opened up on being benched for the first time in his NBA career, revealing he made a “promise” to himself to be a “better teammate” as the Australian guard reflected on a “rollercoaster” third year in the league.
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Knicks’ brutal playoffs exit confirmed as $304m star rubs salt into wounds with cheeky taunt
The Knicks ran out of gas, and their season came to a crushing end.
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Aussie duo’s NBA title dream alive, OKC’s dashed as Thunder face big Giddey call after heartbreak
The Dallas Mavericks are through to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in three seasons after eliminating the Oklahoma City Thunder following an epic Game 6 victory.
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The biggest trade and free agency moves to watch ahead of the 2024 NBA offseason
Seven teams still remain in the hunt for the Larry O’Brien Trophy but for the other nine that have been eliminated from the NBA playoffs, attention has turned to the summer.
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Giddey starts off bench for first time in NBA career as Thunder’s playoffs fairytale on the brink
Josh Giddey played with the second unit in a surprise Oklahoma City experiment on Thursday as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Thunder 104-92 in Game 5.
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‘I was shook by it’: Giddey’s classy act... and why this OKC fan never saw it coming ‘in 10 million years’
When Dylan Huntzinger received a Cash App payment on the day of Oklahoma City’s Game 4 win over Dallas, he didn’t expect it to be from Josh Giddey.
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Jokic ‘masterclass’ shuts down fairytale; illegal act sparks fury as Knicks on brink — NBA Wrap
Nikola Jokic is the best basketball player on the planet, it’s as simple as that.
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LeBron sparks NBA trade rumours in shock act; Thunder tie series in ‘unacceptable’ Mavs fail: Wrap
The Boston Celtics fought off a spirited challenge from short-handed Cleveland Monday, beating the Cavaliers 109-102 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series as Oklahoma City leveled their series with Dallas in a wild finish.
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‘Usually don’t get drafted’: LeBron’s son impresses amid surprising revelation
Bronny James appears ready to join his father in the NBA.
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Superstar ‘intrigued’ by surprise link amid draft shock; contenders’ crunch $314m call: NBA Rumours
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama may call an Atlanta Hawks superstar his teammate, with the towering French centre reportedly “intrigued” by the link-up.
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‘Finished throwing up’: Knicks roasted over ‘massacre’; epic half-court shot as Nuggets explode
Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points and the Indiana Pacers dismantled the New York Knicks 121-89 on Sunday to level their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series at two games apiece.
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‘Wild’ NBA draft shock set to trigger trade frenzy as basketcase cops historic double blow
The Atlanta Hawks will have the top selection in the 2024 NBA draft next month after beating the odds to come out on top in the draft lottery in Chicago on Sunday.
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‘It’s very Ben Simmons’: Giddey copping huge heat amid OKC’s ill-timed playoff wobbles
Josh Giddey’s NBA playoff form is heading in the wrong direction and it’s leading to an unwanted comparison among Aussie basketball talent.
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Doncic dazzles as Mavs dig deep to hold off Thunder: Playoffs Wrap
The Dallas Mavericks dug deep in the second half to erase a double-digit deficit, holding off the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 to take a 2-1 lead in their NBA Western Conference semi-final series on Saturday.
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Hollywood star’s hilarious reaction to miracle; booed champ’s perfect response to $100k brain snap: NBA Playoffs Wrap
A miracle three-pointer from Indiana’s Andrew Nembhard delivered the Pacers a much-needed win over the New York Knicks in game three of the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
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NBA superstar Luka Doncic rocked by disturbing noise during press conference
Luka Doncic froze when his press conference was interrupted by what sounded like sex noises after Game 2 of the Mavericks-Thunder second-round playoff series.
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OKC face big Giddey call as fellow Aussie shines for Mavs; Cavs stun Celtics to level series: NBA Wrap
ESPN’s Zach Lowe said earlier in the week that this Western Conference semi-finals series against Dallas would either see Josh Giddey “sink or swim”.
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NBA Coaching Carousel: Suns fire Vogel as ‘frontrunner’ emerges; Redick’s perfect reply to bizarre criticism
Frank Vogel was fired as head coach of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, 11 days after the team was swept out of the NBA playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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NBA villain’s punishment for controversial fan act, bizarre reporter snub revealed
Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley was suspended four games without pay by the NBA on Friday (AEST) for forcefully throwing a basketball multiple times at spectators, the league announced.
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‘They’re saying f*** you’: Legend brutally trolled as superstar limps on to save NBA playoff thriller
Jalen Brunson shrugged off injury to spark a sensational second-half fightback as the New York Knicks battled past the Indiana Pacers 130-121 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven NBA playoff series on Wednesday (all dates US).
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Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic claims NBA MVP award for third time in four years
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named NBA Most valuable Player for the third time in four seasons on Wednesday.
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Giddey bloodied as Thunder stun in record playoffs win; Celtics make statement — NBA Wrap
Australia’s Josh Giddey was left bleeding from the mouth from a rogue arm to the face, but his Oklahoma City Thunder made history as the youngest-ever NBA team to win a second-round playoffs game in a big win over the Dallas Mavericks.
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Poms’ contender for worst cricket review of all-time as absolute howler stuns
Gus Atkinson cemented his love affair with Lord’s by scoring a maiden century on Friday, with his 118 powering England to an imposing first-innings 427 all out against Sri Lanka on the second day of the second Test.
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Global superstars tipped to be snubbed as cult heroes return: Big Bash League Mock Draft
The third edition of the Big Bash League overseas player draft is almost here.
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Big Bash Draft format explained... and everything else you need to know about 593-player scramble
The eight Big Bash clubs will be vying to secure the services of some of the world’s best T20 cricketers in this weekend’s overseas player draft.
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One-Test prodigy ‘forced to retire’ as heartbreaking career comes to unfortunate, early end
Australian cricketer Will Pucovski’s career has reportedly come to an unfortunate early end for medical reasons.
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Cricket Australia reveals list of 593 cricketers that have nominated for the Big Bash Draft
The complete list of nominations for the Big Bash overseas player draft has been revealed, with 432 men and 161 women from 30 nations throwing their hat in the ring for this summer’s tournament.
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England’s 200cm answer to Starc emerges from nowhere… and he could be an Ashes bolter
England has found their answer to Mitchell Starc.
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Youngest-ever ICC chair confirmed as Indian cricket kingpin completes meteoric rise
India’s cricket chief Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as chairman of the sport’s world body, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Tuesday.
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Meet Australia’s newest cricketer, a ‘little surf rat’ that loves fishing and four-wheel driving
A little surf rat that loves fishing and off-road driving in a souped-up Land Cruiser.
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Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali dropped as England to unleash FIVE fresh faces against Aussies
England have launched a new white-ball era after dropping Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali from their forthcoming clashes against Australia.
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‘X-factor’ named as full-strength Aussies reveal 15-player T20 World Cup squad
Australia has announced its 15-player squad for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand and the Women’s T20 World Cup.
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‘Greatest catch in fan history’: Beer-drinking man becomes instant icon with crowd stunner
An England cricket supporter has been dubbed the “coolest fan ever” after pulling off a sensational one-handed catch.
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So much for the Rawalpindi road! Pakistan declares... then loses by 10 wickets in Test history
Spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan took seven wickets between them to secure Bangladesh’s maiden win over Pakistan in five-day cricket, a stunning 10-wicket victory in the first Test in Rawalpindi on Sunday.
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‘It was a whole different game’: Debate after ‘unfair’ ball change as England win first Test against Sri Lanka
England benefited from what Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews deemed an “unfair” change of ball on their way to claiming a five-wicket win in the first Test at Old Trafford.
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Pakistan captain Shan Masood left fuming after controversial umpiring decision
Pakistan captain Shan Masood was left fuming after a controversial caught-behind decision on day one of the series opener against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
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England captain Ollie Pope signs for Adelaide Strikers in Big Bash League coup
The Adelaide Strikers have secured the services of Bazball apprentice Ollie Pope ahead of the upcoming Big Bash League season, signing England’s stand-in Test captain as their pre-draft acquisition for the 2024/25 campaign.
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Sri Lanka recovers after dramatic early collapse as England spinner shines
Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday’s opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford.
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‘Ten times better’: Sydney Thunder recruit Nic Maddinson eyeing long-awaited Test recall
The Sydney Thunder has bolstered their batting stocks by signing former Melbourne Renegades captain Nic Maddinson on a one-year deal.
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Women’s T20 World Cup moved from Bangladesh to United Arab Emirates
The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for October has been moved out of Bangladesh and will instead take place in the United Arab Emirates, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday.
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Samoan cricketer Darius Visser smacks record-breaking 39 runs in one over
Stuart Broad can breathe a sigh of relief.
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Marnus Labuschagne disappointed at prospect of Gabba being discarded as Test venue
Star batsman Marnus Labuschagne says it will be a “sad day” if the Gabba loses its status as a Test cricket venue.
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Former Australian opener David Warner signs two-year deal with the Sydney Thunder
Former Australian opener David Warner has penned a two-year deal with the Sydney Thunder, committing for the entirety of the 14th edition of the Big Bash League.
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‘Broken and unsustainable’: Damning call on schedule ‘chaos’ as major cricket review launched
The World Cricketers’ Association has launched a groundbreaking review into the sport’s “broken and unsustainable” schedule.
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‘Smart move’: Lyon backflips on CA decision after county stint cut short
Test spinner Nathan Lyon says Cricket Australia’s decision to cut short his maiden season with Lancashire in the County Championship was a “smart move”, accepting that workload management will become an unwanted necessity over the coming years.
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‘Fantastic news’: Steve Smith pens three-year deal with the Sydney Sixers
Steve Smith won’t be retiring anytime soon after making a long-term commitment to play for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash.
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Australian captain Pat Cummins endorses Adelaide Oval as future home of pink-ball Tests
Australian captain Pat Cummins has endorsed Adelaide Oval as the future home of pink-ball Tests after Cricket Australia unveiled its allocation of men’s international hosting rights over the next seven seasons.
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Australian captain Alyssa Healy hopes T20 World Cup is moved from strife-torn Bangladesh
Australian captain Alyssa Healy says she’d find it “hard to fathom” playing the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh in October because “people are dying” amid ongoing political turmoil.
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Why Australian captain Pat Cummins won’t pick up a cricket ball for the next eight weeks
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins won’t pick up a cricket ball for the next eight weeks as he builds up his body ahead of this summer’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
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Adam Zampa shines as Big Bash heroes struggle: How Australia’s cricketers fared in The Hundred
Australian spinner Adam Zampa starred as The Oval Invincibles defended their title in the Men’s Hundred, defeating the Southern Brave by 17 runs at Lord’s on Sunday.
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West Indies bowler Shamar Joseph headlines first crop of Big Bash Draft nominees
West Indies bowler Shamar Joseph has thrown his hat in the ring for this year’s Big Bash League overseas player draft, eyeing a return to Australian shores following last summer’s Gabba heroics.
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‘Deeply disappointing’: Gabba’s future in serious doubt after 50-year first
Queensland Cricket bosses have demanded the state government commit to a stadia strategy after Cricket Australia confirmed the Gabba would not host a Test match during the 2026/27 summer.
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‘Strong guys that smack it miles’: Steve Smith opens up on T20 disappointment after World Cup omission
Australian cricketer Steve Smith has vowed to keep pushing his case for a national T20 recall after missing selection for the upcoming tour of the United Kingdom.
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Australian bowler Spencer Johnson ruled out of United Kingdom tour due to injury
Australian bowler Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of next month’s white-ball tour of the United Kingdom after sustaining a side strain while representing The Oval Invincibles in The Hundred.
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‘Love seeing him at No.4’: Aussie teammate’s call as Smith open to abandoning opener switch
Australian cricketer Steve Smith is anything but certain to open the batting in the Test side this summer, declaring he would be willing to return to the middle order if national selectors preferred him at No.4.
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Ex-Test captain Tim Paine appointed new coach of the Adelaide Strikers
Former Test captain Tim Paine is back in a major role in Australian cricket after winning the battle to replace Jason Gillespie as coach of the Adelaide Strikers.
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‘Don’t have a clue’: Archer’s explosion at fan exposed in deleted tweets
Jofra Archer clapped back in a series of since-deleted tweets after a punter accused him of being “talented” but “never available”.
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‘It’s sad’: Aussie cricket legend Allan Border’s big call on future of future of Gabba
Australian cricket legend Allan Border has backed a growing campaign to replace the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane with a new state-of-the-art venue.
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Cause of cricket great’s tragic death as wife lifts lid on ‘very severe’ battle
Graham Thorpe’s wife Amanda has revealed the former England cricketer took his own life after battling depression and anxiety for several years, with police confirming Monday he had died following an incident near his home.
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‘Doesn’t look great’: Ben Stokes in injury scare before Sri Lanka series
England Test captain Ben Stokes was carried off the field while playing for Hundred outfit Northern Superchargers on Sunday.
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‘Difficult decision’: Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley resigns after five-year tenure
Nick Hockley will stand down as Cricket Australia’s chief executive at the end of the upcoming summer, ending his five-year tenure in the role.
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Cricket world in mourning as England great Graham Thorpe dies, aged 55
The cricketing world is mourning the passing of England great Graham Thorpe.
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‘Has been an honour’: England white-ball cricket coach Matthew Mott stands down
Matthew Mott has stood down as England’s white-ball head coach, leaving Marcus Trescothick in charge as caretaker while the England and Wales Cricket Board begin the search for a permanent replacement.
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Sri Lanka crumble in STUNNING collapse; India secure whitewash as new era begins
Sri Lanka have collapsed in dramatic circumstances in one of the most brutal chokes the cricketing world has seen for some time.
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England batters wobbles as West Indies edge ahead after frantic 13-wicket day
Jason Holder produced a fine all-round display as the West Indies took three late wickets, including both England openers with successive deliveries, in a stirring fightback on Friday’s opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.
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England captain Ben Stokes backs teammate Mark Wood to topple Mitchell Starc’s record for fastest Test delivery
England captain Ben Stokes believes Mark Wood can become the first bowler to be clocked in excess of 100mph (161km/h) during a Test match following his Durham teammate’s thrilling display at Trent Bridge.
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Australian Test stars pinned against each other as 2024/25 domestic schedule revealed
Australia’s Test stars will prepare for this summer’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign by pitting their red-ball skills against each other during Sheffield Shield matches in October.
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Scotland’s Charlie Cassell becomes first cricketer to take seven wickets on ODI debut
Scotland bowler Charlie Cassell has become the first cricketer to take seven wickets on ODI debut, achieving the feat against Oman in Dundee on Monday.
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‘How can you ban it?’ One of world’s oldest cricket clubs slammed over ‘ridiculous’ move
One of the world’s oldest cricket clubs has been criticised by players after banning them from hitting sixes following complaints of damage from neighbours.
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Rising England star ‘shows world what he can do’ in ‘top-class’ Ashes statement against West Indies
Shoaib Bashir took his Test-best figures as England thrashed the West Indies by 241 runs to secure a series-clinching win at Trent Bridge after the tourists suffered a spectacular collapse.
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England wrestles back control of Trent bridge Test after West Indies tailender’s counter-attack
Harry Brook’s unbeaten fifty guided England towards a strong position at stumps on a see-saw third day of the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge.
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Marnus Labuschagne claims maiden five-wicket haul in final T20 Blast appearance
Marnus Labuschagne wrapped up his county season at Glamorgan with a record-breaking bowling performance during Friday’s T20 Blast match against Somerset in Cardiff.
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England speed freak shatters pace record in scary 156km/h barrage
Mark Wood has sent down the fastest ever over by an English bowler at home since records began in a sizzling display against the West Indies on day two of the second Test match.
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Rocky Flintoff becomes youngest cricketer to score century for England Under-19s
Rocky Flintoff, son of Ashes icon Andrew, became the youngest cricketer to score a hundred for England Under-19s on day three of the second Youth Men’s Test against Sri Lanka at Cheltenham’s College Ground.
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England not ‘giddy’ about Archer: Forgotten quick to be held in reserve for Ashes assault
With an eye on the Ashes series less than 18 months away, England is resisting the urge to unleash Jofra Archer against the West Indies as part of a plan to give the tearaway quick every chance of being fit to travel to Australia.
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‘It was unbelievable’: Aussie cricket prodigy’s sliding doors moment before MLB draft history
Six years ago, during a Green Shield cricket match in Sydney’s inner west, a skinny teenager from the northern beaches was bombing sixes onto the hill at Drummoyne Oval.
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Cooper Connolly earns maiden Australian call-up for white-ball tour of United Kingdom
Australia has announced its squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of the United Kingdom, with West Australian young gun Cooper Connolly earning his maiden international call-up.
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‘Can’t wait’: Adelaide Strikers secure Chris Lynn for entire season in massive Big Bash boost
Chris Lynn, the leading run-scorer in Big Bash League history, has committed to the entire season with the Adelaide Strikers in a massive boost for the South Australian franchise.
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‘Incredibly hard’: Ricky Ponting stood down as Delhi Capitals coach
The Delhi Capitals has parted ways with coach Ricky Ponting, ending the former Australian captain’s seven-year association with the Indian Premier League franchise.
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‘Keeping the lights on’: Former England captain Joe Root declares 2021/22 Ashes ‘arguably’ shouldn’t have happened
Former England captain Joe Root has declared the 2021/22 Ashes series “arguably” shouldn’t have gone ahead due to Australia’s Covid-19 restrictions.
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‘Simply the greatest’: Anderson stuns one last time as bonkers final wicket tally confirmed
James Anderson bowed out of international cricket on the winning side as England thrashed the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on the third day of the first Test at Lord’s on Friday.
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Iconic cricket venue’s six-year first as schedule revealed for milestone WBBL season
Cricket Australia has unveiled the schedule for this summer’s Women’s Big Bash League, with the tenth edition of the T20 tournament getting underway on Sunday, October 27.
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Awkward guard of honour blunder as Anderson falls agonisingly short in Warne race
The West Indies’ plan to acknowledge England great James Anderson with a guard of honour fell by the wayside after a rare moment of exuberance at Lord’s instead left them celebrating “all the way down to Swiss Cottage”.
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West Indies on verge of humiliating defeat as England captain Ben Stokes joins cricket royalty
James Anderson led the way in his farewell international match as England closed in on a crushing innings win over the West Indies in the first Test at Lord’s on Thursday.
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‘That’s their home’: Sydney Thunder committed to western Sydney despite pitch concerns
Cricket Australia has no interest in relocating the Sydney Thunder to Canberra, with the men in lime green receiving an additional home match at Sydney Showground this season.
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Cricket Australia reveals fixtures for 2024/25 Big Bash League
Australia’s Test stars could be available for the final three weeks of next summer’s Big Bash League in a massive boost for the domestic T20 tournament.
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Cricket Australia satisfied Geelong’s ‘ridiculous’ Big Bash debacle won’t be repeated
Cricket Australia is satisfied the “ridiculous” Kardinia Park pitch debacle that resulted in the abandonment of a Big Bash League match last summer won’t be repeated, with the Geelong venue set to host another of the Melbourne Renegades’ home matches this season.
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England debutant Gus Atkinson upstages James Anderson’s farewell with seven-wicket haul at Lord’s
England debutant Gus Atkinson stole the spotlight on day one of the Test series opener against the West Indies, upstaging James Anderson’s farewell with a seven-wicket haul at Lord’s.
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Mitchell Starc opens up on T20 World Cup axing that led to Afghanistan’s historic triumph
Australian bowler Mitchell Starc has voiced his frustration after being dropped for last month’s T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan in the West Indies.
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Test captain Ben Stokes admits England clean-out was to ‘win that urn back’
England captain Ben Stokes is adamant his long-term goal of regaining the Ashes in Australia will have no ill-effects as he leads his side into a home Test series against the West Indies starting Wednesday.
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‘The right window’: WBBL rejects calls for five-year switch... despite big stadium double-header call
Cricket Australia remains adamant that November is still “the right window” for the Women’s Big Bash League despite the recent success of double-headers for rival T20 league The Hundred.
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David Warner ‘open’ to making international return for Champions Trophy ‘if selected’
David Warner says he’s “closed a chapter” in his playing career but has again put his hand up to play in one last international tournament next year.
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James Anderson prepares for emotional farewell as England names two debutants for Lord’s Test
James Anderson will play his last Test in a team featuring two debutants after Surrey’s Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson were selected for this week’s series opener against the West Indies at Lord’s.
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‘World’s largest’: New Tassie AFL stadium’s see-through timber roof unveiled in bold Test cricket play
New renders for the Tasmania Devils’ planned home ground have been revealed, with plans to build “the world’s largest timber-roofed stadium”.
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T20 World Cup champions India slump to Zimbabwe loss in series opener
India captain Shubman Gill said his much-changed team let themselves down in the field and with the bat when they crashed to a shock 13-run defeat to Zimbabwe on Saturday in their first match since winning the T20 World Cup just a week ago.
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‘Ready to go’: Former Australian bowler Daniel Worrall emerges as a dark horse for England Test selection
Former South Australian seamer Daniel Worrall has emerged as a dark horse to represent England during next year’s Ashes tour following another prolific campaign with Surrey in the County Championship.
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‘You’re not’: Brutal reality check for Poms as Paine tears ‘strange’ Stokes move to shreds
Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has come storming in off the long runway and delivered a scathing clip to Ben Stokes.
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Sydney Thunder all-rounder Daniel Sams at risk of missing start of Big Bash League due to knee injury
Australian all-rounder Daniel Sams, the Sydney Thunder’s leading wicket-taker in Big Bash history, is at risk of missing the start of next summer’s BBL due to a knee injury.
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T20 World Cup ‘opened the eyes of the American public’ ... but cricket’s quest for US attention has only just started
The 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup is done and dusted, ending the latest chapter of cricket’s onerous venture into the United States.
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County Championship contest ends as dramatic tie after gloveless wicketkeeper’s final-ball stunner
Gloucestershire’s dramatic County Championship contest against Glamorgan finished as a tie after a stunning one-handed catch from gloveless wicketkeeper James Bracey on the final delivery ball of the match.
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‘Rent free’: Stokes doubles down on bizarre ‘lucky to witness us’ claim in Aussie swipe
England Test captain Ben Stokes has declared his side “will live forever in the memory of people who were lucky enough to witness us play cricket”.
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‘Pretty amazing to witness’: James Anderson prepares for Test swansong with seven-wicket haul
Veteran bowler James Anderson gave England a glimpse at what they’ll be missing by snaring a seven-wicket haul during Lancashire’s County Championship match against Nottinghamshire.
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England cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott reveals second cancer diagnosis
Geoffrey Boycott has been diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time and will undergo surgery, the England cricket great announced on Tuesday.
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‘We need a reboot’: Mark Waugh calls for split coaching roles after Australia’s T20 World Cup exit
Australian cricket legend Mark Waugh has called for the national men’s side to have a specialist white-ball coach after the team failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup semi-finals last month.
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‘Jonny will hate me saying this’: Poms admit Ashes stumping was fair amid wandering Bairstow call
Former England captain Joe Root has declared he “very easily” could have stumped a player the same way Australia controversially dismissed Jonny Bairstow in last year’s Ashes series.
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Bye bye Bairstow? Poms axe veteran trio for next Test series as Ashes build-up begins
England left out Jonny Bairstow from their squad announced for the first two Tests of next month’s three-match series against the West Indies, with wicketkeeping duties set to be taken over by the uncapped Jamie Smith.
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Three Indians, an American and just one Aussie: T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament
After India toppled South Africa in the T20 World Cup final at Bridgetown’s Kensington Oval on Sunday morning AEST, Fox Cricket has taken a stab at picking its unofficial team of the tournament.
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Crucial detail sparks debate as ‘one of the greatest catches’ decides World Cup final
Suryakumar Yadav helped seal India’s T20 World Cup triumph with a stunning boundary catch during the final over of South Africa’s run chase in Bridgetown, but eagle-eyed viewers spotted a potential reason the decisive wicket should have been disallowed.
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‘This was an open secret’: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retire from T20 internationals after World Cup triumph
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired from T20Is after India’s thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.
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India’s 11-year trophy drought finally over after thrilling T20 World Cup final against South Africa
India has been crowned T20 World Cup champions after a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in a classic final at Kensington Oval on Sunday morning AEST.
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Andrew Flintoff’s son Rocky blasts century in debut for England under-19s
Freddie Flintoff’s son Rocky hit a stunning 106 on his England U19s debut earlier this week.
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‘Saving it for the final’: Captain Rohit Sharma jumps to Virat Kohli’s defence amid T20 World Cup run-drought
India captain Rohit Sharma has suggested Virat Kohli’s run-drought could well end in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa after his opening partner fell cheaply once again on Friday morning AEST.
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‘It’s their tournament’: England legend Michael Vaughan fumes at T20 World Cup scheduling
Former England captain Michael Vaughan was left seething after Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup dream went up in flames on Thursday.
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Defending champions England dominated by India in one-sided T20 World Cup semi-final
England has failed to defend its T20 World Cup crown, with India cruising to a dominant 68-run victory over the reigning champions in a rain-affected semi-final at Guyana National Stadium on Friday morning AEST.
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‘It has been a real honour’: Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood resigns after T20 World Cup exit
Chris Silverwood has stepped down as Sri Lanka’s head coach following the team’s group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup.
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‘Utter lack of respect to players’: India bias called out as ‘hungover’ Aghans KO’d from World Cup
Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup dream has been crushed after South Africa’s quicks wreaked havoc during the first semi-final at Tarouba’s Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
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Rohit Sharma says India ‘always under pressure’ to end World Cup drought
India captain Rohit Sharma admitted his team is “always under pressure” to end a world title drought, which has now stretched to over a decade.
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Josh Hazlewood pours cold water over speculation about ‘drastic’ changes to Australian team after T20 World Cup exit
Many of Australia’s senior players will be weighing up their international futures after failing to qualify for the T20 World Cup semi-finals this week, but Josh Hazlewood doubts there will be any “drastic” changes to the team.
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Was there a moral victory? Ashes villain belted for 43 runs in ONE over in historic bloodbath
England’s Ollie Robinson was smashed for 43 runs in the most expensive over in the history of the English County Championship on Wednesday as batter Louis Kimber rewrote the record books.
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Australian captain Mitch Marsh flags injection of new T20 players after World Cup disappointment
Australian T20 captain Mitch Marsh says some of the veteran members of the team that failed to make the World Cup semi-finals would need to “make decisions” about their future as part of the review of the failed campaign.
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‘Almost in tears laughing’: Marsh’s hilarious reaction to T20 fake injury scandal
Mitchell Marsh labelled Gulbadin Naib’s infamous “rainstring” injury “one of the funniest things” he’d seen on a cricket field as the Afghanistan bowler looks set to play in the nation’s first-ever T20 World Cup semi-final.
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Warner anoints successor in four words as Aussie great passes torch to 22yo phenom
David Warner has effectively anointed Australian star Jake Fraser-McGurk as his successor at the top of Australia’s T20 batting order via social media.