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Ben Austin has tragically passed away.

Tragedy as teenage cricketer dies after being struck by ball

The youngster was rushed to hospital and put on life support, but has sadly passed away.

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Former Brisbane player Rhys Mathieson has been hit with a three-year ban after testing positive to performance-enhancing drugs.

Former AFL cult figure hit with massive ban after positive test

The suspension comes after he transformed his body and then lashed ASADA for turning up to his parents’ house.

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Beau Webster's hopes of featuring in the first Ashes Test in Perth has taken a hit. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Webster out cheaply in Shield return as Vics take lead

Victoria are trying to build a matchwinning lead as wickets again tumbled at the Junction Oval on day two of the Sheffield Shield game against Tasmania.

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Pat Cummins during the 2023 Ashes.

The Englishman loving the fact Pat Cummins won’t play

DANE ELDRIDGE: Australia will go into the first Ashes Test without their skipper, and no one is more relieved than the Pommy star Cummins has tormented for years.

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Chris Waller and Panja Tower.

The Japanese threat to Waller’s unbeaten Golden Eagle fav

KIERSTEN DUKE: It’s the $10 million race that gives back, but the legendary trainer will be in no mood for charity on Saturday.

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Cameron Green of Western Australia walks off the ground after getting out.

Not easy being Green as Ashes aspirant makes six-ball duck

Cameron Green’s return to the red-ball batting crease has ended in a six-ball duck.

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David Fifita's move from the Titans to the Rabbitohs has been confirmed, offering him a fresh start. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)

Fifita officially a Rabbitoh as Titans saga ends

David Fifita has signed with South Sydney on a two-year deal, after the Rabbitohs and Gold Coast agreed on a release deal for the star second-rower.

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The Ferntree Gully cricket nets where the incident occurred.
Boundary umpire throws in.

Controversial free-kick rule adopted as part of AFL changes

The AFL has announced it will implement a swathe of rule changes for next year, including a last disposal out of bounds rule, with the league keen to speed up the pace of play.

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Ed Sheeran is set to play before an Opening Round game.

Pop megastar Ed Sheeran linked to unprecedented AFL rumour

The British singer is in line to shake up the AFL season like we’ve never seen before.

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Pat Cummins is back bowling.

Cummins makes big Ashes statement

The Australian skipper is back with ball in hand as he fights to be fit for the vital series this summer.

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Buckaroo will race in the Melbourne Cup.

Decision made on ‘best credentialled’ Melbourne Cup contender

The horse’s connections were ‘trying to find an excuse’ but had ‘none’.

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Ren Junfei and Xing Jianing placed eighth at the Cup of China.

Investigation launched after Chinese athletes spotted with ‘inappropriate’ toy

Officials said they ‘regret the incident’ that took place at an elite tournament.

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Australia’s Matildas have endured a tough match at Pride Park, conceding a late penalty for a 3-0 loss to England, with star Sam Kerr leaving the field in the 69th minute.

Sam Kerr fails to fire as Matildas fall to England

Australia’s Matildas have endured a tough match at Pride Park, conceding a late penalty for a loss to England, with star Sam Kerr leaving the field in the 69th minute.

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Shreyas Iyer is on the road to recovery after his spleen injury.

Health update issued after Indian star’s life-threatening injury

Family have rushed to Australia with the 30-year-old still in hospital after the freak accident on Saturday.

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