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Steve Smith is in remarkable form for Sydney Sixers.

Smith continues red-hot BBL form amid international absence

Steve Smith may be the forgotten man in Australia’s T20 set-up — but one of the greatest batters of all time cannot stop making runs in the Big Bash League.

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Damien Martyn has opened up on his brush with death

Martyn’s heartfelt thank you after massive health scare

Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has opened up on his near-death experience as he paid tribute to those who helped save his life.

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Don Bradman’s baggy green is up for auction.

Incredible story behind Don Bradman’s baggy green up for auction

After 75 years hidden in a Mumbai home, the prized memorabilia could fetch over a million dollars.

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Ski jumping has found itself at the centre of an eyebrow-raising controversy.

Olympic sport hit by bizarre penis injection claims

One of the Winter Olympics’ oldest events has been rocked by extraordinary claims that some athletes may be going to extreme, and bizarre, lengths to perform better.

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Steve Smith smashed an absurd ton as Babar Azam was left fuming.

Steve Smith smashes absurd ton as superstar teammate fumes

The Aussie set a new record after knocking back a single that caused friction in the middle.

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Michael Zerafa is escorted away after the chaotic finish.

Chaos as blockbuster Tszyu fight stopped for ‘cowardly’ act

Boos rained down and fans threw cans into the ring during the messy aftermath.

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Australia’s captain Steve Smith (2nd L) takes a selfie with team mates as they celebrate with the Waterford Crystal Ashes Trophy at the end of the fifth Ashes cricket Test.

Lessons in life from an Ashes to remember

Test cricket, like life, is a long game.If we prepare well, stay patient, respect the process, remain humble and work together, that’s where real success lives, says Justin Langer.

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A-League coach denies former player’s ‘homophobia’ claims

Adelaide United coach Airton Andrioli has rejected explosive allegations from former player Josh Cavallo that ‘internal homophobia’ blocked his playing opportunities during his final season with the club.

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Olympic Gold medallist sailor Tom Slingsby will be leading the Australian SailGP team at Perth.

‘Really hurt’: SailGP star Slingsby’s redemption mission

The Olympic Gold medallist has sailed into Perth ahead of the weekend’s first Rolex SailGP event – and is looking to make up for his Australian team’s second places in 2024 and 2025.

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Belle Brockhoff has been forced to retire.

Aussie Olympic legend forced into sad retirement: ‘Bittersweet’

The 33-year-old risked permanent damage to her spine following a devastating injury last year.

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Harry Dixon retired hurt after copping a nasty blow.

Rising star taken to hospital after nasty blow: ‘Distressing’

There was immediate concern for the 20-year-old with players and doctors rushing in to help.

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Australia’s Test stars are helping appetite for the Big Bash reach an all-time high, writes Samantha Rogers.

Ashes to Bashes: BBL keeps hungry cricket fans fed

Despite the Ashes smashing viewership records and attendance through the roof, the appetite for the Big Bash League has shown no signs of slowing down. Here’s why.

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Tom Silvagni has launched an appeal against his rape conviction.

Tom Silvagni claims judge made mistakes in rape trial

The son of AFL great Steven and celebrity wife Jo has revealed the grounds for his appeal.

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England lost the pink-ball Test to Australia at the Gabba.

Cricket Australia faces fight as Steve Smith sides with England

The walls are closing in on CA but executives have one ace up their sleeve.

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Greg Biffle’s house was burglarised just weeks after his shock death.

Star driver’s home burglarised weeks after tragic death

Thieves allegedly stole $45k in cash and memorabilia less than a month after the family died in a plane crash.

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