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Michael Slater pictured in 2023.

Disgraced former cricket star Michael Slater voted out

The 55-year-old has been axed for a second time despite attempting to argue his case.

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The Houston Texans are surging.

NFL Week 13: Chiefs on life support, Texans surge

At the conclusion of Week 13 last season, the Chicago Bears had the third-worst record in the NFC and arguably the second-worst offence. What a difference a year makes.

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Usman Khawaja at the Gabba today.

Khawaja should not choose when he goes out: Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne says no player deserves a fairytale farewell as pressure mounts on selector’s to axe the struggling opener.

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The AFL should be brave and play the AFLW grand final at Marvel Stadium.

AFLW grand final is as much a failure as it is a success

GEORGIE PARKER: The AFL are cheating fans by failing to take the brave step on the one issue most experts agree on.

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Collingwood great Nathan Buckley is embracing his new role in new colours. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Buckley coy on Devils coaching job

Nathan Buckley has revealed what drove his call to accept an assistant role at Geelong, but was not as open about if he would take on the top job in Tasmania.

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Jake Weatherald in Brisbane on Sunday.

Bring on the pink-ball challenge! Aussies, Root poles apart

Test opener Jake Weatherald has outlined the difference in mentality between Australia and England ahead of the pink-ball challenge in the second Test at the Gabba.

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Bruce McAvaney is the toast of the athletics world.

Bruce McAvaney reaches rarefied air with prestigious honour

The Channel 7 broadcasting legend is the toast of the entire world.

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Oscar Piastri was crestfallen at finishing second at the Qatar GP after McLaren's stretegy blunder. (AP PHOTO)

Piastri speechless at McLaren error as title hopes dive

The Formula One championship race will go to the wire after Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix ahead of Oscar Piastri, with leader Lando Norris only fourth.

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Travis Head says he could open or bat lower down for Australia in the second Ashes Test. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Head on opening: ‘I feel like can play any role’

Travis Head has arrived in Brisbane unsure if he will open or bat No.5 for Australia in the second Ashes Test, but is happy to be fluid between the roles.

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Down on form and in the series, England's Joe Root isn't too keen on a pink-ball Ashes Test. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Root 'personally' would prefer no day-night Ashes Test

Joe Root can see that the day-night Test format is popular in Australia but personally doesn't believe it should be part of the Ashes.

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England captain Ben Stokes at a nets session at Allan Border Field preparing for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

You think Perth was crazy? Get set for pink-ball carnage

MITCHELL JOHNSON: If the first Test was a blockbuster, the Gabba sequel could be just as wild and potentially over in two days again if the rain stays away after Ben Stokes’ pointed comments.

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Oscar Piastri receiving his trophy for winning the Qatar GP sprint from Novak Djokovic.

Piastri reignites F1 title chase after Qatar charge

Australian ace Oscar Piastri has enjoyed a near-perfect day at the Qatar Grand Prix, winning the sprint and taking pole for the main race.

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North Melbourne have completed a perfect season to become the first AFLW team to win back-to-back premierships.

Kangaroos complete perfect season with record-shattering premiership

North Melbourne has broken new ground for the AFLW with a legacy-defining victory.

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The Kangaroos capped off the perfect season by claiming their second straight AFLW premiership. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Kangas complete perfect year with grand final triumph

North Melbourne have become the first team to win back-to-back AFLW premierships, completing a perfect season with victory over Brisbane in the grand final.

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Ben Stokes has hit back at critics after the first Test.

Ben Stokes hits back at critics after first Test disaster

The skipper can cop being called rubbish, but one word went ‘too far’.

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