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Ben Stokes needed deep reserves of mental and physical toughness in his defiant Gabba knock.

'Just fight': Stokes flips Bazball script on head

Ben Stokes says there is no place for weak-minded Bazball players in his dressing room as he laid down the law about what he expects after another loss.

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Jofra Archer and Steve Smith exchange words.

Ashes tension: What Smith said to Jofra as things got HEATED

Steve Smith has fired off an epic sledge as he maintained his dominance over English firebrand Jofra Archer before sending Australia 2-0 up in the Ashes.

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Bryce Cotton celebrates as Kristian Doolittle laments Perth's late-game meltdown.

That’s wild! Bryce declares crazy comeback his best win ever

Bryce Cotton has declared Sunday’s astonishing comeback from 21-points down to beat the Perth Wildcats at RAC Arena the greatest victory he’s ever been part of.

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Steve Smith's brilliant catch to dismiss Will Jacks.

WATCH: The Smith SCREAMER that ended England’s resistance

It will go down as one of the highlight moments of The Ashes: A Steve Smith stunner that set Australia on the path of victory on Day 4. Watch it again and again here!

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Bryce Cotton felt the love in his return to Perth.

‘MVP! MVP!’ Red Army’s STIRRING tribute to returning Cotton

Bryce Cotton has received a hero’s welcome from Wildcats fans in his much-anticipated return to Perth. WATCH THE VIDEO

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Title hopes Lando Norris, polesitter Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri led Abu Dhabi GP qualifying. (AP PHOTO)

Major blow for Piastri as Verstappen takes pole in finale

Aussie Oscar Piastri's hopes of the world F1 crown have slumped after title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris finished ahead in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying.

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There’s something almost poetic about Mitchell Starc becoming the most successful left-arm fast bowler in Test history, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Starc does the hard yards to deserve crown as left-arm king

There’s something almost poetic about Mitchell Starc passing Wasim Akram to become the most successful left-arm fast bowler in Test history, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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US President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize.

FIFA’s Trump peace prize PR coup or own goal?

US President Donald Trump has described being given the new FIFA peace prize as ‘one of the great honours of my life’ — but the tribute has raised eyebrows.

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Wendell Sailor has been charged after he was found blocking traffic in the middle of a busy road. (Duncan Murray/AAP PHOTOS)

Night in custody for NRL legend over bizarre street act

Australian rugby league and union international Wendell Sailor has been warned he might not be released again after breaching bail during a late-night incident.

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Australia's Socceroos can celebrate a kind World Cup finals draw. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Socceroos land US, avoid top teams in World Cup draw

The Socceroos have been given a fairly kind draw at next year's World Cup finals, including a glamour date with hosts United States in Seattle.

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Australia Day 2022. City Beach. 13 year-old Oliver Clark plays beach cricket with (counter clockwise from batsman) Michael Snelling, Jack Gallagher, Travis Bestwick, Oscar Coyle, Elliott Comito Simon Santi

Replace gut-feelings with data to find young sporting talent

JUSTIN LANGER: Talent doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it whispers waiting for the right tools and opportunities.

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Jelena Dokic is recovering after fibroid removal surgery.

Jelena Dokic shares health update from hospital bed after surgery

‘If anything ever feels off or painful please don’t dismiss it.’

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Josh Hazlewood is looking increasingly unlikely to make an Ashes return.

Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo

An achilles complaint has halted the progress of Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who will not recommence running and bowling until next week.

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