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Ben stokes and Brendon McCullum.

By the Poms’ own admission they’re simply too ‘weak’

LISA STHALEKAR: England has made a complete mess of this Ashes tour and claiming they trained too hard is utter nonsense

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Mark Wood (right) is out for the rest of the Ashes.

England speedster to miss rest of Ashes series in huge blow

England’s hopes of winning the Ashes have taken another devastating blow with a star fast bowler ruled out of the series.

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Down but not out, Usman Khawaja could be handed a fresh challenge for the third Test in Adelaide. (AAP PHOTOS)

Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja

Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald.

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Peter V'landys.

NRL boss’ blunt ‘China’ remark forces PM to step in

ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys has put the cat among the pigeons as only he knows how during a high-profile international visit.

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Sam Konstas will join Channel Seven as a cricket ambassdaor.

Young cricket star Sam Konstas reveals new high-profile gig

The rising star will have some extra duties this summer as he details what effect watching England’s reckless batting fiasco has had on how he plans to chart his path back into the Australian Test team.

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FIFA will implement mandatory hydration breaks for next year’s world cup.

Half-baked? The BIG change coming to World Cup matches

Soccer’s traditional format of two halves in a game will be tinkered with for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Here’s what’s set to change.

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Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the entire Ashes series.

Hazlewood ruled out of remainder of Ashes

Josh Hazlewood won’t play a part in The Ashes, with the pace star officially ruled out for the remainder of the series.

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Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds bought Wrexham in 2021 and have overseen its fairytale success. (AP PHOTO)

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney’s big move on UK soccer club

Ryan Reynolds has sold a stake in Wrexham football club to the US investment firm Apollo Sports Capital in an attempt to lead the team to the Premier League.

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Mitchell Marsh will retire from Shield cricket at the end of the season.

‘It’s been an honour’: Marsh to sign off from Shield cricket

West Australian legend Mitch Marsh has retired from Sheffield Shield cricket to focus on his commitments as the nation’s Twenty20 captain.

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England’s body language was woeful during the second Test with Ben Stokes one the few to dig in against Australia.

LANGER: The worst thing about ‘feeble’ Poms’ Gabba disaster

JUSTIN LANGER: There was a lot not to like about England’s woeful effort in Brisbane, but this is what would have terrified me the most as a coach if I was in charge.

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Australian coach Andrew McDonald speaks with Usman Khawaja at the Gabba on Sunday.

The brutal assessment from teammate that could end Khawaja’s career

Australia will be in for a selection dilemma if Usman Khawaja recovers from his back injury in time for the third Ashes Test, but with a 2-0 lead the writing is clearly on the wall according to one Aussie star.

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Nathan Lyon’s interview has been viewed as selfish.

It was great to see Nathan Lyon pissed off

GEORGIE PARKER: In a sporting world where everything is spun to suit a palatable narrative, the veteran’s raw honesty was refreshing.

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Alex de Minaur of Australia celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Casper Ruud of Norway during the UTS London Grand Final 2025.

Demon’s whopping $1 million Christmas bonus

Ending his year with victory in an innovative Ultimate Tennis Showdown invitation event, Alex de Minaur has earned a huge early Christmas present in London.

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Shane Richardson is understood to have told Wests Tigers he is stepping down as chief executive.  (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

Richardson makes his call on future with Tigers

Shane Richardson has told staff what he plans to do after another week of turmoil at the Wests Tigers.

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Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser

Nathan Lyon wins ultimate praise for ‘amazing’ team act

Just days after admitting he was ‘filthy’ at being dropped, the axed Aussie veteran showed his true colours.

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