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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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Sam Konstas is back amongst the runs for the Blues, scoring a Shield ton against Queensland.

Axed Test batter Konstas finds form with Shield century

Discarded Australia opener Sam Konstas has ended a 14-month drought without a Sheffield Shield hundred, scoring a ton for NSW against Queensland at the SCG.

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England struggled in the field.

England get taste of own medicine in horror bowling effort

Australia have treated England to a taste of their own Bazball medicine, cashing in on a disastrous day of bowling from the tourists to take a first-innings lead at the Gabba.

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LeBron James’ streak of scoring more than 10 points in each of his NBA games since 2007 is over.

LeBron’s CRAZY 19-year streak finally comes to an end

One of the most remarkable streaks in sport has come to an abrupt end, with American basketball legend LeBron James’ near 20-year run of scoring at least 10 points in each of his NBA games now over.

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Oscar Piastri is facing the most important race of his career.

Piastri’s five-word answer that could decide F1 title

It’s the one question everyone keeps asking Oscar Piastri, but the Aussie F1 star is choosing his words carefully.

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With no Nathan Lyon in the lineup, one England batter at least felt it was an easier task. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

English opener’s swipe at Aussies over Lyon axing

Zak Crawley finally found some form in the Ashes and was quick to offer his take on the controversial move to omit the veteran spinner.

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