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Oscar Piastri has grabbed pole for the Qatar Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri’s four-word declaration after crucial pole

The Aussie bounced back from a down patch as he clings onto his faint championship hopes.

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Zac Lomax has been released by the Eels, but his future is now in limbo.

R360 officials postpone rebel league for two years

Breakaway rugby competition R360 will not launch until 2028, in a move that could leave NRL stars Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen in limbo.

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Usman Khawaja is expecting to overcome a back injury and play without painkillers in Brisbane. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Khawaja reveals extent of first Test agony

Usman Khawaja has revealed he was set to have an epidural in order to bat on the third day in Perth, but says painkillers won't be needed to play at the Gabba.

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Ben Stokes and Usman Khawaja have had better weeks.

Maybe Poms do have a plan to avoid being yesterday’s heroes

JUSTIN LANGER: It’s hard to tell from the outside, but England sticking to their guns is not that crazy and why can’t a bloke play golf?

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Jasmine Garner and Breanna Koenen with the AFLW Cup and Kate McCarthy.

AFL accused of dodgy act on eve of AFLW grand final

Outspoken Channel Seven commentator Kate McCarthy has not held back as she detailed the biggest problem with the decider.

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Mason Cox has admitted to being ‘shocked’ by his Collingwood axing.

Mason Cox still in the dark over Collingwood axing: ‘Shocked’

‘I think there’s still probably a lot of detail I’d love to know around the whole subject.’

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Nic Martin will miss the entire 2026 season.

AFL star’s 2026 season over before it even started

The gun midfielder has already turned attention to 2027 as he deals with the shattering news.

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Pat Cummins has remained outside Australia’s squad despite having a long bowl in the SCG nets on Friday morning.

Skipper remains sidelined as Khawaja retained in Ashes squad

Australia captain Pat Cummins has remained outside Australia’s squad for the second Test of The Ashes, while veteran opener Usman Khawaja has been retained amid his battle with a back problem.

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Australia have decided not to rush Pat Cummins back for next week's day-night Ashes Test. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Selectors make big call on Cummins, Khawaja in squad

Pat Cummins won't return from a back injury for Australia at the Gabba, with selectors opting to stick with the same squad that won in Perth.

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Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major champion and one of golf’s most gregarious characters, has died, aged 74.

Golf legend dies after a career marred by controversy

The famous rival of Australian great Greg Norman has passed away, aged 74.

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Emma Kearney and Courtney Hodder.

The rivalry that is taking the AFLW to the next level

GEORGIE PARKER: This grand final is another chapter in the fierce battle between these titanic heavyweights and its the best thing that could be happening for the sport.

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Stuart Broad held court on the Front Bar last night.

Broad reveals epic Cummins’ comeback during Lord’s biff

The English great gave as good as he got on The Front Bar as he lifted the lid on some of the most controversial Ashes moments he has been at the centre of, and how David Warner became his ‘bunny’.

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Pat Cummins is set to return to Australia’s squad for the second Test of The Ashes.

He's back! Aussie captain set to return to squad

Pat Cummins is set to be named in Australia’s squad for the second Test of the Ashes, giving Australia another huge boost after their series-opening win in Perth.

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Jamie Melham and Half Yours the day after winning the Melbourne Cup.

Half Yours’ sire dies after tragic paddock accident

St Jean’s death came just three weeks after his five-year-old son won the Melbourne Cup.

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Ian Healy believes a heavy Ashes defeat could see Brendon McCullum (right) lose his job.

Could Ashes smashing lead to England coach’s sacking?

He’s the man who England’s Bazball approach is named after, but Brendon McCullum is set to lose his job as coach if the Poms suffer a heavy series defeat, according to Aussie cricket great Ian Healy.

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