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Denny Hamlin is mourning the death of his father Dennis after a house fire that also left his mother Mary Lou critical.

Motorsport world heartbroken as star’s dad dies after house fire

The much-loved Daytona 500 winner’s mother remains critical with ‘catastrophic injuries’.

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Andrew McDonald, Head Coach of Australia inspects the pitch.

BLEWETT: ‘G deck is part of a much bigger Aussie pitch issue

In his first column for The West Australian, former Australian batter Greg Blewett reveals why the wild MCG pitch is only part of a big issue with the country’s Test venues.

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Cricket icon’s Baggy Green cap for sale

A rare piece of Australian sporting history is emerging from private hands, with a Bradman-era Baggy Green cap heading to auction.

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British boxer Anthony Joshua has escaped with minor injuries after a car crash in Nigeria left two other passengers dead.

Boxing champion injured, two friends dead in horror car crash

British boxer Anthony Joshua has been taken to hospital with minor injuries following a fatal car crash while on holiday in Nigeria just a week after his sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is delighted at the stampede for World Cup tickets. (AP PHOTO)

World Cup 2026 ticket demand shatters all records

FIFA president Gianni Infantino hails an 'absolutely crazy' response after World Cup organisers receive more than 150 million ticket requests in 15 days.

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Spinner Todd Murphy is eyeing a first home Test appearance after seven Tests overseas. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test

After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.

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Andrew McDonald, Head Coach of Australia inspects the pitch.

BLEWETT: ‘G deck is part of a much bigger Aussie pitch issue

Former Australian batter Greg Blewett reveals why the wild MCG pitch is only part of a big issue with the country’s Test venues.

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The West Coast Eagles are investigating after forward Tyler Brockman was involved in a street fight.
The International Cricket Council has revealed their verdict on the MCG pitch.

ICC reveal MCG pitch rating after two-day Ashes wicket fest

The International Cricket Council has revealed their verdict on the MCG pitch that produced 36 wickets in two days of wild Boxing Day Test cricket.

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Emily Seebohm’s family Christmas photo has received backlash from trolls online.

Aussie Olympian fires back after son’s Santa pic trolled

Retired gold-medalist Emily Seebohm came under fire for one small detail after posting a picture of her son with Santa.

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Tim David was injured on Boxing Day.

‘Canes star’s season over but David’s World Cup dream alive

Hobart Hurricanes star Tim David has been ruled out of the remainder of the Big Bash in a cruel blow for the reigning champions, but the star finisher is expected to be fit for February’s T20 World Cup.

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Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the Sydney Test with a hamstring injury.

England’s Test prep slammed as reason for injury scourge

A former Australian Test captain has slammed England’s preparation for the Ashes and says it is the reason they have had to rule out three frontline pace bowlers. 

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Brett Lee has been inducted into the Hall of Fame

How time in Perth changed Brett Lee’s legendary career

Brett Lee says you have to be a little bit crazy to bowl quick. The legendary paceman has opened up on the laser focus he had on reaching 160km/h and the day he did it in Perth.

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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey could be on the verge of his first NBA All-Star selection. (AP PHOTO)

'Walking triple-double' Giddey backed as NBA All-Star

Andrew Gaze says Josh Giddey is more than earning his pay packet and must be in the conversation for a first NBA All-Star call-up.

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It is unclear whether Pat Cummins will be fit for the Twenty20 Word Cup, which begins in February. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

More scans for Cummins, stars tipped for T20 World Cup

The return of superstar Pat Cummins hinges on the result of back scans next month, but two of Australia's best T20 players are on track for the World Cup.

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