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Pat Cummins has warned Test cricket’s primacy among players is being challenged.

‘Tension point’: Cummins issues warning over future of Tests

Australia captain Pat Cummins has issued a warning over the future of Test cricket, saying the next generation of players may be lured away by huge pay-packets on offer around the franchise circuit.

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Jason Saab is facing a one-game suspension for his high shot on Hugo Savala.

Saab learns fate over high shot on Rooster

The NRL match review committee has released its decision on the Jason Saab hit on Hugo Savala.

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Max Verstappen refused to start his press conference in Suzuka until a journalist left the room. (AP PHOTO)

Why furious Verstappen told reporter to 'get out' of presser

The four-time F1 world champion refused to start a scheduled media session at the Japanese Grand Prix until this journalist had left the room.

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Tom Atkins kicked the ball out of bounds but avoided giving away the free kick after an incorrect call by the umpires.

AFL issues eye-opening statement on dramatic Geelong free kick

Adelaide fans’ worst nightmare has been confirmed, with the league admitting to a flaw in its review process.

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Transgender women will not be allowed to compete in female events at the Olympics, says the IOC. (AP PHOTO)

Transgender women banned from Olympic female events

Olympic chiefs have agreed a new eligibility policy in which transgender women athletes will be banned from competing in the female category at the Games.

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Dual international Wendell Sailor has had charges dismissed under mental health legislation. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Footy legend thrilled to keep unblemished record

Two drunken blow-ups, three charges, zero criminal record. Dual international Wendell Sailor has walked from court after mental health issues were aired.

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Tom Atkins says he was unsure if the ball came off his boot when the free kick in the last quarter went his way.

Adelaide insider smashes AFL as Tom Atkins responds to wrong call

Everyone is asking one simple question, while the man in the middle has fired back one of his own.

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Oscar Piastri, in the paddock at the Japanese Grand Prix, is hoping for a change of fortune. (AP PHOTO)

'Massive gap': Oscar details McLaren mission improbable

Oscar Piastri laughs that just to start would be a result for him at the Japanese Grand Prix -- but he admits McLaren have a massive job to hunt down Mercedes.

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Jack Martin (l) led the way with three goals as Geelong edged out Adelaide.

Cats claw past gritty Adelaide for crucial AFL win

Adelaide have suffered consecutive heartbreaking losses after Geelong fought past the Crows' late comeback to claim a crucial eight-point win at GMHBA Stadium.

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Ben Ducket will not play in the IPL.

After a horror Ashes tour this Pom finally stands tall

Ben Duckett has made a brave decision that more cricketers should be following.

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Zac Bailey and Zak Butters are both be in high-demand as free agents.

Who’s the hottest commodity right now, Bailey or Butters?

Both of these stars will attract huge offers from rival clubs and rightly so.

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Broncos coach Michael Maguire wants to move on from the distractions. Lachie Millard

Maguire faces barrage of Te’o questions

Michael Maguire knew what was coming when he started his weekly press conference, and the Broncos coach didn’t back down.

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Jacob Farrow will make his AFL debut this weekend.

Top WA draftee Farrow to make Dons debut

Top WA draftee Jacob Farrow will make his highly-anticipated AFL debut for Essendon against North Melbourne on Saturday night.

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