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The Scorchers were on the wrong end of a controversial umpire review.

Spirit of the game? Turner has his say on dramatic catch

Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner concedes the controversial catch call in their defeat to Melbourne Renegades was right by the letter of the law, but not in spirit. 

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The Scorchers were beaten on the last ball after being rocked by a fair catch review.

Scorchers rocked by unfair catch drama in last-ball thriller

Melbourne Renegades batsman Ollie Peake has hit a six off the final ball of the game to defeat Perth Scorchers, just overs after he was called back to the crease in a highly-controversial catch call. 

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Jacob Bethell made his maiden century on Wedneday.

Why the Beth is yet to come for disastrous England

JACKSON BARRETT: England’s Ashes have been an unmitigated disaster but they should be favourites for the next two series and here’s why.

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Travis Head has blasted three centuries this Ashes as Ben Stokes showed his frustrations as the series wraps up.

Aussies a Head above as Poms fire up when no one cares

DANE ELDRIDGE: Travis Head has marked himself as one of the nation’s great batters this Ashes, while the bitter English show some fight after already surrendering.

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Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have been accused of creating a “cult” mentality in the England camp.

‘Cult’: England legend calls for change after Ashes smashing

As England careen towards a defeat in Sydney which would worsen the Ashes scoreline to 4-1, one of their legends has decried their “cult” mentality and called for big changes.

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Australian Olympic swimming champion Leisel Jones opens up about her weight loss journey on Sunrise.

Olympian Leisel Jones opens up about medical weight-loss journey

‘I’ve been in the gym my entire life ... but once I turned 40 something changed.’

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A BBL fan has taken a classic crowd catch while carrying two beer cans.

Cricket world in awe after fan’s stunning feat: ‘Take a bow’

‘That’s a classic. The most Australian catch you’ll ever see.’

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Comments on air by Stuart Clark have prompted a boycott of the ABC by Cricket Australia.

Cricket Australia boycott ABC over Clark criticism

Cricket Australia have made their anger known over Stuart Clark's criticism of selector George Bailey and cricket boss James Allsopp, boycotting ABC interviews.

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Travis Head delivered a hilarious response after play on Day 3.

Travis Head floors entire room with hilarious comment

The Aussie superstar had the perfect response when asked about falling short of a double ton.

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Harry Brook loves blazing away at the ball.

No cure in sight as Bazball virus spreads to Next Gen

LISA STHALEKAR: We thought this Ashes series would be the death of swashbuckling, seemingly mindless batting — in fact, it’s just the beginning.

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Nick Kyrgios has lost in straight sets on his singles return against Aleksandar Kovacevic.

Gone in 66 minutes: Kyrgios rolled in Brisbane comeback

Nick Kyrgios was unable to get a foothold against American world No.58 Aleksandar Kovacevic, beaten in straight sets in his first ATP Tour match since March.

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Keaon Koloamatangi played for Australia in the recent Ashes series.

‘Transformative’: Monster deal confirmed

The Dragons have pulled off one of the biggest moves in the club’s history by signing a representative superstar who can help make the Red V great again.

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An exchange of comments between Lachie Neale and Tess Crosley on an old social media post has raised eyebrows in light of the Brisbane player’s marriage breakdown. 

‘Up to no good’: Tess Crosley’s caption on photo with Neale

An exchange of comments between Lachie Neale and Tess Crosley on an old social media post has raised eyebrows in light of the Brisbane player’s marriage breakdown. 

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