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He’s Australia’s greatest-ever off-spinner, but Nathan Lyon couldn’t hold his spot amid a bold selection call in Brisbane. Here’s how the decision was received.

Pat Cummins will not feature in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba but Australia have confirmed two new additions to their XI for the day-night match.

Australia have made a huge selection gamble as their team for the second Ashes Test was finally revealed.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The English star should watch what he says when talking about Ashes tradition, but there is one thing he and I are in furious agreement over.

A senior England official had to step in and handle the situation when it went too far.

All the broadcast and streaming details as Australia and England battle for supremacy.

JUSTIN LANGER: If the Perth Test wasn’t dramatic enough, the Brisbane Test lead-up is proving just as drama-filled with more questions than answers over the Australian XI.

Perth is poised to host a blockbuster Rugby World Cup opening game after the Wallabies were drawn into the same pool as bitter rivals New Zealand.

England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.

JACKSON BARRETT: Pat Cummins’ eleventh hour bid to play the second Test means England’s worst nightmare is about to become reality and here is the stat to prove it.

Stars ranging from Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger to Andrea Bocelli and Village People will play at the draw for the 2026 World Cup.

Ryan Papenhuyzen says says he has no regrets about walking away from the final year of his Storm contract as speculation swirls over what he will do next with R360 on ice.

Tasmania’s AFL stadium has been given the green light by the state’s parliament, paving the way for the Devils to enter the national competition. 

Dumped Australian opener Usman Khawaja has avoided formal punishment for his criticism of the Optus Stadium pitch, as captain Steve Smith provided a different assessment.