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England fast bowler Mark Wood in Perth on Friday.

‘Very friendly’: England enforcer plays nice in Perth

Mark Wood is known as England’s enforcer with the ball but played a straight bat when asked about his side’s reception in Australia during an uninspiring press conference in Perth. 

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James McDonald sprays champagne after riding Via Sistina to win Race 10.

James McDonald with good book of rides for Champions Day

Champion hoop James McDonald has no qualms around Via Sistina’s wide alley for the Group 1 Champions Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday as the pair bid to back up their Cox Plate conquest.

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North Melbourne will enter the AFLW finals on a 24-game winning streak.

‘Anything is possible’ except Roos losing, says AFLW expert

“Anything is possible, except for probably North Melbourne being beaten.” That’s the verdict from Channel Seven AFLW expert Kate McCarthy, who is backing the undefeated reigning premiers to win the flag again.

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Cameron Green has bowled only four overs so far this season.

Australian legends declare Green must bowl to play Ashes

A pair of Australian cricket legends have declared West Australian all-rounder Cameron Green should not feature in the first Test of the Ashes if he is not fit to bowl.

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Jake Weatherald thought his dream of representing Australia was over after being dropped by SA.

Tassie Test aspirant reveals 'pinch yourself' moment

Jake Weatherald feared playing for Australia was out of reach when dropped by South Australia, but a move to Tasmania has him on the verge of a Test debut.

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The Roosters have finally announced that Daly Cherry-Evans is joining the club.

NRL’s worst-kept secret finally official

It’s been nearly eight months since his bombshell announcement, but we finally know where Daly Cherry-Evans will play next year.

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has been found dead at age 24. (AP PHOTO)

‘Tremendous loss’: NFL star dead after police pursuit

Devastating details have emerged after the death of a 24-year-old Dallas Cowboy’s player, triggering an outpouring of grief across the NFL community.

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Marnus Labuschagne

JOHNSON: Weatherald must open after making Ashes cut

The talk around Marnus Labuschagne opening must end now that Jake Weatherald is part of The Ashes squad, as Mitchell Johnson calls for an end to Australia’s top order ‘experiments.’

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Australian cricketers Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon pose for a photo with the Ashes trophy.

Star-studded commentary to give viewers in-depth coverage

Australia and England’s best cricketing minds will take Channel 7’s viewers into the heat of the biggest sporting battle on the planet — The Ashes.

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Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea (pic) hasn't been kicked out of the club, says coach Josh Carr. (David Mariuz/AAP PHOTOS)

'He hasn't been kicked out': Port coach on flag captain

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says his premiership teammate and sacked board member Warren Tredrea hasn't been "kicked out" of the AFL club.

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The wicket at Lilac Hill on Saturday – the venue where England will play its only warm-up game – looked a stark contrast to Perth Stadium.

England must ‘earn the right’ to play BazBall

A former captain has shared his fears for England’s appetite to attack at all stages of the game and its preparation for the upcoming Ashes.

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Alice Edmonds and Monique Conti

Who passed the grade among the AFLW’s non-finalists

Georgie Parker runs a rule over the 10 sides that missed the AFLW finals.

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Sam Konstas has lost his Test spot. Richard Dobson

‘Figure it out’: Lyon’s strong Konstas advice

Test great Nathan Lyon has backed dumped opener Sam Konstas to return “bigger and better” after the 20-year-old lost his Test spot.

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Australia’s uncapped players won’t get the chance to play in the final Ashes match.

Kevvie’s brutal call for final Ashes clash

Fans will have to wait a little longer to see more debutants for the Kangaroos after Kevin Walters revealed his squad for the final Ashes Test.

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