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Australian captain Pat Cummins bowled at full pace at NSW nets in a big boost for the national team. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Cricket
Oliver Caffrey

Cummins ramps up bowling for NSW in encouraging sign

Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled at full pace in the NSW nets as he aims to return for the second Test of the Ashes.

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Racing fans brave the elements at Flemington.
Horse Racing
Ben Sutton

Racing fans brave the elements at rain-drenched Flemington

Umbrellas are essential as wet and wild weather wreaks havoc at the track.

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Jess Fox has shared an update on her recovery.
Other Sports
Ben Sutton

Jess Fox shares emotional update on recovery from kidney surgery

The Olympic champion recently ticked off a major milestone.

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Jack Doohan’s hopes of an F1 return have been dealt a hammer blow.
Formula One
Ian Chadband, AAP

Aussie young gun’s F1 career dealt hammer blow

The 22-year-old son of a motorsport legend is scrambling for another opportunity.

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Charlie Curnow will take on former teammates Carlton in the first match of the 2026 season.
AFL
Ben Sutton

Curnow to face old mates as Opening Round blockbusters revealed

The first five matches of the 2026 AFL season have been locked in.

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The massive crowd at The Everest proved racing is back.
Sport
Emma Freedman

To those who hate the ‘party’ race: You’ve lost your sad war

EMMA FREEDMAN: The warring spring carnivals have brought out the best on the track this year, putting an end to the debate about the future of racing.

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Players, coaches and supporters gathered around a tribute to Ben on the ground.
Cricket
Harrison Reid

Grieving club reveals touching gesture for late teenage cricketer

Ben Austin will be with his former teammates in more ways than one in an emotional weekend of matches.

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England fast bowler Mark Wood in Perth on Friday.
Cricket
Mitchell Woodcock

‘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.
Horse Racing
Hayden King

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.
AFL
Josh Kempton

‘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.
Cricket
Josh Kempton

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.
Cricket
Oliver Caffrey and Ethan James

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
Martin Gabor

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)
Sport
Amy Lee

‘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
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Cricket
Mitchell Johnson

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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