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Steve Smith's form for the Sixers has shown he can still be a major force in T20 internationals. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Smith says T20 World Cup dream not dead

Steve Smith says he would accept a late offer to join Australia's T20 World Cup squad after continuing his red-hot form for Sydney Sixers.

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Daniel Curtin was taken from the field on a stretcher on Monday.

Fears for Crows’ gun after being stretchered off at training

Adelaide’s Daniel Curtin appears to have suffered a pre-season injury setback, with the young gun taken from training on a stretcher on Monday.

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Former AFL player Phoenix Spicer died on January 2.

Grieving partner bravely speaks on ex-AFL star’s cause of death

‘Please, if you can, get checked and listen to your body. This can happen to anyone.’

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Paul Curtis has recovered from a scary medical episode.

AFL star rushed to Perth from Bali for life-saving surgery

An AFL star was rushed from Bali to Perth for urgent and life-saving lung surgery after an off-season holiday turned into a hellish ordeal, it can be revealed. 

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A ball kid collapsed at the Australian Open.

Scary scenes as ball kid collapses at Australian Open

The match was immediately halted as players and officials rushed in to help.

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Former AFL player Phoenix Spicer died aged 23.

Former AFL player’s cause of death revealed

The partner of former North Melbourne forward Phoenix Spicer has revealed the cause of the footballer’s shock death earlier this month.

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Perth Scorchers star Cooper Connolly celebrates a wicket against the Melbourne Stars.

All-round weapon Connolly embracing new-ball role

Perth Scorchers wunderkind Cooper Connolly says he is enjoying the challenge of being the BBL powerhouse’s new opening bowler as they storm toward an unprecedented sixth BBL title.

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Sam Kerr, so often Chelsea's Women's FA Cup hero, scored two in their fourth-round win over Palace. (EPA PHOTO)

Sam Kerr at the double as 'Queen of the FA Cup' returns

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has scored her first goals of 2026, netting a double in Chelsea's 5-0 hammering of Crystal Palace at Kingsmeadow.

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Glenn Maxwell has been struggling badly with the bat for the Melbourne Stars in the BBL. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Where is Maxwell's mojo? Stars sticking by The Big Show

Glenn Maxwell is stuck in a rut -- and he needs to regain his mojo quickly if the Melbourne Stars are to have any chance of winning this season's BBL title.

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Steve Smith is in remarkable form for Sydney Sixers.

Smith continues red-hot BBL form amid international absence

Steve Smith may be the forgotten man in Australia’s T20 set-up — but one of the greatest batters of all time cannot stop making runs in the Big Bash League.

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Damien Martyn has opened up on his brush with death

Martyn’s heartfelt thank you after massive health scare

Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has opened up on his near-death experience as he paid tribute to those who helped save his life.

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Don Bradman’s baggy green is up for auction.

Incredible story behind Don Bradman’s baggy green up for auction

After 75 years hidden in a Mumbai home, the prized memorabilia could fetch over a million dollars.

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Ski jumping has found itself at the centre of an eyebrow-raising controversy.

Ski jumpers accused of ‘injecting acid into penis’

One of the Winter Olympics’ oldest events has been rocked by extraordinary claims that some athletes may be going to extreme, and bizarre, lengths to perform better.

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Steve Smith smashed an absurd ton as Babar Azam was left fuming.

Steve Smith smashes absurd ton as superstar teammate fumes

The Aussie set a new record after knocking back a single that caused friction in the middle.

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Michael Zerafa is escorted away after the chaotic finish.

Chaos as blockbuster Tszyu fight stopped for ‘cowardly’ act

Boos rained down and fans threw cans into the ring during the messy aftermath.

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