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England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call

England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call

Young allrounder Jacob Bethell has enhanced his prospects of an Ashes call up, scoring 71 in the England Lions' clash with Australia A in Brisbane.

Gold Coast pull off bombshell trade for AFLW superstar

Gold Coast pull off bombshell trade for AFLW superstar

Gold Coast pull off bombshell trade for AFLW superstar

Gold Coast pull off bombshell trade for AFLW superstar

Gold Coast's bold bid to rise up the AFLW ladder has landed Adelaide superstar Anne Hatchard in one of the biggest moves in the competition's history.

Off night, but trademark Opetaia KO paves way for more

Off night, but trademark Opetaia KO paves way for more

Off night, but trademark Opetaia KO paves way for more

Off night, but trademark Opetaia KO paves way for more

Jai Opetaia was filthy with his own performance, despite another world title defence ending with an emphatic one-punch knockout on the Gold Coast.

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Indigenous-run station turning a wild problem into food

Indigenous-run station turning a wild problem into food

On an Aboriginal-owned station in one of the country's most remote regions, wild cattle are looked at as a solution after decades of causing problems.

Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

It wasn't so long ago that bowling allrounder Michael Neser was beginning to think he'd played his last Test match for Australia.

Savage Opetaia knockout seals world title defence

Savage Opetaia knockout seals world title defence

A devastating left hook from Jai Opetaia has knocked out previously unbeaten challenger Huseyin Cinkara to end another emphatic world title defence.

'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead

'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead

With Mitchell Starc stellar, Australia are within striking distance of a 2-0 series lead following a dominant third day of the second Ashes Test.

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Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades

Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades

Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades

Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades

Ollie Pope's daft dismissal has summed up why England are on the cusp of falling 2-0 behind in the Ashes series after playing into Australia's hands.

Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright

Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright

Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright

Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright

The Sydney Flames will count the cost of a 33-point loss to the WNBL ladder-leading Townsville Fire as two stars left the court with suspected injuries.

Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A

Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A

Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A

Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A

After a torrid introduction to Test cricket against India ace Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan McSweeney has staked his claim to replace Usman Khawaja.

Relieved Richardson ready for Test cricket again

Relieved Richardson ready for Test cricket again

Relieved Richardson ready for Test cricket again

Relieved Richardson ready for Test cricket again

Jhye Richardson has been the unlucky man in Australia's bowling attack for the past four years, but he says his pace and swing is back after shoulder surgery.

Famous artist's 'brain-tingling' works inspire, provoke

Famous artist's 'brain-tingling' works inspire, provoke

Famous artist's 'brain-tingling' works inspire, provoke

Famous artist's 'brain-tingling' works inspire, provoke

One of the world’s most influential living artists has created a sensual journey for Aussie art lovers that will playfully test their perceptions of the world.

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Jake Weatherald says he felt for England as they fumbled a handful of catches in a sloppy final session on day two of the second Ashes Test.

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

Joe Root has reached a huge personal milestone in Australia -- but he's not interested in dissecting anything except the path to Ashes success for England.

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'Third-grade' Carse off canvas to keep England in Ashes

England's woeful catching cost them in the second Test at the Gabba, with paceman Brydon Carse getting some redemption after a tough day.

Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba

Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps.

Richardson back in the wickets on day of Lions misery

Jhye Richardson has taken four wickets as the England Lions were all out for 166 in a tour match, before Australia A finished day one 2-155.

Police negligence alleged over Wieambilla shootings

Legal action has been launched by the families of two officers killed at Wieambilla, lodging a damages claim for debilitating psychological injuries.

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'Is this worth it?' Opetaia on hard road, long wait

Straight-talking Jai Opetaia has launched another verbal grenade at his critics and even clipped the fighters on the undercard ahead of his title defence.

'Extraordinary' court appeal of teen's murder sentence

A state attorney-general has successfully applied to the High Court to appeal a decision to reduce a juvenile's sentence over the stabbing death of a mother.

Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence

Star recruits Oscar Allen and Sam Draper are on track to be fit for the start of the Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership defence, coach Chris Fagan says.

Man fatally shot in suspected targeted attack

The second fatal shooting in as many days south of a major capital has police calling for anyone who left the scene or with other information to come forward.

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

England's Zak Crawley conceded it was easier to find his rhythm against an all-pace attack after Nathan Lyon was axed from Australia's XI for the second Test.

Root breaks through for first century in Australia

Joe Root's maiden ton in Australian, his first in 30 innings, was a masterclass worth waiting for at the Gabba and his 40th century in a magnificent career.

Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.

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