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Canoe star Jessica Fox completes golden half-century

Canoe star Jessica Fox completes golden half-century

Four-time Olympic medallist Jessica Fox has completed a golden double in Poland, bringing up her 50th World Cup success by paddling to canoe victory.

Australia prepare for trial by spin at T20 World Cup

Australia prepare for trial by spin at T20 World Cup

Australia prepare for trial by spin at T20 World Cup

Australia prepare for trial by spin at T20 World Cup

Australia are facing the prospect of dealing with three spin-laden teams on turning Caribbean wickets in the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup.

Australia reach final eight at T20 WC in record style

Australia reach final eight at T20 WC in record style

Australia reach final eight at T20 WC in record style

Australia reach final eight at T20 WC in record style

Australia have booked their place in the final eight at the T20 World Cup after a record-setting thrashing of Namibia in Antigua.

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Boyle open to A-League return, but focused on Socceroos

Boyle open to A-League return, but focused on Socceroos

Martin Boyle says he will put more attention into his club future following the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against Palestine in Perth on Tuesday night.

Zampa stars as Australia beat England in T20 World Cup

Zampa stars as Australia beat England in T20 World Cup

Adam Zampa has starred as Australia beat champions England by 36 runs in their T20 World Cup group stage match.

Stoinis fires in Australia's T20 World Cup win v Oman

Stoinis fires in Australia's T20 World Cup win v Oman

Allrounder Marcus Stoinis has starred with bat and ball to help deliver Australia a 39-run win in their Twenty20 World Cup opener against Oman.

Travis Head reveals 'lurking' prep for World Cup opener

Travis Head reveals 'lurking' prep for World Cup opener

Australia will start as overwhelming favourites in their Twenty20 World Cup opener against Oman, before a far sterner test against England in game two.

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Socceroos striker Duke undecided about his club future

Socceroos striker Duke undecided about his club future

Socceroos striker Duke undecided about his club future

Socceroos striker Duke undecided about his club future

Striker Mitch Duke is unsure how much longer he can contend with cameos from the bench at club level if he wants to continue leading the line for the Socceroos.

Legacy moment awaits as Australia hunt last ICC trophy

Legacy moment awaits as Australia hunt last ICC trophy

Legacy moment awaits as Australia hunt last ICC trophy

Legacy moment awaits as Australia hunt last ICC trophy

Australia have the chance to hold all major senior ICC trophies if the men win the Twenty20 World Cup in the Caribbean.

Matured Arzani ripe for second bite of Socceroos cherry

Matured Arzani ripe for second bite of Socceroos cherry

Matured Arzani ripe for second bite of Socceroos cherry

Matured Arzani ripe for second bite of Socceroos cherry

Former teen prodigy Daniel Arzani believes he has become a more well-rounded footballer and human as he returns to the Socceroos set-up after a six-year hiatus.

Irankunda ready to handle Socceroos pressure: Arnold

Irankunda ready to handle Socceroos pressure: Arnold

Irankunda ready to handle Socceroos pressure: Arnold

Irankunda ready to handle Socceroos pressure: Arnold

Nestory Irankunda will be given the chance to impress Graham Arnold after winning his first Socceroos call-up.

Henry back in Black Caps frame for T20 World Cup

Henry back in Black Caps frame for T20 World Cup

Henry back in Black Caps frame for T20 World Cup

Henry back in Black Caps frame for T20 World Cup

Matt Henry is off to his first Twenty20 World Cup at the age of 32, after working "exceptionally hard" to impress New Zealand's selectors.

Snowboarder Guseli continues his Canada gold rush

Snowboarder Guseli continues his Canada gold rush

Snowboarder Guseli continues his Canada gold rush

Snowboarder Guseli continues his Canada gold rush

Valentino Guseli has won halfpipe gold, the teenager's second World Cup victory in Canada, while fellow Aussie Danielle Scott clinched silver in the aerials.

Aussies earn dramatic win to reach U19 World Cup final

Aussies earn dramatic win to reach U19 World Cup final

Aussies earn dramatic win to reach U19 World Cup final

Aussies earn dramatic win to reach U19 World Cup final

Australia's teenage cricket prospects have set up another World Cup final with India after beating Pakistan by one wicket in a nerve-shredding semi in Benoni.

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Aussies soar to podium double at aerials World Cup

Australian aerial skiers Danielle Scott and Abbey Willcox have taken silver and bronze medals at the freestyle World Cup event at storied Deer Valley in Utah.

World Cup glory continues for moguls queen Anthony

Moguls superstar Jakara Anthony has extended her stunning start to the World Cup season, with the Australian claiming a seventh gold medal with a win in Canada.

Jakara Anthony powers to World Cup moguls hat-trick

Aussie ski star Jakara Anthony has won another World Cup moguls title at the French resort of Alpe d'Huez to continue her early-season domination.

Cummins 'no doubt' on captaincy after World Cup triumph

Riding the high of Australia's sixth Cricket World Cup triumph, a "buzzing" Pat Cummins says he is constantly improving in the captaincy role.

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Travis Head left incredulous after his year of glory

Australia's World Cup hero Travis Head reckoned he could hardly believe the glorious culmination to his fantastic year.

Sharma hails Australia pre-final as a 'complete side'

Rohit Sharma, India's captain, has heaped praise on World Cup final opponents Australia, dismissing the idea they're not a dominant side.

Experience - and a freak - boost Aussie World Cup bid

Pat Cummins feels Australia have the edge over South Africa in big-match experience as they go into the World Cup semi-final - and they also have Glenn Maxwell.

Marsh brings smiles to family with ton for late grandpa

An emotional fortnight for Mitch Marsh has ended with the allrounder blasting a World Cup century that he dedicated to his late grandfather.

Maxi's turned himself into bowling threat too: Vettori

Glenn Maxwell's miraculous batting shouldn't disguise what a weapon he has also become with the ball as Australia approach the business end of the World Cup.

Maxi is stretching cricket's limits, says Aussie coach

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Glenn Maxwell will inspire the next generation of cricketers with his pyrotechnic displays - just like Ricky Ponting did.

Maxwell played the greatest ODI knock of all: Cummins

Glenn Maxwell has been saluted by his Australian captain Pat Cummins as the "freak" who's played the greatest innings in the history of one-day internationals.

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