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Smith's vertigo could put World Cup plans in a spin

Smith's vertigo could put World Cup plans in a spin

Ahead of Australia's World Cup clash with Afghanistan, Steve Smith has revealed he is once again struggling with symptoms of vertigo.

Marsh tells team: 'I'll be back to win this World Cup'

Marsh tells team: 'I'll be back to win this World Cup'

Marsh tells team: 'I'll be back to win this World Cup'

Marsh tells team: 'I'll be back to win this World Cup'

Mitch Marsh has returned home from the World Cup for personal reasons but has told teammates he'll be back to help Australia win the tournament.

FIFA confirm Saudis sole bidder to host 2034 World Cup

FIFA confirm Saudis sole bidder to host 2034 World Cup

FIFA confirm Saudis sole bidder to host 2034 World Cup

FIFA confirm Saudis sole bidder to host 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia has been confirmed by soccer governing body FIFA as the only bidder for the 2034 World Cup after Australia pulled out.

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Australia won't bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup

Australia won't bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup

The men's soccer World Cup in 2034 is poised to be hosted by Saudi Arabia after Football Australia officially confirmed it won't bid for the tournament.

South Africa win Rugby World Cup for fourth time

South Africa win Rugby World Cup for fourth time

A closely fought Rugby World Cup final in Paris has ended in a 12-11 win for defending champions South Africa, their fourth title success.

Head start gives Australia fresh World Cup impetus

Head start gives Australia fresh World Cup impetus

Travis Head has relished his triumphant World Cup comeback, and now aims to cash in after his patient wait to become Australia's ODI hit-man opener.

Australia close in on WC semi after classic win over NZ

Australia close in on WC semi after classic win over NZ

Australia have beaten New Zealand by just five runs in Dharamshala to move closer to a semi-final place at the cricket World Cup in India.

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Aussie Maxwell shatters records in World Cup blitz

Aussie Maxwell shatters records in World Cup blitz

Aussie Maxwell shatters records in World Cup blitz

Aussie Maxwell shatters records in World Cup blitz

Australia allrounder Glenn Maxwell has smashed the fastest World Cup century, and the fourth quickest in ODI history, by blasting the Netherlands in Delhi.

Kuwait could host Australia-Palestine WC qualifier

Kuwait could host Australia-Palestine WC qualifier

Kuwait could host Australia-Palestine WC qualifier

Kuwait could host Australia-Palestine WC qualifier

Kuwait has emerged as the most likely destination to host the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against Palestine.

Australia hoping Head will face Dutch at World Cup

Australia hoping Head will face Dutch at World Cup

Australia hoping Head will face Dutch at World Cup

Australia hoping Head will face Dutch at World Cup

Returning Travis Head is "optimistic" about his return from a hand fracture, but is happy to take things slowly before being thrust into the World Cup fray.

Head's return set to break up the Marsh-Warner axis

Head's return set to break up the Marsh-Warner axis

Head's return set to break up the Marsh-Warner axis

Head's return set to break up the Marsh-Warner axis

Travis Head's return to the Australian World Cup squad may mean the David Warner-Mitch Marsh opening partnership is broken up for their next match.

Warner, Marsh send Aussies back into World Cup top four

Warner, Marsh send Aussies back into World Cup top four

Warner, Marsh send Aussies back into World Cup top four

Warner, Marsh send Aussies back into World Cup top four

Century-makers David Warner and Mitch Marsh have put Australia's World Cup campaign back on track by setting up a 62-run win over Pakistan in Bengaluru.

Cummins hopes Aussie runs will flow with corner turned

Cummins hopes Aussie runs will flow with corner turned

Cummins hopes Aussie runs will flow with corner turned

Cummins hopes Aussie runs will flow with corner turned

Captain Pat Cummins is confident that his side have turned a corner at the World Cup as they face a crucial date with Pakistan in Bengaluru's batting paradise.

World Cup-bound Head recovering quicker than expected

World Cup-bound Head recovering quicker than expected

World Cup-bound Head recovering quicker than expected

World Cup-bound Head recovering quicker than expected

Key ODI batter Travis Head is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a fractured left hand and is excited to rejoin his teammates at the World Cup this week.

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Cummins backs Aussies to bounce back at ODI World Cup

Australia have made a disastrous start to the ODI World Cup in India, but captain Pat Cummins is confident his team can turn around their ailing fortunes.

Australia's Sakakibara wins maiden BMX world title

Australia's Saya Sakakibara has claimed her maiden BMX World Cup title after winning the season-ending event in Argentina.

No need for wholesale changes against Sri Lanka: Marsh

Out-of-sorts Australia have struggled in their opening two matches at the Cricket World Cup but Mitch Marsh does not believe the time is right to wield the axe.

Australia 'hurting' after World Cup belting by Proteas

Australia's World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after just two games following a dismal 134-run defeat by South Africa in Lucknow.

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Olympic return in view as Sakakibara eyes BMX World Cup

Australia's Saya Sakakibara holds top spot going into the final two rounds of the BMX Racing World Cup and is already eyeing Olympic redemption at Paris 2024.

Heat on Jones intensifies as Wallabies bomb at RWC

The Wallabies have been eliminated from the Rugby World Cup in France after Fiji scraped into the quarter-finals despite a 24-23 bonus-point loss to Portugal.

India loses mystery as Australia launch World Cup pitch

Australia's players believe a wealth of white-ball experience in India allows them to feel at home as they pursue a sixth crown at the one-day World Cup.

Gordon, Frost out as Wallabies' World Cup woes worsen

Carter Gordon's World Cup is over because of a knee injury, as is his Wallabies' teammate Nick Frost's tournament after he suffered a knock against Portugal.

Australia explore 2034 World Cup bid despite Asian blow

Australia will still look at hosting the men's 2034 soccer World Cup despite Asia's football confederation flagging support for Saudi Arabia's bid.

India are looking to home in on Cricket World Cup win

India will hope to make the most of home conditions as they look to prevent a freewheeling England side from claiming back-to-back Cricket World Cups.

Fans denied England showdown by Wallabies Cup misfire

Rugby fans are set to be starved of a mouth-watering clash between the Wallabies and arch-rivals England, who sacked Australia's coach Eddie Jones last year.

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