Richardson gets chance to press Test case again
Fresh from taking 4-35 against the England Lions, Jhye Richardson has been called in to bowl with Australia's Test attack ahead of the third Ashes Test.
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Eels make long-term call in No.1 jersey
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Next gen needed for Australia’s most-gruelling schedule
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England cop hammer blow with quick ruled out of Ashes
England quick Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes, making the tourists' task of recovering from 2-0 down even more difficult.
Key AFLW trade period deals to go down to wire
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New deal keeps Bulldogs behemoth out of Bears’ clutches
Viliame Kikau has signed a new deal that keeping him at Canterbury until at least the end of 2028.
Tigers’ next CEO won’t be a stranger to political drama
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Like Verstappen in a bad car: LawConnect’s SydHob hopes
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Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt
Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, is reaping the rewards of his first taste of the Australian Open men's tournament and is feeling good ahead of the new season.
Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja
Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja into the middle order for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald.
Matildas sweat on stalwart’s hamstring scans before Cup
Brisbane Roar and Matildas attacking midfielder Tameka Yallop is hoping to receive good news after suffering a hamstring injury ahead of the Asian Cup.
Nick Kyrgios commits to million-dollar Las Vegas event
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Injured Aussie quick ruled out of Ashes series
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‘Sit back and enjoy’: Barty pumped for summer of tennis
Keeping a keen eye on Australia's generation next, retired tennis great Ash Barty says it's vital for emerging stars to learn as much from losses as wins.
How Newcombe medallist de Minaur can go to next level
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Tonga’s medical staff face bans over Katoa head knocks
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Larkey to take over from Simpkin as Kangaroos captain
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Dockers secure Zanker in bumper AFLW trade with Demons
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Opetaia injury fallout as unification path clears
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Wannabe impresses at Port in bid for AFL lifeline
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Season low as Bulls slide to seventh-straight NBA loss
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Big praise for opening pair as Khawaja call looms
Australia will be in for a selection dilemma if Usman Khawaja recovers from his back injury in time for the third Ashes Test, to be played at Adelaide Oval.
‘Doof doof to strangers’: how young Lion set tone
Darcy Wilmot, who has two premierships and 14 finals appearances in his 83-game career, has extending his Brisbane Lions contract until 2029.
England sink to another low as Lions flogged by Aust A
England's miserable Ashes tour has reached the depths of their Lions side, who were beaten by an innings and 131 runs by an Australia A team.