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Second Root century secures him as 'best player outside of Bradman'
Joe Root is hailed as the greatest cricket player since Don Bradman after adding a second century to his tally this Ashes tour. Source link
Eels sign potential Lomax replacement ahead of 2026 NRL season
In the wake of Zac Lomax’s sudden departure, Parramatta makes a move in the player market as it looks to lifts its fortunes. Source link
Aussie star says Stokes could face match referee over contact with Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne falls two runs short of a Test half-century, nicking off to Ben Stokes immediately after clashing with the England captain. Source link
'It sucks': Ex-Test leggie urges Aussies to back spin after Murphy omission
Leg spinner Mitchell Swepson wants Australian cricket officials and curators to buck the growing trend of producing pitches that heavily favour seam bowlers. Source link
Kasatkina determined to 'pay back' Australia after emotional home debut
Daria Kasatkina admits she held back tears and dealt with severe nerves during an agonising three-set loss at the Brisbane International. Source link
Tears for Thanasi, grins for Nick as Special Ks make their return
Thanasi Kokkinakis said he didn’t think he’d be able to return to tennis after a 2025 blighted by injury. Instead he’s made a winning return alongside doubles partner and all-round showman Nick Kyrgios. Source link
Weary Australia eyes Ashes finish line as England senses opportunity
Only the rain could slow England’s progress on day one in Sydney, as a weary Australia reflected its coach’s claims the series really ended in Adelaide. Source link
Five quick hits: Spinless Aussies 'pushed into' 137-year first and Brook bemuses
Australia opts not to pick a spinner for another Test, breaking a streak of 137 years at the SCG, which rises as one to honour the heroes of the Bondi terror attack. Here are the quick hits from the Ashes. Source link
'National crisis': Sports stars call for Bondi federal royal commission
Ian Thorpe, Jess Fox and Lleyton Hewitt are among more than 60 Australian sports stars joining public calls for a Commonwealth royal commission into the Bondi terror attack. Source link
Live: Usman Khawaja gears up for hometown farewell at SCG Test
Australia will aim to send retiring opener Usman Khawaja with a victory at the SCG in the final Ashes Test of the summer. Follow live. Source link