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English cricket investigating Duckett social media video
A video said to feature Ben Duckett is under ECB investigation in another problem for England’s disastrous Ashes tour. Source link
Sydney to Hobart set for strong starting winds, but nothing like 2024
The Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for milder conditions this year than in 2024, when two people died on the first night of racing, although sailors have been warned to expect strong winds. Source link
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka ditches LIV Golf
Golf superstar Brooks Koepka has cited family priorities as he announces he is leaving the breakaway LIV Golf league. Source link
Mohamed Salah claims Africa Cup of Nations record
Mohamed Salah scored at his fifth Africa Cup of Nations tournament in a row, becoming the first Egyptian player to do so. Source link
These women are showing the world why Samoa is a weightlifting powerhouse
Last month Samoan weightlifters Seine Stowers and June Sipaia broke World and Oceania records. Their success is due to a generational shift in attitudes to women in the sport, and a world-class facility at home. Source link
Why 83-year-old Nancy is training to run her next marathon at 90
Nancy Dickman has run marathons in London, New York, Rome and Sydney, and at 83 shows no signs of slowing down. Source link
World ski boss proposes radical Olympic Games rotation system
The head of the FIS has raised concerns over snow and financial issues affecting the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, suggesting that a radical rotation system of hosts should be considered. Source link
Cummins no certainty for upcoming World Cup
Pat Cummins could be held back from the upcoming T20 World Cup as Australia look to manage his workload following his recent back injury. Source link
England close ranks as Noosa investigation looms
ECB managing director Rob Key will investigate reports England’s recent break in Noosa resembled a “stag do” as the tourists pick up the pieces from their Ashes defeat. Source link
Australia names Boxing Day Ashes replacements for Cummins and Lyon
West Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson comes into Australia’s squad for the fourth Ashes Test, while Victorian off spinner Todd Murphy has been named, and is a chance to play his eighth match and first on Australian soil. Source link