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The boss of Docklands Stadium insists a decision to pivot to entertainment events will not lead to lacklustre BBL pitches, as the Melbourne Renegades weigh up their future at the ground. Source link

He’s one of the best batters in the world right now, but Joe Root is yet to score a century on Australian soil — can he finally end that drought this summer? Source link

Australia is set to blood two debutants in a Test for the first time since 2019 as the Ashes get underway in Perth on Friday. Source link

Sam Kerr will miss Chelsea’s Women’s Champions League match against Barcelona on Friday, just days after her club manager said she was likely to play. Source link

Oscar Piastri is backed to regain form in the final three races of the F1 championship, despite the Australian trailing teammate Lando Norris on the drivers’ standings. Source link

Although only semi-professional footballers, these players are helping reshape the face of the game for less-established football nations, while representing their heritage.  Source link

Cricket Tasmania and the Macquarie Point stadium proponent believe they have found the solution to concerns about how the stadium’s roof could affect cricket. Source link

With a population of just over 150,000, the Caribbean island nation of Curaçao will become the smallest nation ever to play at the World Cup after a scoreless draw with Jamaica secured its passage to next year’s tournament.  Source link

The US president said he introduced his youngest son, Barron, to the soccer player, adding that his son was impressed with the meeting. Source link

A breathtaking goal from Scott McTominay paves the way for Scotland to qualify for the World Cup finals after a 28-year absence.  Source link