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'Didn't cut any corners': Green to test tweaked action ahead of Ashes
Australia is hopeful that a slight adjustment to Cameron Green’s bowling action allows the star all-rounder to have a big say in this summer’s Ashes campaign and beyond. Source link
Nobody seems to want an AFL Wildcard Round, so why is it here?
Footy fans are not impressed with the AFL’s new finals-extending Wildcard Round, but it is all part of Andrew Dillon’s grand plan for total domination of Australian sport. Source link
Equation tougher for Piastri as Norris extends lead in F1 championship
Here is how the Formula 1 drivers’ championship standings are poised heading into the final three rounds of the season. Source link
Wallabies 'not looking for excuses' as 2025 season drags on
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says his weary charges must toughen up rather than seek excuses after falling to Italy in Udine, ahead of two more severe tests to come. Source link
AFL confirms contentious change to finals system
AFL teams ranked ninth and 10th will be in contention to win the premiership from next season, with the league introducing a wildcard round. Source link
Gardner stars as Sixers smash Scorchers
Melbourne Renegades repeat last season’s WBBL final win over Brisbane Heat while the Sixers crush Perth by 10 wickets at the WACA. Source link
De Minaur downed by Alcaraz in the opening match of ATP Finals
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz began his bid for a first ATP Finals trophy with a 7-6(5), 6-2 win over Australian Alex de Minaur in their round-robin clash at the season-ending championships in Turin on Sunday. Source link
Kiwis storm home to claim Pacific Cup and send Foran off in style
New Zealand overturns an eight-point half-time deficit to defeat Samoa 36-14 and claim its second Pacific Cup. Source link
Jillaroos dominate New Zealand to defend Pacific Cup crown
Julia Robinson scores twice as Australia defeats New Zealand 40-8 to claim a second consecutive Pacific Cup in emphatic fashion. Source link
Stunned Wallabies 'hurting' after shock capitulation to Italy
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson says he is “hurting” after Australia’s 26-19 loss to Italy, while coach Joe Schmidt is lamenting his side’s “flat performance”. Source link