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- Why loss to South Africa could prove blessing in disguise for under-siege Aussies
Adam Gilchrist is predicting a “dogfight” between Australia and New Zealand in their looming Test series, but Michael Vaughan says Pat Cummins’ side has improved following their capitulation in South Africa last month.
- Turnbull hits back after Khawaja’s claims he played politics in sandpapergate
Khawaja took aim at the former prime minister in his newly released autobiography, which has thrust the 2018 ball-tampering affair back in the limelight.
- Cricket Australia must get to the bottom of what happened in South Africa
Sandpapergate, the scandal that shattered Australian cricket eight years ago, refuses to go away.
- Anyone interested in the integrity of sport must ask Cricket Australia this question
To reduce Usman Khawaja’s intervention simply to a cynical marketing ploy is not only lazy, it takes away from the bigger picture.
- Wallabies wary of Scotland’s Finn-and-Sione show
One is an Aussie-raised Lion. The other calls himself rugby’s Lionel Messi. Together they will pose a headache for the Wallabies in Scotland.
- ‘In other industries this would be viewed as discrimination’: Outcry as Suns cut pregnant player
Gold Coast’s decision to delist Georgie Clayden weeks before her due date cast a spotlight on the league’s maternity leave policy and support for pregnant athletes.
- ‘Doesn’t change my focus’: Possible Labuschagne successor thrives in spotlight
Queenslander Jack Clayton boosted his chances of a maiden Test call-up, while Australia’s recently dropped No.3, Marnus Labuschagne, had a short-lived cameo.
- ‘Absolutely false’: Another former coach denies knowledge of sandpaper plot
Australia’s former batting coach Graeme Hick said he was not aware of the team’s use of sandpaper until footage emerged of Cameron Bancroft on the big screen eight years ago.
- British boxer's crazy head injury stops fight
During a featherweight title fight, British boxer Zak Miller was stopped as his head injury swelled enormously.
- Eels rail against ‘unfair’ suspension of Spencer Leniu
When Angus Crichton copped a one-game ban in the 2022 World Cup, he served it in the pre-season. The Eels feel Spencer Leniu should be able to do likewise.
- From the Wallabies to working with Stephen Fry: Dan Palmer on being ‘a fish out of water’
He could have become a carpenter. Instead, he ended up with a PhD in cellular neuroscience.
- Khawaja cancels book interviews after refusing to answer key question about Cummins
Usman Khawaja wanted to tell his truth about Sandpapergate. But during a grilling from the ABC’s Sarah Ferguson, the former Australian cricketer ducked and weaved when pressed for answers.
- ‘I’m not going to entertain that’: Khawaja avoids question
Usman Khawaja spent much of his television interview with Sarah Ferguson leaving questions unanswered. (Credit ABC 7.30)
- Racing mourns loss of 22-year-old jockey
Izzy Neale, a 22-year-old apprentice jockey, died in hospital after a horror fall during a race meeting on Sunday.
- The untouched block of land that is key to a $100 million arm wrestle with the Victorian government
Harness racing forfeited property to the state government to settle a debt. But the deal has robbed the sport of financial security.
- ‘Unfair’: Wallabies teammate jumps to Suaalii’s defence after Ashton bake
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was panned as a player who doesn’t belong at Test level. His teammates disagree.
- Khawaja and Warner have rekindled the sandpaper scandal. What will Steve Smith say?
While the claims made by Usman Khawaja drive a wedge between a generation of Australian Test players, the former captain has been watching events unfold from New York.
- ‘My recollection hasn’t changed’: Starc rejects tampering claim as Khawaja dodges request to name players
Mitchell Starc said he was “sticking to what I said five years ago”, when he and the other bowlers released a statement denying knowledge of a sandpaper plot.
- ‘Definitely in the equation’: Kangaroos stars reveal contract stances
Jack Bostock says his future club is not locked in, while Australian teammate Harry Grant sheds light on the motives that will dictate his next move.
- ‘Forever in our hearts’: Apprentice jockey Izzy Neale dies after race fall
The family of the 22-year-old Scone apprentice released a statement on Tuesday night confirming Neale had succumbed to the injuries she suffered in a shocking fall at Warren races on Sunday.
- ‘Red flags’: Why Sport Integrity Australia is concerned about social media, peptides and kids
The chief executive of Sport Integrity Australia Dr Sarah Benson said she was alarmed by the impact social media was having in normalising peptide and drug use, especially among teenage boys.
- Piastri and Webber part ways 'mutually'
Oscar Piastri has split from his long-time manager, former F1 driver Mark Webber, announcing the two have gone their separate ways.
- NZ stands between Kangaroos' fourth-straight title
A blockbuster final between New Zealand and Australia is set up as the Kangaroos look to win a fourth straight Rugby League World Cup title.
- The secret Melbourne Cup clause that earned King Charles a bounty
The King’s racing operation knew Point Of Law was a chance to win the Melbourne Cup when they sold him to Australian interests, so they made sure they were barracking for a win last Tuesday.
- Warner’s manager calls for honesty session after Cricket Australia refuses to re-open sandpaper investigation
CA chief Todd Greenberg has backed Usman Khawaja’s right to tell his version of what happened in South Africa in 2018, but says the story does not correlate with what some other members of the team say.
- The path back, a successor and sandpaper: Labuschagne speaks out after axing
Marnus Labuschagne has shed light on his axing and why Jack Clayton is ready to succeed him, while addressing claims in Usman Khawaja’s book.
- The Las Vegas elevator ride that set Ponga on road to World Cup glory
Less than a year after switching his allegiance from Australia to New Zealand, Kalyn Ponga has the chance to lead the Kiwis to silverware against the Kangaroos.
- Revealed: What’s really in Usman Khawaja’s book
Usman Khawaja’s controversial book has hit the shelves. Here are the highlights.
- Changes coming for wounded Wallabies
The selection changes are coming for the wounded Wallabies, Morgan Turinui and Matt Burke believe.
- Cameron Bruce wins the race to be Brisbane’s next senior AFL coach
The Brisbane Lions have gone internal and appointed experienced assistant coach Cameron Bruce as the club’s next senior coach to replace three-time flag winner Chris Fagan.
- Former AOC president John Coates awarded honorary law doctorate from Sydney University
The veteran administrator and former lawyer, who also served as IOC vice president, was honoured for his contribution to Australian sport and to the university, his alma mater.
- The Kiwi champion behind Ponga’s stunning recovery to set up Walsh clash
Kalyn Ponga sought inspiration from fellow Kiwi Jahrome Hughes in replicating his hasty return to the field after injury.
- ‘Back of my mind’: Why RLWC final could be Murray’s last Kangaroos game
Three years ago, Cam Murray admitted he got sick of being linked to a code switch. Now, the NSW and Australian star admits it’s a distinct possibility.
- Gordon poised for recall as No.10 as Beale enters Wallabies selection frame
A tour-ending injury for midfielder Isaac Henry has opened a door for 37-year-old Kurtley Beale to make a return to the Test arena.
- NRL officially clears Parramatta star Addo-Carr to resume career
Josh Addo-Carr will get to add to his tally of 234 games after head office officially cleared him to return after a false positive test for cocaine.
- Not a Test rugby player: Former England star torches Suaalii after Twickenham rout
Dual international Chris Ashton believes Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii looks lost on a rugby field, and questioned why Rugby Australia keep signing league players.
- Australia’s F1 split: Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber part ways after lengthy partnership
The Australian F1 gun and Mark Webber released a joint statement on Monday evening, confirming the agreement to go their separate ways was a mutual decision.