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Richard EarleCricket and sports writer

Richard Earle has covered cricket both internationally and nationally for News Corp. Soccer and AFL are also consuming passions. He has won six SA Media/Press Club awards for best sports coverage.

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Richard Earle

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Crows

McGovern going nowhere: Pyke

ADELAIDE coach Don Pyke says star utility Mitch McGovern will remain at West Lakes in 2018 and addressed concerns about the Crows’ pre-season as it prepares to take on Hawthorn in a must-win Saturday night clash.

Cricket

Reality bites for Aussie batsmen

Why Travis Head deserves an extended run as Australian opener despite a series-opening loss to England that illustrated the top-order investment required without banned duo Steve Smith and David Warner.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Alex Carey and Tim Paine talk during an Australian ODI training session at Allan Border Field on May 28, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘It is all about to happen’: Carey’s new responsibilities

FATHER-TO-BE Alex Carey embodies the qualities Australian coach Justin Langer demands of his teams and, as legend Adam Gilchrist notes, those marrying his daughters.

Cricket

Bradshaw popular choice as CA boss

WHY ‘can do’ Keith Bradshaw has emerged as popular choice to succeed CA chief James Sutherland.

Port Adelaide

Sam powers back to redemption

HOW one bone-jarring tackle signalled Sam Powell-Pepper’s AFL redemption.

AFL News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: (L-R) Robbie Gray of the Power celebrates with Travis Boak of the Power after kicking ad goal uring the round 12 AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on June 8, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Power stuns premier to keep season alive

PORT Adelaide made a powerful statement against a flat Richmond with a seven-goal second quarter setting up its stunning win over the reigning premier at Adelaide Oval.

SA Cricket

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 04: Travis Head of the Strikers poses with the trophy after winningthe Big Bash League Final match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Hobart Hurricanes at Adelaide Oval on February 4, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

SACA members’ mood for change

WHY SACA president Andrew Sinclair lauds mandate for change to its constitutional and legal structure.

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Big Bash

CRICKET - BBL FINAL - Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes at The Adelaide Oval. Strikers win. Picture Sarah Reed

Record knock leads Strikers to maiden BBL title

ADELAIDE Strikers dominated with the bat and then with the ball to claim a maiden BBL title in front of a home crowd and send the Hobart Hurricanes back to Tasmania with a grand final record of 0-2.

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Cricket

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 02: Ben Laughlin of the Adelaide Strikers celebrates the wicket of Dwayne Bravo of the Melbourne Renegades during the Big Bash League match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Melbourne Renegades at Adelaide Oval on February 2, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Strikers final bound after last ball thriller

THE Adelaide Strikers have won by a solitary run to book a spot in the final against the Hurricanes on Sunday. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS!

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Strikers go top with crushing win over Stars

THE ADELAIDE Strikers have reached the summit of the Big Bash ladder after a convincing eight wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars who remain winless in the tournament.

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