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Australian cricket
After Monday’s Marvel mess, call to AFL must be priority for cricket’s new boss
Players and coaches on both sides of the BBL fixture wondered whether a football game would have been permitted to be played on the patchy outfield, and it was hard to blame them.
- by Daniel Brettig
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Streaming
Christmas Day with NFL, Beyoncé is just the beginning for Netflix and sport
DAZN wants to become the “Netflix of sports”. There’s just one problem: Netflix wants that title for itself.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Media & marketing
Foxtel sale a Christmas miracle for the Murdochs
News Corp has finally found a buyer for its storied pay TV offering. But what does the future hold for viewers, staff and sports deals?
- by Calum Jaspan
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US politics
Musk helped kill a bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation
The X owner, an unelected figure, not only used his outsize influence on the platform to help sway the US Congress, he did so without regard for the facts.
- by Melissa Goldin
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Australian cricket
The moment I knew Sam Konstas was ready for Test cricket
On a gloomy afternoon at the SCG the cricketing prodigy proved that he has what it takes.
- by Geoff Lawson
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US Votes 2024
‘Co-president’ Elon Musk? True power of Trump’s ally in the spotlight
The unelected tech billionaire’s role in scrapping a spending deal in Congress alarmed Democrats and watchdog groups, and could result in a government shutdown.
- by Cat Zakrzewski, Jacqueline Alemany, Marianne LeVine, Liz Goodwin and Colby Itkowitz
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England
‘Are you not entertained?’ Postecoglou is two steps away from vindication with Spurs
After a close shave against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup, Ange Postecoglou is inching closer to winning a trophy like he says he always does in his second seasons.
- by Vince Rugari
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Public transport
Sydney’s rail network hangs in balance ahead of ultimate showdown
The high-stakes brinkmanship between the state Labor government and powerful rail unions has been leading to this moment for months.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Australian cricket
Is Darren Lehmann right about Australia’s chief selector being too close to the team?
Critics say George Bailey’s close relationship with the Australian team means hard decisions are not being made, but within the team they have a different view.
- by Daniel Brettig
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Test cricket
We all love Uzzie, but we’d love some runs from him even more
Usman Khawaja’s struggles exemplify what has become of this series and perversely enough why it is so engrossing. We’re willing him to make runs, but is that enough?
- by Greg Baum
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Building Bad
I’m no fan of John Setka. But he’s right about one thing
John Setka deserved to lose his job at the CFMEU, but when he decries a lack of political accountability in the union construction scandal, he’s right.
- by Nick McKenzie
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