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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: England captain Ben Stokes speaks with coach Brendon McCullum during an England nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Atherton: Can Stokes’ ‘rare stern words’ change England fortunes?

Harry Brook claimed they were ‘overrated’ in the lead-up to the Ashes but with England reeling at 0-2, Mike Atherton asks if Ben Stokes’ ‘rare’ all-team meeting can change his team’s fortunes at the Adelaide Oval.

Mike Atherton

Australia's Usman Khawaja (right) speaks with Australia head coach Andrew McDonald (left) during a nets session at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia. Picture date: Tuesday December 2, 2025. (Photo by Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)

CricketAn hour ago

Australia keep door open for Khawaja after latest Test snub

Usman Khawaja has been omitted from Australia’s XI for the Adelaide Test, two days before his 39th birthday. But selectors aren’t ready to end the veteran’s career just yet.

Daniel Cherny and Robert Craddock

Australia's Nathan Lyon stands next to a board outside the stadium commemorating his five wickets haul against India in 2014 during a press conference at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia. Picture date: Monday December 15, 2025. (Photo by Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)

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Nothing can change Bondi horror – but sport is a gift when life is bleak

Nathan Lyon, reflecting on the heartbreaking Bondi Beach tragedy, readies for the Ashes in Adelaide with Steve Smith and Brendon McCullum, showing how cricket can provide solace.

Michael Neser on the verge of joining a club which includes Martin Love, Jason Gillespie and Kurtis Patterson.

Gillespie, Love, Law: Neser joins the club all cricketers dread

The dream of most sportsmen is to finish their career with a bang. The dread is to finish with a bang when they are still craving more. Michael Neser is the latest inclusion.

Robert Craddock

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Harry Brook of England speaks with captain Ben Stokes during an England nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 15, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

The ASHESCricket

From Flash Harry to Ashes flop: Brook’s new plan

Heading into the third Test in Adelaide, England’s star batsman Harry Brook faces a career-defining moment as he promises to abandon reckless shot selection that has cost his team dearly.

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‘Fall from grace’: Ex-rugby boss’ admission over $400k pokie debt

The man who guided regional rugby through Covid lockdowns has fronted court after confessing to blowing almost $400,000 of club money on gambling machines.

Brendan Bradford

Police are investigating allegations a Sydney grade cricketer sexually touched a junior player.

Police probe alleged sexual touching of junior cricketer

NSW Police are investigating claims a Sydney grade cricketer sexually touched a teenager at a club where he is a coach.

Jamie Pandaram and Ben Horne

AFL

Which clubs are set for big 2026 draft hauls?

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The clubs who loaded up for 2026 draft — and who’s left wanting

Port Adelaide and Carlton have loaded up ahead of high pick bids in the 2026 draft — but who else is set for a big haul? See every club’s draft picks for next season.

Sydney Swans players led by coach Dean Cox, captainÃs Callum Mills and Lucy McEvoy attend the Bondi memorial on December 16, 2025 after the tragic events of last Sunday. Photo by Phil Hillyard Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

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Over 50 Swans descend on Bondi to honour victims of tragedy

The entire Sydney Swans playing group came together to show solidarity with the Bondi and Jewish communities, visiting the memorial that had been set up following Sunday’s senseless terrorist attack.

Lachlan McKirdy

Welsh wins ‘unprecedented’ Essendon presidency vote

New Essendon president Andrew Welsh. Picture: Supplied

After making a big splash in his first few months as president, Andrew Welsh has been overwhelmingly backed by the Essendon faithful to continue leading the club.

‘We want the world to know’: Suns reveal bold three-year plan

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Suns Head Coach Damien Hardwick during the National anthem ahead of the AFL Semi Final match between Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns at The Gabba on September 13, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

After playing finals for the first time and bringing in some big-name recruits, Gold Coast are getting ambitious. See their targets for the next few seasons.

NRL

Kiara McGregor Tarsha Gale Cup Roosters v Rabbitohs at Woy Woy Oval 1st March 2025 pic Sue Graham

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NRLW bargaining chip for rising Souths star after Warriors deal

The Rabbitohs’ plans to one day enter the NRLW have taken a major step after a landmark pathways deal with the Warriors – and it could help them keep one of the game’s best young talents.

Reece Walsh immortalises Brisbane's premiership in ink.

‘1 of 1’: Walsh immortalises NRL premiership with dual tattoos

Brisbane’s Clive Churchill Medal hero Reece Walsh has put an exclamation mark on his extraordinary finals campaign with a pair of premiership tattoos.

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‘Bullet hit our building’: NRL great caught in Bondi terror attack

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Sydney Roosters legend Anthony Minichiello has relived the terrifying moment a gunshot was fired into his apartment block during the horrific Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Roosters playmaker set to extend deal despite DCE arrival

Hugo Savala. Picture: NRL Photos

Hugo Savala is poised to reject interest from rival NRL clubs and commit to the Roosters, despite his position in their 17 not being guaranteed with the arrival of Daly Cherry-Evans.

Rugby Union

Randwick rugby first grade manager Peter Meagher was tragically killed in the Bondi terror attack.

Manager of iconic Sydney rugby club killed in Bondi terror attack

Randwick Rugby is mourning the death of its “heart and soul”, as a stalwart of the club became a tragic victim of the Bondi terror attack which has rocked Australia.

SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 17: Lalakai Foketi of Australia looks on after the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Australia and Fiji at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on September 17, 2023 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

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Revealed: Ex-Wallaby wants more than $50k from Rugby Australia

Lalakai Foketi has officially lodged a claim seeking more than $50,000 from Rugby Australia, with his lawyer accusing the “cash-strapped” governing body of a “poor use of funds”.

Blue-tal! NSW players smash rival states for Aussie U16 rugby spots

11/10/25. News Local. Sport. Sylvania Waters, Sydney, NSW Action pics from the Super Rugby MenÃs U16 Round 2 2025 between NSW Waratahs v Reds. Pic shows: WaratahÃs player Will Gencur tackling Reds player Matti Gill Pics by Julian Andrews.

A special trio from a club in Sydney’s west are among a raft of NSW Waratahs Academy players beating rivals to the punch for Australian U16s rugby selection. TEAM LIST

The 40-year hoodoo in the way of Les Kiss’ Bledisloe Cup hopes

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 27: James Slipper of Australia runs onto the field in his 150th game during the The Rugby Championship & Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand All Blacks and Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on September 27, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Seven Wallabies coaches have tried and failed to win back the Bledisloe Cup, and now it just got a whole lot tougher for the man who will be the eighth, Les Kiss.

Cricket

Travis Head before and after

Cricket19 minutes ago

The king of Adelaide is still just the boy from Adelaide

Australian cricket knows Travis Head as our greatest modern larrikin in the mould of David Boon. But for all the fame and fortune which has come his way, little has changed about the “bloke from the north”.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Xavier Bartlett of the Heat bowls during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: Verdicts on best round 2 trade targets

Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder play twice in round 2 of SuperCoach BBL, which starts on Friday. These are the players you should be targeting.

Cummins makes major call mid-Ashes

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Pat Cummins talks to coach Andrew McDonald during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 15, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Pat Cummins has made a huge call on his playing future a day before the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Martin Gabor

Watch: ‘Dangerous’ BBL superstar thrown out of game

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Shaheen Afridi of the Heat prepares to bowl during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Shaheen Shah Afridi’s BBL debut turned into a nightmare as he was thrown out of the Brisbane Heat attack mid-over during their loss to a big-hitting Melbourne Renegades. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Football

Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi celebrates after scoring during a Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Bournemouth in Manchester, England, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Man Utd blow lead three times in 4-4 Bournemouth thriller

Manchester United have blown a golden chance to move up the Premier League ranks, throwing away the lead three times to a defiant Bournemouth side in a thrilling 4-4 draw.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Tameka Yallop of Brisbane Roar suffers an injury during the round six A-League Women match between Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar at Coopers Stadium, on December 07, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Maya Thompson/Getty Images)

Yallop to miss Asian Cup as Canberra go top

Tameka Yallop’s cruel injury curse continues as the Matildas midfielder suffers another hamstring setback just weeks after her comeback.

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City, Villa keep heat on Arsenal as Spurs fall to Ange’s old side

Manchester City's Erling Haaland applauds supporters after the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City in London, Sunday, Dec.14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Arsenal are still the leaders in the EPL title race, but the chasers in Manchester City and Aston Villa aren’t far behind as Tottenham received a sobering reality check against Nottingham Forest.

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The Tackle: Mata has last laugh over ‘embarrassing’ Wanderers

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Juan Mata of the Victory in action during the round eight A-League Men match between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United at AAMI Park on December 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Former EPL star Juan Mata was the spark Melbourne Victory needed against Adelaide, just hours after his former club WSW played one of the A-League’s most dour ever games.

Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde

Olympics

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 13: Bronze medal Indra Brown of Australia celebrate during the award ceremony for the Women's FIS Freeski Final on day three of FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup 2025 at Genting Snow Park on December 13, 2025 in Zhangjiakou, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

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Aussie schoolgirls fast-track Olympic dreams with medals

Indra Brown’s World Cup debut has catapulted her from hoping for 2030 Olympic selection to potential Milano-Cortina qualification in just two months, while Ally Hickman confirms her potential with her first World Cup snowboard medal.

Jacquelin Magnay

Paralympic champion Lauren Parker competing at Canmore, Canada, in her bid to qualify for the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics. Picture: Supplied

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Gold medal transformation: from triathlon champion to biathlon contender

Australian triathlon champion from Paris 2024 has learnt to ski and shoot in a bid to compete on the snow in Milan next year.

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From coma to champion: BMX star’s comeback finds a new track

Kai Sakakibara striving for Paralympics

Five years after the BMX crash that almost claimed his life, Kai Sakakibara is back on the bike, of a different kind, and has big Paralympic plans after navigating life with a traumatic brain injury.

She miscarried last week – now this brave Olympian is taking on a triathlon

Ash Gentle opens up on miscarriage battle

Olympian Ashleigh Gentle is preparing to compete in the T100 Triathlon World Tour final little more than week after she miscarried. She opens up on her determination to end the “shame” women feel.

Tim Tszyu and Larry Kestelman.

Bondi victims ‘can’t die in vain’ as Kestelman, Tszyu, urge unity

Larry Kestelman says the innocent people who lost their lives in the Bondi shooting can’t die in vain and the government must use the tragic incident to end “hate speech” and “extremism”.

Matt Logue and Brendan Bradford

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Cameron Green of Australia speaks to media during his press conference before an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Cam needs to learn less and lead more as he faces $4.5m payday

“Really great learnings,” Cam Green says of his horror dismissal at the ‘Gabba. He’s 26, he’s played 34 Tests. He must move on from his constant learnings. Green needs to start leading.

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Federal Minister for Sport Anika Wells pictured at the past two AFL Grand Finals - Picture Instagram

A shameless fan girl who annoys athletes for selfies

The minister for sport likes taking pictures with sportspeople but doesn’t seem particularly keen on helping them – and there is one athlete who has every reason to feel aggrieved.

Tim Tszyu vs Anthony Velasquez. Picture: No Limit Boxing/Mark Kolbe

‘He’s going to quit again’: Tszyu-Velazquez war of words ignites

Tensions nearly boiled over as Tim Tszyu and Anthony Velazquez met face-to-face for the first time on Friday. Here’s what went down.

Brendan Bradford

Australiaâs captain Steve Smith reacts after diving to take a catch to dismiss Englandâs Will Jack on day four of the second Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 7, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Smith v Root: In the battle to be the greatest, it’s a case of catch ’em if you can

The magic hands of the Australian have taken him to the verge of the record for most Test catches and the benchmark set by England’s main man won’t last much longer.

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Corporate powerhouse Megan Foster has been appointed as the SuperCars sport’s first female CEO. Picture: Supplied

DJR drives through glass ceiling with first female CEO

A sledgehammer blow to motorsport’s boys’ club sees Dick Johnson Racing crown Australia’s first female Supercars CEO in a groundbreaking appointment of a corporate powerhouse.

James Phelps

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Nick Kyrgios of Australia returns a shot playing with Naomi Osaka of Japan against Aryna Sabalenka and Tommy Paul of the United States in a mixed doubles match during the Garden Cup at Madison Square Garden on December 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Potential Kyrgios return stirs buzz

Nick Kyrgios’ comeback bid appears to be gathering momentum as his exhibition match tour continues – and he has delivered a blunt message for critics of his upcoming showdown with women’s world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

Rebecca Williams

A number of NBL imports are at various stages of becoming Australian citizens.

Came to play, want to stay: NBL imports set to join Aussie Bryce

With Bryce Cotton’s Australian citizenship saga finally over, several NBL imports have their sights set on following in his footsteps. Code Sports reveals the men most likely.

Michael Randall

TriathlonSport

The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) in partnership with Events Management Queensland (EMQ) announce at T100 Triathlon World Tour event will be held on the Gold Coast. Local T100 professional athlete Ashleigh Gentle happy about having a home event. Picture Glenn Hampson

‘No shame’: Olympian reveals miscarriage to reduce stigma

Dual Olympian will compete with the best triathletes in the world this week despite a rollercoaster journey of emotions after revealing she and husband Josh Amberger lost a pregnancy last week.

TOPSHOT - McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri celebrates after securing pole position at the end of the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail on November 29, 2025. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)

Where Piastri sits on F1, Aussie sport rich list after breakout season

Oscar Piastri has rocketed up the table of Australia’s highest-paid athletes and has become one of the top-earning F1 drivers after his breakthrough campaign. See full lists here.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Mitchell Starc of Australia prepares to bowl during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Which member of England’s touring party was Mitchell Starc’s first Test wicket?

Plus who won the most Formula 1 grands prix this season and which two Australians finished in the top five at the Australian Open golf?

Stephen Samuelson

Aidan Clarke, who was a co-founder of 2XU, has now started another sports compression apparel business with SA1NT. Aiden is joined by Melbourne Phoenix players Dj Mitchell and Daniel Foster. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

‘That planted a seed’: The man changing activewear forever

2XU co-founder Aidan Clarke conquered the sports compression wear market once before, but now he is back with a fresh offering and the goal to become the “new leader” again.

Rebecca Williams

FIFA WORLD CUPFootball

Participants in swimsuit wave a rainbow flag as they ride on a float during the LGBT Pride parade in Barcelona on July 8, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / PAU BARRENA

A World Cup Pride match was planned then Iran, Egypt were drawn

Two Islamic nations face a showdown with FIFA over plans to turn their World Cup fixture into an LGBTQ+ celebration.

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President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino react during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

FIFA indulged Messi, Ronaldo and Trump. Is it any wonder there’s no trust?

It may not be fair that the USA’s ‘easy’ World Cup draw has invited suspicion, but FIFA president Gianni Infantino and co have brought this all on themselves with previous self-serving acts

Martin Samuel

CRICKETCricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Alex Carey of Australia walks from the field during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Where does Carey rank among Australia’s great glovemen?

Alex Carey’s brilliance behind the stumps in the second Test of the Ashes has sparked debate about where he sits in the pantheon of Australian Test wicketkeepers. Have your say here.

England predicted Ashes team for Adelaide

The contenders to save England’s failing Ashes campaign

It’s Adelaide or never for England, with Bazball on the cusp of failing after years of planning for the Ashes. Our experts predicting the XI Ben Stokes will use to try and save the series.

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Crazy! Champ missing as Sydney Hobart favourites battle heats up

The Sydney Hobart supermaxi Palm Beach XI is gussied up with a new moniker and paint job but the former Wild Oats still couldn’t come out to play in the Big Boat Challenge on Tuesday

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammate Rayan Cherki during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland at Etihad Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

Was this the best piece of skill this season? – Ignore Pep and keep on breaking legs, Mr Cherki

VIDEO | Watch this Rabona from the Manchester City midfielder in their win against Sunderland and try to tell me that was not the most magical moment of the Premier League season (so far).

Josh Whittington

World Cup doubleOlympics

Double World Cup gold for Australia in Finland Australian mogul skiers Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham have launched their Olympic campaign in perfect fashion, claiming a double gold medal overnight at the FIS World Cup in Ruka, Finland. Picture: Chris Hocking

Two golds: Aussies send Winter Olympics warning

Australian Olympic stars have delivered a stunning double victory at a World Cup event in Finland, sending an ominous warning to rivals.

Jacquelin Magnay and David Tanner

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Kirsty Coventry, President of the International Olympic Committee, delivers a speech during the flame lighting ceremony for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, at the archaeological museum of Olympia, Greece, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

In sport, trans guidelines deny women a chance

The Australian Human Rights Commission’s trans sports guidelines are an activist document, designed by and for the transgender lobby.

England's Ben Stokes lays on the ground after being struck in the midriff on day four of the second Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 7, 2025. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Tortured poet Stokes is certainly not weak – but in hostile Noosa Australia will be (even) better

While English cricket’s royal family eats itself, the captain issued a rallying cry to keep the Ashes alive. But the problem for Stokes and England is that Australia will raise the bar again in Adelaide.

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Ferraro/LAT Images)

Oscar might have blown the best chance he’ll ever have to win F1 title

Max Verstappen will never have a year as bad as this one. Lando Norris will get better. Kimi Antonelli, Ollie Bearman, and Isack Hadjar are prodigious talents. The Australian has already missed his best chance.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: England leave the field after losing the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Latest baffling decision exposes England’s real problem

England, after suffering a humiliating defeat at the Gabba, will now be trailed by a tidal wave of inquests into Bazball. And their next move won’t ease the burning spotlight fixed on them.

Robert Craddock

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Mitchell Starc of Australia prepares to bowl during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

They call me Starc: Why England’s best play was abandoning Bazball

Australia’s Mitchell Starc has turned the Ashes into his personal showcase, devastating England’s batsmen after his crucial 77 rescued the hosts.

Maya Taber in the U17 100m final at the Australia All Schools Athletics Championships 2025. Picture: SportsPix.

Australia’s fastest schoolgirl crowned as NSW guns star at All Schools

In 2024 the Australian All Schools athletics were all about Gout Gout. This year it was a new fastest schoolgirl, an avalanche of record and world under 20 qualifiers. Stars, standouts, top results

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Wests Tigers chief Shane Richardson, centre, could walk away from the club unless the ARL Commission intervenes.

Wests Tigers CEO threatens to quit as he waits on V’landys’ call

The NRL faces a crisis as Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson delivers an ultimatum that could trigger player departures and administrative intervention at the embattled joint venture.

‘Twisted’ factsThe Times

Police officers secure a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, on November 6, 2025 ahead of the UEFA Europa League league-stage football match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)

Police apologise over claim Jews supported Israeli football fan ban

A senior police officer wrongly told parliament local Jews were consulted on barring Israeli football fans from a Birmingham game.

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GallerySport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Daily Telegraph Photos - Sunday, 30 November 2025 L-R Pictured at the Pasifika Cup Youth Rugby at Whalan Reserve, Whalan. Picture: Daily Telegraph / Monique Harmer

That’s a wrap! Pasifika Cup youth rugby gallery and what’s ahead for 2026

It only started four years ago and is now one of the most successful events in junior sport. So what’s next for the Pasifika Cup youth rugby? 2025 PHOTO GALLERY

Harness Racing NSW 2010 Interdominion Final at Tabcorp Menangle Park Paceway.

NSW harness facing fresh calls to review doping penalties

There are mounting calls for an independent review into doping bans handed to harness racing trainers in New South Wales who have all denied knowingly drugging their horses.

Julian Linden

FIFA DRAWWorld

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

FIFA’s new peace prize – and the winner is Trump

A record 48 teams will take part in next year’s FIFA World Cup tournament which will be played across the US, Mexico and Canada.

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