Braeden Campbell’s super-sub effort at the SCG came after the death of his grandfather, while Joel Amartey and a “crook as a dog” Callum Mills were also on the cusp of missing the dramatic AFL final against GWS. Swans coach John Longmire revealed the hidden stories of his side’s stirring victory, with captain Mills pushing...
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Australia complete 3-0 sweep over Scotland in T20 series
Australia made it a clean sweep in Scotland by winning their third T20 international in Edinburgh comfortably before heading south to face England. The Scots’ total of 9-149 was never likely to be enough and Cameron Green starred with ball and bat, taking three wickets and ensuring no slip-ups with a controlled 62 off 39...
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Inglis century guides Australia to 70-run win over Scotland
Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis have starred in Australia’s 70-run defeat of Scotland in the second T20I, securing the series victory. Inglis used his feet superbly in Edinburgh and scored runs all around the ground as he hit 103 off 49 balls as Australia reached 4-196 off 20 overs. In foggy conditions which delayed the...
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Thompson stuns seventh-seed to advance in US Open as Australian men record a 27-year first
Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson have risen to the occasion to help continue Australia’s best start to a US Open in almost 30 years. Thompson claimed the biggest scalp of the tournament yet, sending world No.7 Hubert Hurkacz packing with a rollicking 7-6 (7-2), 6-1, 7-5 victory to open day four at Flushing Meadows....
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Bontempelli named All-Australian captain as Gawn joins elite AFL class
Western Bulldogs champion Marcus Bontempelli has been named All-Australian captain as Melbourne ruck star Max Gawn joined an elite group of players with his seventh selection in the team of the year. Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps was named vice-captain to fellow Brownlow Medal contender Bontempelli, who earned his sixth All-Australian blazer. Minor premiers Sydney were...
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Green, Lee lead Aussie charge for Open Championship at St Andrews
Australia’s golf aces get their ninth and last crack of the year to capture a major championship when the Women’s Open Championship begins on Thursday. This week’s Open will be held at St Andrews, the spiritual home of golf where Cameron Smith entered sporting folklore as Australia’s 16th and most recent major winner two years...
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Australian athletes feeling ‘ripped off’ after cyclist’s defection to Team Great Britain
Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Olympian Katherine Bates says Australian cyclist Matthew Richardson’s defection to Great Britain is “like a break-up you never saw coming”. Richardson, who won medals for Australia at this month’s Paris Olympic Games, announced on Monday evening he would represent Great Britain, the place of his birth, in an international competition....
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Min Woo Lee commits to Australian Open in Melbourne
Min Woo Lee is returning home hoping to complete unfinished business after committing to the Australian Open golf championship in Melbourne. After almost securing a historic Australian double last year, Lee has confirmed he will tee up at his national championship for a fifth time when the flagship summer event returns to the co-hosting Kingston...
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Collingwood’s football boss leaves club after taking sabbatical
Collingwood football boss Graham Wright has quit his job, choosing not to return after the Magpies allowed him an overseas sabbatical this year. Wright has been in the United States and Europe with his wife Tracey since March. ABC Sport is live blogging every round of the AFL and NRL seasons in 2024. The 56-year-old,...
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Springbok mass changes is ‘not disrespect to Australia’
In short: The Springboks have made 10 changes from the team that beat the Wallabies in Brisbane last week. South Africa dominated the opening match of the Rugby Championship, defeating Australia 33-7. What’s next? The Wallabies and Springboks face off in Perth on Saturday at 7:45pm AEST. Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto insists South Africa’s mass...
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Matildas players to be consulted over new head coach
In short: Football Australia chief executive James Johnson says current Matildas will be consulted as the search begins for a new head coach. Tony Gustavsson left the role after a disappointing exit in the group stage of the Paris Olympic Games. What’s next? Former San Diego Wave coach Casey Stoney and Sydney FC mentor Ante...
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Popyrin through to Montreal final, aiming to be first Aussie in 20 years to win Masters 1000 title
In short: Alexei Popyrin will attempt to become the first Australian to win an elite ATP Tour Masters 1000 series title in more than 20 years when he meets Andrey Rublev in the Montreal final. No Australian has won a Masters 1000 series title since Lleyton Hewitt successfully defended his Indian Wells crown in 2003....