In short: David Warner says he is the only player who has received long-lasting “flak” for the infamous Sandpapergate incident. Cricket Australia suspended Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft for the ball-tampering ploy. What’s next? Warner will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the T20 World Cup. David Warner is relieved that retiring...
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Cody Simpson set to resume music career after giving everything in pursuit of Olympic dream
In short: Cody Simpson says he will return to music and entertainment projects after failing to qualify for the Olympic Games. Simpson put his entertainment career on hold four years ago to chase his swimming dreams. What’s next? Simpson has not officially ruled out continuing to swim professionally. Commonwealth Games gold medallist Cody Simpson is...
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Superstar siblings Min Woo and Minjee picked for Australian Olympic team
In short: Min Woo Lee will join his sister in Paris, representing Australia in golf at the Olympic Games. Min Woo’s top-25 finish at the US Open secured his place on the Olympic team, along with Jason Day, Minjee Lee and Hannah Green. What’s next? The men’s Olympic golf competition begins on August 1, with...
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Arnold says Socceroos will have nine changes for World Cup qualifer
In short: Australia is expected to make nine changes from their last match when they face Palestine. Australia is guaranteed progression to the next round of FIFA World Cup qualifying. What’s next? Australia will face Palestine on Tuesday night in Perth, with kick-off at 10:10pm AEST Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says he will make a...
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Australia win women’s rugby sevens series ahead of Paris Olympics
In short: Australia has defeated France in the final of the women’s World Sevens Series in Madrid. Australia won the final 26-7, with Maddison Levi scoring two tries. What’s next? Australia and New Zealand will head into this year’s Olympic Games as the two teams to beat. Australia have won the women’s World Sevens Series,...
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Minjee Lee crumbles on back nine as Yuka Saso wins US Women’s Open
Minjee Lee has endured a dramatic collapse to allow Japanese star Yuko Saso to claim US Women’s Open glory in Pennsylvania. After starting the final round in a three-way share of the lead, then surging three shots clear, Lee closed with a shocking eight-over 78 as Saso (68) produced a late birdie blitz to romp...
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ICC T20 World Cup: Your guide to the favourites, minnows and dark horse
The Australia men’s cricket team are in the West Indies, looking to complete the triple crown of World Test champions, ODI World champions and T20 champions. The cricket world converges on the West Indies and United States for this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with England hoping to retain its crown and Australia trying...
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The Ambiguous Football League: Why Australian football’s rules have always been up for debate
For a game that began with 10 rules written down in a pub in 1859, Australian football has been characterised by the evolution of those laws. The ambiguity of the original code evolved slowly over time as the game morphed from a form of rugby to the free-flowing game we know today. Over time more...
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Former junior tennis champion Gabriela Ruffels emerges as golf sensation
In short: Australian Gabriela Ruffels is one of the in-form players heading into the Women’s US Open. The world number 43 has finished in the top three in her previous two tournaments. What’s next? The Women’s US Open will be held next week in the US state of Pennsylvania. In another life, Gabriela Ruffels might...
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Lyon says Australia would have won Ashes 4-0 if he was not injured
In short: Nathan Lyon said he believes Australia would have won the 2023 Ashes series 4-0 if he had not been injured. Lyon injured his calf in the second Test at Lords, which Australia won to take a 2-0 lead, but ultimately the series was tied. What’s next? Lyon says winning a Test series in...
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The quest for AFL’s lesser inter-club trophies
The AFL premiership cup is the only holy grail in Australian Rules football. First presented in 1959, weighing about 6 kilograms and big enough to see from anywhere at the MCG, the cup is the superlative prize for nearly every AFL player. However, if you’re in the right team at the right time, footy has...
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Australia learns draw for Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh
Australia’s all-conquering women’s cricket side will need to play six matches in 17 days if they are to retain their T20 World Cup crown. The fixture list for October’s tournament in Bangladesh was released on Monday morning, with Australia opening its campaign against a qualifier, before clashes with Pakistan, New Zealand and India. The qualifier...