Ricky Ponting

Australia can kill off Poms on day two

Australia could wrap up the first Ashes Test with a solid batting performance on day two at the Gabba, according to Herald Sun journalist Jon Anderson.

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Andrew Strauss, James Anderson

Reality check: Pommie press changes its tune

They started the Ashes supremely confident Australia would roll over on home turf, but the English press pack was suitably chastened following Peter Siddle's heroics on day one.

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Re-live Peter Siddle's incredible hat-trick

Re-live Peter Siddle's incredible hat-trick

VIDEO: Watch Peter Siddle rip through England late on day one of the first Test, dismissing Alastair Cook, Matt Prior and Stuart Broad with consecutive deliveries.

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AUS v ENG -T1, D1

Video report: First Ashes Test, day one

Video: Re-live all the action and highlights of the first day's play in the first Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Gabba.

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Chelsea in 'bit of crisis', Bosnich says

Michael Emanelo

Exclusive: Chelsea are in a “bit of a crisis” after losing two of their past three Barclays Premeir League matches, Mark Bosnich says. +

Federer through to semi-final

Roger Federer

Roger Federer seals his place in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals with  victory over Robin Soderling.

Shield more important than Ashes: Harris

Ryan Harris

Ryan Harris wants to prove he can make it through a four-day match and help the Bulls to victory, not just push his Ashes case.

Ronaldo confident of win over Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo predicts Real Madrid have the goods to defeat Lionel Messi's Barcelona when the Spanish giants clash.

Inglis not welcome at Broncos, Storm

Greg Inglis

Greg Inglis will not be welcome back to Brisbane Broncos - or Melbourne Storm - should his deal with South Sydney be blocked. +

Deans leaves Giteau on the bench

Matt Giteau

Matt Giteau's bench exile has been extended as the Wallabies prepare to face another giant centre pairing against France.

Beckham hails Fowler effect

David Beckham

English superstar David Beckham says the recruitment of Robbie Fowler has been a huge success for the A-League. +

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Blues must lift for Ratten

Brett Ratten

Carlton chief executive Greg Swann says it might take "signifcant" improvement from the Blues for Brett Ratten to keep his job.

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8am (EDT): Hat-trick hero wants the urn, England on the back foot; Tahu misses training; Federer into semis.

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Siddle hat-trick

Re-live Peter Siddle's incredible hat-trick on day one of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.

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