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No 'demons' in pitch for chase

Australian cricketers congratulate their bowler Nathan Lyon for the dismissal of Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva on day ...

 Australia will tackle an imposing run chase to win the first Test insisting there are no "demons" in the pitch after being jolted by a fighting century from an emerging Sri Lankan star.

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Brisbane Lions & Gold Coast Suns

Lions captain Tom Rockliff and the Lions appear to have calmed their relationship.

Lions Rockliff, Leppitsch meet to air grievances

Under-fire Brisbane captain Tom Rockliff and the Lions management appear to have settled their differences after a specially-convened meeting in Melbourne on the eve of the strong win over Essendon.

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Cricket

Root credits Ramprakash for improvement

On the up: Joe Root.

Joe Root has revealed his career-best 254 against Pakistan at Old Trafford last week was motivated by England batting coach Mark Ramprakash questioning his mental approach to Test cricket.

Lyon: No 'demons' in pitch for run-chase

Australian cricketers congratulate their bowler Nathan Lyon for the dismissal of Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva on day ...

 Australia will tackle an imposing run chase to win the first Test insisting there are no "demons" in the pitch after being jolted by a fighting century from an emerging Sri Lankan star.

Racing

Smerdon hopes for SA riches

Odyssey Moon in action.

Trainer Robert Smerdon understandably shakes his head when he examines the form record of his lightly raced filly Motown Lil and ponders how the youngster's profile could have been far superior with a little luck.

Shinn's one-month ban thrown out

Ban thrown out: Blake Shinn.

Blake Shinn had his controversial one-month ban for a running and handling charge thrown out by the Racing NSW Appeals Panel on Thursday.