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  1. Live: Melbourne Cup Day 2016

    Hartnell is still the favourite in Melbourne Cup betting as thousands of people flock to Flemington for the 156th running of the race that stops the nation. Follow live.

  2. Vettel's Mexico GP outburst due to frustration with Ferrari

    Sebastian Vettel's expletive-laden radio rants have more than a little to do with Ferrari's fading form, according to former Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.

  3. Punters rush to Flemington for Melbourne Cup day festivities

    Racegoers indulge in festivities at Flemington ahead of the 156th Melbourne Cup, which is dominated by international runners from Dubai's Godolphin stables.

  4. Melbourne Cup 2016: Meet the jockeys

    From multiple winners to Cup first-timers, here is a look at the jockeys who will be in the hot seat for this year's Melbourne Cup.

  5. Aussie bouncers don't scare South Africa's tiny Temba

    Temba Bavuma is one of the shortest batsmen in Test cricket history, but he is not worried about facing Australia on the bouncy WACA wicket.

  6. Melbourne Cup moments that made you cheer or shed a tear

    They made you cheer and perhaps shed a tear — relive five Melbourne Cups etched forever in Australia's sporting memory.

  7. Former Aussie captain Mark Taylor wants four-day Tests

    Former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor says shorter Test matches should be considered to revive interest in the game's longer formats.

  8. Melbourne Victory thrash Wellington Phoenix

    Melbourne Victory produce their finest performance of the young A-League season, cutting 10-man Wellington Phoenix down to size in a 6-1 thrashing at Etihad Stadium.

  9. Are you ready for Australia's summer of cricket?

    Australia's summer of cricket is upon us, but are you suitably prepared? Take our quiz and find out if you are ready to face the new ball.

  10. 'Inexperienced' Proteas batsmen could crumble, Siddle says

    Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle predicts his side will be able to exploit South Africa's "inexperienced" batting line-up in the three-Test series beginning in Perth on Thursday.

  11. Did Shaun Johnson miss his game-winning field goal in the Four Nations?

    New Zealand half-back Shaun Johnson came through for the Kiwis with a clutch field goal to sink England in the Four Nations ... or did he?

Features

  1. Melbourne Cup guide

    Explore our interactive guide to the 24 horses chasing the 2016 Melbourne Cup.

  2. What makes a Cup winner?

    Scroll through our virtual race to see how the 2016 Melbourne Cup field stacks up compared to all previous Cup winners.

  3. Melbourne Cup 2016: Meet the trainers

    Here are the people who have put the finishing touches on the horses for this year's Melbourne Cup.

  4. F1 drivers fire up

    Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel raised the temperature a few degrees at an eventful Mexico Grand Prix.

  5. Melbourne Cup quiz

    Let's see if you're on the money when it comes to your Melbourne Cup knowledge.

  6. Iffland cliff diving world champion

    An unknown on the world stage at the start of the season, Australian Rhiannan Iffland storms to the Red Bull Cliff Diving title with five wins from seven events.

  7. Meet Joe Mennie

    South Australia's Joe Mennie is on the cusp of a Test debut, so now is a perfect time to get to know Australia's newest big fast bowler.

  8. What does an Australian jersey mean nowadays?

    From resting key players, to gifting code-hoppers selection, to scheduling near-concurrent international matches — Quentin Hull wonders what the Australian jersey stands for now.

  9. A German Team

    Bundesliga team Borussia Monchengladbach acknowledged how tough its name is for non-German speakers to write after a Scottish pub struggled to come to grips with it on its signage.

  10. Games to watch from 2017 AFL fixture

    With the 2017 AFL fixture out in the wild, it is time to start preparing for the biggest games of the season. We have dug out a handful of dates you should keep free next year.

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Cricket

  1. Bringing back fans

    Former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor says shorter Test matches should be considered to revive interest in the game's longer formats.

  2. Temba's trap

    Temba Bavuma is one of the shortest batsmen in Test cricket history, but he is not worried about facing Australia on the bouncy WACA wicket.

  3. Are you ready for Australia's summer of cricket?

    Australia's summer of cricket is upon us, but are you suitably prepared? Take our quiz and find out if you are ready to face the new ball.

  4. Siddle eyes Proteas batsmen

    The Australian fast bowler predicts his side will be able to exploit South Africa's "inexperienced" batting line-up in the three-Test series.

AFL

  1. Games to watch from 2017 AFL fixture

    With the 2017 AFL fixture out in the wild, it is time to start preparing for the biggest games of the season. We have dug out a handful of dates you should keep free next year.

  2. Thursday nights the feature of 2017 AFL fixture

    Thursday night footy is given a greater prominence in the 2017 AFL fixture, with Sydney and the Western Bulldogs the main beneficiaries of the league's new prime-time slot.

  3. Indigenous AFL umpires

    In 120 years since the VFL/AFL was formed, just one Indigenous person has umpired the game at the highest level.

  4. AFL off to China

    The first AFL match for premiership points in China will be played in round eight of the 2017 season, between Port Adelaide and the Gold Coast Suns.

Rugby League

  1. Four Nations controversy

    Shaun Johnson came through for the Kiwis with a clutch field goal to sink England in the Four Nations ... or did he?

  2. Kangaroos wallop Scotland in Four Nations opener

    Australia kicks off its Four Nations campaign with a 54-12 win over Scotland in Hull.

  3. 'Behave like an adult'

    Australian Rugby League Commission chairman John Grant tells Andrew Fifita he needs to start "behaving like an adult" and stop threatening to leave the NRL.

  4. What does an Australian jersey mean nowadays?

    From resting key players, to gifting code-hoppers selection, to scheduling near-concurrent international matches — Quentin Hull wonders what the Australian jersey stands for now.

Rugby Union

  1. What does an Australian jersey mean nowadays?

    From resting key players, to gifting code-hoppers selection, to scheduling near-concurrent international matches — Quentin Hull wonders what the Australian jersey stands for now.

  2. Hooper scores prestigious John Eales medal

    Wallabies star Michael Hooper joins an exclusive group to claim the prestigious John Eales medal for the second time.

  3. Residency rule is 'diluting' rugby, says ex-Ireland international Fitzgerald

    Former Ireland rugby union international supports calls to extend eligibility period for players seeking caps for adopted countries to five years.

  4. Big-time bolter

    Former NRL winger Marika Koroibete is in line for a Wallabies debut before playing a Super Rugby game.

Football

  1. Melbourne Victory win

    Melbourne Victory produce their finest performance of the young A-League season, cutting 10-man Wellington Phoenix down to size in a 6-1 thrashing at Etihad Stadium.

  2. Glory's run over

    Super-sub Brandon Borrello ends Perth Glory's unbeaten run in the A-League, hitting the winner in a 2-1 victory for the Brisbane Roar.

  3. Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool hit four in EPL as Mourinho suffers

    Manchester City wins 4-0 at West Bromwich Albion to end Pep Guardiola's worst run as a manager and stay on top of the Premier League table.

  4. Wanderers held by Mariners

    For the second week running, Western Sydney lets a lead slip through their fingers, this time held to a 1-1 draw with Central Coast.

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