Tom Decent is a journalist with Fairfax Media.
England debutant Mason Crane was denied a maiden Test wicket in almost identical circumstances to that of Boxing Day first gamer Tom Curran - a decision Graeme Swann has described as "absolutely disgraceful".
It's not often a New South Wales player gets booed on Test debut at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Welcome to Test cricket, Mason Crane.
Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke has once again entertained a bumper crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground by skolling a beer while being egged on by Test great Shane Warne in the Channel Nine commentary box.
Returning Australian paceman Mitchell Starc was significantly down on pace during the opening day of the final Ashes Test but redeemed himself with the prized scalp of England captain Joe Root to give his team a major confidence boost.
Australian snooker player Neil Robertson hasn't been himself on the tables since he won the UK Championship two years ago.
Canberra Vikings boss Anthony Hill is keen to see the NRC and Indo-Pacific Rugby Championship join forces.
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is daring to dream of Bledisloe Cup glory after 15 years of New Zealand torment and believes the majority of his teammates are unburdened by the All Blacks' recent dominance.
Former Australian speedster Mitchell Johnson has taken aim at England ahead of the Ashes.
The Canberra Vikings could foot the bill after National Rugby Championships loses its major sponsor.
FFA has been unsuccessful in their quest to have the Waratahs match against the Blues moved to North Sydney Oval.
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