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Marcus Harris, batting on day one.

Australia v Sri Lanka live: Australia batting first

After Australia belted Sri Lanka in the first Test in Brisbane, the action heads to Manuka Oval in Canberra for the second Test. Follow live here.

  • by Jon Pierik

Cricket

Mitchell Starc has been below his best this summer.
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Australia

Starc no longer a certainty for Ashes unless he can swing wickets at Manuka

This has not been a great summer for Mitchell Starc, which is why it's so important he gets something out of the final Test. And he's not the only one.

  • by Mark Taylor
All-rounder Thisara Perera is involved in the latest controversy to hit Sri Lankan cricket.
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Australia

Sri Lanka a 'laughing stock': Captain's wife in spat with husband's teammate

A Sri Lankan player expressed concern over the team's leadership after allegations by the captain's wife that he had asked the sports minister to ensure his selection.

  • by Andrew Wu & Tom Decent
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Soccer

Newcastle's new record signing Miguel Almiron.

Transfer deadline: Newcastle's record, Martial's new deal, Crouch back

Miguel Almiron becomes a record signing for Newcastle United, Peter Crouch back in the Premier League at the age of 38, and much more on transfer deadline day.

Socceroo Jamie Maclaren: has been targeted by Melbourne City.
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A-League

Maclaren ready to show Melbourne City what he can do

Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren has left Hibernian on transfer deadline day, and joined Melbourne City.

  • by Michael Lynch

Rugby Union

Tennis

Main man: John Millman will get Australia's Davis Cup tie underway on Friday.

Millman first Australian on court in Davis Cup tie

John Millman is embracing the challenge of leading off Australia's important Davis Cup clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Adelaide.

  • by Steve Larkin
Leading light: The in-form Ash Barty will headline the Australian side.

Barty to lead new-look Australian Fed Cup side

Fresh from her quarter-final run at the Australian Open, Ash Barty will lead her country into Fed Cup battle against the United States next month.

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New England's 2.03m, 172-kilogram left tackle, Trent Brown, has one job: To protect the blindside of quarterback Tom Brady.

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Long range: Kia Nurse's outside shooting proved key for the Capitals.

Capitals sweep Perth to surge into WNBL grand final

Having missed the WNBL play-offs for seven straight seasons, one of the league's former powerhouses has surged into the grand final and will face Adelaide.

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