Sport
Modric ends Scotland campaign at Euros, England get job done
Nikola Vlasic and Ivan Perisic were also on target as Croatia finished second in Group D ahead of the Czech Republic, who lost 1-0 to winners England at Wembley.
- by Toby Davis
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AFL 2021
GWS-Hawthorn clash moved to MCG, 25,000 limit set for AFL matches in Melbourne
- by Daniel Cherny, Andrew Wu, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Roy Ward
AFL
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AFL 2021
MCG top level to be closed as crowds return
Fans won’t need to wear masks while sitting and watching the games, but will need to don them when moving around the venues. Ticket sale times have also been announced.
- by Peter Ryan, Michael Lynch and Daniel Cherny
Saints welcome back key trio, seek ‘harder edge’ against Tigers
In a season of frustration, the Saints are set to have three prime movers back to face the Tigers on Friday, coming as they work towards greater communication and elite preparation.
- by Jon Pierik
Updated
AFL 2021
GWS-Hawthorn clash moved to MCG, 25,000 limit set for AFL matches in Melbourne
- by Daniel Cherny, Andrew Wu, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Roy Ward
Insight & Analysis
Bravo, Carl Nassib ... and let’s hope that, one day soon, no one cares
Peter FitzSimons
Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay - a milestone on the road to equality and another step towards the day when a player’s sexuality does not count as news.
Rugby Union
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Super Rugby
Waratahs have a coach short list of three, but keen to make it four
- by Sam Phillips
Cricket
Calls for calm after Vaughan demands Ashes cancellation
Cricket Australia has called for calm after former England captain Michael Vaughan demanded the Ashes be cancelled if players’ families are unable to tour.
- by Malcolm Conn
World Test Championship final heads into sixth day on a knife edge
Mohammed Shami inspired India’s lion-hearted effort with the ball on to deny New Zealand a lead larger than 32 as the rain-affected match heads into a sixth day.
- by Reuters
Soccer
Racing
Race-by-race tips and preview for Canterbury on Wednesday
Sydney’s mid-week meeting is a Canterbury this week and Ray Hickson takes us through everything you need to know.
- by Ray Hickson
Snowden hoping country performer can show his range in the city
Ranges has been a good money spinner in the country and now has co-trainer Peter Snowden angling for an overdue city win.
Tennis
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Cleary is a big fan of Walsh – but plans to make his Origin debut a nightmare
NSW halfback Nathan Cleary thinks Reece Walsh’s unconvincing performance under the high ball against the Knights was a one off. But he intends to find out on Sunday.
- by Adam Pengilly
Hunter claims Tokyo spot with second quickest Australian time ever
Two weeks ago, Australia didn’t have a runner qualified to race the 800 metres at the Tokyo Olympics. Now, they have three.
- by Michael Gleeson
