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Cricket

Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc.

Why shorter Tests mean a longer spell at top for Australia’s attack

The record-breaking foursome are getting older, but their Test matches are becoming shorter. It means they could dominate the game for years to come.

  • by Malcolm Conn
Shamar Joseph starred for the West Indies.

We spoke to Shamar Joseph’s parents in their Guyanese village. This is what they want the world to know

The West Indies star’s mother was reluctant to let him leave Baracara to play cricket. But the cricket world’s reaction to his rapid rise has made it all worth it.

  • by Tom Decent
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Insight & Analysis

Why I and so many others needed to apologise to Jelena Dokic

The former tennis star and commentator has found her happy place, but she refuses to be silent about abuse and domestic violence.

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

Columnist and author

Inside the Pies’ plan to defend their flag without one of their key men

Collingwood’s plan to cover Graham Wright when he departs for an overseas sabbatical will be an intriguing element of their campaign to win back-to-back flags.

Why NRL players could struggle to get visas to Vegas

Some of the biggest stars slated for the NRL’s pioneering double-header in Sin City have had their troubles with the law. Will it scupper their chances of getting past US Immigration?

Darren Kane
Darren Kane

Sports Columnist

AFL

Soccer

Football megastar Lionel Messi was booed by fans in Hong Kong for failing to play in a game.
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Lionel Messi booed for Hong Kong no show

Football megastar Lionel Messi was booed by fans in Hong Kong for failing to play in a game.

Steph Catley in Arsenal kit.

Women’s soccer is booming, but behind the explosion is a serious issue

Women’s soccer is booming, but one star says the foundations of the sport are not developing fast enough to keep up with demand.

  • by Marnie Vinall

Basketball

Racing

Racing returns to Dubbo on Monday for an eight-race meeting.

Compelling Truth out to make up for lost time at Dubbo meeting

The impressively bred gelding will compete in the second heat of the Summer Sprint Series.

  • by Neil Evans
Dubbo hosts an eight-race meeting on Monday.

Race-by-race preview and tips for Monday meeting at Dubbo

All the information you need to make your selections for the NSW feature meeting.

  • by Neil Evans

NRL

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