Sport
Carey bounces back from Ashes death threats as McDonald defends Smith
The abuse Alex Carey received on social media after stumping Jonny Bairstow when he left his crease at Lord’s last year also included threats to his family.
- by Malcolm Conn
Cricket
Analysis
Australian cricket
Freak moments or gradual decline: What Steve Smith’s dismissals as an opener say about his future
Steve Smith’s move up to opening was not a matter of universal consensus within the Australian team.
- by Daniel Brettig
‘Happy not to face another ball’: Why hero Carey didn’t care about missing out on a century in gutsy chase
Alex Carey won a Test off his own bat for his country, but that’s not all he achieved in leading the way as Australia chased down 279 to beat New Zealand in Christchurch
- by Daniel Brettig
Insight & Analysis
Is ‘white bastard’ racist? The divided reactions to Sam Kerr racism allegation
The Matildas captain allegedly calling a UK police officer a “stupid white bastard” has prompted larger conversations about how we define racism.
Carla Jaeger
Reporter
Lauren Jackson wants support for kids’ travel to Paris in shock Olympic bid
Australia’s greatest basketballer, a single mum, is asking for practical and financial support to travel with her young sons as she considers reversing her recent decision to retire.
Jon Pierik
Sports journalist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
In Clayton’s season opener, the Swans, not Oliver, are on the ball
Sydney did not have a full midfield cast, and found a way through Brodie Grundy. Melbourne reflected Clayton Oliver: respectable, but below their best.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
Tennis
Exclusive
City life
Melbourne business elite take aim at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club board
- by Carla Jaeger
AFL
Analysis
AFL 2024
Blues’ win driven by growing belief. But belief alone does not win games, as Magpies learn
- by Michael Gleeson
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Blues ‘have the talent’ to win a flag; Howe in line for return; AFL must be ‘concerned’ about class action
- by Jon Pierik and Peter Ryan
Updated
AFL 2024
Cox apologises for ‘bizarre’ warm-up clash with Giants’ Mumford
- by Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
Soccer
Controversial VAR call denies Liverpool
Debate has erupted over whether Jeremy Doku's challenge in the box on Alexis Mac Allister should have been penalised.
Coach in strife for headbutting opponent
Lecce coach Roberto D’Aversa appeared to headbutt Hellas Verona striker Thomas Henry in Serie A.
Basketball
Racing
Race-by-race preview and tips for Tuesday meeting at Goulburn
Everything you need to make your selections for the NSW feature meeting.
- by Neil Evans
Missile Seeker’s connections look to Goulburn as start of something big
The Gary Portelli runner is hoping to improve on an unhappy outing two weeks ago a Nowra.
- by Neil Evans
NRL
Breaking
Around the clubs
Around the clubs: Galvin tipped for Tigers debut, Souths lose Arrow to injury
- by Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
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Simpson lifts lid on juggling Olympics, music
Australian swimmer and pop star Cody Simpson has opened up on juggling an Olympics push and a music career.
Felipe Massa says this crash cost him the 2008 F1 title. Now he’s suing
Felipe Massa has long claimed he was the “rightful” 2008 champion after Nelson Piquet jnr deliberately crashed in Singapore. He finished runner-up by one point.
- by Mauricio Savarese
