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Australian cricketLabuschagne confronts Test match mortality as Smith injury revealedSteve Smith had an MRI to investigate his neck issue; meanwhile his top order offsider Marnus Labuschagne was out for a five-ball duck.

Rugby League World CupWhy you’re wrong about Leniu’s ‘character’ as star reveals why he snubbed Kiwisby Christy DoranAnalysisAustralian cricketInglis, Renshaw and Green offer glowing glimpse of life after Smithby Daniel BrettigNRL 2026Walker intends to play with Roosters next year despite contract spatby Adrian Proszenko and Chris BarrettAustralian rugbyKurtley Beale returns from wilderness in shock Wallabies call-upby Iain PaytenNRL 2026Bears attempt to reunite Burton with Sexton; Cody Walker could play on until age 38The Bears have opened talks with Matt Burton, while the Rabbitohs are open to the prospect of ageless playmaker Cody Walker playing on for two more years.

NRL 2026Sam Walker’s bumper Roosters offer is off the table. Now he’s lost his Kangaroos spotLess than a day after the Roosters withdrew their offer, Australia coach Kevin Walters omitted Walker from the side to face Cook Islands – but insisted his contract situation played no part in the decision.

Rugby League World Cup‘We don’t forget our people’: Tonga welcome Manase Fainu into camp on day release from jailby Christian NicolussiRugby League World Cup‘There was no refund’: Why Ethan Strange was happy to trade Thai villa for Kangaroos campby Christian NicolussiAnalysisNRL 2026Has Sam Walker played his last game for the Roosters?by Christian NicolussiAdvertisementThe Ballon d’Or is everything football shouldn’t be. Thank goodness for Harry KaneBarack Obama recently described Donald Trump’s White House renovations as “looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory”. What would he make of the Ballon d’Or ceremony?

Calling for change is easy. Making the right moves is much more difficult. Our cricket scribes pick their XIs for the third Test, with the series on the line.

You’re about as good a winger as we’ve seen. You do things we’ve never witnessed done on the football field. If you don’t play for the Wallabies next year, you’ll be missed.

Australian rugbyKurtley Beale returns from wilderness in shock Wallabies call-upby Iain PaytenAustralian rugbyCuts are coming, but a major funding boost is set to secure Western Force’s futureby Christy DoranAustralian rugbyWallabies sweat on Hooper availability after star forward aggravates shoulder injuryby Iain PaytenAnalysisAustralian rugbyPay war threatens to get ugly as deadline loomsby Iain PaytenWallabies‘There’s a calling for it’: Tuqiri backs Nawaqanitawase, says Wallabies wasting Lomaxby Christy DoranExclusiveNRL 2026PNG Chiefs target All Blacks star in audacious rugby raidby Tom DecentAdvertisementUpdatedAustralian cricketCricket Australia boss has ‘deep conversations’ with selectors about Test teamby Jon PierikTest cricketNew ball the clincher as Starc rips through lower order in brutal display, South Africa all out for 329by Scott SpitsOpinionAustralian cricketWhy Scott Boland’s axing doesn’t make senseby Jon PierikUpdatedAustralian cricketSelectors swing the axe with Lyon, Connolly set for recallby Daniel BrettigPremier LeagueArsenal knocked out by Fleetwood in one of the biggest shocks in League Cup historyArsenal slumped to one of the biggest upsets in the English League Cup’s 66-year history, knocked out by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town.

OpinionEnglandThe Ballon d’Or is everything football shouldn’t be. Thank goodness for Harry KaneBarack Obama recently described Donald Trump’s White House renovations as “looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory”. What would he make of the Ballon d’Or ceremony?

Premier League‘He wants to be put out of his misery’. Carrick on brink of Manchester United sackingby James DuckerAnalysisPremier LeagueForeign money is reshaping the A-League. The benefits come with strings attachedby Vince RugariA-League Men‘Killing the game’: Kisnorbo unloads over Akon’s U17 World Cup controversyby Vince RugariLoadingUpdatedAFL 2026AFL fixture 2026: Magpies are the prime-time kings, but Bombers banishedby Hannah KennellyAFLWAFLW ladder with one round to play; ‘Difficult decision’: Dons sack inaugural coachby Roy Ward, Hannah Kennelly and AAPPort Adelaide PowerPort Adelaide mourn death of former player Daniel StewartAFL 2026‘Spelling mistakes everywhere’: How an email from the heart got this AFL prospect a scholarshipby Marc McGowanNBAInside the NBA’s luxury bubble, and why Joe Ingles was ready to leaveJoe Ingles spent 12 seasons in the NBA. Now back as one of the faces of the NBL, the Melbourne United star reflects on private planes, 4am flights and cattle class.

NBABen Simmons was on the verge of an NBA comeback after 538 days. A serious injury has derailed itAn injury has reportedly ruled Ben Simmons out of the NBA season before it even begins. Meanwhile, nine other Aussies are taking part – we look at their paths forward.

NBLSydney Kings thump Cairns to launch NBL title defence in styleby Steve BarrettNBLHow an NBA legend’s ‘superpower’ has shaped Melbourne United’s new coachby Jon PierikUpdatedOpalsMasked, bruised and unbroken: Inside Ezi Magbegor’s World Cup battleby Jon PierikHorse racingWhy a $10k bargain buy is avoiding another in the $10m Golden Eagleby Craig KerryMelbourne CupFirst look at the Melbourne Cup form – we rate the top 24 horsesby Danny RussellCox PlateNo October joy for Carlton stars on Cox Plate’s sojourn to Flemingtonby Andrew Wu and Danny RussellHorse racing‘She keeps surprising me’: Payne says best yet to come from Proxima Deaby Craig KerrySwimming‘Thousands of messages of hate’: Titmus reveals ugly fallout from Sydney Sweeney criticismOlympic great Ariarne Titmus stood up for female athletes last month. She was shocked by what happened next.

Sydney to HobartAnthony Bell and Tom Slingsby to team up on ‘world’s best super maxi’ in Sydney to HobartCelebrity accountant Bell has bought Comanche, which won last year’s race, and relaunched her as Tribeca Loyal – with Slingsby, one of Australia’s most decorated sailors, at the helm.