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Should the BBL begin hosting Christmas Day fixtures?

Sydney Sixers star Jordan Silk has thrown his support behind the Big Bash League being played on Christmas Day, despite Cricket Australia moving away from their traditional BBL Christmas Eve slot this year.

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Who will replace David Warner as Australia’s next Test opener?

David Warner has revealed his preferred successor in the Test arena with the veteran batsman edging ever closer to his Australia swansong at the SCG next month.

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Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner ruled out for rest of BBL season

Perth Scorchers’ hopes of claiming a third-straight Big Bash League title have copped a major blow after their captain Ashton Turner was ruled out for the remainder of the season.

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Robert Whittaker set for bout against Paulo Costa at UFC 298

Robert Whittaker will attempt to get back to winning ways at UFC 298 when the former middleweight champion squares off against Paulo Costa in Anaheim, California.

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Sixers star Tom Curran suspended for four Big Bash League matches

Sydney Sixers star recruit Tom Curran has been suspended for four Big Bash League matches after the allrounder was charged for having an altercation with an umpire.

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Big Bash rookie Spencer Johnson rakes in $1.78 million at IPL auction

While Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins grabbed the headlines for shattering records in the IPL auction, fellow Aussie Spencer Johnson was watching on nervously at home as his hopes of getting picked dwindled.

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Jack Della Maddalena set to face Brazilian star at UFC 299

Jack Della Maddalena will attempt to continue his rapid ascent up the welterweight rankings in the UFC when squares off against Gilbert Burns.

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Paulo Costa replaced by Kamaru Usman for UFC 294

With the fight world still coming to grips with a shifting landscape for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, there is now officially another major change following Paulo Costa’s withdrawal from the main card.

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Tottenham vs West Ham result as Ange Postecoglou reign gets off to losing start

Tottenham Hotspur's new era under the leadership of Ange Postecoglou has gotten off to a losing start against West Ham at Optus Stadium in Perth.

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Perth Glory vs West Ham United score, result, highlights as Jarrod Bowen shines on night when Declan Rice departure is confirmed

West Ham United cruised to a 6-2 win over Perth Glory with Jarrod Bowen stepping off the bench to bag a double and an assist as the club's pre-season tour Down Under got off to a winning start.

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LSG vs CSK betting odds, tips and predictions

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Lucknow on Wednesday, with all to play for in the battle for a spot in the IPL playoffs.

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Steve Smith to captain Australia again against India in the absence of Pat Cummins

Steve Smith will once again captain Australia in the fourth and final Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series against India.

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When did Australia last tour India for a Test cricket series?

After having easily taken care of the West Indies and South Africa during the summer, Australia will be faced with a much tougher task when they travel to India to play a four-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Australian cricket awards: Steve Smith claims fourth Allan Border Medal

Steve Smith has claimed another Allan Border Medal to catapult himself alongside fellow greats Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke as four-time recipients of the most prestigious award in Australian cricket.

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When are Hijikata and Kubler playing in the doubles final?

Australian duo Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler will take to the court at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday night for the doubles final against Hugo Nys and Jan Zielinski.

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Djokovic earns shot at 10th Australian Open crown

Novak Djokovic breezes through Tommy Paul to set up a mouthwatering Australian Open final clash against Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Australian Open weather: Forecast for each day at Melbourne Park

The weather has been causing havoc during the first few days of the Australian Open.

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Adrian Mannarino vs Alex de Minaur result: Aussie favourite prevails in brutal battle

Alex de Minaur has powered through a brutal contest to march into the third round of the Australian Open with a victory over plucky Frenchman Adrian Mannarino.

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Rafael Nadal injury latest: Spanish legend shares details of his recovery time

Rafael Nadal has revealed the extent of the injury that will sideline him for a number of weeks after crashing out of the Australian Open.

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Alex de Minaur cruises into the second round of the Australian Open

Australian hopeful Alex de Minaur made short work of Yu Hsiou Hsu during the night session of a frustrating day in Melbourne.

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Steve Smith smashes a historic century in the Big Bash League for the Sydney Sixers

Steve Smith has continued his red-hot form by bludgeoning his way to a historic century for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League.

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Australian Open heat policy: When are matches suspended?

What exactly do the tournament organisers do when the temperature rises at the Australian Open to dangerous levels and what processes have been put in place to protect the players?

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Stefanos Tsitsipas views the United Cup as a remedy for the ‘lonely sport’ of tennis

"It was definitely one of those events that tennis is lacking," Stefanos Tsitsipas said of the United Cup. "Tennis doesn't have events like this. Tennis is a very individual, lonely sport.”

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Rafael Nadal reflects on tough spell ahead of his Australian Open title defence

Rafael Nadal is unconcerned with his recent lack of victories as he prepares to defend his Australian Open crown with a tough first-round match up against Jack Draper when the tournament begins next week.

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Australia withdraws from ODI series against Afghanistan in March

Cricket Australia have announced the side's withdrawal from the upcoming ICC Super League three-match Men’s series between the Aussies and Afghanistan.

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Usman Khawaja left to wait for his maiden double ton after day is washed out

Rain managed to pose more of a problem to Usman Khawaja than the South African bowlers previously did with the third day of the final Test match in the series completely washed out.

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Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith make history as South Africa are dismantled

Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith put on a batting clinic on day two of the third and final Test between Australia and South Africa.

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Australia edge South Africa despite frustrating opening day at the SCG

A frustrating first day of play in the third and final Test match between Australia and South Africa has drawn to conclusion with bad light hampering the action throughout as the hosts eventually finished on 2/147.

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BBL|12: Jordan Silk left with a sour taste in his mouth after controversial catch

Sydney Sixers’ batsman Jordan Silk has revealed he had to apologise to the on-field umpires after being left dismayed by the ruling to award Michael Neser with a controversial catch on the boundary rope.

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Controversial Michael Neser catch in the Big Bash League divides the cricket world

During the Brisbane Heat’s win over the Sydney Sixers confusion and controversy reigned when Michael Neser claimed an incredible multi-stage catch off Jordan Silk.

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Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant hospitalised after serious car crash

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been injured after crashing his car in the early hours of Friday morning near his hometown of Roorkee in Uttarakhand.

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Pat Cummins pays tribute to Shane Warne following emphatic Australian victory

Australian captain Pat Cummins has reflected on a “special” victory during the Boxing Day Test which was played against the backdrop of a celebration of the late, great Shane Warne’s life at the MCG.

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Australia steamrolls South Africa to claim massive series-winning victory

It is the first time in 17 years Australia has recorded a Test series victory over South Africa on home soil and completes an utterly dominant two matches so far where Pat Cummins’ men have gained the ascendency and very rarely let up.

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Josh Hazlewood declares himself fit to play but will he be selected for SCG Test?

Josh Hazlewood has declared himself fit to play for the third Test match against South Africa at the SCG after ruling himself out of the Boxing Day Test with a side-strain injury.

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Alex Carey makes history at the MCG as Australia puts South Africa to the sword

Australia continued to exert their dominance over South Africa with the hosts giving themselves a chance of winning the game and locking up the series tomorrow.

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Australia holds slight edge after chaotic first day of Test match against South Africa

In the first hour of play in the opening session Scott Boland caused havoc on the green Gabba deck, after Pat Cummins’ gamble to bowl first after winning the toss paid off handsomely.

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Cameron Smith exits the Australian Open early after disappointing display

Having barely survived on Friday after mixing four birdies with five bogeys, Cameron Smith has been sent packing from the Australian Open after failing to make the cut in front of a packed crowd in Melbourne.

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Buttler and Hales combine as England stay alive in T20 World Cup

England have kept their hopes of a T20 World Cup triumph alive with an impressive 20 run victory over the previously unbeaten New Zealand.

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‘Very paranoid about my privacy’: India star Virat Kohli reacts to hotel breach

India batsman Virat Kohli has commentated on footage circulating on social media showing people going through his room while he was in Perth for his country’s clash with South Africa on Sunday.

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Netherland vs. India T20 World Cup result: Kohli & Yadav combine to beat the Dutch

India put on a comprehensive display to blow the Netherlands away with a dynamic partnership between Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav lighting up the SCG.

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Cameron Green gets World Cup reprieve as he is added to Australia's squad

Cameron Green has been called into Australia's squad for the T20 World Cup, with the all-rounder being the beneficiary of Josh Inglis’ freak injury.

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F1 qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole position at Japanese Grand Prix

Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix after a drama filled qualifying session which saw the Dutchman almost collide with Lando Norris.

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UFC 273: Volkanovski goes shirtless, Sterling wears protection in heated press conference

Alexander Volkanovski declared he wanted GOAT status during a fiery press conference ahead of UFC 273.

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