Simon Smale
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Live updates: India vs Australia, fourth Test, day five in Ahmedabad
Australia resumes its second innings in Ahmedabad needing to bat out most of the final day to avoid defeat on day five of the fourth Test. Follow all the action live. → Read More
Tim Tszyu is not 'stupid' to take on Tony Harrison for the WBO interim title, but it is a huge risk
Tim Tszyu will fight for a world-level light middleweight strap for the first time against four-time world title challenger Tony Harrison in what is his biggest, riskiest fight yet. → Read More
Live updates: India vs Australia, fourth Test, day three from Ahmedabad
Australia faces a long day in the field as it looks to break down India's batting line up on a wearing pitch in Ahmedabad. Follow all the action in our live blog. → Read More
Australia eyes victory in fourth Test in Ahemedabad to draw Border-Gavaskar series
It was unthinkable after the disaster in Delhi, but Australia stands on the cusp of drawing the Border-Gavaskar series should they win back-to-back Tests in India for the first time in 53 years. → Read More
Val Guseli wins snowboard halfpipe silver as stellar FIS World Championships continues for Australia
Valentino Guseli earns his first World Championship medal, finishing just half a point from winning gold in the snowboard halfpipe at Bakuriani in Georgia. → Read More
Australia's latest stunning collapse leaves third Test against India on knife edge
Australia had patiently batted themselves into a position of strength, but a madcap 29 minutes has swung the third Test on its head, handing India the momentum heading into their second batting innings. → Read More
Live updates: India vs Australia, third Test, day two from Indore
Australia started the third Test strongly, but will need to continue to bat well on a raging turner of a pitch in order to press home its advantage. Follow the ball-by-ball updates in our live blog. → Read More
Pat Cummins should be allowed to sit out the rest of the India series, Jason Gillespie says
Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie says Pat Cummins should be afforded time to be with his sick mother and not be asked to return for the fourth Test. → Read More
Danielle Scott wins aerials silver at the FIS Freestyle skiing World Championship in Georgia
Three-time Olympian Danielle Scott claims her second World Championships silver medal in tough conditions in Bakuriani, Georgia. → Read More
Australia swept aside by India in Delhi after 90 minutes of madness
Ninety minutes of sweep-shot-induced madness was all it took for Australia to throw away a position of strength in the second Test as Australia's tour verges increasingly towards catastrophe. → Read More
Live updates: India vs Australia, second Test day three from Delhi
Australia is in with a chance of putting India under pressure on day three of the second Test in Delhi, but must bat well on a wearing, turning track at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Follow all the action in our live blog. → Read More
Australia set for another spin Test against India as Border-Gavaskar Trophy heads to fortress Delhi
Amidst the smog of Delhi, Australia has to find a formula to beat India at a venue where they have not lost since 1987, or risk handing India a 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. → Read More
Australian Super Bowl heartbreak as record-breaking punt return sparks Kansas City Chiefs victory over Philadelphia Eagles
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a thrilling Super Bowl, with commentators calling a "spectacular" punt return the momentum-shifting moment. → Read More
Super Bowl LVII Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs — when is it, how to watch, who will be on the half-time show and more
Everything you need to know about Superbowl LVII as the Eagles meet the Chiefs and two brothers go head-to-head for the first time in the NFL's game of games. → Read More
India lands first blows before and during Nagpur thrashing, as Australia hunts for answers against spin
India have struck a huge psychological blow on Australia after the dominant innings and 132 run victory in Nagpur. But now they have the blueprint, Australia has to expect another trial by spin in Delhi. → Read More
India is cricket's toughest Test challenge. This is what Australia is up against
Australia has won just one Test series in India in the past 44 years. That's no surprise — India has only lost two Tests at home in the past decade. This is why touring India is so hard. → Read More
LeBron James breaks all-time NBA point-scoring record, passing Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
LeBron James passes the long-standing record of ex-Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the leading point scorer in NBA history. → Read More
Steve Smith believes Nagpur pitch will break up during first match of India vs Australia Test series
Steve Smith says the Nagpur pitch will likely break up when India and Australia meet in the first of their highly anticipated four-Test series at the VCA Stadium. → Read More
How Australia can win a Test series in India, according to the last coach of Australia to do so, John Buchanan
Sticking to a plan, playing to your strengths and silencing the "unbelievable" Indian crowd — The man who last guided Australia to a Test series victory in India outlines how this year's side can do it again. → Read More
Olympic gold medallist Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham say FIS moguls World Cup success is just the beginning
Australia's mogul skiers are leading a surge in Australian winter sport talent and, one year on from their contrasting experiences at Beijing 2022, Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham say the best is yet to come. → Read More