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World Cup draw could hardly have gone better for US

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World Cup draw could hardly have gone better for US

Australia takes 44-run lead in second Ashes test after England drops 5 catches

Australia takes 44-run lead in second Ashes test after England drops 5 catches

New Zealand’s fastest man Eddie Osei-Nketia switches allegiance to Australia

New Zealand’s fastest man Eddie Osei-Nketia switches allegiance to Australia

Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one

Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one

Root’s first century in Australia tops Starc’s 6 wickets as England takes honors on Day 1

Root’s first century in Australia tops Starc’s 6 wickets as England takes honors on Day 1

Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week with fines up to $33 million

Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week with fines up to $33 million

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Australia, New Zealand drawn into same group at 2027 Rugby World Cup

Australia, New Zealand drawn into same group at 2027 Rugby World Cup

Ben Stokes: Robin Smith’s death hits harder ahead of Ashes test

Ben Stokes: Robin Smith’s death hits harder ahead of Ashes test

Australia’s Steve Smith has eyes on the prize in the 2nd Ashes test against England

Australia’s Steve Smith has eyes on the prize in the 2nd Ashes test against England

Australia batter Khawaja is out of the 2nd Ashes test against England with a back injury

Australia batter Khawaja is out of the 2nd Ashes test against England with a back injury

New Zealand achieves Dubai Sevens double with wins over Australia in both finals

New Zealand achieves Dubai Sevens double with wins over Australia in both finals

Love wins monobob World Cup gold for US, Lochner tops Friedrich again, luge races on Olympic track

Love wins monobob World Cup gold for US, Lochner tops Friedrich again, luge races on Olympic track

Australian prime minister Albanese becomes the first ever to marry in office

Australian prime minister Albanese becomes the first ever to marry in office

Sons of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew and Epstein of abuse, seek control of her estate

Sons of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew and Epstein of abuse, seek control of her estate

Australia names unchanged squad for second Ashes test against England next week in Brisbane

Australia names unchanged squad for second Ashes test against England next week in Brisbane

A shark kills a woman and seriously wounds another swimmer at an Australian beach

A shark kills a woman and seriously wounds another swimmer at an Australian beach

Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challenge

Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challenge

Basketball Australia joins with online safety platform to combat social media abuse

Basketball Australia joins with online safety platform to combat social media abuse

Australia opens 2026 rugby season against Ireland and France ahead of hosting 2027 World Cup

Australia opens 2026 rugby season against Ireland and France ahead of hosting 2027 World Cup

European tour season begins in Australia two weeks after the previous season ends

European tour season begins in Australia two weeks after the previous season ends

Australian Sen. Pauline Hanson suspended from Parliament for wearing burqa in protest

Australian Sen. Pauline Hanson suspended from Parliament for wearing burqa in protest

Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year

Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year

Australian judge rules synagogue arsonist was motivated by mental illness, not antisemitism

Australian judge rules synagogue arsonist was motivated by mental illness, not antisemitism

Head’s hundred and Cummins’ possible return could shake up Australia’s lineup for the 2nd Ashes test

Head’s hundred and Cummins’ possible return could shake up Australia’s lineup for the 2nd Ashes test

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