Sport
Hazlewood ruled out of second Test as Warner races clock to prove fitness
Usman Khawaja and Jhye Richardson may both play in the second Test with Josh Hazlewood ruled out and David Warner struggling to prove his fitness.
- by Malcolm Conn and Tom Decent
Analysis
The Ashes
England’s players once again becoming victims of their introspection
- by Malcolm Conn
The Sydney TAFE graduate who created Formula One’s most chaotic finish ever
- by Christian Nicolussi
Cricket
Head, Green, and Carey: Australia’s new power trio
Australia’s new Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey has declared Travis Head can become one of the world’s best batsmen in the next 18 months.
- by Daniel Brettig
Russell fireworks lift Stars to consecutive wins over Thunder
The Melbourne side made it back-to-back wins over their Sydney foes in a six-fest at the Showground.
- by Kiran Gupta
Analysis
The Ashes
Australia v England first Test player ratings: Head the standout in Gabba drubbing
- by Andrew Wu and Phil Lutton
Analysis
The Ashes
Stokes’ wretched Gabba outing shows reputation alone will not suffice
- by Oliver Brown
Insight & Analysis
England, why are we so stupid?
Joe Root must face up to it - we were walloped. It is all well and good talking the talk, but only deeds, not words, can help England from here.
Geoff Boycott
Former England Test cricketer.
Like Bob Willis 40 years ago, England’s tactics and selections confound
A lot of England’s problems at the Gabba seemed to stem from decisions made before the start of day one. They must learn lessons for Adelaide.
Geoff Lawson
Cricket columnist
Australia v England player ratings
Travis Head got the man of the match award and nine votes out of 10. In contrast, Jack Leach was tonked from his first over to his last to return figures of 1-102 off just 13 overs.
Andrew Wu and Phil Lutton
Tennis
Updated
Australian Open
TA denies seeking vax loopholes; Serena Williams an Australian Open no-show
- by Scott Spits and Paul Sakkal
Updated
Australian Open
Aus Open intrigue as Djokovic signs on for Sydney event
- by Scott Spits and Adrian Proszenko
ATP slammed for response on Peng Shuai as Tennis Australia commend WTA’s leadership
- by Phil Lutton and Sam Phillips
Soccer
Socceroos to play World Cup qualifier in Melbourne in January
The Socceroos will play in Melbourne for the first time in more than four years when they host Vietnam in a must-win World Cup qualifier at AAMI Park early next year.
- by Michael Lynch
Updated
EPL
Palace beat Everton to heap pressure back on Benitez
In the day’s other games, fourth-placed West Ham United were held to a 0-0 draw at lowly Burnley, and Leicester City thrashed Newcastle United 4-0.
Central Coast 2 Sydney 0
Match report
Outlook darkens for injury-hit Sky Blues as Mariners pile on misery
- by Vince Rugari
Wanderers 0 Macarthur FC 2
A-League Men
Fans turn on struggling Wanderers after loss to Macarthur
- by Dominic Bossi
Basketball
Updated
NBL
Fiery NBL showdown explodes, United and Phoenix to both lodge complaints
- by Jon Pierik and Roy Ward
NRL
Pioneering Australian halfback Dennis Ward dies aged 77
Ward became QRL coaching director after a decorated playing career and was credited with making the rule-change that kick-started Queensland’s production line of outstanding No.7s.
- by Roy Masters
Murray racing clock to be fit for round one after undergoing same surgery as Cleary
While Penrith star Nathan Cleary’s shoulder surgery made headlines, South Sydney’s Cameron Murray quietly had the same procedure at the same time.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Racing
Also in Sport
Roosters, Sydney FC, Wallabies, Matildas and Socceroos in race for first match at revamped SFS
Three major football codes are vying to be a part of the first event at the new SFS next year.
- by Dominic Bossi
The Sydney TAFE graduate who created Formula One’s most chaotic finish ever
The Formula One championship was decided in a chaotic - and controversial - final lap showdown in Abu Dhabi, courtesy of a decision by Australian race director Michael Masi.
- by Christian Nicolussi
