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'What has he done?!' - Pant out after scoop attempt
India's Rishabh Pant is caught by Nathan Lyon off the bowling of Scott Boland after a failed scoop shot on the third day of the fourth Test.

Red or not? Frank says Brighton's Pedro should have gone
Joao Pedro avoided a red card despite swinging an elbow in Brighton's 0-0 draw with Brentford, but was he lucky to do so?

Reddy's first Test ton gives India hope in Australia
Nitish Kumar Reddy hits a superb first Test century to keep India in the fourth Test - but Australia remain in a strong position at the end of day three.

Will Russia release thousands of Ukrainians for New Year?
There have been just ten exchanges of prisoners of war in 2024 but families want their loved ones back.

Man in court charged with murders of two women
Jazwell Brown makes his first appearance after a fatal attack on two women in a block of flats.

World champion boxer Paul Bamba dies aged 35
Puerto Rico's champion boxer Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35 less than a week after his last fight.

Schiller gets Magic Millions wish as Gallo Nero delivers
Jockey Tyler Schiller welcomed a victory at Randwick from Gallo Nero to seal a Magic Millions Classic start before Nash Rawiller rode four winners on the card.

Aussie ace eyes revenge at Brisbane International after career-best season
After a breakout year, Alexei Popyrin has revealed what changed in 2024, and how he and his compatriots can orchestrate a grand slam breakthrough.

Their ‘little gladiator’: Team Konstas absorbs Sam’s supernova debut
Sam Konstas has been everywhere this week, and his family and inner circle are coming to terms with what it all means.

Kyrgios' 'miracle' admission over injury
Nick Kyrgios discusses his comeback from injury for the Brisbane International.

The players who can discuss a free transfer in January
With out-of-contract players able to speak to clubs abroad from 1 January, which Premier League stars could be lining up a move?

Where are all the English managers?
There are only two English managers or head coaches in the Premier League, a lower total than ever before - but why?

India mourns ex-PM Manmohan Singh with full state funeral
Mourners gathered across Delhi to pay respects to a former PM many credit for India's economic reform.

How a town got together to cut crime by a third
Baildon in West Yorkshire "feels safe", residents say, after a Neighbourhood Watch scheme exploded.

'I was so stressed that I pulled out my eyelashes'
Isobel Perl says suffering from trichotillomania ended up being a turning point for her business.

Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after being told to change jeans
The defending champion said he quit as a "matter of principle" after being told to change his jeans.

Lees team out to continue winning ways at Port Macquarie
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees will look to continue his winning form when he sends a number of leading chances to Port Macquarie on Sunday.

Reddy’s fighting century keeps India in Border-Gavaskar series
A maiden Test hundred from the Indian rookie hauled his side off the canvas on day three at the MCG, dashing Australia’s hopes of a big first-inning lead.

The moment the Boxing Day Test took a turn for the worse for Australia
Mitchell Starc is sore, the MCG track is flat and time is becoming of the essence against an India side eyeing off back-to-back miracles Down Under.

United Cup Highlights: Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) v Borna Coric (CRO)
Watch the match highlights between Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) & Borna Coric (CRO) on Day 2 of the 2025 United Cup Tennis.