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Stick with Bazball or swallow some pride? How England can save the Ashes
England are 2-0 down and the knives are out over the Bazball philosophy of coach Brendon McCullum and his team. So we’ve piloted in cricket writers Andrew Wu and Tom Decent to take over for the third Test. What would they do to resurrect England in Adelaide?

$50 million Olympic funding boost announced
The Australian Olympic Committee has announced a $50 million project that is set to support athletes financially and counteract codes such as the NRL and AFL in the fight for talent.

‘I miss walking out by myself’: Head hints at another opening stint with Weatherald
A remark by Travis Head on a podcast might just have given away Australia’s plans for the third Test in Adelaide.

Baker turns spotlight on Hollywood Hero in bid for Ingham day sequel
Trainer Bjorn Baker believes Hollywood Hero has the right attributes to run out 2400m and challenge in the Christmas Cup.

Price counts on outside chance for bonus shot with Sabaj in The Ingham
Galloper Sabaj will bring strong, new form lines to The Ingham, but trainer Mick Price is concerned a wide draw could spoil his chances.

Why Chelsea are happy flying 'under the radar' in PL title race
Reece James reveals why he is OK with Chelsea flying 'under the radar' in the race to win the Premier League.

Local councils need to be doing more to prepare for flooding, report shows
A government report has found local councils need to be doing more to prepare for flooding and to mitigate the risks it poses to communities.

Christchurch couple jailed for operating a $4 million Ponzi scheme
Thomas Tuira and his former partner Aroha Tuira had earlier pleaded guilty to two representative charges of obtaining by deception.

Recap: Black Caps win second test against West Indies
Look back at live coverage of the second test between New Zealand and the West Indies at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Oscar Piastri missed out on the F1 title. A $56 million payday might soften the blow
Oscar Piastri has landed a massive bonus after his breakout F1 season, cementing him as one of the sport’s top earners.

NHL rookie scores in final second of game to join history
Four teams create National Hockey League history as they tie their game in final 15 seconds of play, including a last second goal from a rookie.

How Starc triggered rise of a rival phenom a decade ago
As one of the world’s best rising quicks arrives in Australia, a former Test paceman believes a wounded star would still succeed Mitchell Starc in the future.

‘Dadgummit, let’s freaking go’: Grandfather set to make NFL comeback
The Indianapolis Colts have recalled quarterback Philip Rivers at the age of 44. Will his return to the NFL end in triumph or humiliation?

Waterhouse-Bott stable eye breakthrough win in Inglis Nursery
The Waterhouse-Bott stable has won just about every two-year-old race there is, but the Inglis Nursery has proven elusive.

James reflects on his rollercoaster captaincy
Chelsea superstar Reece James reflects on his transition into a leadership role at the club.

Dear Santa - A Christmas wishlist for crypto owners (2025 edition)
Crypto fans pen a festive wishlist to Santa, hoping 2026 brings calmer markets, clearer rules and fewer awkward family debates.

The House: MPs' week begins with an RMA shakeup precursor
The House: Parliament's penultimate sitting week began with a major shakeup to the RMA, helped along by urgency.

Businesses on busy road suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for a year
Behind a sea of road cones, diggers and traffic chaos, businesses on a busy Auckland road are crying out for help.

Black Caps underwhelm with the bat, but remain on top of West Indies
New Zealand lead by 41 while the tourists have eight second-innings wickets in hand at the end of day two.