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Few things feel as routine as a cricket training session. But for one Melbourne family, a late October net practice at Ferntree Gully Cricket Club turned into an unthinkable tragedy when 17‑year‑old Ben Austin was struck in the neck by a ball. He died two days later, leaving a community in mourning and reigniting a … Read more

Richmond fans knew Shai Bolton as the electric forward-mid who could flip a game in a single quarter. Since returning home to Western Australia in 2024, the dual premiership winner has settled into a quieter, more grounded role at Fremantle — one that may ultimately define his legacy. Full name: Shai Bolton · Date of … Read more

The name Shane Flanagan appears across two continents and several professions, but not every Flanagan is the same person. There’s a former NRL head coach known for guiding Cronulla to a premiership, and there’s also a former Garda facing court in Ireland over an alleged data breach. This article separates the stories, drawing on official … Read more

With international cricket’s oldest rivalry packed into a shorter format, the Trans-Tasman T20I scorecard tells a story of tight contests and individual brilliance. Australia hold the edge in wins, but New Zealand have repeatedly shown they can turn the tables — and the latest series in 2025 only added new chapters. 2025 series result: Australia … Read more

The first over of a day-night Test is always special. At the Gabba, with the floodlights already glowing and a pink ball in hand, the second Ashes Test of the 2025-26 series delivered an atmosphere that felt more like a grand final than a cricket match. Series: The Ashes 2025-26 · Match: 2nd Test · … Read more

Half Yours defied the pre-race market to win the 2025 Melbourne Cup by three lengths at Flemington on 4 November, handing Jamie Melham a historic victory as the first female jockey to win the race since 2015. The result upstaged Irish raider Al Riffa, who carried the topweight of 59kg and finished seventh despite being … Read more

India had never won the Women’s Cricket World Cup before 2025—twice finishing runners-up in 2005 and 2017. That wait ended at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on 2 November when India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to claim their maiden title, sparked by Shafali Verma’s aggressive 87 and Deepti Sharma’s match-winning 5/39. Format: … Read more

Perth Scorchers ruled the Big Bash League with five titles, but the 2024-25 season shattered their dominance. Hobart Hurricanes seized the league stage with 7 wins from 10 matches, then clinched their maiden championship on 27 January 2025, downing Sydney Thunder by seven wickets in the final. Champions: Hobart Hurricanes · Runners-up: Sydney Thunder · … Read more

For those wondering whether Carlton is playing today, the answer is no—the Blues do not have an AFL match scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The club’s next fixture falls later this week against a historic rival. Carlton Blues currently sit 16th on the AFL ladder with one win from five matches. After a recent … Read more

The 2024 Melbourne Cup, officially the Lexus Melbourne Cup, brought together 24 horses at Flemington Racecourse on November 5, 2024. The race, covering 3200 meters, offered $8.56 million in prize money and featured international contenders from Ireland, France, Japan, New Zealand, and Great Britain. Knight’s Choice claimed victory in a dramatic photo finish, edging out … Read more