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Sports · 23 October 2026

Brook's 202: England captain turns Rawalpindi into a runway with record‑breaking double century

Sam Orbit, World desk

Harry Brook smashed a record‑fast 202 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, becoming England’s first ODI double‑centurion and the quickest ever to reach the milestone, all while his bat seemed to be taking off from the…

Sports · 22 October 2026

Rain‑delayed Test leaves Australia scrambling to avoid defeat

Nell Hartley, Melbourne desk

Day five of the second Test in Gqeberha was delayed by rain, leaving Australia in a frantic second‑innings chase to avoid a loss against the home side South Africa.

Sports · 22 October 2026

Megan Schutt's Two‑Match Ban Throws Australian Cricket Into a Weather‑Like Forecast

Glenys Pike, Melbourne desk

Australia’s pace ace Megan Schutt has been suspended for two matches after breaching prescription medication guidelines. She apologised and the sanction, announced on Thursday, is unrelated to performance‑enhancing d…

Sports · 22 October 2026

Giddey’s Chaotic Bulls Opener Leaves Chicago Questioning Its Playbook

Glenys Pike, Melbourne desk

Josh Giddey’s first night in a Chicago uniform turned into a bewildering battle as the Bulls fell into a disastrous season‑opener against the Toronto Raptors.

Sports · 22 October 2026

Doran Blazes Past Competition to Claim 2022 Australian 100m Title in Sydney

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Jake Doran secured the 2022 Australian 100m championship in Sydney with a performance described as dominating, leaving competitors in awe.

Sports · 22 October 2026

Allen’s Teary Interview Sparks Concern After Loss

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Snooker player Mark Allen gave an emotional interview after a recent defeat, prompting widespread concern that he has now addressed publicly.

Sports · 22 October 2026

Silver Ferns Shine Brighter Than Stars, Outpace Diamonds in 62‑50 Christchurch Thriller

Noor Hale, World desk

After a 62‑50 defeat in Christchurch, the Silver Ferns have secured a 2‑0 lead in the Constellation Cup, leaving the Australian Diamonds with a lot of time to star‑glow in home soil.

Sports · 21 October 2026

Royal Relic Triumphs: Point of Law Wins Geelong Cup, Maher Sets Sights on Melbourne

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Point of Law, the horse once ridden for a monarch, captured the Geelong Cup in only his fifth career start. Trainer Ciaron Maher celebrated his first Geelong Cup victory and is already looking toward the Melbourne Cup.

Sports · 21 October 2026

Kangaroos Hit Pause on Anthem, Crowd Gets Unexpected Intermission

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

In a pre‑match vision, the old‑school Kangaroos – including Laurie Daley – stood silently as the national anthem played, leaving fans momentarily speechless.