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Sports · 10 October 2026

Verstappen grabs Singapore Sprint pole, under investigation for yellow‑flag pass

Tom Wick, London desk

Max Verstappen secured pole for the Singapore Grand Prix sprint, edging out George Russell. However, stewards have opened an investigation after he passed Lewis Hamilton while a yellow flag was displayed during qualifyin…

Sports · 9 October 2026

Brock’s 20‑year echo roars through Bathurst 1000 tribute parade

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

The Bathurst 1000 marked the 20th anniversary of Peter Brock’s death with a host of on‑track commemorations, turning the race into a moving tribute to the Australian motor‑sport icon.

Sports · 9 October 2026

Lloyd Warns Bombers: Trade Targets May Not Fit the Club’s DNA

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Former Essendon great Matthew Lloyd cautions the club ahead of trade week, saying the type of players being pursued might clash with the Bombers’ traditional style.

Sports · 9 October 2026

Khawaja’s Sandpaper Saga Returns in Autobiography – Cummins Says He’s Unfazed

Doug Kettle, Sydney desk

Usman Khawaja’s upcoming autobiography will revisit the 2018 sandpaper scandal. Australian captain Pat Cummins says the book won’t ruffle his feathers and praises the team’s evolution since then.

Sports · 9 October 2026

Nick Blakey’s Trade Chase Hits a Bump: Day Five’s Scramble Leaves Clubs in Overdrive

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

On the fifth day of the AFL trade period, Nick Blakey remains a hot target with clubs lining up offers, yet no deal has been struck and the player has stayed silent on his future.

Sports · 9 October 2026

Sandpaper in Underpants? Bancroft, Smith and Warner Banned

Tariq Bell, World desk

During the 2018 Cape Town Test, Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera shoving sandpaper into his underpants. The incident led to bans for him, fellow Australian Steve Smith and veteran Dave Warner.

Sports · 8 October 2026

Andrew Abdo’s ‘Jacob’ Slip Sends Rod Laver Arena into Laughter

Noor Hale, World desk

At his launch event, Australian Open CEO Andrew Abdo mistakenly referred to world No 1 Jannik Sinner as ‘Jacob Sinner’, prompting a wave of chuckles from the Rod Laver Arena crowd and spawning a flurry of m…

Sports · 8 October 2026

Nick Blakey’s Trade Saga Continues as Giants Keep Coniglio on Day Four

Lina Okoro, World desk

On day four of the AFL trade period the Giants have confirmed they are retaining Coniglio, while Nick Blakey remains in trade limbo as clubs weigh their options.

Sports · 8 October 2026

Vega's Goal: From Spurs to FIFA Presidency – Tea Turns Cold in Boardroom

Celia Marsh, London desk

Former Tottenham, Celtic and Swiss defender Ramon Vega has announced he will run for FIFA president next year, taking on current president Gianni Infantino. The move has turned boardroom tea into a chilly battleground.