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Sports · 2 days ago

Australian Cricket Great Glenn Maxwell Retires from International Cricket, Transitions to T20s: The Dynamo's Exit Strategy

Doug Kettle, Sydney desk

Sydney-based satirical sports journalist, Doug Kettler, reports on Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell's surprising announcement to retire from T20 international matches, while opting for T20s in the domestic circuit.

Sports · 5 days ago

Fakhar Zaman’s 127‑ball Century Powers Pakistan to Tri‑Series Victory in Lahore

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

Fakhar Zaman’s 127‑run knock helped Pakistan chase 326, dismiss Sri Lanka for 10 runs and claim the tri‑series title in Lahore, with Shaheen Afridi adding flair with his pocket handkerchief.

Sports · 28 October 2026

Starc Spins South Africa into a Six‑For Whirlwind at Leeds

Doug Kettle, Sydney desk

Mitchell Starc’s six‑wicket haul ripped through South Africa’s 140‑0 lunch stand in Leeds, bowing them out for 329 on day one of the third Test and setting up a tense second day for the hosts.

Sports · 25 October 2026

Valkyries level WNBA Finals as Dream's hopes drift on the harbour

Priya Nair, Sydney desk

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 4 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, evening the series at 2-2. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries to the victory, while Australia's Izzy Borlase continued her solid prod…

Sports · 23 October 2026

Rabada, Mulder and a rogue rainstorm seal South Africa’s innings‑and‑31 triumph, forcing a series decider with Australia

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

South Africa’s hosts rattled Australia in Gqeberha, winning by an innings and 31 runs to level the series, with a mischievous weather pattern playing accomplice. Rabada and Mulder turned the pitch into a comedy stage,…

Sports · 18 October 2026

England’s World Cup Dream Derailed by Tonga’s Surging Surf – 30‑12 Blowout at HBF Park

Doug Kettle, Sydney desk

Tonga overwhelmed England 30‑12 in their Rugby League World Cup opener at HBF Park, turning a hopeful English start into a surf‑sized upset.

Sports · 12 October 2026

Chicago Marathon Turns Aussie Record into a Suggestion

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

31‑year‑old Izzi Batt‑Doyle finished sixth in Chicago with a 2:20:38 marathon, erasing Jess Stenson’s Australian record by over 45 seconds and shaving more than two minutes off her own best.

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 · 6 October 2026

Lakers Hit Preseason Roadblock: Two Stars Out, Fans Left Singing Karaoke

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

The Los Angeles Lakers enter their NBA preseason opener missing two star players due to injuries, forcing the team to rely on bench depth and a hefty dose of optimism.