Freakish Smith, hostile Cummins rage against the dying of Durban’s light

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 11, 2026

Pat Cummins bowled his quickest spells in years, while Steve Smith pouched a trio of catches with escalating levels of brilliance. South Africa have been warned.

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McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris give their thoughts on their untimely crash in the sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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Most of the big names fell last week, but the final three days of this year’s trade period will still provide some twists and turns.

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Oct 11, 2026

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For the umpteenth time across the weekend, punters who laid a winning bet with the TAB tote were sold short. The culprit? The much-touted World Pool.

Moment ‘fuelling’ Kiwi’s star’s World Cup revenge against Kangaroos

Oct 11, 2026

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Four years after failing to steer the Kiwis past Australia in the 2022 World Cup semi-final, Jahrome Hughes still carries the weight of that loss.

Hot-shooting Taipans tame Hawks in NBL

Oct 11, 2026

Hot-shooting Taipans tame Hawks in NBL

Dark horse Cairns have made it three consecutive wins, knocking down 18 three-pointers to see off the plucky Illawarra by 10 points in Wollongong.

Kostecki wins unforgettable Bathurst 1000 after De Pasquale runs out of fuel on last lap

Oct 11, 2026

Kostecki wins unforgettable Bathurst 1000 after De Pasquale runs out of fuel on last lap

Brodie Kostecki looked down and out late at Mount Panorama after a big pit stop error, but a mistake from Team 18 delivered the Mustang driver his second title.

Scott stumbles after breakthrough PGA win beckoned

Oct 11, 2026

Scott stumbles after breakthrough PGA win beckoned

Adam Scott has finished 13th at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan, failing to kick on after a superb third round left him just one shot off the lead.

Football fixtures and results

Oct 11, 2026

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Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Dramatic collapse decides women's Hawaiian Ironman

Oct 11, 2026

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American Laura Knibb and Vincent Luis of France have won the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon world titles, after a dramatic twist at the end of the women's race.

Roos defeat Dockers, Blues down Swans in Sydney

Oct 11, 2026

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North Melbourne are on top of the ladder and Carlton are lurking just outside the top four after the two teams posted strong AFLW wins on Sunday.

Rival's error gifts Kostecki Bathurst 1000 win

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Brodie Kostecki and teammate Todd Hazelwood are crowned champions at the Bathurst 1000.

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