Lies, secrets and shattered friendships: Inside cricket’s darkest scandal

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 13, 2026

How does Australian cricket turn the chapter on Sandpapergate when it refuses to die.

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A pathetic lie still lingers over Australian cricket: It’s time for sandpaper’s truth commission

Nov 13, 2026

A pathetic lie still lingers over Australian cricket: It’s time for sandpaper’s truth commission

The only certain truth now is that there is a wedge between Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja, and probably between Cummins and David Warner, too. That is sad.

‘All the boys are hurting’: Valetini vows to lead from the front as Wallabies recall Gordon

Nov 13, 2026

‘All the boys are hurting’: Valetini vows to lead from the front as Wallabies recall Gordon

Having recovered from a broken leg, Carter Gordon is back in the Wallabies’ starting side, and so too is wrecking ball Rob Valetini.

Socceroos hammer Asian champions in statement win

Nov 13, 2026

Socceroos hammer Asian champions in statement win

The Socceroos have enjoyed an emphatic victory in the stronghold of the Asian champions, defeating Qatar 3-0 in Doha.

Stop the spat: Australia's cricketers urged to move on

Nov 13, 2026

Stop the spat: Australia's cricketers urged to move on

The ball-tampering scandal doesn't look like it's going away any time soon, with Greg Chappell fearing Australian cricket could "eat itself".

How Beardman turned Dennis Lillee's 'no' into a 'yes'

Nov 13, 2026

How Beardman turned Dennis Lillee's 'no' into a 'yes'

Dennis Lillee initially turned down the offer to mentor Mahli Beardman, but the rising pace star's persistence eventually wore down the Australian Test great.

Double Aussie threat in Scottish team to face Wallabies

Nov 13, 2026

Double Aussie threat in Scottish team to face Wallabies

Australia will face a challenge from a couple of their own countrymen, Sione Tuipulotu and Jack Dempsey, in the Scotland side they'll play at Murrayfield.

Wallabies bring back 'difference makers' to stop rot

Nov 13, 2026

Wallabies bring back 'difference makers' to stop rot

Carter Gordon is back as starting five-eighth and Rob Valetini is restored in the starting XV as the Wallabies seek to bounce back against Scotland.

Shakeel foils Sri Lanka as Pakistan Test ends in draw

Nov 13, 2026

Shakeel foils Sri Lanka as Pakistan Test ends in draw

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel just missed out on a hundred again but his 97 was enough to foil Sri Lanka's push for a win on the final day of a drawn first Test.

Pochettino cries before he takes toughest job in soccer

Nov 13, 2026

Pochettino cries before he takes toughest job in soccer

Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as Manchester United's coach, charged with reviving the fortunes of English soccer's once dominant force

Key players behind Lions' Korean Series title run headline list of potential free agents

Nov 13, 2026

Key players behind Lions' Korean Series title run headline list of potential free agents

Two stars who played key roles in the Samsung Lions' run to the Korean Series title this month headlined the list of players eligible for free agency in Korean baseball, the top league office announced Friday. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said 28 players are eligible for free agency this offseason. According to the league, 15 players are eligible for free agency for the first time, while six players will hit the open market for the second or third time in their careers. Another seven players had been eligible last year but chose not to exercise their rights then, making them eligible again this winter. The two biggest names belong to the Lions, with their veteran starter Won Tae-in and captain Koo Ja-wook on the list. Koo, 33, was voted the Korean Series MVP after batting 10-for-20 with a home run and six RBIs in a five-game victory over the KT Wiz. He has reportedly hired U.S.-based agent Jaron Long in pursuit of a major league opportunity, but the Lions are also expected to try to keep their franchise star around for a few more years. Koo won his first career batting title this

KBO star Koo Ja-wook hires US agent in pursuit of MLB opportunity: report

Nov 13, 2026

KBO star Koo Ja-wook hires US agent in pursuit of MLB opportunity: report

Samsung Lions star Koo Ja-wook has hired a U.S.-based agent in pursuit of a major league contract this offseason, a report said Friday. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com tweeted Koo has hired Jaron Long of Mako Corp. to represent him as the 33-year-old outfielder seeks a jump from the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) to Major League Baseball. Koo is fresh off winning the Korean Series MVP award after helping his Lions win their first KBO championship in 12 years. Koo batted 10-for-20 with a home run and six RBIs as the Lions knocked off the KT Wiz in five games in the Korean Series, even as he was playing through lingering effects of a hamstring injury. In the regular season, Koo won his first career batting title with a .371 mark and led everyone with a .458 on-base percentage. Koo also ranked among the KBO leaders in hits, doubles, RBIs and runs. In 1,466 career games, Koo has a lifetime batting average of .322 — the fourth-best mark in league history among those with at least 3,000 plate appearances — along with 201 home runs and 984 RBIs. Koo, who has only played for the Lions since his KB

Manchester United hire former Mauricio Pochettino as head coach

Nov 13, 2026

Manchester United hire former Mauricio Pochettino as head coach

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Mauricio Pochettino was hired as Manchester United's head coach on Friday, agreeing to leave his job with the U.S. national team to take on the challenge of reviving the fortunes of English football's once dominant force. Just three months after announcing a contract to lead the Americans through the 2030 World Cup , the U.S. Soccer Federation said Pochettino will depart next next week for Old Trafford. The 20-time English champion is in the relegation zone after 10 games of the Premier League season. He will take over ahead of the Nov. 22 match at Liverpool, becoming United's eighth permanent coach or manager since club great Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 . United announced the hiring of the 54-year-old Argentine one day after firing Michael Carrick , who led the team to one Premier League win, five draws and four losses for its worst league start in 40 years. It is 18th in England's 20-team top division. Pochettino and his assistants will remain with the U.S. team for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday.

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