Lyon does a Warne impression as Test twists towards classic finish

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 29, 2026

At 4-140 and leading by just 40, the Proteas are up against it, but Australia will not want to chase much more than 200 on a surface that is now tinder dry.

Read full article

More News

Aussie in the hunt after blemish-free opening round

Oct 29, 2026

Aussie in the hunt after blemish-free opening round

Robyn Choi is the leading Australian, just three strokes adrift of leader Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, at the LPGA Tour event in Kuala Lumpur.

Oscar Allen and wife Lorna arrive home in WA to celebrate baby moon at Rottnest Island

Oct 29, 2026

Oscar Allen and wife Lorna arrive home in WA to celebrate baby moon at Rottnest Island

The couple are set to welcome their first child in December.

Some NRL stars can earn over $1m. This is how the RLPA wants to help the lower paid players

Oct 29, 2026

Some NRL stars can earn over $1m. This is how the RLPA wants to help the lower paid players

The Rugby League Players Association wants to introduce match payments, which will help top up the salaries of those towards the lower end of the pay scale.

WA on top as wickets tumble on day of Shield chaos

Oct 29, 2026

WA on top as wickets tumble on day of Shield chaos

Cameron Bancroft was dismissed twice in a day, but his efforts have been enough to put Western Australia in a strong position against South Australia.

Thunder open WBBL account with Renegades run chase

Oct 29, 2026

Thunder open WBBL account with Renegades run chase

Sydney Thunder have opened the WBBL season in style, comfortably accounting for the Melbourne Renegades in the first match of a double-header.

Milnes reveals turning point of Kent’s promotion-winning season

Oct 29, 2026

Milnes reveals turning point of Kent’s promotion-winning season

Seam bowler Matt Milnes praised Kent head coach Adam Hollioake’s approach during their promotion-winning season.

Aussie ace's title hopes dashed with Tokyo thumping

Oct 29, 2026

Aussie ace's title hopes dashed with Tokyo thumping

Australian tennis star Kim Birrell has had her hopes of a second WTA title crushed with a straight-sets loss in Tokyo, while a young gun announced herself.

Leading Melbourne Cup chance ruled out, four runners face a nervous wait

Oct 29, 2026

Leading Melbourne Cup chance ruled out, four runners face a nervous wait

The final field for the race that stops a nation is anything but settled as Racing Victoria enforces safety protocols.

‘No need for redemption’: Everest defeat won’t weigh on Zac Purton’s mind in Golden Eagle

Oct 29, 2026

‘No need for redemption’: Everest defeat won’t weigh on Zac Purton’s mind in Golden Eagle

The champion jockey came under fire for his ride on beaten favourite Ka Ying Rising in the Everest. But he doesn’t feel the need to prove his critics wrong in Saturday’s $10 million feature.

‘Club before individual’: DCE backs Roosters for standing firm over Walker contract

Oct 29, 2026

‘Club before individual’: DCE backs Roosters for standing firm over Walker contract

Departing star Daly Cherry-Evans says he admired the way the Tricolours dealt with Sam Walker’s contract situation – but maintained his premiership-winning halves partner was right to put his own interests first.

Berry hoping for repeat effort from Ninja in $3m Everest back-up

Oct 29, 2026

Berry hoping for repeat effort from Ninja in $3m Everest back-up

Tommy Berry will back the toughness of Ninja when he takes him forward from a tricky gate on Saturday in the 1300m Russell Balding Stakes.

Aussie lifts lid on shock move, sledges UFC rival

Oct 29, 2026

Aussie lifts lid on shock move, sledges UFC rival

Tom Nolan explains why he relocated to Auckland, before delivering a stinging sledge for UFC rival Renato Moicano.

Recommended