The cricket world will come together tomorrow to mourn the 15 innocent victims of the Bondi terror attack, ahead of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.

Cricket Australia has announced that players from both sides will wear black armbands, and flags will fly at half-mast.

Before play commences, Australian icon John Williamson will perform ‘True Blue’ as a tribute, following a minute's silence.

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg said: “While sport can seem insignificant at times like this, we have the unusual opportunity to bring millions of people together to pay tribute, to console and to contemplate what we want our nation to be.”

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The number of times Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has been voted the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) player of the year. The 27-year-old won the award for the second successive year after another strong season, which saw her win four titles, including the U.S. Open. Sabalenka also spent the entire year as world number one. Other WTA award winners included American Amanda Anisimova (most improved) and Canadian Victoria Mboko (newcomer of the year).

“As Australian Paralympian 989, Nick will be remembered for far more than just medals and results. He was an outstanding Paralympian and a cherished member of our Mob, and his loss will be felt across the Australian Paralympic Movement for a long time to come.”
Paralympics Australia CEO Cameron Murray, paying tribute to Nicholas Hum, who passed away in Melbourne over the weekend, aged 32. A three-time Paralympian and bronze medallist, Hum was best known for winning long jump bronze at the Tokyo Games and holding the Australian T20 record. He is survived by his wife, Mairead, and their three children.

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At the 2025 Katie Ledecky Invitational over the weekend, Katie Ledecky (the event’s namesake) won the 1650 freestyle event in a world record time of 14:59.62. The event is 1,650 yards, which converts to approximately 1,508 meters. She is the first woman to break 15 minutes in the event. 

🏏 In the Big Bash League, Tim Seifert has etched his name in the Melbourne Renegades record books after becoming just the second player in franchise history to score a century. The New Zealander scored 102 runs off 56 balls, blasting his side to a 14-run win over the Brisbane Heat in Geelong. He was supported by teenage sensation Ollie Peake (59 off 29) as the Renegades set a massive total of 212 runs. It was a nightmare debut for star Heat recruit Shaheen Afridi, who was banished from the attack by umpires after bowling two dangerous full toss balls in a single over.

🎯 Scottish darts player Cameron Menzies has apologised after a shocking outburst at the World Championship saw him punch a table and bloody his hand on stage. After losing a thriller to world number 166 Charlie Manby, the 26th seed unleashed a flurry of uppercuts on a table and sent waterbottles flying. Menzies later revealed the emotional toll behind the incident, citing the recent death of his uncle. "I’m sorry I reacted in the manner that I did…this is not how I would like people to view me."

🏏 A New South Wales cricketer has been permanently banned from the sport following allegations he sent nude photos of himself to young teammates, according to reports. The player, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has previously represented the NSW Blues in the Sheffield Shield and played for a T20 franchise. Cricket NSW confirmed they cancelled his registration immediately following an emergency board meeting, suspending him indefinitely from all cricket-related matters while investigations continue.

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With Brisbane 2032 in sight, there has never been a better time.

Richmond has ushered in a new era, selecting West Australian power forward Olivia Wolmarans with the number one pick in last night's AFLW Draft.

Here’s what to know. 

The Tigers, who finished 16th last season and recently parted ways with coach Ryan Ferguson, traded aggressively to secure the top selection. Wolmarans, a former track-and-field all-rounder/heptathlete, didn't shy away from the pressure, vowing to repay the club's faith immediately.

The 18-year-old said: “Having conversations with them, they backed me in and believed in me as a player. I want to give it back to them and show them how much I can improve their team and bring them back to the top again."

While Richmond stole the headlines, the Gold Coast Suns stole the talent. After finishing last on the ladder, the Suns dominated the draft, securing a massive six academy selections inside the top 15. The Suns matched bids for top talents like Sunny Lappin (pick 4) and Ava Usher (pick 7), mirroring the club’s recent success in the men’s draft.

Elsewhere, Scarlett Johnson went to GWS at pick two, while the Giants also swooped on Sydney Academy product Kiera Yerbury at pick three after the Swans chose not to match the bid.

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The third Test of the 2025/26 Ashes series is starting tomorrow in Adelaide. Australia is up 2-0 after claiming dominant victories in Perth and Brisbane and have the opportunity to wrap up the series with a win and retain the coveted urn.

History is on the Aussies’ side. England has won just once at Adelaide Oval since 1995, while Australia has turned the ‘City of Churches’ into a fortress, losing only one Test there since 2010.

The player to watch in Adelaide will be Australia’s Travis Head. The South Australian is unstoppable at home, averaging 79.25 runs with centuries (100 or more runs) in his last three matches at the venue. 

Interestingly, this match breaks recent tradition. Since 2015, Adelaide has become the spiritual home of the Day-Night Test played under lights. However, the pink ball will stay in the box this year, with the match returning to a traditional red-ball day fixture.

Captain Pat Cummins returns for his first match in five months, as spinner Nathan Lyon also returns to the XI after being controversially dropped for one match. Michael Neser and Brendan Doggett will make way for the two Test veterans in Australia’s bowling attack. 

Selectors have also made a strong statement at the top of the batting order, snubbing veteran opener Usman Khawaja and choosing to stick with the dynamic opening partnership of Travis Head and Jake Weatherald.

While Cummins insists the door isn't shut on 39-year-old Khawaja, the decision to retain Josh Inglis batting at No. 7 suggests a new era may have arrived.

Trailing 2-0, England must win in Adelaide to keep the series alive, but they’ve resisted making wholesale changes. The only swap sees fast bowler Josh Tongue replace Gus Atkinson, who struggled for impact in the first two Tests.

The biggest shift might come in attitude rather than personnel. Vice-captain Harry Brook admitted he needs to “rein it in” after playing “shocking shots” in Perth and Brisbane. While the team remains committed to their aggressive style, Brook acknowledged they need more “grit and determination” in the crunch moments.

Coach Brendon McCullum insisted: “For us to go on and win the series, it's not about throwing out what's been successful."

The first ball will be bowled tomorrow at 10:30 am (AEDT). You can watch the Ashes on Channel 7, Kayo, and Foxtel.