Joy for Jamie Melham after late Melbourne Cup scratching: Who’s in the field and who can win

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 30, 2026

The Melbourne Cup field won’t be finalised until Saturday. But the search for winner has already started, as the field takes shape.

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Lyon does a Warne impression as Test twists towards classic finish

Oct 29, 2026

Lyon does a Warne impression as Test twists towards classic finish

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Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Mitchell Starc’s searing Cape Town Test puts series win in sight

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‘I have created my own legacy’: McReight wins first John Eales Medal

Oct 29, 2026

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Late Sailors strikes sink Reds in Asian setback

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Oct 29, 2026

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China fans left stunned after Portland Trail Blazers demote Yang Hansen to NBA G League

Oct 29, 2026

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West Australian Josh Inglis hits second Test century in Cape Town

Oct 29, 2026

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