Maddinson out for a duck after Proteas declare for mammoth 9-425

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 20, 2026

Temba Bavuma led South Africa to a huge first innings, forcing Australia to fight for a draw.

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QB stars as 49ers stay perfect with Commanders win

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Caulfield Cup race fall: Stewards finalise inquiry into tragic incident

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Stewards have concluded their inquiry into the riders of Saturday’s Group 1 Caulfield Cup following a tragic race fall.

Sydney FC defends controversial call to stop Akol Akon playing at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup

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‘It touched the boys’ hearts’: Eli Katoa’s emotional return to Tonga squad

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