Australia drops Nathan McSweeney for Boxing Day Test against India, Sam Konstas in the mix to debut

Justin Rose expressed feelings of torment after losing his second Masters play-off, this time to Rory McIlroy, who secured victory with a birdie on the first extra hole. Rose had initially closed the final round with a strong performance, finishing with a 66 and setting the clubhouse target, but ultimately fell short after McIlroy missed a crucial putt in regulation. Reflecting on his near-misses in major championships, Rose acknowledged the mixed emotions of his performance...

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Top seed Alexander Zverev won decisively against Daniel Altmaier at the BMW Open in Munich, with a score of 6-3, 6-2, converting four of six break points in a match lasting 80 minutes. Zverev aims to equal Philipp Kohlschreiber's record of three titles in Munich, having previously won in 2017 and 2018. Meanwhile, second-seeded Ben Shelton advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6(7-1), 6-3, and will face Italy's Luciano Darderi, who...

Commonwealth sport has gained significant interest, with seven nations from four continents vying to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, including Canada, India, and Nigeria, alongside two mystery nations. Following Victoria's withdrawal as the 2026 host, Scotland will host the Games in Glasgow, serving as a pivotal step towards future events. The new collaborative selection process aims to encourage innovation and flexibility, with a host to be recommended by Commonwealth Sport at their General Assembly in...

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton showcased confidence in his second debate against Prime Minister Albanese but failed to make a significant impact, with neither side achieving a decisive advantage. Dutton's focus on criticizing Labor's record and offering tax cuts fell short of presenting compelling solutions, leading to evasiveness on key issues like housing and climate change. Despite the lackluster performance, with both leaders failing to inspire undecided voters, Dutton's campaign struggles remain evident as he seeks...

GreenTech Metals reported promising results from its diamond drill program at the Whundo copper-zinc project near Karratha, achieving significant intercepts such as 7.14m at 1.46% copper and 1.23% zinc from the Austin conductor and 9.94m at 1.32% copper from the Shelby conductor. The drilling program, which faced delays due to weather, aims to explore mineralised extensions along the Whundo trend and assess potential resource expansion, with plans for a second stage focusing on continuity between...