New opener confirmed for Australia’s WTC final

West Coast defender Tom Cole will miss upcoming games due to a significant hamstring injury, with coach Andrew McQualter indicating that the exact recovery timeline is still uncertain. This injury may open opportunities for fellow players like Bo Allan and Tom McCarthy, although McQualter is cautious about rushing McCarthy into a debut without adequate training with the main group. More Context

West Australian quick Bryce Jackson has secured a one-year contract extension with the Perth Scorchers, following the departure of Jason Behrendorff to the Melbourne Renegades, positioning him for a potential debut. Jackson, who excelled in one-day cricket last summer, expressed excitement about continuing with the Scorchers and emphasized the valuable lessons learned from his first year on the team. More Context

Ineos is reviving the Fusilier project with potential collaboration from Chinese automaker Chery, discussing the use of Chery's iCar battery-electric and range-extender platforms. Initially unveiled in February 2024, the Fusilier is planned as a smaller companion to the Grenadier SUV, although its launch was delayed due to market uncertainties. Partnering with Chery could expedite production, helping Ineos meet CO2 emissions targets, while Chery aims to expand its iCar brand, renamed iCaur for European and Australian...

SummaryA deal to revive the fragile truce in the US-China trade war has been reached, as announced by US President Donald Trump following extensive negotiations in London. The agreement includes a framework for tariff rates, removing Chinese export restrictions on rare earth minerals, and allowing Chinese students access to US universities, but it is subject to final approval by both leaders. The established tariffs will see the US imposing a 55% rate on Chinese imports,...

Madison Keys advanced to the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club Championships with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Anastasia Zakharova, recovering from an early 3-1 deficit in the first set. Meanwhile, third seed Emma Navarro saved a match point to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-3, setting up a quarter-final clash with Amanda Anisimova, who won 6-1 6-3 against Sonay Kartal. In doubles, British hopes ended as Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter lost to...

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is considering a new role for 33-year-old Tom Liberatore, who has traditionally played as a hard midfielder, as a way to extend his AFL career beyond this season. In a recent match, Liberatore played in defense, and Beveridge plans to utilize him more in this role while also allowing for time in the forward line, aiming to lighten his load and maintain his effectiveness. As the Bulldogs prepare to face...