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Sydney Thunder 156 for 4 (Warner 86*; Richardson 1-24) beat Melbourne Renegades 148 for 8 (Evans 40; Agar 4-32, Sams 2-26) David Warner hit his highest BBL score in 13 years to lead Sydney Thunder to a drought-breaking eight-run win over Melbourne Renegades on Monday. Low on runs to start the tournament, Warner returned to form with an unbeaten 86 …

The Scottish Premiership heads into the New Year on the back of a remarkable first half of the season – but who impressed the most and what sides need to reflect on poor results ahead of the rest of the campaign? Aberdeen: 7/10 Image: Jimmy Thelin has made an impressive start at Aberdeen Few would have predicted how immediate Jimmy …

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher assesses the controversial moments from the festive action, including Joao Pedro’s “astonishing” red-card escape for an elbow in Brighton’s goalless home draw against Brentford. Brighton 0-0 Brentford Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Brighton’s Pedro was cleared of a red card by VAR after appearing to swing an elbow towards …

Travis Head has broken Indian hearts a few times with the bat, but at the MCG he claimed the wicket which gave Australia an opening for their dramatic final-session surge, although captain Pat Cummins revealed he was partly being used to help improve the over rate. Head and Nathan Lyon sped through their overs after tea when India began the …

Glamorgan have sacked head coach Grant Bradburn with immediate effect after allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Bradburn, who was appointed as head coach on a three-year deal in January 2024, was recently charged with misconduct by the independent Cricket Regulator. The club referred Bradburn to the independent body after receiving allegations of inappropriate behaviour and are “confident that a fair and …

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed in unusual circumstances during the final session on day five of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG after an on-field not-out decision for caught-behind was overturned by the third umpire despite Real-time Snicko not confirming the edge. Jaiswal, batting on 84, attempted to hook a bouncer from Pat Cummins, the ball was caught …

The Sky Sports Ref Watch panel discuss why Joao Pedro wasn’t sent off for violent conduct in Brighton’s match against Brentford, with Dermot Gallagher saying he was ‘astonished’ the forward didn’t see red. Source link

The Ref Watch panel discuss whether Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie should have received a red card for his tackle on Antonee Robinson in their Premier League clash with Fulham. Source link

Grant Bradburn has been fired as Glamorgan’s head coach with immediate effect, following a recent charge of misconduct by the independent Cricket Regulator. Bradburn, 58, was referred to the regulator by the club after receiving allegations of inappropriate behaviour. In a press release, they said they were “confident a fair and transparent process has been followed in this case”. Glamorgan …

Nick Kyrgios made a winning return to tennis as he partnered with Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster doubles pairing as the Brisbane International. Kyrgios, who had not played for 18 months, and Djokovic beat Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies 6-4 6-7 (4-7) 10-8 to the delight of the crowd in Brisbane. The fans were treated to some spectacular moments including …