Selectors have been papering over the cracks of Australia’s frail batting line-up for so long that they have become deep chasms. Starting with Marnus Labuschagne, several players need to go.

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‘Enough is enough’: Wanderers boss attacks NSW Police over heavy-handed fan treatment

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‘Enough is enough’: Wanderers boss attacks NSW Police over heavy-handed fan treatment

Western Sydney Wanderers chairman Paul Lederer has released a long statement amounting to the most pointed criticism of police by an A-League club in many years.

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‘Jockeys are made of different stuff’: Support flows for injured hoop’s miracle Melbourne Cup bid

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‘Jockeys are made of different stuff’: Support flows for injured hoop’s miracle Melbourne Cup bid

Big-name jockeys have thrown their support behind Harry Coffey’s bid to ride in the Melbourne Cup even though he needed a procedure on Sunday to fix a shoulder that he injured in a big fall on Saturday.

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Coach calls for calm, keeps door ajar for Labuschagne, as Healy turns torch on selectors

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Coach calls for calm, keeps door ajar for Labuschagne, as Healy turns torch on selectors

Australia’s coach Andrew McDonald has stopped short of declaring Marnus Labuschagne will be dropped for the home Tests against New Zealand, and says he will not finalise contract discussions with Cricket Australia until at least April next year. But outside the team, the calls for change are getting louder.

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How to pick a Melbourne Cup winner: A bluffer’s guide to punting (and the coveted trifecta)

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How to pick a Melbourne Cup winner: A bluffer’s guide to punting (and the coveted trifecta)

Some veteran punters like to spend hours studying the form guides, while newcomers might opt for their favourite number, silk colour, a name they like or rely on superstitions. But what does the data say? Here’s our guide to help you navigate Australia’s greatest race.

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Mexican F1 GP LIVE: Kimi Antonelli set to clinch championship; Ocon denies violence allegations

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Mexican F1 GP LIVE: Kimi Antonelli set to clinch championship; Ocon denies violence allegations

If Kimi Antonelli finishes 9th or higher at the Mexico Grand Prix, he will become the youngest world champion in F1 history. Follow along for all the action.

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