The black bat is at best a game-changing innovation that brings more people into cricket and makes cricket more entertaining and at worst a ridiculous marketing tool, but could coloured bats could become as regular as coloured boots in rugby league?
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Tour Down Under: Peter Sagan arrives early for Australian cycling's biggest race
The last time world road cycling champion Peter Sagan raced at the Tour Down Under, he was a new professional making his debut on the international stage. He returns to the race next month as the rock star of world cycling and a dominant figure in the professional peloton.
Pat Cash says Nick Kyrgios not yet ready to win a Grand Slam ahead of Australian Open
But Canberra tennis star did land a first while fishing near Batemans Bay.
Canberra Cavalry make one change for ABL series against Perth Heat
Canberra Cavalry manager Michael Collins says his All Star shortstop is making his teammates better.
Channel Nine commentator Mark Nicholas back in hospital after health setback
Channel Nine cricket host and commentator Mark Nicholas has suffered a health setback and has been taken to hospital for the second time during the Boxing Day Test.
Australian Jockeys Association fear health of jockeys at risk over Racing NSW's new handicapping situation
The Australian Jockeys Association fears the health of the state’s riding population is being put at risk and heavyweight riders could lose up to a quarter of their income as a result of Racing NSW’s bid to provide a greater spread of handicaps in non-feature races.
Sydney FC braced to become victims of their A-League success as Asian clubs loom
Since the first days of pre-season, Graham Arnold has reiterated the same bullish stance that the biggest test Sydney FC will face this season will be against themselves. As of January 1, that may no longer be the case.
Sam Stosur backs Serena Williams to break Margaret Court's grand slam singles record
The former US Open champion is backing 35-year-old Serena Williams to defy time and break Margaret Court’s grand slam singles record of 24 titles.
Weather, crew and yacht combine for Perpetual Loyal race record
Perpetual Loyal took full advantage of ideal weather and a talented crew to smash the Sydney to Hobart record.
Live Big Bash League cricket: Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat
The Thunder look to snap their losing streak as they welcome the Heat to Spotless Stadium.

