Pete Smith

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United into another FFA Cup final

Ten-man Central Coast Mariners fell just short of completing a fairytale run to the FFA Cup final, as reigning champions Adelaide United secured a 2-1 comeback semi-final victory thanks to Riley McGree’s last-minute winner.

Big Show makes a big statement in Sri Lanka

Glenn Maxwell hit back at selectors in the most emphatic way overnight to help Australia to a record total and an 85-run flogging of Sri Lanka in the series-opening Twenty20 match.

David Warner celebrates scoring a hundred against Sri Lanka. Photo: Eranga Jayawardena / AP

Captain Warner hits his straps

David Warner finally found form to hit the highest score by an Australian batsman in Sri Lanka and lift his side to a comfortable five-wicket win for a 4-1 series victory margin.

Saviour Bailey praises Warner's captaincy

A change of captain brought about a shift in fortune for Australia, as David Warner began his international captaincy career with a win over Sri Lanka.

Adelaide United on wrong end of domestic soccer's biggest upset

The mastermind behind arguably the biggest upset in Australian domestic soccer history reckons it’s time A-League teams started giving more opportunities to part-time players.