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Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test

Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.

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AFL involved as NFL game set for MCG in September

The AFL has been a key part of negotiations for an regular-season NFL game to be played at the MCG next year, most likely in early September.

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It’s the most American of sports, so why is the NFL looking to Melbourne for international games?

Melbourne’s status as the sporting capital of Australia is well-established: the Victorian city hosts annual events such as the Australian Open tennis tournament, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup horseracing carnival, Boxing Day cricket Test and more.

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Mooney makes hay before Australia leave lame England in an Ashes spin

Beth Mooney became first Australian woman to make centuries in all three formats with her Ashes ton at the MCG

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Aussies pass Test to secure historic Ashes whitewash

Australia have completed the first women's Ashes whitewash after crushing England by an innings and 122 runs in the day-night Test at the MCG.

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England's nightmare Ashes tour goes from bad to worse

Young allrounder Ryana MacDonald-Gay insisted England had a "good day" even as Australia star Annabel Sutherland made runs for fun at the MCG.

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Sutherland transforms into superstar after promotion

Run machine Annabel Sutherland has made the No.3 Test spot her own after being promoted to fill in for an injured Ellyse Perry at the MCG.

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Sutherland century turns screw on wretched England in Women’s Ashes

Eight dropped catches, countless runs leaked and wickets at a premium on morale-sapping day two for England at the MCG

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Sutherland buries hapless England in women's Ashes Test

Australia are obliterating hapless England in the historic women's Test at the MCG, with Annabel Sutherland's superb 163 powering the hosts to a lead of 252.

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Women’s Ashes: Australia v England one-off cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Annabel Sutherland scores her third Test century as Australia make England pay for dropped chances at the MCG

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King hopes spin idol Warne would have loved spell

In the first women's Test at the MCG since 1949, it was only fitting a legspinner should star with the Shane Warne Stand behind her.

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England’s hopes of avoiding Ashes whitewash take huge hit on day one of the Test

Heather Knight’s beleaguered side were dismissed for just 170 at the MCG.

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'Bronze for Betty': cricket great wants MCG statue

Australian Cricket Hall of Fame member Christina Matthews believes a statue for the legendary Betty Wilson outside the MCG is overdue.

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Star injured as King shines in Australia's dominant day

Australia have made a near-perfect start in their bid to whitewash the women's Ashes, dominating England on day one of the pink-ball Test at the MCG.

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Women's Ashes teams excited for MCG Test opportunity

Australia captain Alyssa Healy and England rival Heather Knight both want to see more women's Test cricket at major grounds like the MCG.

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Embattled England have 'point to prove' in Ashes finale

England captain Heather Knight insists having a point to prove can help bring out her best in the women's Ashes finale at the MCG.

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'Ready to go' but skipper Healy may miss Test spot

Australia captain Alyssa Healy has declared herself fit for the women's Ashes Test but could still be overruled from playing by selectors.

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Record crowd expected as Australia hunt Women’s Ashes sweep at MCG

Hosts have won series but futures of England’s captain Knight and coach Lewis may hinge on Melbourne result

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Healy, Gardner no certainties for women's Ashes Test

Captain Alyssa Healy and star allrounder Ashleigh Gardner are racing the clock to be available for Australia's historic women's Ashes Test at the MCG.

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Maxwell helps Stars tame Sixers in BBL boilover

The Melbourne Stars' BBL campaign remains alive after Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 58 helped them to a 16-run win against the Sydney Sixers at the MCG.

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Maxwell, Cartwright steer Stars to BBL derby thriller

Veteran pair Glenn Maxwell and Hilton Cartwright have lifted the Stars to a thrilling BBL Melbourne derby win over the Renegades at the MCG.

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Boxing Day Test for the ages is the cricketing dream Australia needs

The historic fourth Test at the MCG will forever be associated with Pat Cummins and his peers, and motivate a new generation of India cricketers

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Sore Starc 'good chance' to play in SCG Test decider

Australia will do their best to recover from an epic MCG Test win against India, with sore quick Mitchell Starc a "good chance" to feature in the SCG decider.

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Cummins lauds Konstas after epic Boxing Day Test debut

Sam Konstas has earned plenty of praise from his teammates after the teenager's outstanding Test debut at the MCG.

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Australia gamble pays off as India collapse late in all-time classic Boxing Day Test

Australia defeat India by 184 runs and take a 2-1 lead in the series after claiming seven wickets in the final session at the MCG

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