Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from MCG

Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start

AFL premiership hopefuls Hawthorn have two wins from as many starts this season after toppling traditional rivals Essendon by 26 points at the MCG.

AAP

Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement

After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.

AAP

Gallant Tigers stun below-par Blues in AFL boilover

Richmond have defied predictions of doom and gloom, starting the AFL season with a stunning 13-point upset of arch-rivals Carlton at the MCG.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster

Richmond key forward Tom Lynch and Carlton utility Jack Silvagni will return from injury in Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at the MCG.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

The Conversation

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - AU

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

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.

The Independent UK

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.

AAP

'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.

AAP

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.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

'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.

The Guardian - UK

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

AAP

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.

The Times of India

'Well-wishers' urged Rohit Sharma to not retire, decision upset Gautam Gambhir

SYDNEY: India captain Rohit Sharma was all set to call it a day after the fourth Test versus Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) but it is understood that some "well-wishers" from the outside forced him to change his mind.

AAP

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.

1 … 6 7 8 9

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.