Hong Kong wonder horse Ka Ying Rising will jump from barrier 7 in Saturday’s 20 million dollar Everest at Royal Randwick in Sydney. Trainer David Hayes couldn’t be happier. Ka Ying Rising is an odds-on favourite for the world’s richest race on turf.

Before flying to England for the rugby league Ashes, Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters made it clear won’t let state allegiances cloud his judgement, when it comes to team selections. A former coach of the Maroons and Broncos, Walters is close to a lot of the Queenslanders in the squad, including Reece Walsh.

The Socceroos went down 2-1 to the United States, in their international friendly in Colorado. Jordan Bos put the Aussies in front, but goals from Haji Wright either side of half time secured victory for the Americans.

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The whirlwind continues for Broncos superstar Reece Walsh. The Clive Churchill medallist joined his new Kangaroo teammates and former Brisbane coach Kevin Walters in camp on Tuesday, ahead of the Ashes tour of England. The Aussies fly out on Wednesday morning, the first Test at Wembley is on Sunday week.

Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has joined Geelong as an assistant to Chis Scott. Buckley missed out on the head coaching job a the Demons to Steven King.

And the tiny island nation of Cape Verde is off to the FIFA World Cup for the first time. A 3-nil win over Eswatini secured qualification for next year’s tournament, sparking wild celebrations. With just half a million people, Cape Verde's the second smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup behind Iceland.

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Australian captain Pat Cummins admits he’s unlikely to play in the First Ashes Test on November 21 in Perth. Cummins will resume running today and light bowling next week as he gradually steps up his recovery from a back injury.

Alyssa Healy’s first One Day hundred in three years guided Australia to a historic run chase against co-hosts India at the Women’s World Cup. The Aussie skipper’s 142 off 107 deliveries was the cornerstone of their 3-wicket victory, lifting Australia back to the top of the standings.

After one of the most remarkable Bathurst 1000 wins, Matt Payne is already eyeing off a maiden championship. The 23-year-old Kiwi returns to the track on the Gold Coast later this month for the start of the first-ever Supercars finals series.

Horse trainer David Hayes has laughed off rumours that the world’s best sprinter ‘Ka Ying Rising’ could be scratched for Saturday’s 20-million dollar Everest at Royal Randwick.

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