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Tom Decent

Tom Decent

Tom Decent is the chief sports writer for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Josh Addo-Carr.

‘There’s no limit’: The new goal fuelling Josh Addo-Carr

Now in his 11th NRL season, the veteran Eels winger shows no signs of slowing down – and he’s targeting his own slice of history.

  • Tom Decent

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Swimmer Cam McEvoy and his wife Maddi pose for as photo with their baby Hartley in Brisbane on Wednesday.

McEvoy ‘dumbfounded’ he received no bonus for breaking world record

The fastest man in history over 50 metres is not happy about the lack of monetary reward for breaking his first world record, while drug-fuelled athletes are being paid millions.

  • Tom Decent
Hugo Burdon after reaching his triple century in the Queensland Premier Cricket first grade final. His batting partner Stephan Muller finished on 272 not out.

From 2-1 to 2-630: Is this the greatest partnership in Australian cricket history?

Queensland cricketers Hugo Burdon (340) and Stephan Muller (272 not out) produced a partnership for the ages in their first grade final – after being sent in to bat.

  • Tom Decent
Dragons forward Ryan Couchman was sin-binned for this hip-drop tackle on J’maine Hopgood.

Even in victory, there’s more J’maine and suffering for Ryles and Eels

Parramatta produced a brave performance to hold off the Dragons for their second win of the season. But it came at a big cost.

  • Tom Decent
Pat Cummins’ squad faces a tough summer Test schedule.

Four Tests in 31 days: Australia’s brutal summer schedule revealed before India tour

The condensed timeline sets up a high-intensity Test block from December 9 to January 8 that will test the depth of Pat Cummins’ squad.

  • Tom Decent
Cam McEvoy celebrates his world record in China.

‘Insane’: McEvoy breaks 50m world record in stunning swim

Cam McEvoy is officially the fastest swimmer in history after an extraordinary performance overnight at the China Open.

  • Tom Decent
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Incoming NSW Blues coach Brad Haddin.

A trophy, tension and a takeover: How Haddin replaced Shipperd as Blues coach

Former Test wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been unveiled as the successor to Greg Shipperd as head coach of the NSW Blues.

  • Tom Decent
Cam Green in action for WA against NSW in a Sheffield Shield match on Monday in Sydney.

‘Why are you out to get me?’ Green’s dummy spit raises questions ahead of $4m IPL stint

Cameron Green’s first media appearance since mid-December ended in a fiery exchange outside the WA dressing room during a Sheffield Shield match on Monday.

  • Tom Decent
Waratahs winger Triston Reilly dives for the corner. The try was later disallowed by the TMO.

Super Rugby admits Waratahs’ disallowed try against Reds should have stood

Triston Reilly’s stunning 74th-minute try would have put the Waratahs in front. But it was ruled out by the TMO, and Queensland went on to snatch victory.

  • Tom Decent and Jonathan Drennan
Sea Eagles future halfback Joey Walsh.

‘Everybody’s got to take a breath’: Walsh kept waiting for NRL start this season

Manly coach Anthony Seibold said the club’s future long-term halfback needed more time to develop before being thrown into first grade rugby league full-time.

  • Billie Eder, Christian Nicolussi, Adrian Proszenko, Tom Decent and Dan Walsh