Australia's Usman Khawaja comes out batting for David Warner saying he's 'paid his dues'
Usman Khawaja has leapt to the defence of fellow Australian batsman David Warner, saying he has “paid his dues” over the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
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'Paid his dues': Australia's Khawaja goes in to bat for embattled Warner
MELBOURNE: Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner after former team mate Mitchell Johnson questioned his place in the test squad and said he had not taken full responsibility for the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
Mitchell Johnson Slams David Warner's "Hero's Sendoff", Australia Chief Selector Responds
Australia's squad selection for the Test series against Pakistan hasn't been without controversy. David Warner's inclusion in the series hasn't gone down well with former Australia star Mitchell Johnson who lashed out at the Aussie opener, while also reigniting the ball-tampering controversy. Johnson, in his criticism for Warner, said that the southpaw doesn't deserve a "hero's sendoff" referring to the Pakistan series being his last.
College Football Playoff picks after conference championships - ESPN
We're just hours from the final College Football Playoff rankings of the 2023 season. The CFP semifinalists will be revealed Sunday (Noon ET, ESPN) as well as all the bowl matchups.
"David Warner Doesn't Warrant Hero's Send-Off": Mitchell Johnson
As Australia prepare for the Test series against Pakistan, one of the greatest Aussie batters of all time, David Warner, will don the white shirt for the national team one last time. While Warner's form in the longest format hasn't been the best, he was picked for the Test assignment against Pakistan, a fact that hasn't gone down well with former Australia star Mitchell Johnson. In his column, Johnson aimed an unflinching attack at Warner, criticising the fact that the southpaw was given an opportunity to play his farewell series despite his poor form and involvement in the 'sandpaper gate' scandal.
Washington outlasts Oregon to win Pac-12 championship - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — Michael Penix Jr. passed for 319 yards and a touchdown, Dillon Johnson ran for 152 yards and two TDs and No. 3 Washington wrapped up a spot in the College Football Playoff, beating No. 5 Oregon 34-31 on Friday night in the Pac-12 championship game.
Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick says he's playing after missing 4 games - ESPN
PITTSBURGH — For the first time in more than a month, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick expects to suit up and take the field on Sunday.
Chiefs' Justyn Ross has criminal charges dropped after case approved for diversion
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