Robert A. Barber

1 INTRODUCTION Soils store approximately 70%–80% of terrestrial ecosystem carbon (Scharlemann et al., 2014). Despite this central role, the mechanisms that govern belowground carbon accumulation remain poorly understood, especially when compared to aboveground systems (Bellassen et al., 2022).

Kurtis Patterson’s dramatic rise from state discard to Test prospect has continued, receiving the Steve Waugh Medal for New South Wales’ men’s domestic cricketer of the year. On Wednesday evening, the 32-year-old was presented the award for the first time in his career during the Cricket NSW Annual Awards, beating out nominees leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha, pace bowler Liam Hatcher and seamer Charlie Stobo.

Tennis Australia chief executive and Australian Open boss Craig Tiley will defect to the United States later this year, appointed as the USTA’s new chief executive. After months of speculation, the USTA confirmed on Wednesday morning AEDT the 64-year-old would replace former chief executive Lew Sherr, who accepted a job at the New York Mets last year. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo?