Australia takes 44-run lead in second Ashes test after England drops 5 catches
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – Australia built a 44-run first-innings lead after two days of the second Ashes cricket test, with the top order all getting starts Friday to help the hosts reach 378-6 at stumps. Five dropped catches and some wayward bowling dented England’s momentum, and allowed Australia’s batters to capitalize.