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Australia all out for 152 as England take charge of 4th Ashes Test

A rampant England tore through the Australian batting to dismiss the hosts for just 152 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test Friday in a huge confidence boost for the maligned tourists.

Bondi victims honoured as Sydney-Hobart race sets sail

Skippers of 129 yachts set sail on a "bumpy" Sydney-Hobart ocean race Friday, with many to scatter rose petals for the Bondi Beach shooting victims as they venture into rolling seas.

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Australian Rules player suspended for homophobic slur

An Australian Rules star was banned Thursday over a homophobic slur against an opponent -- the sixth player in two seasons to suffer the same fate.

Malaysia rules out return of F1 over costs

Malaysia on Thursday ruled out Formula One returning to the country in the near future, citing costs and an already packed racing calendar.

Wallabies great Will Genia announces retirement at 37

Former Australia scrum-half Will Genia hung up his boots on Thursday after almost two decades in the game and 110 Tests, with colleagues showering praise on the dynamic number nine.

South Africa spinner Subrayen cited for suspect bowling action

South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen was Thursday ruled out of the second one-day international against Australia after being reported for a suspect bowling action.

Errani, Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles title in revamped event

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their US Open mixed doubles title on Wednesday, beating Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 in the final of a new-look competition that kicked off action at the last Grand Slam of the year.

Ten Hag hoping for fresh start at rebuilding Leverkusen

One year on from their stunning unbeaten Bundesliga title triumph, new Bayern Leverkusen coach Erik Ten Hag has been handed the task of rebuilding the club, along with his own reputation.

Five players to watch at the Women's Rugby World Cup

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup starts on Friday, with players from 16 teams looking to make an impact on the global stage, be they professional, semi-professional or amateur.

Suarez fills Messi void as Inter Miami beat Tigres 2-1

Luis Suarez scored a penalty in each half to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Tigres UANL on Wednesday, stepping up to fill the void after Lionel Messi was ruled out of the Leagues Cup quarter-final clash.

Newcastle host Liverpool amid Isak stand-off, Spurs test new-look Man City

Liverpool can expect a hostile reception when they travel to Newcastle on Monday amid their pursuit of wantaway Magpies striker Alexander Isak, while Manchester City and Tottenham face off in an early examination of their ambitions for the season.

South Africa spinner Subrayen cited for suspect action

South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the team's thumping 98-run victory over Australia in the first one-day international in Cairns.

Messi ruled out of Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final v Tigres

Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on Wednesday, a day after coach Javier Mascherano revealed the Argentine superstar was still struggling with injury.

Celtic held by Kairat Almaty in Champions League play-off

Celtic's Champions League hopes are firmly in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw by Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan in Glasgow in the first leg of their play-off tie on Wednesday, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce played out a goalless draw with Benfica.

Arsenal could hijack Spurs' bid for Palace star Eze - reports

Arsenal are poised to snatch Eberechi Eze from under the noses of arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in what could be one of the most audacious moves of the Premier League's summer transfer window, it was reported Wednesday.

Namibian Shalulile equals South African scoring record

Namibian Peter Shalulile equalled the South African Premier Soccer League scoring record by claiming his 129th goal when Mamelodi Sundowns beat Magesi 2-0 in the Premiership on Wednesday.

Seville storms past Lyles for Lausanne 100m win

Jamaica's Oblique Seville trumped Olympic champion Noah Lyles in the 100m at Wednesday's Diamond League meet in Lausanne, just three weeks away from the world championships in Tokyo.

England women's rugby coach Mitchell says World Cup favourites' tag 'irrelevant'

England coach John Mitchell believes it is "irrelevant" his side are favourites to win the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Palace transfer targets Eze and Guehi to start in European tie

Oliver Glasner has insisted both Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi will start in Crystal Palace's Conference League play-off first leg at home to Fredrikstad on Thursday.

Woods to head PGA Tour committee to overhaul golf

Tiger Woods will head a new player-led committee aimed at overseeing a radical shake-up of professional golf in North America, PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp announced on Wednesday.

Ombudsman gives Gosden another International, Derby hero Lambourn loses

Ombudsman gave trainer John Gosden his fourth victory in the last eight International Stakes, the feature race on the opening day of the Ebor meeting, on Wednesday but there was a surprise defeat for Epsom Derby winner Lambourn.

England expects at Women's Rugby World Cup as hosts name strong side for opener

Tournament hosts England head into the Women's Rugby World Cup as strong favourites, but are under huge pressure to end more than a decade of disappointment in the sport's showpiece event.

Marseille's Rabiot, Rowe up for sale after 'extremely violent' bust-up: club president

Marseille president Pablo Longoria said Wednesday that the French giants had decided to place star player Adrien Rabiot and English winger Jonathan Rowe on the transfer list as the result of an "extremely violent" dressing room bust-up.

Shearer accuses Isak of pouring 'flames on fire' of Newcastle row

Newcastle great Alan Shearer has accused wantaway striker Alexander Isak of pouring "flames on the fire" of his row with the Magpies by accusing the northeast club of breaking promises.

England unchanged for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the USA

England coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged team from their final warm-up game for their Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the United States in Sunderland on Friday.

World champions Springboks to play Japan at Wembley

World champions South Africa will play Japan at Wembley on November 1 the first time they have met in England since the Japanese recorded one of the greatest upsets in Rugby World Cup history in 2015.

Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio claims world record for most games

Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio on Tuesday claimed the record for most competitive appearances in men's football when the Brazilian played for a 1,391st time.

Rust Mobile's 1st Closed Beta Set for November

Rust Mobile makes its public hands-on debut at gamescom, located in Hall 06.1 - C-051GThe 1st Closed Beta kicks off in early November 2025, welcoming 30,000 players from North America, Western Europe, and select regions across Asia

Wanyonyi, the former cattle herder ready to eclipse Rudisha

Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi reckons Kenyan compatriot David Rudisha's mythical 800m world record will soon fall, but modestly downplayed his own chances given the current strength in depth in the two-lap race.

Swiatek, Ruud romp into US Open mixed doubles semis, Alcaraz, Djokovic out

Iga Swiatek shrugged off lingering weariness to partner Casper Ruud to back-to-back victories in the revamped mixed doubles competition at the US Open on Tuesday.

Mbappe lifts Real Madrid past Osasuna in La Liga opener

Kylian Mbappe struck from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat a dogged Osasuna 1-0 on Tuesday to make a winning start in La Liga under new coach Xabi Alonso.

Brazil nixes red World Cup jersey amid political outcry

The head of Brazil's football federation on Tuesday said he had nixed the much-derided idea of the national team wearing red -- the color associated with the ruling leftist party -- in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place months ahead of elections.

Real Madrid scrape past Osasuna in La Liga opener