10 h. ago Max Balard hits winner two minutes into debut as Socceroos edge past New Zealand

Australia win first game of ‘Soccer Ashes’ 1-0 in CanberraBalard comes off the bench to settle game in 87th minuteMax Balard has enjoyed a perfect start to life as a Socceroo, scoring a winning goal two minutes into his Australian debut in a late 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand.In their first outing since qualifying for next year’s World Cup tournament in North America, a largely experimental Australian side missing most of their regular starters struggled to pose too many questions for the All Whites. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Max Balard hits winner two minutes into debut to edge Socceroos past New Zealand

Australia win first game of ‘Soccer Ashes’ 1-0 in CanberraBalard comes off the bench to settle game in 87th minuteMax Balard has enjoyed a perfect start to life as a Socceroo, scoring a winning goal two minutes into his Australian debut in a late 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand.In their first outing since qualifying for next year’s World Cup tournament in North America, a largely experimental Australian side missing most of their regular starters struggled to pose too many questions for the All Whites. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Australia v New Zealand: men’s international football friendly – live

Updates as the Socceroos clash with the All Whites in CanberraAny thoughts? Get in touch with Joey on emailWe are underway at Bruce Stadium!Australia will be wearing their green and gold kits, dark green shorts, and white socks in this contest. As you might expect from a team called the All Whites, the Kiwis are wearing a retro-inspired all-white kit. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago England given target of 331 to beat South Africa: second men’s one

Updates from the second match in the series at Lord’sEmail Taha | Sign up for the SpinThe sun is shining though the hovercraft cover is still hanging about on the pitch.It’s been one of those London days where they weather constantly gaslights you. It’s gloomy, it’s sunny, it’s wet, it’s dry, it’s balmy, it’s fresh. Make up your mind!Daniel. Good afternoon,Well, that didn’t go well, did it? A prediction that the match would start at 13:00 already overturned by events. Just goes to show that very little is predictable in international cricket, especially when England are involved. Let’s all cross our fingers, except when emailing you; though typing an email with crossed fingers might well become a rite of passage for OBOers. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Pat Cummins ready to ‘take a few risks’ in bid to be fit for Ashes

The Australia captain is recovering from lumbar bone stress.

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3 d. ago Meet the US Cremonese WAGS: As Jamie Vardy moves to Italian side

Rebekah Vardy is sure to be looking for a new group of friends after moving to Italy with her footballer husband Jamie, who recently signed for Serie A side Cremonese.

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4 d. ago Australian state bans plastic fish soy sauce bottles favored by sushi eaters

A ban on fish-shaped soy sauce containers has come into force in the state of South Australia

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5 d. ago Nicola Carey reflects on ‘whirlwind’ two weeks after Superchargers win Hundred

After Brave were restricted to 115 for six, Nicola Carey’s unbeaten 35 guided Superchargers to a first ever Hundred title.

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2 w. ago South Africa beat Australia by 84 runs in second men’s ODI to win series – as it happened

The hosts were beaten by 84 runs as South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the one-day series3rd over: South Africa 7-1 (Rickelton 5, de Zorzi 2) To the surprise of nobody, Hazlewood is banging the ball in on a good length for the most part. When he tries to pitch it fuller he strays onto Rickleton’s pads and the left-hander benefits from a Carey misfield to run three. De Zorzi then opens his account with a couple behind square off his hip.2nd over: South Africa 2-1 (Rickelton 2, de Zorzi 0) A second slip comes in for the new batter, de Zorzi, and they’re both very happy when the number three plays and misses at his opening delivery. Excellent start for Bartlett who begins with a wicket maiden. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'I stayed on 'paradise' island that's home to one of the world's best beaches'

The world's most beautiful beaches are synonymous with fine sands and crystal-clear waters so one writer went to see if one of the top 100 deserves its accolades

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2 w. ago My friendship with Rangers boss Russell Martin will count for nothing in Champions league pressure cooker

Martin and Brugge boss Nicky Hayen go back three years to when they were both managing in Wales

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2 w. ago 'I had no idea Australian city is so lush, sophisticated and funny'

There’s no place like Sydney, finds Virginia Blackburn, who headed to the Australian city, which she foune to be far more sophisticated and cosmopolitan than she'd been expecting

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2 w. ago Australia beat South Africa in third men’s T20 international – live reaction

The hosts clinched victory in the in the T20I series decider at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns4th over: South Africa 32-1 (Rickelton 7, Pretorius 24) Another productive over for the Proteas with Pretorius leading the way. The South Africa No 3 hammers Ben Dwarshuis for three boundaries – the first goes straight over the bowler’s head, the next is a glance to a vacant fine leg, and the last is the pick of the bunch with a crunching straight drive.3rd over: South Africa 19-1 (Rickelton 7, Pretorius 11) A better over for South Africa as both batters find a boundary. Australia have had success with Glenn Maxwell opening the bowling in the first two matches in the series but seem to think there is a bit of life in this deck in Cairns. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Australia beat South Africa in third men’s T20 international – as it happened

The hosts clinched victory in the in the T20I series decider at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns4th over: South Africa 32-1 (Rickelton 7, Pretorius 24) Another productive over for the Proteas with Pretorius leading the way. The South Africa No 3 hammers Ben Dwarshuis for three boundaries – the first goes straight over the bowler’s head, the next is a glance to a vacant fine leg, and the last is the pick of the bunch with a crunching straight drive.3rd over: South Africa 19-1 (Rickelton 7, Pretorius 11) A better over for South Africa as both batters find a boundary. Australia have had success with Glenn Maxwell opening the bowling in the first two matches in the series but seem to think there is a bit of life in this deck in Cairns. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Australia v South Africa: third men’s T20 international – live

Updates from the T20I series decider in CairnsPlay at Cazalys Stadium starts 7.15pm localAny thoughts? Get in touch with Geoff Lemon1st over: South Africa 2-1 (Rickelton 1, Pretorius 0). Hazlewood takes no time to find his line and length. Markram and Rickleton pick up a single each before the Australia quick strikes with a trademark delivery outside off stump.Josh Hazlewood gives Australia the ideal star as the removes the South Africa captain. Markram steps onto the back foot and swings hard but a thick edge is comfortably grasped by Green at slip. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Boy, 12, with rare genetic skin disorder can now play football after breakthrough medical trial

Gabrielius Misurenkovas can finally play football with his friends after being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition as a baby

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3 w. ago Taylor Swift reveals details of The Life of a Showgirl ahead of October release: ‘Infectiously joyful and wild’

Swift appears on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast to discuss the new album, which features Sabrina Carpenter and will come out on 3 OctoberTaylor Swift has revealed more details about her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, which includes a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter on the title track and will be released 3 October.The singer shared the cover and track listing for The Life of a Showgirl on Wednesday night, timed for her appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast New Heights, which he hosts with his brother, the former fellow professional footballer Jason.The Fate of OpheliaElizabeth TaylorOpaliteFather FigureEldest DaughterRuin the FriendshipActually RomanticWi$h Li$tWoodCancelled!HoneyThe Life of a Showgirl featuring Sabrina Carpenter Continue reading...

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3 w. ago South Africa beat Australia by 53 runs: second men’s T20 international – live

Updates from the second T20I at TIO StadiumAny thoughts? Get in touch with Geoff on emailMaxwell to continue, the young Pretorius top edges a sweep, it swirls over fine leg and dropped! Zampa was circling under it like a puzzled shark, never looked set, and as it comes down he’s craning his neck to work out the angle of the drop. His head isn’t in position, and he spills it. Maxwell is not happy, with two runs conceded as well, and he’s even less happy next ball when Pretorius puts him on the roof. Huge sweep shot, bounces off the corrugated tin. But Maxwell’s mood improves after a single, as Markram skips down, laces an off drive, but hits it flat and straight at mid off. Owen takes the catch.4th over: South Africa 35-1 (Markram 18, Pretorius 1) Ben Dwarshuis finishes the over tightly, only one run from it along with the wicket. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Australia v South Africa: second men’s T20 international – live

Updates from the T20I at TIO StadiumPlay starts in Darwin at 6.45pm local/7.15pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with Geoff on email2nd over: South Africa 13-0 (Markram 12, Rickelton 1) Maxwell to bowl the second over, also as he did the other night. Off-spinner in the Powerplay, tough job, but he does it exceptionally this time. Concedes two runs first ball, then ties down Markram for the next three. Only goes for two more singles in the over. Rushes through it, bowls a tight line, doesn’t give the length to hit. He’s clever.1st over: South Africa 9-0 (Markram 9, Rickelton 0) Hazlewood to begin, and Markram begins with a boundary! Drives him through cover first ball. He did something similar the other night. Follows up a couple of balls later with a straight drive for four, also similar to the other night. That time he hit three fours off the first five balls, then got out. This time, he hits two fours, then takes a single. Better. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Marcus Rashford commits 'miss of the season' after making full Barcelona debut

Marcus Rashford missed a sitter on his first Barcelona start as the on-loan Manchester United forward endured a mixed game against Como as Barcelona ran riot in the pre-season friendly

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