16 h. ago Brisbane crush Gold Coast to remain king of Queensland and book preliminary final spot

Lions 14.16.100 defeat Suns 6.11.47 in second semi-final at the GabbaBrisbane bounce back to set up clash with Collingwood on SaturdayDuring finals sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletterIt was billed as the biggest game in Queensland ever: reigning AFL premiers Brisbane against their state rivals from down the M1. The long-derided Gold Coast had finally arrived as a force, winning an elimination final in an ecstatic finish over Fremantle, via a last-gasp point to retiring club great David Swallow.For a short time, the semi-final looked like it might live up to its billing. And then it fell apart. The Suns barely fired a shot after half-time, overpowered by a manic Lions side desperate to atone after being humiliated by Geelong in Melbourne last week. Brisbane now face Collingwood in a preliminary final at the MCG on Saturday. Gold Coast are done.During finals sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Brisbane crush Gold Coast to remain king of Queensland and book AFL preliminary final spot

Lions 14.16.100 defeat Suns 6.11.47 in second semi-final at the GabbaBrisbane bounce back to set up clash with Collingwood on SaturdayDuring finals sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletterIt was billed as the biggest game in Queensland ever: reigning AFL premiers Brisbane against their state rivals from down the M1. The long-derided Gold Coast had finally arrived as a force, winning an elimination final in an ecstatic finish over Fremantle, via a last-gasp point to retiring club great David Swallow.For a short time, the semi-final looked like it might live up to its billing. And then it fell apart. The Suns barely fired a shot after half-time, overpowered by a manic Lions side desperate to atone after being humiliated by Geelong in Melbourne last week. Brisbane now face Collingwood in a preliminary final at the MCG on Saturday. Gold Coast are done.During finals sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 'Happiest place in world' is 'majestic' UK spot beating Australian Gold Coast

The Lake District has been named the 'happiest place in the world' after beating the likes of Australia's Gold Coast and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in a new study

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7 d. ago Mick Schumacher's model ex jets in to New York to watch Jannik Sinner's US Open final semi

Putting on a show in front of Laila Hasanovic, Sinner beat Felix Auger-Aliassime over four sets to book his spot in the final against Carlos Alcaraz.

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8 d. ago Amanda Anisimova ends Naomi Osaka’s resurgence to book US Open final spot

The American will take on Aryna Sabalenka at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

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9 d. ago Iga Swiatek snaps at reporter in angry exchange after surprise US Open defeat

Iga Swiatek is out of the US Open after Amanda Anisimova, who she thrashed 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon final, got revenge at Flushing Meadows and booked her spot in the last four

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9 d. ago ‘We are hunting them’ – Jess Breach urges England to turn into predators not prey against Australia

Breach will win 50th cap and has never lost in England jerseyAlex Matthews captains team aiming to win to seal Pool AJess Breach said England want to be “the predator” not other teams’ prey at the Rugby World Cup after she was named to win her 50th cap against Australia in the Red Roses’ final pool game.Australia need to beat the World Cup hosts on Saturday or pick up bonus point to secure a quarter-final spot; beyond that it will come down to points difference and on how the USA v Samoa game pans out.Messaging in the England camp this week has been about flipping the script to being viewed as the hunters. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago ‘We are hunting them’ – Breach urges England to be predators not prey against Australia

Breach to win 50th cap and has never lost with EnglandAlex Matthews captains team aiming to win to seal Pool AJess Breach said England want to be “the predator” not other teams’ prey at the Rugby World Cup after she was named to win her 50th cap against Australia in the Red Roses’ final pool game.Australia need to beat the World Cup hosts on Saturday or pick up bonus point to secure a quarter-final spot; beyond that it will come down to points difference and on how the USA v Samoa game pans out.Messaging in the England camp this week has been about flipping the script to being viewed as the hunters. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Fifa says 2026 World Cup tickets will start at $60 but dynamic pricing looms

Dynamic pricing has drawn complaints in other areasStart of sales process for tournament will begin next weekFifa has confirmed that it will employ dynamic pricing for tickets to the 2026 World Cup from the beginning of the sales process, which starts next week. The system was also used for this year’s Club World Cup and, in the UK, drew widespread complaints from fans buying tickets for Oasis’s comeback tour.The use of dynamic pricing was one of a few new details Fifa officials discussed around ticketing for the World Cup one week before sales open, including the first collection of prices. The cheapest tickets will start at $60 (£44), with the most expensive, for a prime spot at the final, starting at $6,730 (£5,760). Fifa did not provide any price points in between those two. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Lionesses star Lauren James admits it was 'biggest relief ever' when team

James missed her spot-kick in England's quarter-final shoot-out against Sweden and was worried about the potential repercussions.

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1 week ago AFL finals: why every finalist can – and can’t – win the 2025 premiership | Martin Pegan

A weekend off has given the eight remaining teams time to work on their strengths and weaknesses – and us an opportunity to assess their chances The AFL finals race went down to the wire with early pacesetters limping to the line and other sides flying home, before Gold Coast booked the last spot for this year and their first in club history with a win in the game that finished the home-and-away season.An evenly-matched finals series is now on the cards; only three wins separate minor premiers Adelaide from Hawthorn in eighth place – just the second time the gap has been so narrow since the top eight was introduced 31 years ago.Ahead of finals sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Lauren Bell stars as Southern Brave make history with victory over Welsh Fire

The Brave’s 29-run win rubberstamps top spot and they will be heavy favourites in Sunday’s final at Lord’s.

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2 w. ago Farewell McKennie and Weah in chaos: Predictions for USMNT players abroad this season

After an offseason full of transfer intrigue, Americans in Europe are looking to make their final push for a World Cup roster spot. Our experts have some predictions to share. Sergiño Dest at PSV. The full-back has not only healed from the ACL injury that cut short his last campaign, but is off to a torrid start to the new Dutch season, with a pair of goals from the back-to-back champions’ first three games. It’s early, sure, but the 24-year-old is rested, confident and on a club where he doesn’t have to do much defending during domestic games. Dest looks entirely capable of turning in another standout season like he did in 2019-20. That prompted Barcelona to buy him from Ajax to form their right flank with Lionel Messi. LS Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Oval Invincibles effectively seal Hundred final spot with London Spirit victory

The win put the Invincibles four points clear at the top of the men’s table after their eight regular season games.

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2 w. ago NRL player Brandon Smith hit with drug supply and betting charges

South Sydney star issued with summons by Queensland Police29-year-old hooker set to appear in court on 18 SeptemberNRL star Brandon Smith has been charged with drug supply and using inside knowledge for betting.The South Sydney hooker was questioned by police when he arrived in Queensland ahead of their 10 August clash with Gold Coast, but released without charge.Ahead of AFL finals sign up for our free weekly newsletter Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The Man City goalkeeper who idolised Joe Hart and took James Trafford's cup final spot

Manchester City sold two academy goalkeepers in the summer of 2023 but only one of them has made it back to the Etihad.

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3 w. ago Love Is Blind UK fans spot huge 'red flag' for favourite couple ahead of final

Fans are have worked out the fate of one pairing

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3 w. ago Scotland pub to host Greene King Untapped regional heats as search for UK’s best grassroots talent continues

Greene King Pubs’ nationwide grassroots music competition is heading to Scotland on August 22 for its regional heats, giving local artists the chance to battle it out for a spot in the national final.

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans spot major change as 2025 series final date confirmed

The final date for the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed, with fans of the BBC show spotting a major change to the schedule

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4 w. ago Derek McInnes handed brutal Hearts reminder by St Mirren as Premier Sports Cup surge ends – 5 talking points

The Buddies booked a spot in the quarter final with a penalty shoot out victory

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