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'Bashed' Johnson just misses world open water medal

'Bashed' Johnson just misses world open water medal

Moesha Johnson reckoned she felt bashed up as she just missed out on a world championship medal in the 10km open water event

Personal targeting of Socceroos went too far: Souttar

Personal targeting of Socceroos went too far: Souttar

Personal targeting of Socceroos went too far: Souttar

Personal targeting of Socceroos went too far: Souttar

Several Socceroos were showered with personal abuse at the Asian Cup, with centre-back Harry Souttar saying the targeted criticism crossed a line.

Asian Cup favourites Japan knocked out by Iran

Asian Cup favourites Japan knocked out by Iran

Asian Cup favourites Japan knocked out by Iran

Asian Cup favourites Japan knocked out by Iran

Asian Cup favourites Japan have crashed out, suffering a last-gasp 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Iran who'll meet hosts Qatar in the semis .

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US launches deadly retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria

US launches deadly retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria

Dozens of people have been killed in Iraq and Syria after the White House launched air strikes in retaliation for the killing of three US troops.

Endycott slips back with Frittelli leading in Bahrain

Endycott slips back with Frittelli leading in Bahrain

Harrison Endycott's hopes of lifting his first European Tour title at the Bahrain Championships have faded as South African Dylan Frittelli hit the front.

US begins strikes in Iraq and Syria over Jordan attack

US begins strikes in Iraq and Syria over Jordan attack

While US strikes after the attack in Jordan do not target any locations inside Iran, they are likely to increase concern about tensions in the Middle East.

Israel keeps pressure on last two refugee cities

Israel keeps pressure on last two refugee cities

Deadly air strikes have intensified fears among the thousands of displaced Palestinians that Israeli forces will advance on the last refugee cities in Gaza.

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Arnold looks forward as Socceroos lament Cup heartbreak

Arnold looks forward as Socceroos lament Cup heartbreak

Arnold looks forward as Socceroos lament Cup heartbreak

Arnold looks forward as Socceroos lament Cup heartbreak

The Socceroos are reeling after letting a 1-0 lead slip and losing to South Korea 2-1 in extra-time to crash out of the Asian Cup in the quarter-finals.

Aussie Koloi dives to springboard gold at world titles

Aussie Koloi dives to springboard gold at world titles

Aussie Koloi dives to springboard gold at world titles

Aussie Koloi dives to springboard gold at world titles

Queensland diver Alysha Koloi has won Australia's first gold medal of the world aquatics championships in Doha, winning the one-metre springboard title.

Dual goals for Australia's women at water polo worlds

Dual goals for Australia's women at water polo worlds

Dual goals for Australia's women at water polo worlds

Dual goals for Australia's women at water polo worlds

Australia's women's water polo team will begin a fresh era under new head coach Bec Rippon at the world championships in Doha.

Endycott contending in Bahrain after nine-birdie round

Endycott contending in Bahrain after nine-birdie round

Endycott contending in Bahrain after nine-birdie round

Endycott contending in Bahrain after nine-birdie round

Rising Aussie Harrison Endycott has played himself into contention at the Bahrain Championships after an eventful round at Royal Golf Club.

Jordan end Tajikistan dream run to make Asian Cup semis

Jordan end Tajikistan dream run to make Asian Cup semis

Jordan end Tajikistan dream run to make Asian Cup semis

Jordan end Tajikistan dream run to make Asian Cup semis

Tajikistan's romantic run at the Asian Cup is over after they lost 1-0 in the quarter-finals to Jordan, who could next face Australia in the semis.

Backs to wall, Gazans fear Israeli hit on last refuge

Backs to wall, Gazans fear Israeli hit on last refuge

Backs to wall, Gazans fear Israeli hit on last refuge

Backs to wall, Gazans fear Israeli hit on last refuge

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are crammed against Gaza's southern border fear where they can flee next as Israeli forces advance in their war on Hamas.

Socceroos trio learn from 2019 Asian Cup heartbreak

Socceroos trio learn from 2019 Asian Cup heartbreak

Socceroos trio learn from 2019 Asian Cup heartbreak

Socceroos trio learn from 2019 Asian Cup heartbreak

Only three players remain from Australia's 2019 Asian Cup heartbreak but they are drawing on those lessons ahead of their quarter-final against South Korea.

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South Korea have need for speed against big Socceroos

South Korea will use their pace in attack to give the Socceroos' defence headaches, and insist they won't be intimidated by Australia's height and physicality.

Superstar Son stands between Roos and Asian Cup semis

The Socceroos will need to get the better of South Korea and their superstar captain Son Heung-min if they are to reach the Asian Cup semi-finals.

Gauci set to join Villa amid Socceroos transfer fever

Joe Gauci's expected dream move to Aston Villa is set to headline a busy transfer period for the Socceroos in their Asian Cup camp in Qatar.

Israel PM wants UNRWA end as UN calls it aid 'backbone'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says UNRWA is "the backbone of all humanitarian response in Gaza" while Israeli officials want it replaced.

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Japan's EPL stars chasing Asian Cup glory

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo and Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu says there is plenty of room for improvement in Japan's Asian Cup tilt.

Top Aussie player Lucas Herbert joins LIV Golf circuit

Lucas Herbert has been confirmed as the latest Australian to join the LIV Golf tour while leading European player Adrian Meronk has also been signed up.

Israeli forces hit Gaza, Hamas studies ceasefire bid

As Hamas ponders the most serious potential ceasefire proposal in months, Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza.

Socceroos' Behich joins Ronaldo at Saudi club Al-Nassr

Amid the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign, defender Aziz Behich has sealed a loan move to Saudi club Al-Nassr, where he will be teammates with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Socceroos raring for familiar foes South Korea

The Socceroos will relish facing familiar foes South Korea, who they beat in the 2015 Asian Cup final and must overcome to reach this year's semis in Qatar.

Socceroos to face South Korea in Asian Cup last eight

Australia will take on South Korea in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup after Jurgen Klinsmann's charges beat Saudi Arabia on penalties in the round of 16.

Japan out to avoid past mistakes, heartbreaks at Cup

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu insists it is a compliment that people believe they are struggling at the Asian Cup ahead of their round-of-16 clash with Bahrain.

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