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Champions Leicestershire toast absent Aussie skipper

Champions Leicestershire toast absent Aussie skipper

Leicestershire are toasting absent club skipper, Peter Handscomb, after they ended up winning promotion back to England's county championship top flight.

'Anything can happen': Roos target World Cup boilover

'Anything can happen': Roos target World Cup boilover

'Anything can happen': Roos target World Cup boilover

'Anything can happen': Roos target World Cup boilover

Australia's Wallaroos believe they can cause a World Cup sensation as coach Jo Yapp makes two changes to the starting XV to face Canada.

Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links

Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links

Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links

Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired the UK’s ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, over his links to the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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Harry says 'King is great' after one hour meeting

Harry says 'King is great' after one hour meeting

The Duke of Sussex has reunited with the King for the first time in 19 months, saying his father was "great, thank you" shortly after their private tea.

'Back to their rightful place': Ange's Forest pledge

'Back to their rightful place': Ange's Forest pledge

Nottingham Forest fans have been made a promise by Ange Postecoglou that he'll give his all to help them bring back their glory days.

Wallaroos looking to follow Matildas' World Cup lead

Wallaroos looking to follow Matildas' World Cup lead

The Wallaroos are hunting their first World Cup semi-final berth since 2010, hoping to follow the lead of the Matildas' final-four appearance two years ago.

Ange-ball faces exacting test at Nottingham Forest

Ange-ball faces exacting test at Nottingham Forest

Pundits say Ange Postecoglou's long-held football philosophy will be tested on return to the Premier League as Nottingham Forest's manager.

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Postecoglou confirmed as Forest's new manager

Postecoglou confirmed as Forest's new manager

Postecoglou confirmed as Forest's new manager

Postecoglou confirmed as Forest's new manager

After Nottingham Forest's sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo, Australia's Ange Postecoglou has been confirmed as the club's new manager.

Carpenter leads Matildas' charge on WSL opening weekend

Carpenter leads Matildas' charge on WSL opening weekend

Carpenter leads Matildas' charge on WSL opening weekend

Carpenter leads Matildas' charge on WSL opening weekend

Ellie Carpenter has proved the Australian standout among the dozen Matildas on view on the first weekend of the new Women's Super League season.

Defeated Wallaroos still battle into World Cup quarters

Defeated Wallaroos still battle into World Cup quarters

Defeated Wallaroos still battle into World Cup quarters

Defeated Wallaroos still battle into World Cup quarters

Australia's rugby women have made it into the World Cup quarter-finals despite suffering a 47-7 defeat to hosts England in their crucial group qualifier.

Kerr made to wait for return as fellow Matilda shines

Kerr made to wait for return as fellow Matilda shines

Kerr made to wait for return as fellow Matilda shines

Kerr made to wait for return as fellow Matilda shines

The long-awaited comeback of Sam Kerr has been put on hold as she watched fellow Matilda Ellie Carpenter light up the start of the WSL season for Chelsea.

Idris Elba hoses down talk of running for London mayor

Idris Elba hoses down talk of running for London mayor

Idris Elba hoses down talk of running for London mayor

Idris Elba hoses down talk of running for London mayor

Actor Idris Elba admits lacking the "courage" to enter politics after the Luther star was flagged as a potential candidate for London mayor.

UK PM picks new deputy, foreign minister in reshuffle

UK PM picks new deputy, foreign minister in reshuffle

UK PM picks new deputy, foreign minister in reshuffle

UK PM picks new deputy, foreign minister in reshuffle

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejigged his cabinet after Angela Rayner quit for breaching the ministerial code by failing to pay the correct tax amount.

Van Egmond joins 15th club in globetrotting career

Van Egmond joins 15th club in globetrotting career

Van Egmond joins 15th club in globetrotting career

Van Egmond joins 15th club in globetrotting career

Matildas ace Emily van Egmond will play for the 15th club of her distinguished globetrotting career after signing for Women's Super League club Leicester.

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Back in business! Sam Kerr to make Chelsea return

Sam Kerr will feature for Chelsea in their Women's Super League season-opener, playing her first soccer match since December 2023.

Wallaroos skipper back for crucial World Cup clash

The Wallaroos will have skipper Siokapesi Palu back in action for the match against England that will decide their Rugby World Cup fate.

Downton Abbey cast bid farewell in final film outing

The cast of Downton Abbey celebrate a "proper farewell" at the premiere of the third film of the hit period drama that began as a TV series 15 years ago.

England thrashed at home in ODI humbling

South Africa have inflicted a bruising ODI defeat on England at Headingley, wrapping up the first of a three-match series in less than half the scheduled time.

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'Not comfortable': Piastri plays down F1 advantage

Oscar Piastri is playing down his 34-point lead in the race for the F1 drivers' championship as Lando Norris promises to try to win every remaining race.

Zampa wins after epic trip - but is upstaged by Aussie

Another Australian leg-spinner stole the show from globe-trotting teammate Adam Zampa as Nathan Sowter spun Oval Invincibles' star in the Hundred final.

Supercharged Aussie trio lift women's Hundred crown

Annabel Sutherland, player of the match Nicola Carey and tournament MVP Phoebe Litchfield have guided Northern Superchargers to the women's Hundred title.

34,000km trip to bowl 20 balls: why Zampa's worth it

The Oval Invincibles must believe paying tweaker Adam Zampa to travel 17,000km to bowl for 10 minutes will be worth it if he wins them the Hundred title again.

'Perfect & beautiful': Socceroo repeats dream strike

Young Socceroo Nestory Irankunda has left his Watford manager incredulous after coming up with his second astonishing free-kick goal in a week.

Wallaroos still alive after epic World Cup draw with US

The Wallaroos can still qualify for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but their fate is in the balance after a thrilling 31-31 draw with the US.

Supercharged Aussies reach women's Hundred final

The Australian trio of Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield and Nicola Carey have helped fire the Northern Superchargers into the final of the women's Hundred.

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