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'Expect the unexpected': Socceroos' South American test

'Expect the unexpected': Socceroos' South American test

The Socceroos know they have a shocking record against South American opposition as they gear up for their crunch World Cup encounter with Paraguay.

'Never easy': Jedinak brushes off Socceroos critics

'Never easy': Jedinak brushes off Socceroos critics

'Never easy': Jedinak brushes off Socceroos critics

'Never easy': Jedinak brushes off Socceroos critics

Socceroos assistant coach Mile Jedinak won't buy into criticism of Australia's starting line-up against the United States and if they were too defensive.

Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic with Aussie fifth

Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic with Aussie fifth

Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic with Aussie fifth

Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic with Aussie fifth

Australian Cassie Porter has finished equal fifth at the LPGA Tour's Meijer Classic in Michigan, with Japanese star Miyu Yamashita winning in a play-off.

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Careless whisper: the aside that's cost Paraguay dear

Careless whisper: the aside that's cost Paraguay dear

Ahead of facing Australia in a pivotal World Cup clash, Paraguay are counting the cost of midfielder Miguel Almiron's history-making suspension.

How Socceroos will reboot for high-stakes Paraguay game

How Socceroos will reboot for high-stakes Paraguay game

The Socceroos can seal second spot in group D at the World Cup with a win or draw against Paraguay - and they are determined to bounce out of the blocks.

Socceroos boss insists big calls didn't lead to US loss

Socceroos boss insists big calls didn't lead to US loss

Coach Tony Popovic didn't start Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe in Australia's 2-0 loss to the United States, but is adamant personnel wasn't the issue.

'Frozen on the big stage': greats weigh in on US loss

'Frozen on the big stage': greats weigh in on US loss

The Socceroos looked overawed in their 2-0 World Cup loss to the United States, with Harry Kewell and Wayne Rooney among those lamenting the performance.

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Ultra-consistent Porter pushing for maiden LPGA title

Ultra-consistent Porter pushing for maiden LPGA title

Ultra-consistent Porter pushing for maiden LPGA title

Ultra-consistent Porter pushing for maiden LPGA title

Young Australian Cassie Porter is just one spot away from the top of the Meijer LPGA Classic leaderboard after shooting a four-under 68 in the second round.

Socceroos unhappy with referee Zwayer's 'stinker'

Socceroos unhappy with referee Zwayer's 'stinker'

Socceroos unhappy with referee Zwayer's 'stinker'

Socceroos unhappy with referee Zwayer's 'stinker'

The Socceroos have taken swipes at the quality of refereeing in their 2-0 loss to the United States, with Nestory Irankunda saying the referee had a "stinker".

Aussie golfers hit 67-year US Open low as Clark surges

Aussie golfers hit 67-year US Open low as Clark surges

Aussie golfers hit 67-year US Open low as Clark surges

Aussie golfers hit 67-year US Open low as Clark surges

No Australian golfer has made the US Open halfway cut for the first time since 1959 as American Wyndham Clark snared a four-shot second-round lead in New York.

Clark runs hot at fog-hit US Open as Aussies flounder

Clark runs hot at fog-hit US Open as Aussies flounder

Clark runs hot at fog-hit US Open as Aussies flounder

Clark runs hot at fog-hit US Open as Aussies flounder

Milestone-man Adam Scott is the best of a faltering Australian bunch as former champion Wyndham Clark leads the fog-hit US Open at storied Shinnecock Hills.

Socceroos ready to go up a gear in high-stakes US clash

Socceroos ready to go up a gear in high-stakes US clash

Socceroos ready to go up a gear in high-stakes US clash

Socceroos ready to go up a gear in high-stakes US clash

Coach Tony Popovic says the Socceroos will need to be even better than they were against Turkey in their high-stakes World Cup clash with the United States.

Rising star Cassie Porter goes after maiden LPGA win

Rising star Cassie Porter goes after maiden LPGA win

Rising star Cassie Porter goes after maiden LPGA win

Rising star Cassie Porter goes after maiden LPGA win

Australia's Cassie Porter is tied second at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Belmont, just one stroke behind leader Yan Liu.

US coach cagey on star's fitness before Socceroos clash

US coach cagey on star's fitness before Socceroos clash

US coach cagey on star's fitness before Socceroos clash

US coach cagey on star's fitness before Socceroos clash

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino won't confirm whether Christian Pulisic will face the Socceroos, but says his charges need to match Australia's mindset.

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Mangione face hurdles with 'mental breakdown' defence

Luigi Mangione plans to assert he was suffering from "extreme emotional disturbance" when he gunned down a US health insurance ‌executive, a judge says.

'Can't wait to beat them': Socceroos up for US showdown

After months of being talked down by American pundits, the Socceroos are ready to have a crack at the United States on the field in their World Cup clash.

US sweat on star's fitness as Socceroos clash nears

United States star Christian Pulisic has been training solo and appears in serious doubt to start, or even play at all, against the Socceroos at the World Cup.

US Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold

A statement by the US central bank, the first under chairman Kevin Warsh, has removed any guidance about future interest rate moves.

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'The burning desire now': Scott craves second major

Australian golfing great Adam Scott isn't content with playing 100 straight majors as he hunts a second big title at this week's US Open in New York.

'None of us were ready': golfers set for brutal US Open

Australia's five US Open starters know they are in for a long and challenging week when the 125th US Open returns to one of golf's most gruelling venues.

Messi magic gets defending champions going at World Cup

A Lionel Messi hat-trick against Algeria has got Argentina off to the perfect start as they attempt to defend their World Cup crown in North America.

'We don't take s***': US ready for Socceroos fight

The United States insist they are more aggressive than the last time they faced the Socceroos ahead of their bumper World Cup clash.

Socceroos star has had enough of underdogs tag

Defender Alessandro Circati hopes the Socceroos are starting to gain more respect and that players attracting attention from big clubs can help achieve that.

G7 leaders pledge to address global debt vulnerability

G7 leaders have vowed to enhance efforts to address escalating global debt vulnerabilities in developing countries that threaten economic stability.

Socceroos learn from AFL to boost their breaks

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic appears ahead of the curve with how he has handled the drinks breaks introduced at this year's World Cup finals.

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