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Newest first · UTC+11:00Sloan nails field goal in final Dragons game
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Taylor's place among greats set in stone after extraordinary swansong
Katie Taylor retires with a record of 26 wins and one defeat
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Cheerleading fever sweeps Melbourne in record-breaking fan dance
It’s a site that’s drawn huge crowds for countless legendary Australian sporting moments – from AFL grand finals to Matildas fever and the Australian Open. But on Sunday afternoon, Federation Square bore witness to something rather un-Australian.
· Lauren Ironmonger, Ashleigh McMillan
Ex-Team USA triathlete, NYC dad drowns while swimming off Shelter Island during family vacation
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· Nicholas McEntyre
Osaka apologises to children after struggling with Achilles issue at US Open
Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round of the US Open after overcoming an Achilles issue. (Getty Images: Dustin Satloff)
Lawrie sin binned in final Dragons game
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Laubstein, Glasgow propel New Mexico to 38-7 victory over Central Michigan in season opener for both
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — James Laubstein had two touchdown runs and Grant Glasgow kicked three field goals to lead New Mexico to a 38-7 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams.
UNLV defeats Hawaii 21-6 for fourth straight Island Showdown win
HONOLULU (AP) — Jai’den Thomas rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown, Jackson Arnold rushed for 89 yards and two scores along with 116 passing yards, and UNLV weathered Hawaii’s attempted comeback in a 21-6 victory on Saturday night.
Sacramento State beats Mississippi Valley State 52-0 for Alonzo Carter's first win as head coach
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jackson Sharman threw four touchdown passes, three to Matt Coleman, as Sacramento State shut out FCS member Mississippi Valley State 52-0 on Saturday night, giving Alonzo Carter his first win as the Hornets’ head coach.
Ka Ying Rising cruises to 21st straight win, Kwok wows crowd as racing returns to Hong Kong
World’s best sprinter takes HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup after superstar Aaron Kwok gets the new season under way at Sha Tin Racecourse
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Ka Ying Rising cruises to 21st straight win, Kwok wows crowd as racing returns to Hong Kong
World’s best sprinter takes HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup after superstar Aaron Kwok gets the new season under way at Sha Tin Racecourse
· Stephy Zhang
Pakistan cricket report card: The good, the bad and the ugly | The National
Pakistan cricket has gone into complete meltdown following yet another chastening defeat against a top team.
· Ajit Vijaykumar
Pakistan cricket crisis explained: What has gone wrong, and can it be fixed? | The National
Pakistan cricket has gone into complete meltdown following yet another chastening defeat against a top team.
· Ajit Vijaykumar
LA 2028 dream burning in Sakakibara
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Holmes limps off with leg injury
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US Open: Qinwen Zheng upsets Madison Keys, Alex Eala loses three-hour battle with Iva Jovic | The National
Trailing 5-0 in the third set against No 22 seed Madison Keys, Qinwen Zheng staged a thrilling comeback by winning the next seven games to secure a 1-6, 7-6, 7-5 victory on Saturday and reach the fourth round of the US Open in New York.
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Tomas Totland and Conrad Wallem score 4 minutes apart as St. Louis City beats the Whitecaps 3-1
St. Louis City’s Conrad Wallem, left, Lukas MacNaughton, back right, and Tomas Totland, front right, celebrate Wallem’s goal during the first half of a soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, in Vancouver, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Lane Kiffin's debut with No. 11 LSU matches the hype in a 51-10 victory over outmatched Clemson
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin reacts in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
· Brett Martel
MCG transformation begins as Super Bowl moment arrives
Melbourne Cricket Club chief executive Stuart Fox says the MCG is preparing for its own version of the Super Bowl, as the famous ground undergoes unprecedented preparation to host an historic maiden NFL match on Australian soil.
· Jon Pierik
Swans star 'shattered' after skipper's heartbreaking knee injury
Callum Mills is expected to miss the remainder of the finals after suffering a serious knee injury against Brisbane. (Getty Images: Darrian Traynor)
Fifita sharp in Arizona's opening 35-7 rout of Northern Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Noah Fifita threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns, Kedrick Reescano ran for two scores and Arizona opened the season with a 35-7 blowout over Northern Arizona on Saturday night.
· John Marshall
Influencer boom at US Open tests boundaries of tennis etiquette
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· Jasmine Payo
No. 16 Michigan escapes 'epic loss' thanks to disputed replay call
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) talks with Chris Bracy (7) after an NCAA college football game against the Western Michigan Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Nick Sessions' pick-6 on first play of game sparks New Mexico State to 51-14 romp over Mercyhurst
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Nick Sessions returned an interception 26 yards for a score on the first play of the game and Trey Hedden threw two touchdown passes to help New Mexico State roll to a 51-14 victory over FCS member Mercyhurst on Saturday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo fails to fire as Ange Postecoglou suffers first Al Nassr defeat | The National
The Ange Postecoglou honeymoon is over at Al Nassr after the Saudi champions were beaten 2-1 at Al Ittihad on Saturday.
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Sloan scores brilliant try in final Dragons game
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Wallabies’ key weakness lets Argentina off the hook, but Les Kiss won’t ‘catastrophise it’ | Jack Snape
In a yo-yo performance, Australia’s defensive effort set up what should have been a win if not for poor execution with the ball
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From Al Hilal to Al Nassr: The songs behind every Saudi Pro League club | The National
The Saudi Pro League has spent the past few years becoming one of football’s most closely watched competitions.
· Saeed Saeed
Alexandra Eala crashes out of US Open after Zheng Qinwen downs Keys in epic upset
Alexandra Eala loses three-set battle to friend Iva Jovic, while Zheng Qinwen fights back to stun Madison Keys and reach the fourth round
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Alexandra Eala crashes out of US Open after Zheng Qinwen downs Keys in epic upset
Alexandra Eala loses three-set battle to friend Iva Jovic, while Zheng Qinwen fights back to stun Madison Keys and reach the fourth round
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Phase two of the Kiss-era Wallabies is about to begin. There is one lingering concern
Peering into a laptop during a virtual press conference after a win over Argentina on Sunday morning, Wallabies coach Les Kiss was explaining why he’d been so persistently funky with selections - and substitutions - during his first five weeks in charge.
· Iain Payten
Yang scores Celtic winner
Yang Hyun-jun scored for the second consecutive league match for Scottish club Celtic ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
· Edwin Choi
Fittler's big call on Munster's future
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Alex Eala secures P19.4M payday despite heartbreaking US Open exit
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala may have fallen short in her bid to reach the US Open fourth round, but her impressive run in Flushing Meadows still yielded a sizable payout of $310,000, or approximately P19.4 million.
· The Manila Times
Dawson's 2 TDs lead Illinois State past Western Illinois 41-10
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Victor Dawson scored twice on the ground, Alex Herrera and Stevan Gavric each caught touchdowns and Illinois State took down Western Illinois 41-10 on Saturday.
Johnson throws for 281 yards and Georgia Southern defeats Charleston Southern 31-0
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Max Johnson threw for 281 yards, three Eagles scored rushing touchdowns, and Georgia Southern cruised past FCS member Charleston Southern 31-0 on Saturday night.
Taylor's 354 yards, 4 TDs lead Mississippi State past UL-Monroe 62-13
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Kamario Taylor passed for 354 yards and four touchdowns, added 59 yards and a score on the ground, and Mississippi State cruised past Louisiana-Monroe 62-13 in the season opener for both teams on Saturday.
Star Swan's defiant message after huge finals win
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Clarkson denigrated, says Brereton
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Rutherford throws for 140 yards and scores 2 TDs, Stephen F. Austin defeats East Texas A&M 44-7
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Gavin Rutherford rushed for two touchdowns and threw for 140 yards, Jaylen Jenkins also ran for a score, and Stephen F. Austin took down East Texas A&M 44-7 on Saturday night.
Louisiana Tech routs Northwestern State 80-6
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Blake Baker accounted for three of Louisiana Tech’s 10 touchdowns as the Bulldogs opened their season with an 80-6 rout over Northwestern State on Saturday night.
Cowboys suffer huge finals blow, Dragons face Eels
North Queensland Cowboys star Reuben Cotter will miss week one of the NRL finals after being charged for a high tackle against the Raiders.
· Simon Smale
Pierre Jr. scores twice, South Dakota wins 38-23 against Northern Colorado
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Charles Pierre Jr. rushed for two touchdowns, Tennel Bryant took his only carry for a score, and South Dakota defeated Northern Colorado 38-23 on Saturday.
Luxury riverside towers to be built at former athletes village site
Luxury towers expected to house up to 5000 people will be erected on a riverside block previously slated for the Olympic athletes village in Hamilton.
· Julius Dennis
Messi logs 2 assists for Inter Miami in first match since retiring from international soccer
Inter Miami midfielder Casemiro (5) celebrates with midfielder Rodrigo De Paul (7) and forward Leo Messi (10) after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Atlanta United, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
· Alanis Thames
No. 14 BYU forces 4 turnovers in 63-7 rout of Utah Tech
BYU wide receiver Legend Glasker (1) runs to a touchdown in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Utah Tech Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
· John Coon
Kriel brushes off Carter to score
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Hawkins, Overton carry Virginia Tech over VMI 73-3 in Franklin debut
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Marcellous Hawkins Jr. rushed for three touchdowns, and Jeffrey Overton Jr. rushed for 108 yards and two scores to lead Virginia Tech to a 73-3 victory over VMI on Saturday in the debut of Hokies’ head coach James Franklin.
· Jimmy Robertson
No. 16 Michigan catches second-chance Hail Mary, survives scare vs WMU
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) talks with Chris Bracy (7) after an NCAA college football game against the Western Michigan Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
· Larry Lage