SCMP’s predictions for the 2026-27 Hong Kong racing season
Can John Size bounce back and win a 14th title? Will Nichola Yuen and Andrea Atzeni continue their momentum from last term?
· Jay Rooney, Owen Goulding
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Gabriel Martinelli vows to 'give everything for this badge' as Al Hilal clinch fifth straight SPL win | The National
Al Hilal extended their unbeaten start to the Saudi Pro League 2026/27 season by registering their fifth straight win as their latest signing – Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli – made his debut.
· The National
Storm winger leaves on a stretcher before sin bin
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Crows star slammed into goal post
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Swans fear worst after ‘devastating’ Mills injury tempers joy of epic victory over Lions
The pride and jubilation that followed Sydney’s extraordinary upset victory over the Brisbane Lions has been tempered by what is expected to be confirmed as a serious knee injury to Swans skipper Callum Mills.
· Vince Rugari, Jake Niall
NRL Highlights: Cowboys v Raiders - Round 27
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Mulitalo puts finals at risk with striking sin bin
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Who are Alex Eala’s parents? Meet the supportive family behind the Filipino tennis star
Her dad Mike is a corporate executive, while mum Rizza is a former national swimmer and comes from a family of athletes
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Who are Alex Eala’s parents? Meet the supportive family behind the Filipino tennis star
Her dad Mike is a corporate executive, while mum Rizza is a former national swimmer and comes from a family of athletes
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Black scores double on debut
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Black kicks ahead and beats Dearden to score
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No Brits left in US Open singles - but are there reasons to be positive?
British number one Katie Boulter lost 6-1 6-0 to Wimbledon runner-up Karolina Muchova in the US Open second round
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Fenerbahce's Guendouzi banned for 2 Champions League games
Fenerbahce’s Matteo Guendouzi, right, vies for the ball with Galatasaray’s Lucas Torreira during a Turkish Super Lig soccer match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, April 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File)
Kick-off hit leads to sin bin
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Swans v Lions player ratings: How the reigning premiers fared in their stunning Swans loss
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· Scott Spits
Swans staff share embraces in famous win
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A Cinderella story: Why most women are wearing the wrong size shoes
More than two-thirds of Australian women are wearing shoes that do not match the size of their feet, a study suggests.
· Liam Mannix
UAE keep Women’s Asia Cup hopes alive with Khushi Sharma cheering from the sidelines | The National
The UAE crushed Indonesia to keep alive their hopes of a semi-final place at the Women’s Asia Cup – then reminded one of their injured colleagues she remains firmly in their thoughts.
· Paul Radley
I've never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin - Moyes
Dan Friedkin's company The Friedkin Group also owns Serie A side AS Roma
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China’s Zhang Ziyu a towering presence on debut, but US win World Cup basketball clash
The 19-year-old centre holds her own against WNBA stars with team-high 13 points, shares ‘iconic moment’ with Paige Bueckers after the match
· Stephy Zhang
China’s Zhang Ziyu a towering presence on debut, but US win World Cup basketball clash
The 19-year-old centre holds her own against WNBA stars with team-high 13 points, shares ‘iconic moment’ with Paige Bueckers after the match
· Stephy Zhang
Sydney blow away shellshocked Brisbane to revive ‘torpedoed’ AFL season
Swans defeat Lions 21.15 (141) to 13.10 (88) in qualifying final at SCG
· Martin Pegan
Andy Ruiz Jr’s comeback bid in tatters after sobering defeat to Damian Knyba
Knyba wins unanimous decision after dropping Ruiz
· Bryan Armen Graham
The Age photos of the week, September 5, 2026
Breakdancing instructor Jami Blomeley says that days after the Olympics, “our students started disappearing”.Credit:Ruby Alexander
Mark Newnham not changing approach as he unleashes strong opening day squad at Sha Tin
Last season’s trainers’ championship contender is aiming for 50 wins as he kicks off his campaign
· Owen Goulding
Mark Newnham not changing approach as he unleashes strong opening day squad at Sha Tin
Last season’s trainers’ championship contender is aiming for 50 wins as he kicks off his campaign
· Owen Goulding
Fourth-grader’s fairytale try not enough as Eastern Suburbs claim Shute Shield title
Eastern Suburbs put the finishing touches on a near-perfect Shute Shield season and avenged last year’s grand final heartbreak with a commanding victory over Warringah in Saturday’s decider.
· Tom Decent
Ben Shelton grinds out four-set win in match that ends after 2 a.m. to reach fourth round of US Open
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· Ted Holmlund
Flares set off, items thrown at players during Canberra junior AFL grand final
ACT Policing officers were called to Phillip Oval after reports a group of teenage spectators had thrown items at players, and flares had been set off. (ABC News)
· Charlie Gore
Gulden lights up the SCG with special solo effort
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Tempted sets course for Ka Ying Rising clash with scintillating win
On a day the first horse was officially confirmed for the $20 million Everest (1200m), 2025 runner-up Tempted reaffirmed her status as the Australia’s best hope of toppling defending champion Ka Ying Rising with a breathtaking Concorde Stakes win at Randwick.
· Craig Kerry
Perpetual Help holds pep rally for NCAA Season 102
The University of Perpetual Help community held a pep rally on Friday at the Home of the Altas Gym in Las Piñas City to support the athletes who will represent the school in Season 102 of the National Collegiate Athletics Association.
· DENNIS ABRINA
Warriors’ narrow win over Manly gives Penrith golden chance at minor premiership
Penrith appear in the box seat for the NRL minor premiership after the first-placed Warriors’ unconvincing 31-30 defeat of Manly in Auckland.
· Jasper Bruce
NRL Highlights: Warriors v Sea Eagles - Round 27
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‘Kicked him in the arse on the way out’: Clarkson urged to rejoin Hawthorn
Sacked coach Alastair Clarkson has been urged to bury his grievances and return to the fold at Hawthorn following his shock mid-week axing by North Melbourne.
· Danny Russell, Scott Spits
Turbo's yank duds Manly
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Booyakasha! Ali G is back – but even he can't match the absurdity of modern Britain | Jason Okundaye
Sacha Baron Cohen’s character once exposed the contradictions of an emerging multicultural nation. But nearly 30 years on Britain has changed – and so has the joke
· Jason Osamede Okundaye
Uefa legal case may be beginning of the end for Infantino as Trump’s support evaporates | Barney Ronay
The order of discovery related to Fifa’s failed plan to sell the World Cup will worry the American president, a situation that tends to end badly for the culprit
· Barneyronay
Sinclair returns to Moree with five-strong team
Former Moree trainer Peter Sinclair will return to his old home track on Sunday with a strong team of gallopers set to represent the stable.
· John Schell
‘Violent chess’: Why this AFL great is excited about historic NFL clash
AFL great Nick Riewoldt knows what it’s like to have his heart pounding when running up the race and on to the hallowed turf that is the MCG on grand final day.
· Jon Pierik
Nasio sent to sin bin for hip drop tackle
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Is 'disruptor' Antonelli winning hearts in Italy, where Ferrari is F1?
This weekend's Italian Grand Prix will be the first race since Kimi Antonelli's 20th birthday on 25 August
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Te Maire sets up Charnze
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Trbojevic sin-binned for ugly tackle
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Trbojevic handed marching orders
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Man Utd made midfield recruitment summer priority - what happens now?
Manchester United will pay Brighton up to £70m for midfieleder Carlos Baleba
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Bulldogs surge home to stun Swans, Kangaroos continue historic run
Emma McDonald kicked three goals in the final quarter to guide the Bulldogs to victory. (Getty Images: AFL Photos/Jonathan DiMaggio)
Swans captain suffers suspected devastating knee injury
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Reuben Garrick strikes first
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