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Newest first · UTC+11:00On this day in Korea - September 4, 1994: Taekwondo becomes Olympic sport
Taekwondo achieved formal international recognition as the International Olympic Committee approved it as an official medal sport. During the 103rd IOC Congress in Paris, delegates officially voted to include the discipline. The martial art emphasizes speed, agility high-kicking techniques and disciplined mental str…
· Yu doo-ho
'You better not ghost me on Snapchat!': Erling Haaland says goodbye to Omar Marmoush | The National
A heartwarming video of the moment Erling Haaland discovered Manchester City teammate Omar Marmoush was leaving the club is doing the rounds on social media.
· Steve Luckings
Darius Boyd: Maroons’ surprise choice of coach shows Origin is now in a league of its own | Jack Snape
Former Queensland player’s appointment as head coach highlights how State of Origin has become disconnected from the proving ground of the NRL
· Jack Snape
Tottenham striker Richarlison wanted by Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor | The National
Richarlison looks set to be the latest big-name Premier League star to join the Turkish Super Lig.
· Steve Luckings
Premier League paradox: midfielders are more and more expensive, yet more and more mediocre | Jonathan Liew
Enzo Fernández and Sandro Tonali had big-money summer moves, but can they hold a candle to past greats?
· Jonathan Liew
Katie Taylor finally gets her ‘fairytale ending’ with Croke Park homecoming
Irish fight legend can cap a special career by retiring as the undisputed super-lightweight champion with victory against Flora Pili on Saturday
· Donaldmcrae
Ashes ticket price increase 'really poor' - Vaughan
Edgbaston Cricket Ground has a capacity of 25,000
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Brand sacks execs over ad showing woman pushed over
Good Good has been creating golf content on its YouTube channel since 2020
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Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history
The 'here we go' is on hold, the 'bombas' are done and dusted and the window panes are reverberating after being forcefully closed on Tuesday night.
· Bbcsport
Nashville brings win streak into match with New York City FC
Nashville SC (16-2-4, first in the Western Conference) vs. New York City FC (7-8-7, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Brett Crawford in no rush as he plots Classic Series path for excitement machine Mr Incredible
The second-season trainer looks to build on a 28-win debut campaign that included a Group Three success
· Owen Goulding
Brett Crawford in no rush as he plots Classic Series path for excitement machine Mr Incredible
The second-season trainer looks to build on a 28-win debut campaign that included a Group Three success
· Owen Goulding
Down by the Hudson – ode to a New York swimming creek – in pictures
View image in fullscreenSanjay and Sherika, 2020‘They were visiting family from Jamaica. Her T-shirt, submerged here, says “Queen”’ShareView image in fullscreenRain Storm, 2024 ‘I took this image during a torrential downpour, even though my camera isn’t waterproof. Photographs are silent, but the rain’s noise made p…
· Sarahgilbert
Gus says the Roosters ‘have run away from the fight’. But will it save their season?
History, and the bookmakers, say the Sam Walker-less Roosters have now shot down their already nosediving premiership hopes.
· Dan Walsh
The night Hawthorn refused to die
The AFL had a $6 million bribe, a new jumper, and a plan for Melbourne to swallow the Hawks. They didn’t count on people power.
· John Silvester
Naomi Osaka: The dedicated follower of fashion turning tennis courts into catwalks | The National
In Australia, she wore a jellyfish-inspired outfit with a gigantic hat, a parasol, and a full-length veil. In Paris, she wore a sequinned gold dress that sparkled like the Eiffel Tower, underneath a black embroidered corset and a cascading maxi skirt. In London, she donned a long kimono inspired by the movie Kill Bi…
· Reem Abulleil
US Open: Aryna Sabalenka hits back over accusations of partying: 'You guys are a joke' | The National
Double defending champion Aryna Sabalenka bristled at a reporter's suggestion the events and appearances surrounding the US Open had included “parties and fun” after she cruised past Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 on Wednesday.
· The National
Masked, bruised and unbroken: Inside Ezi Magbegor’s World Cup battle
Opals and WNBA star Ezi Magbegor has opened up about her battle to be fit for the women’s FIBA World Cup, and says the Opals can match their mega-star USA rivals should the new-look Australian team advance deep into the tournament.
· Jon Pierik
'I grew up watching you' - women's boxing honours Taylor
Women's boxing greats, including Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano, pay tribute to the career of Katie Taylor as she prepares to retire from the sport after Saturday's fight with Flora Pili.
Schofield excited for first step towards maiden Everest ride
Chad Schofield says it’s scary to think Tempted might be even better as a four-year-old as he eyes an important step on Saturday towards what he hopes will be a first ride in the $20 million Everest.
· Craig Kerry
Maroons unveil Boyd as Origin coach on two-year deal
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Alcaraz 'stays calm' in US Open fightback
Carlos Alcaraz completed the career Grand Slam earlier this year with his Australian Open title victory
· Bbcsport
Woeful Spurs under the blowtorch
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Bencic whacks ball into spectator
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Demon shines after New York rain
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Cox says Swans five will remain banned regardless of police probe result
Dean Cox (pictured) says the club's suspension of five players is separate to the ongoing Victoria Police investigation. (Getty Images: Matt King)
Golfzon names 20 Korean finalists for China Open final
Indoor golf simulator company Golfzon has completed the Korean round of the global screen golf tournament, with 20 Korean golfers advancing to the December final.
· Jung Young-seon
Season uncertainty 'challenging' for AFLW community
North Melbourne won the 2025 AFLW premiership in front of a sold-out crowd at Princes Park. (Getty Images: Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)
· Poppy Penny
Alcaraz drops first set but then rolls into US Open second round
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, celebrates winning a match against Jaime Faria, of Portugal, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Walker's hilarious Arrow reveal ahead of 100th game
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Premier League predictions: Man City thrash Coventry, Arsenal beat Chelsea | The National
After the high of beating Sunderland in their opening game, Ipswich were given a reality check against Manchester United last weekend when they fell to a 5-2 defeat, despite taking the lead at Old Trafford.
· Gareth Cox
Low jet flyover of Cape Town stadium sparks South Africa safety probe
South Africa’s aviation regulator is reviewing flight data after daring Airlink manoeuvre before Springboks match
· Associated Press
Low jet flyover of Cape Town stadium sparks South Africa safety probe
South Africa’s aviation regulator is reviewing flight data after daring Airlink manoeuvre before Springboks match
· Associated Press
They’re racing at Randwick on Saturday. These are the horses that will win
1. Felix Majestic has run himself back into form in stronger races and is in a Midway where there doesn’t appear to be a lot of competition for the front. Don’t mind him drawn out a bit as he’s taken 100m or so to wind up out of the gates, if that early part works out for him he’s a big chance to break through. 16. …
· Ray Hickson
Race for baggy green hots up as Australian men’s cricket enters transitional period
Many have decried the state of Australian batting but a group of a dozen or more Test aspirants should be a source of excitement, according to chief selector George Bailey
· Jack Snape
Sabalenka slams 'joke' reporter
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Singapore to host Brazil, Japan, Paraguay in star-studded football festival
Mizuho Blue Challenge will take place at city’s National Stadium during Fifa international window in November
· Josh Ball
Singapore to host Brazil, Japan, Paraguay in star-studded football festival
Mizuho Blue Challenge will take place at city’s National Stadium during Fifa international window in November
· Josh Ball
Fagan lashes Kangaroos over 'unfair' Clarkson comments after axing
Chris Fagan (pictured) was one of many around the league stunned by North's axing of Alastair Clarkson. (Getty Images: Albert Perez)
‘That can’t be right’: Fagan’s passionate defence of Clarkson after ‘unfair’ Kangaroos axing
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has sprung to the defence of axed rival and close friend Alastair Clarkson, declaring the treatment of the four-time premiership coach to be unfair.
· Nick Wright
NFL eager for future Australia games, not worried about stadium scheduling conflicts
A general view during the second rugby union test between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in Melbourne, Australia, July 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, File)
· Greg Beacham
Sabalenka earns 53-minute US Open win - but tension still shows
Aryna Sabalenka is bidding to become only the third woman to win three successive US Open titles, following Chris Evert (1975-78) and Serena Williams (2012-2014)
· Bbcsport
CEO and president of Good Good Golf ousted, reports say
Good Good Golf CEO Matt Kendrick and president Joe Flannery have left the company in the wake of an outcry over an advertisement for a new Callaway driver that showed a man shoving a woman to the ground and telling her not to touch the club, according to multiple reports.
No plans for five suspended Swans to attend qualifying final
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox says he remains in contact with the club’s five suspended players, but has not spoken to them about attending Saturday’s qualifying final against Brisbane at the SCG.
· Jonathan Drennan
How Jai Arrow’s story has captured the attention of The New York Times
Jai Arrow’s battle with motor neurone disease – and the rugby league community’s warm response to his plight – have piqued the interest of one of the most recognised news outlets in the US.
· Christian Nicolussi
Cleared player remains stood down by Swans
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USA TODAY SPORTS/US LBM COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHES POLL
The Preseason US LBM Coaches Poll Top 25 from Aug. 4, total points based on 25 for first place through one point for 25th
Current cricket schedule could hurt women's game, says Perry
Ellyse Perry says there is not enough cricket being played in the peak of summer for women. (Getty Images: Matt King)
Joint stuns Svitolina in second set
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