Born and raised in Korea, Egyptian wrestler pursues citizenship for shot at Olympics
Fouda Faris Ahmed hopes to follow his brother, who became the first naturalized Korean to represent the country in wrestling
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Ollie Watkins to make Al Hilal debut against Al Ahli in heavyweight Saudi Pro League clash | The National
Al Hilal host Al Ahli on Tuesday night in the biggest game of the 2026/27 season so far. It's Riyadh versus Jeddah, four-time Asian champions versus the current continental kings and, fascinatingly, England striker versus England striker.
· Andy Lewis
Teenager pleads guilty to planning terrorist bombing targeting Opera House and Sydney marathon
Boy, 16, testifies he was radicalised on TikTok before connecting to extremists on Telegram
· Australian Associated Press
Is Marnus Labuschagne finally out of luck?
Marnus Labuschagne finished the two-test series against Bangladesh with a total of 36 runs from three innings. (Getty Images: Robert Cianflone)
· Poppy Penny
‘I had no love for myself … now I have peace’: former Ireland rugby player Ryan Caldwell’s journey back from the edge
The retired second-row on his recovery from addiction, depression and incarceration to find a new life as a meditation teacher
· Donaldmcrae
'Next moment the most important' for Longmuir's dominant Dockers
Justin Longmuir led to Fremantle to 19 wins in the home-and-away season. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright)
· Blake Kagi
Oh features in Besiktas rout
Turkish professional soccer club Besiktas cruised to a commanding victory in an eight-goal match. South Korea forward Oh Hyeon-gyu, 25, came off the bench for the third consecutive game.
· Edwin Choi
(LEAD) Ex-Spain head coach Robert Moreno named temporary manager for men's nat'l football team
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· Yoo Jee-ho
Luai to get farewell Tigers game despite controversial PNG visit
Jarome Luai is poised to pull on the Wests Tigers jersey one last time, with coach Benji Marshall set to name the departing playmaker in the team this weekend despite the controversy surrounding his latest PNG trip.
· Adrian Proszenko
North Carolina teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba typically linked to freshwater swimming
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· Zoe Hussain
U.S. striker Balogun reportedly set to head to Everton on transfer
United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the pitch after losing to Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Pampered Asian Games cricket chiefs in moan over lack of 5-star accommodation for players
Japan will host both men’s and women’s T20 matches at newly built ground in Nisshin, but reports suggest not all facilities are up to scratch
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Pampered Asian Games cricket chiefs in moan over lack of 5-star accommodation for players
Japan will host both men’s and women’s T20 matches at newly built ground in Nisshin, but reports suggest not all facilities are up to scratch
· Reuters
Cats coach speaks for first time since club's concussion fine
Geelong coach Chris Scott has spoken for the first time since his club was fined for failing to officially let the AFL know about the concussion waiver in Jake Kolodjashnij's contract.
Naomi Osaka's US Open look channels Allen Iverson
Naomi Osaka, of Japan, arrives to compete against Anastasia Zakharova, of Russia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
NRL hierarchy given rare refresh with last year’s top four all bombing out in 2026 | Jack Snape
Humbling seasons for proven greats the Broncos, Raiders, Storm and Bulldogs highlight the game’s rapid change
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One-day cricket conversation: Labuschagne dumped from ODI team but Test hopes remain
Australia’s chief selector insists there is no correlation between Marnus Labuschagne’s Test future and his axing from the one-day squad after the out-of-form batsman was omitted from the squad announcement on Tuesday.
· Jasper Bruce
2030 World Cup to remain on SBS, the ‘spiritual home of football’
SBS has secured the rights to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2030 in a $30 million-plus bid to remain “the spiritual home of football” after this year’s blockbuster event.
· Calum Jaspan
Tadej Pogacar has 'successful surgery' after Vuelta crash but season finale remains under threat | The National
The words of warning given after Tadej Pogacar's stunning performance on Stage 4 of the Vuelta a Espana turned out to be sadly prophetic for UAE Team Emirates-XRG.
· Gareth Cox
Robert Moreno named interim S. Korea coach
Former Spain head coach Robert Moreno was named interim head coach of the South Korean men's national soccer team Tuesday.
· Edwin Choi
Crowd gasps as Osaka makes grand entrance
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DeGrom strikes out 8, allows 1 hit in 7 shutout innings as the Rangers beat the A's 8-1
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom throws to the Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ex-Spain head coach Robert Moreno named temporary manager for men's nat'l football team
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Former Spain head coach Robert Moreno was named the temporary manager of the South Korean men's national football team Tuesday.
· Yoo Jee-ho
China tennis star Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to victims of Nepal disaster
Olympic gold medallist says money to be directed to ‘emergency relief, transitional resettlement and post-disaster reconstruction’
· Stephy Zhang
China tennis star Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to victims of Nepal disaster
Olympic gold medallist says money to be directed to ‘emergency relief, transitional resettlement and post-disaster reconstruction’
· Stephy Zhang
Chilufya has two goals in a 5-2 Angel City win at the Boston Legacy
Angel City FC forward Ally Sentnor in action against Seattle Reign FC during the first half of an NWSL soccer match, on Aug. 9, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
Sharks want to play their home NRL finals match at their home ground
Cronulla will host an elimination final, but the NRL will decide where that match is played. (Getty Images: Darrian Traynor)
Daejon Love allegedly pretended to be overseas basketball player before posing as 49ers wide receiver
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‘Key differences’: What the NFL will allow you to take into the MCG for historic clash
Fans attending next week’s historic NFL clash at the MCG have been warned they can carry only clear plastic bags into the venue and cannot bring their own food or drink.
· Jon Pierik
Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’s cocaine ban was ‘pretty much expected’
Australian tested positive at event in June
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2 S. Koreans make International Team for Presidents Cup
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Kim Si-woo and Tom Kim have made the International Team for the upcoming Presidents Cup, the biennial match play event pitting non-European international stars against their American counterparts.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Tsitsipas 'expected' Kyrgios drug ban
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Bills sign veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson to practice squad
Buffalo Bills linebacker Shaq Thompson looks on after defeating the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Oct. 26, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Thea Frodin was Serena Williams' body double and is in the US Open
In this photo provided by USTA, Thea Frodin, 17, pumps her fist during a match at the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s National Championships to earn a wild card into the U.S. Open on Aug. 16, 2026, in San Diego. (Jon Mulvey/USTA SoCal. via AP)
· Brian Mahoney
Pressure mounts on struggling Marnus Labuschagne after Australia ODI axe falls
Batter dropped from white-ball tour to Zimbabwe and South Africa
· Jack Snape
UAAP tweaks Season 89 basketball schedule for Gilas commitment
MANILA, Philippines — In an effort to support its players set to suit up for Gilas Pilipinas at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya and the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup in Wuhan, the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) tweaked its Season 89 basketball schedule.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Aussie Duckworth upsets 30th seed
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Australian tennis battlers savour ‘crazy’ pay days at US Open
Kim Birrell, Maya Joint and James Duckworth advance on day two
· Australian Associated Press
Why Wallabies attack went to 'absolute mud'
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Pitcher Go Woo-suk becomes free agent with possible reunion with ex-KBO team looming
South Korean pitcher Go Woo-suk has become a free agent after refusing an outright assignment to the minor league by the Minnesota Twins.
· Yonhap
It’s on new-look Jets secondary to put historically inept season in the past
Imagine a top-rated former NFL quarterback becoming a head coach and watching his offense produce the fewest touchdown passes in the league.
· Mark Cannizzaro
India line up Brazil, Uruguay friendlies, but domestic football chaos continues
Trio of international friendlies over next several weeks provides some light in a gloomy time for game in the country
· Mike Chan
India line up Brazil, Uruguay friendlies, but domestic football chaos continues
Trio of international friendlies over next several weeks provides some light in a gloomy time for game in the country
· Mike Chan
Pitcher Go Woo-suk becomes free agent with possible reunion with ex-KBO team looming
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean pitcher Go Woo-suk has become a free agent after refusing an outright assignment to the minor league by the Minnesota Twins.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Joint advances after epic comeback
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Malik Nabers remains noncommittal about being ready for Giants' season opener
New York Giants’ Malik Nabers practices at the team’s NFL football facilities in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
· Stephen Whyno
Great says goodbye to the grand slam arena
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Djokovic's tearful loss leaves future uncertain
Djokovic overcome with emotion during US Open loss
· Bbcsport
Arteta joins elite 250 club - but where does he rank?
Mikel Arteta became the second person to both play (284) and manage (250) at least 250 Premier League games, along with Mark Hughes (played 297, managed 466).
· Bbcsport
Stan Wawrinka's Grand Slam career ends with US Open loss to Berrettini
Stan Wawrinka, of Switzerland, gestures to the crowd after he lost to Matteo Berrettini, of Italy, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
· Brian Mahoney