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Root's ominous opening innings as England Bazballs in Perth
England star Joe Root is yet to score a Test century in Australia and was out for one run despite the team’s strong platform in the warm-up match. Source link
Australian athletes heading to Tokyo Deaflympics want greater recognition
Australia’s deaf women’s basketball team is back at the Deaflympics after a 15 year hiatus, with athletes calling for greater recognition and funding of their sports. Source link
'Long way to go': Katoa to be moved to Melbourne hospital from NZ
NRL star Eliesa Katoa faces more time in hospital when he returns to Melbourne as he recovers from a brain bleed after playing for Tonga. Source link
Luis Rubiales, famed for World Cup kiss, pelted with eggs at book launch
The former president of Spain’s national football federation, who made headlines after his behaviour following the final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, has had eggs thrown at him during the launch of his book. Source link
Trump's granddaughter last in LPGA debut after receiving wildcard
Kai Trump, teenage granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, has a rough start to The Annika tournament after receiving a sponsors invite to take part in the LPGA Tour event. Source link
Wallabies call in reinforcements to stem European slide in Dublin
The Wallabies have recalled several big-name players for their penultimate Test of 2025, as coach Joe Schmidt returns to his old Irish stamping ground. Source link
Swinging elbow earns Ronaldo first ever international red card
Cristiano Ronaldo is mocked by Irish fans after being sent off for the first time in his international career following a vicious swinging elbow at his opponent in a World Cup qualifier. Source link
Stokes reactions tell full story of England's struggles in Ashes warm-up
Ben Stokes appears embarrassed with almost every single one of his six wickets as England’s bowling attack leaves much to be desired in their only tour match before the Ashes opener in Perth. Source link
Neuroscientist calls for doctors at games following Katoa concussions
A leading concussion expert calls for sporting bodies to strengthen their protocols on players who are concussed before and during matches. Source link
Triple-wicket over and record partnership leads Hurricanes to WBBL win
Hayley Silver-Holmes shows her class after recovering from a nightmare run with injuries before her opening teammates set a record with the bat to deliver the Hobart Hurricanes a win over the Sydney Sixers. Source link