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Barcelona score seven to knock Newcastle out of Champions League
Barcelona stormed into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a thumping 7-2 victory over Newcastle United at Camp Nou, sealing an emphatic 8-3 aggregate triumph in a compelling round-of-16 tie. Source link
Basketballer jailed for raping woman texted friends he 'lowkey shouldn't have'
Semi-professional Perth basketballer Roosevelt Williams Jr is jailed for raping a friend following a night out, with the court told how he sent several text messages afterwards describing what he had done. Source link
Senegal calls for corruption investigation after Africa Cup of Nations Nations title stripped
The Senegalese Football Federation plans to appeal the decision that gave its Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, with Senegal’s government calling for an investigation into alleged corruption of African football’s governing body. Source link
Quick hits: Matildas put on notice as Japan soar into Asian Cup final
Ultimate control, goals from everywhere and an eccentric coach from Greenland. This is what we learned from Japan’s supremely impressive semifinal victory over South Korea. Source link
'Special human' James Slipper to break Super Rugby record
The prop will have played more Super Rugby than anyone else and is hoping to continue next season. Source link
Japan storm into Asian Cup final against Matildas with ominous dismantling of South Korea
Japan has produced a frighteningly good display to overpower South Korea 4-1, and book a spot in the Women’s Asian Cup final against the Matildas. Source link
Axed Bulldogs star challenged by coach, why Dolphins welcome fan abuse
Cameron Ciraldo speaks for the first time since Bronson Xerri’s discontent at the Bulldogs emerged over the weekend. Source link
Senegal's AFCON win overturned months after controversial final
Senegal’s 1-0 win in the Africa Cup of Nations final has been overturned by an appeals board and a 3-0 victory awarded to Morocco after Senegalese players left the pitch in protest during the controversial January clash. Source link
Matildas coach explains Raso absence in Asian Cup semifinal win over China
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro explains why star winger Hayley Raso was an unused substitute in the 2-1 semifinal win over China. Source link
Pendlebury avoids ban due to 'exceptional circumstances', but no 'good bloke clause'
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury avoids suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal. Source link