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Gout sixth in Diamond League debut as Olympic champ claims victory
Gout Gout finishes well back in the field in the men’s 200 metres at the Oslo Diamond League meet, with Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo first across the line. Source link
England captain Stokes dropped for second NZ Test over nightclub incident
The decision to leave both the English captain and bowler Gus Atkinson off the side comes after a reported nightclub incident following the side’s win in the first Test. Source link
Schwarzer confident 'written off' Socceroos can stun American doubters
Maligned, underestimated and overlooked — and that is just the way we like it according to the Socceroos’ most capped player. Source link
The 35-year old Blues record Brian To'o can break in Origin II
Brian To’o is one of the best New South Wales Origin players in recent years and now history beckons for the Blues winger in Game II at the MCG. Source link
FIFA prioritising profit over fans at World Cup, ex-official says
A former FIFA official says the upcoming World Cup has been tainted by corporate greed as two US states investigate ticket pricing and practices. Source link
Socceroos are a long way from home but have a special Oakland connection
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan is a long way from home, but he has found an unexpected connection in Oakland. Source link
Somali referee returns home after being denied entry to US for World Cup
Omar Artan thanks FIFA for its support after he is barred from entering the United States, ending his dream of refereeing at his first World Cup. Source link
Cam McEvoy says his 50m freestyle world record is just the beginning
When Cameron McEvoy broke the long-standing 50m freestyle world record in March, he was at great pains to note that he believes he can go even faster. The Australian Swimming Trials offers the first chance to do so. Source link
Croquet player attempts to break world record at 101
Gippsland’s May Beveridge still plays croquet every week. The 101-year-old may soon be crowned the world’s oldest female competitive player. Source link
Serena Williams makes winning return to court at Queen's
Serena Williams steals the show at Queen’s Club, as the American icon marks her eagerly awaited return to competitive action with a doubles victory nearly four years after her last match. Source link