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Diaspora delight as irresistible Japan cruises into Asian Cup semis
Sayoko had never played football, but the Japan women’s side inspired her to take up the game. And the Nadeshiko lived up to the hype at Stadium Australia, defeating the Philippines 7-0 on an afternoon of colour and national pride. Source link
Green records 'nerve-racking' Australian Open win to end 12-year drought
Hannah Green says her nerves were frayed during her one-stroke victory at the Women’s Australian Open in Adelaide. Source link
Piastri fails to start again as teenager Antonelli takes maiden win
Oscar Piastri misses his second start of a Formula 1 grand prix in 2026, as McLaren suffers a double-blow and Mercedes celebrates another victory. Source link
Live: New-look Knights back up from Vegas victory against Manly at Brookvale
The Newcastle Knights are at Brookvale Oval to take on the Sea Eagles after opening their season with an electric victory in Las Vegas. Follow live. Source link
France wins back-to-back Six Nations titles after last-second penalty
After five rounds of matches, the Six Nations Championship comes down to a single penalty in the 83rd minute of the final game — and France emerges as back-to-back champions. Source link
Petracca dominates as Suns cruise against Eagles, Demons win thriller against Saints
New recruit Christian Petracca is sensational again as Gold Coast smashes West Coast, after Melbourne completes a thrilling and memorable MCG win over St Kilda. Source link
Swedish star Ludvig Åberg leads Players Championship by three ahead of final round
Ludvig Åberg has not won one of golf’s major titles yet but the Swedish star is in prime position to take out the “fifth major”, The Players Championship in Florida. Source link
F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix due to Middle East war
Formula 1 has cancelled its grand prix weekends in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, as war in the Middle East continues. Source link
McLaren 'kind of belong' behind F1 leaders, but Piastri keen to battle
Oscar Piastri has said McLaren’s starting positions on the third row for today’s Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix are “about where we kind of belong”. Source link
How the Iranian-Australian community united to help footballers
The remaining members of Iran’s women’s football team might have left Australia, but the journey is far from over, as members of the Iranian-Australian community share what really went into the fight to protect their countrywomen. Source link