The panic button hasn’t been hit, but home truths have helped SEM Phoenix refocus after recent fadeouts put their NBL finals hopes in jeopardy, injured star Ryan Broekhoff says. Injured South East Melbourne star Ryan Broekhoff says the Phoenix entered practice this week with a “bad taste in their mouth” after a stunning capitulation against Melbourne United. After surrendering a ...
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All round Australia cruise to 7-wicket win over Pakistan
Opener Alyssa Healy starred with the bat after Australian bowlers produced a clinical display as the six-time champions coasted to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Women’s World Cup, here on Tuesday. Australian bowlers struck at regular intervals, save a fine 99-run partnership between skipper Bismah Maroof (78 not out) and all-rounder Aliya Riaz (53), to restrict Pakistan ...
Read More »‘Extremely disappointed’ Novak Djokovic deported after losing visa battle
By: Paul Sakkal and Simone Fox Koob Novak Djokovic will be denied the chance to defend his Australian Open title after the Federal Court validated a federal government decision to deport him because of his stance on vaccination. The tennis champion’s dramatic, week-long legal challenge failed about 5.45pm on Sunday when a full bench of the court ruled unanimously that ...
Read More »SYDNEY FC MEDIA RELEASE SYDNEY FC AND BANK OF SYDNEY ANNOUNCE MAJOR PARTNERSHIP
Sydney FC and Bank of Sydney are excited to announce a new commercial partnership. Bank of Sydney is dedicated to forging strong relationships with customers and community groups looking for a personal, rewarding banking experience. The deal represents a major alignment with a sports club. “It’s a great partnership between two proud Sydney institutions,” said Sydney FC Chief Executive Officer ...
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola snub at Euro 2020 wipes billions off soft drink company’s market value
Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision remove two Coca-Cola bottles from his Euro 2020 press conference table and drink water instead has wiped billions of dollars off the beverage company’s value. The company’s stock price dropped from $US56.10 ($73) to $US55.22 ($71.86) almost immediately after the Portuguese superstar’s perceived slight. That’s the equivalent of wiping $5.2 billion off the company’s market value. The drop stemmed ...
Read More »Two former Socceroos recognised with Honours in the Australia Day Honours List
By: Bilal Nassour Two former Socceroos were today recognised with Honours in the Australia Day Honours List, with Tim Cahill appointed an Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia and Craig Foster appointed a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia. In its citation the Council for the Order of Australia acclaimed ...
Read More »Utes RB Zack Moss To Play Against Oregon State
After missing the last six quarters of game action, Utah Utes star running back will return to the lineup against Oregon State. Moss missed the second half against USC on September 20 and the entire game against Washington State on September 28 with a shoulder injury. The Miami, Florida product is currently on track to break the school records for ...
Read More »Utah Quickly Scores Touchdown On First Offensive Possession
The Utah Utes scored quickly on their first possession against Oregon State when quarterback Tyler Huntley found tight end Brant Kuithe for a 21-yard touchdown to give the Utes a 7-0 lead just five minutes into the game. The game started with Utah’s defense forcing Oregon State to punt on a three-and-out. When Utah had their turn on offense, they ...
Read More »Sports quiz of the week: love, revenge, scoring and the sack
Who was up early? Who has new blood? Who couldn’t keep up? Romelu Lukaku scored his 50th and 51st goals for Belgium this week. Which of these countries has never produced a striker with as many international goals? Petr Cech has joined which ice hockey team as a goalie? Jay Gruden was sacked from his job as an NFL coach ...
Read More »The five big matches at the World Cup 9s
It’s been dubbed the Pacific Pool but it could just as well be the Pool of Death. Pool C, featuring Samoa and Tonga, Fiji and Cook Islands, is set to be the most hotly contested men’s pool of the World Cup 9s with every match having an impact on which nation qualifies for the semi-finals. Samoa and Tonga share one ...
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