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Villarreal v Manchester United: Europa League final goes to penalties – live!
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LIVE: Victoria lockdown looms, AFL scrambling to avoid ‘worst case scenario’
via foxsports.com.auVictorians are bracing for COVID-19 numbers to be revealed on Thursday morning as the state prepares for a potential snap lockdown. -
Bellamy’s big halves gamble as Storm lose star forward: NRL Late Mail
via foxsports.com.auIn a huge show of faith, Storm coach Craig Bellamy is expected to stick with his left-field No.6 option, despite carrying a specialised half in the reserves. -
European Super League rebel trio in war of words with UEFA
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Photo sparks fears for footy season
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Villarreal v Manchester United: Europa League final goes to extra time – live!
via theguardian.comEuropa League final 1-1 after 90 minutes in GdanskThe Fiver: sign up for our free daily football newsletter
Get in touch! Email Rob or tweet @United_Writing 10.10pm BST 103 min Parejo’s corner is headed out and United break. Fernandes launches a dangerous pass towards Rashford, but the last man Capoue comes across to head clear. 10.09pm BST 101 min This is Villarreal’s best spell of the match by a distance. Bailly fouls somebody in yellow on the left wing, which allows Parejo to addr -
‘Unfair’: Richmond responds to claims of bitter ‘war’ with AFL
via foxsports.com.auRichmond chief Brendon Gale has responded to reports from veteran AFL journalist Caroline Wilson that there is a “war” going on between the Tigers and the league, suggesting star Shai Bolton’s recent $20,000 fine could’ve been influenced by the dispute. -
AFL, Richmond reportedly at ‘war’ over Marvel Stadium complaints, Shai Bolton fine
via foxsports.com.auVeteran AFL journalist Caroline Wilson believes there is a “war” going on between Richmond and the league, suggesting star Shai Bolton’s recent $20,000 fine could’ve been influenced by the dispute. -
AFL news 2021: Richmond, Shai Bolton fine, Marvel Stadium, Damien Hardwick, Gillon McLachlan, Caroline Wilson
via foxsports.com.auRichmond chief Brendon Gale has responded to reports from veteran AFL journalist Caroline Wilson that there is a “war” going on between the Tigers and the league, suggesting star Shai Bolton’s recent $20,000 fine could’ve been influenced by the dispute. -
Ponting backs Test exile for shock Ashes berth as Aussies benefit from ‘blessing in disguise’
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Langer’s job on the line as blunt player reviews say Aussie coach must change his ways
via foxsports.com.auJustin Langer must change his ways if he is to remain head coach of Australia, according to a blunt end-of-season review which sees players move to take a greater control of the dressing room. -
‘I get it now’: NRL stars open up on Indigenous causes
They may not be related by blood, yet the blood they shed together on the field and conversations off it have bonded three of the NRL’s biggest stars with their indigenous “brothers”. -
Zlatan Ibrahimovic fined by Uefa over financial interest in betting company
via theguardian.comSwedish forward fined €50,000 but avoids ban from playingMilan also fined €25,000 for violating Uefa disciplinary rulesZlatan Ibrahimovic has been fined €50,000 (£43,175) for breaking Uefa rules by having a financial interest in a betting company. The Swedish forward avoided a playing ban while his club, Milan, were also fined €25,000 (£21,590) for violating the same article of Uefa’s disciplinary regulations.An official Uefa statement confirmed Ibrahimovic -
Exclusive: ‘Being treated as animals’ — Latrell opens up on sickening racial abuse
via foxsports.com.auRabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell has opened up like never before in an exclusive interview about the toll of racist trolling. -
Shock Raiders star among NRL’s leading workhorses: Stat Attack
via foxsports.com.auThe Panthers have two historic records on each side of the ball in their sights against the Bulldogs. -
A brief history of the bitter golf feud threatening to derail USA’s Ryder Cup bid
via foxsports.com.auWe’ve all seen the eye-roll. We’ve all been there. When you’re boss rocks up to after work drinks, or when the internet company puts you on hold again, or when your aunt asks why you’re still single at a family gathering. -
McGuane: How Dees’ H-division can shackle the Bont
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He’s my brother: NRL stars back Indigenous teammates
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LIVE: D-Day for Victoria with AFL fixture chaos looming as lockdown talks emerge
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Teddy shock: Blues great shakes up backline, names FIVE debutants in Origin I team
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NRL 2021: Stat Attack, Round 12, Panthers vs Bulldogs, Broncos vs Storm, Tyson Frizell, Dragons, Cameron Murray
via foxsports.com.auThe Panthers have two historic records on each side of the ball in their sights against the Bulldogs. -
Aussie boxing ‘machine’ brutalises rival
Olympic hopeful Justis Huni has comfortably defeated Christian Tsoye via unanimous decision (99-91 x 2, 98-92) in their heavyweight clash at Sydney’s International Convention Centre on Wednesday evening. -
Super League rebel trio hit back after Uefa launch disciplinary proceedings
via theguardian.comReal Madrid, Barça and Juventus call move ‘incomprehensible’All three clubs face possible exclusion from Champions LeagueBarcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus – the three remaining rebel clubs from the failed European Super League project – have released a new joint statement, hitting back after Uefa launched disciplinary proceedings against them.The three sides claim the European governing body’s actions, which could lead to their expulsion from the Champions -
Why Craig Bellamy is the greatest coach of the NRL era
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Pressure on Langer to change his ways as reviews turn up heat on embattled coach
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Tex Walker is having a cracking AFL season — this is how he could help Adelaide rebuild
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Chelsea return 800 Champions League tickets amid fan anger at cost and rules
via theguardian.comFans accuse Uefa over restrictions for final in PortoCST board member: ‘Selling tickets for €400 is outrageous’Chelsea have returned more than 800 tickets out of their allocation of 5,800 for the Champions League final with Manchester City in Porto. The tickets were part of a charter package for which flights were subsidised by the club.The returned tickets were part of a charter package, which included subsidised flights at £200 but supporters have balked at the price and -
British & Irish Lions players given first Covid vaccine doses before tour
via theguardian.comSouth Africa-bound squad assembled in LondonFirst match of tour scheduled for 3 July in JohannesburgThe British & Irish Lions squad heading to South Africa next month had their first coronavirus vaccine doses during a pre-tour gathering in London on Wednesday.Along with Great Britain’s Olympic team members, those involved in the Lions tour have had special dispensation from the government to be vaccinated ahead of schedule, with second Covid jabs set to be administered next month durin -
Antonio Conte to leave Inter over plan to sell €80m of players this summer
via theguardian.comConte going weeks after leading club to Serie A titleInzaghi and Allegri among managers being considered Antonio Conte is leaving his job as manager of Internazionale, three and a half weeks after leading the club to their first Serie A title in 11 years.After talks on Wednesday the former Chelsea manager and the club agreed to part ways, with the 51-year-old to receive a payout of €7m (£6m). He had one year remaining on a contract with a €13m salary. Continue reading... -
Antonio Conte leaves Inter over plan to sell €80m of players this summer
via theguardian.comConte goes weeks after leading club to Serie A titleInzaghi and Allegri among managers being considered Antonio Conte has left his job as manager of Internazionale, three and a half weeks after leading the club to their first Serie A title in 11 years.After talks on Wednesday the former Chelsea manager and the club agreed to part ways, with the 51-year-old receiving a payout of €7m (£6m). He had one year remaining on a contract with a €13m salary. Continue reading... -
Villarreal v Manchester United: Europa League final – live!
via theguardian.comEuropa League final from the 8pm BST kick-off in GdanskSolskjær senses his moment | Emery plots United downfall And feel free to email your thoughts on the game to Rob 5.27pm BST Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Europa League final between Villarreal and Manchester United in Gdansk. If styles make fights, then so do backstories, and when this match kicks off the scoreline will be Villarreal 0-45 Manchester United. That’s the number of major trophies won by each side. Villarr -
Koepka v DeChambeau: The deliciously petty spat that could save golf
via theguardian.comThe mundanity underpinning the Brooks Koepka-Bryson DeChambeau feud puts a fine point on just why golf rivalries can be so entertainingThe latest installment in the long-simmering feud between Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau came to pass on Monday night when a leaked snippet from an interview with Koepka at last week’s PGA Championship surfaced and quickly went viral.In the 45-second clip, Koepka, the famously nonchalant four-time major champion, is starting to respond to an anodyne qu -
‘You are seriously ABC News’: Gal fires up in presser feud with Dean Lonergan
via foxsports.com.auPaul Gallen is already sick of promoter Dean Lonergan, but the two have another three weeks to go at it after Justis Huni came through his last test on Wednesday night unscathed. -
‘Hype job’ or ‘masterclass’? Behind the scenes as Gal’s team mocks ‘zero power’ Huni
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Good stories and players abound as county cricket seizes rare spotlight | Andy Bull
via theguardian.comFrom Stephens to Hameed, the County Championship has made the most of a brief hiatus in other forms of the gameForewarned about the cruelty of April, I was entirely unprepared for the viciousness of May. At times these past few weeks have felt like an elaborate skit, a running bait-and-switch in which we were repeatedly lured outdoors by the promise of sunshine and then hit by a hailstorm when we’d made it halfway around the corner. I’ve spent most of it waiting, for the clouds to go -
Giro d’Italia: Bernal finally shows fallibility as Martin wins stage 17
via theguardian.comSimon Yates takes almost a minute back on race leaderGiulio Ciccone and Remco Evenepoel fall on late descentDan Martin completed a Grand Tour set of stage wins at the Giro d’Italia, but the race leader Egan Bernal finally showed a first glimpse of weakness on a brutal final climb to Sega di Ala.The Irish rider was the sole survivor from the day’s main breakaway, crossing the line ahead of João Almeida in second place. But when Simon Yates attacked Bernal, the Ineos Grenadiers -
The Fiver | Try telling Villarreal that this is a rinky-dink tournament
via theguardian.comSign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Twenty-three years, one month and eight days since his greatest moment as a player, Ole Gunnar Solskjær hopes to celebrate his greatest moment as a manager. So Wednesday brings an opportunity that few people ever get in life. Frankly, The Fiver will be disappointed if Rob Lee blows this chance. Continue reading... -
Patriots deny Trump offered senator money in 2008 to drop investigation into team
via theguardian.comESPN publishes allegations over New England’s Spygate scandalSenior Trump adviser says claims are ‘completely false’New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has denied allegations he and Donald Trump attempted to pay a senator money in order to drop an investigation into a cheating scandal involving the team.According to a report published on Wednesday by ESPN, Trump met with late senator Arlen Specter in 2008 and offered him “money in Palm Beach” if he dropped his i -
Hillsborough: why has the trial collapsed and what happens next?
via theguardian.comBereaved families react with dismay after a judge rules former police officers have no case to answer
A judge has stopped the trial of two former South Yorkshire police officers and the force’s former solicitor, who had been charged with perverting the course of justice for amending police statements after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. Continue reading... -
AFL news 2021, COVID-19, Victoria outbreak, Greater Melbourne, case numbers, coronavirus, AFL fixture Round 11
via foxsports.com.auVictorians are bracing for COVID-19 numbers to be revealed on Thursday morning as the state prepares for a potential snap lockdown. -
Ross County face fan backlash after appointing Malky Mackay as manager
via theguardian.comFormer Wigan manager replaces John HughesSupporter liaison officer told club of worries over Mackay’s pastMalky Mackay has taken over as manager of Ross County amid supporter concerns regarding his appointment. The former Cardiff, Watford and Wigan manager, who stepped down as the Scottish Football Association’s performance director in November after four years, replaces John Hughes who left on Monday despite steering the club to Scottish Premiership safety.Before Mackay’s appo -
Hillsborough families attack ‘ludicrous’ acquittals of police
via theguardian.comTwo former officers and solicitor accused of perverting course of justice have no case to answer, judge rulesBereaved Hillsborough disaster families have condemned the “ludicrous” decision to acquit two former South Yorkshire police officers and the force’s former solicitor on charges of perverting the course of justice, bringing to a close their 32-year fight for justice.Peter Metcalf, 72, a former solicitor for the force, and the then Ch Supt Donald Denton, 83, and DCI Alan F -
Raiders legend ‘filthy’ at contract calamity
Canberra Raiders legend Gary Belcher has taken aim at George Williams following the halfback’s contract saga took an ugly turn this week. -
Nothing to fear: Gallen confident he has Huni’s measure
Paul Gallen declared he has no fear of Justis Huni’s power after the Australian heavyweight champion was forced to go the distance for the first time in his professional career. -
Full highlights of Justis Huni’s heavyweight masterclass
Boxing: Justis Huni has defeated Christian Tsoye in their Australian Heavyweight title bout. The undefeated 22-yr-old did damage from the outset in front of Paul Gallen at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. -
David Foot obituary
via theguardian.comOutstanding cricket writer and biographer whose work graced the pages of the Guardian for 40 yearsFor generations, the path to journalistic success in Britain has run almost inevitably through London. David Foot, who has died aged 92, broke the rule and achieved a high reputation as an outstanding writer, for the Guardian above all, without ever deserting his Bristol base and not often leaving his beloved West Country.Among his cricket-writing colleagues in particular, he had a unique reputation -
’Exactly what I need to do’: Gal says he’s found Huni’s flaws, as war of words continues
via foxsports.com.auBefore the dust had even settled at the ICC in Sydney, a war of words had already erupted. -
‘I’m so ashamed’: Mia Fevola’s dramatic plea amid social media barrage
via foxsports.com.auThe stepdaughter of AFL legend Brendan Fevola has revealed she no longer checks her phone in the morning because of relentless trolling on social media. -
Huni’s warning for Gallen after retaining heavyweight title
Justis Huni dominated Christian Tsoye to retain his Australian heavyweight title, then turned to rival Paul Gallen at ringside and warned: “It’s showtime”. -
Aussie boxing champ’s advice for Gallen
Olympic hopeful Justis Huni has comfortably defeated Christian Tsoye via unanimous decision (99-91 x 2, 98-92) in their heavyweight clash at Sydney’s International Convention Centre on Wednesday evening.
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