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PSG score breath-taking team goal
PSG score a breath-taking team goal against Manchester City in the Champions League.

‘He’s an animal’: The Aussie taking Major League Baseball by storm – and on the verge of a World Series
It’s been a rapid rise for Travis Bazzana, who has helped give the Cleveland Guardians a strong shot at advancing to baseball’s iconic World Series.

‘Not all sunshine and roses’: The hidden cameras on Australia’s Test team
Why Mitchell Starc hasn’t watched any of The Test documentary series, and how the Australian team polices players who play up for the cameras.

Why I have an issue with the Nick Blakey trade to North Melbourne
The hand-wringing that followed the Pullman incident, and the concern for the women making the complaints that were so frequently expressed in August, are no longer part of the script.

Stars align for Tempted, Jimmysstar in Everest. But can they topple Ka Ying Rising?
Top trainer Ciaron Maher is best placed to cause an upset in the Everest on Saturday, but he is not counting on defending champion Ka Ying Rising coming back to the pack.

War in Saudi Arabia could rob Popovic of Asian Cup swansong with Socceroos
The possibility of the tournament being postponed until 2028 has massive implications for the Socceroos – and out-of-contract coach Tony Popovic.

Dale toasts dual assault on Kosciuszko with bonus buy’s late charge
Goulburn trainer Matt Dale will chase his second win in the $2 million Kosciuszko with So You Pence and late addition Rose Aye.

Three hospitalised after chemical exposure in Christchurch
St John says one person is in a critical condition following the incident.

Chef Simon Gault had a skin cancer removed, says health insurance was 'disgraceful'
Gault is urging people "to have a really good look at what you're signed up for" after his health insurer declined to cover recent skin cancer surgery.

NZ apple sector helps Indian growers to expand orchards under FTA commitment
NZ's apple sector makes good on a free trade agreement commitment to help Indian growers expand domestic apple production.

Garbin's 'emotional' return to the WNBL court
The Tasmania Jewels are going to return to the WNBL after a 30-year hiatus, with captain Darcee Garbin leading the team with her daughter Rose on the side line.

Akol’s siblings gave up football so he could chase his dream. Now he’s worth millions
Akol Akon plays like Nestory Irankunda but thinks and acts like Lucas Herrington, whose exact footsteps he is about to retrace. Catch him in the A-League while you still can.

King hopes Green Spaces on best behaviour to provide another debut win
Sydney jockey Rachel King is making a habit of breaking through at her first attempt, and racking up firsts for female riders.

Debutant set for Bledisloe baptism as Wallabies suffer cruel setback
Declan Meredith will start at No.10 in Saturday’s Sydney Test after Ben Donaldson was ruled out with a groin injury, with Harry McLaughlin-Phillips promoted to the bench.

Jillaroos pumped for home World Cup
Jillaroos star Jessica Sergis said a fourth-straight world cup triumph, on Aussie soil, would be the "cherry on top" for a squad she conceded is "getting a bit older".

Runner-by-runner guide to the 2026 Everest
Your guide to finding a winner in the 2026 Everest at Royal Randwick Racecourse.

Election 2026 live: ACT leader David Seymour open to coalition with Opportunity
Meanwhile, Chris Hipkins has apologised for racism Nanaia Mahuta faced, NZ First says it will boost Coastguard funding and Labour has launched a "Luxon cost calculator".

ASIC drops insider trading probe into billionaire Richard White
The regulator has closed its probe into the founder’s $200 million blackout-period share sales, but one WiseTech employee remains under investigation.