Australia vs Indonesia – World Cup qualifier: Hosts braced for the unknown
The match in Sydney will see the Group C sides battle for a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Boxing champion Imane Khelif targets second Olympic gold at LA 2028 Games
Algerian gold medallist says she has 'nothing to hide' and vows to defend her title at the 2028 Summer Games in the US.
Djokovic-led tennis players’ union files lawsuit against professional tours
The PTPA accuses the ATP, WTA, ITF and the ITIA of exploiting tennis players and jeopardising their health and safety.
Josh Cavallo reveals daily death threats and says football ‘toxic’ for gay players
- Adelaide midfielder talks of multiple daily death threats
- Coming out brings ‘mountain of downsides’ for players
Australia’s first out gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has said he receives death threats every day and would find it difficult to encourage other footballers to come out due to the sport’s “toxic” environment. The Adelaide United midfielder came out in 2021 and said that despite his club’s and coaches’ support his openness about his sexuality had brought him a lot of pressure and negativity.
“There’s multiple, multiple, multiple death threats that come my way daily still,” Cavallo’s said on Fifpro’s Footballers Unfiltered podcast. “In the world of football, being an openly gay player is a very toxic place. It’s something not everyone would be able to handle and go through.
Continue reading...Injured Messi to miss Argentina’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers
The world champions will face Uruguay on March 21 and Brazil on March 25 without their influential captain.
Conor McGregor anti-immigration rant in White House condemned by Irish PM
Micheál Martin says MMA fighter’s comments before Trump meeting ‘do not reflect spirit of St Patrick’s Day’
Ireland’s taoiseach has denounced anti-immigration comments made by Conor McGregor as the MMA fighter visited the White House before a St Patrick’s Day meeting with Donald Trump.
McGregor said “Ireland is on the cusp of losing its Irishness” and that an “illegal immigration racket” was “running ravage on the country”.
Continue reading...‘So proud’: Newcastle fans reflect on historic cup win after 70 years of hurt
Outside St James’ Park and the Angel of the North, Magpies fans explain significance of Wembley victory
“After years and years of hurt, it was just glorious,” said 67-year-old Paul Wearmouth outside St James’ Park on the morning after the night before. “It was tremendous. I’ll be honest, I was crying. They were tears of jubilation.”
Wearmouth, a retired school caretaker, has been a fan of Newcastle United all his life and can tell you at length about how difficult a commitment that can be.
Continue reading...Marc Marquez wins Argentina MotoGP to maintain perfect start
The six-time MotoGP world champion extends his 2025 unbeaten run with victory at Termas de Rio Hondo circuit.
Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to win F1 Australian GP in Melbourne
McLaren's Lando Norris begins the 2025 F1 season with victory in an eventful and rain-affected Australian Grand Prix.
Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of LaLiga
Kylian Mbappe's first half brace in the 2-1 win against Villareal moves Madrid three points clear atop the standings.
Gout Gout lights up the track in Brisbane with world-leading 200m time
- Sprint sensation clocks 20.05 secs in U20 heat at state championships
- Australian breaks 20-second barrier in final with wind-assisted 19.98s
Sprint sensation Gout Gout, Australia’s fastest man over 200m, has lit up the track with a world-leading run during the Queensland Athletics championships on Sunday.
Gout first blitzed the field in the under-20 heats to cross the line in 20.05s for the fastest 200m recorded across the globe in all ages in 2025. The 17-year-old smashed the previous best 20.13s clocked by Zimbabwe’s Makanakaishe Charamba in Texas last month but better was still to come in the final in Brisbane.
Continue reading...Pakistan vs New Zealand T20: Tourists lose first match despite Shah heroics
New Zealand takes an early lead in the five-match T20 series after Pakistan's batting collapsed for less than 100 runs.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – LaLiga: Team news, start time, how to follow
Atletico host LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Sunday with Madrid side still reeling from defeat by Real in Champions League.
WPL 2025 final: Mumbai Indians claim second title as Delhi Capitals despair
Delhi lose third straight final as Mumbai wins by eight runs.
Fernandes hits back at Ratcliffe over ‘overpaid’ jibe at Manchester United
Manchester United co-owner says some players are 'overpaid', but club captain defends his teammates.
WPL 2025 final: Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women; teams, stream
Al Jazeera takes a closer look at the Women's Premier League final at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
Indian Premier League 2025: Axar Patel named Delhi Capitals’ IPL captain
India international Axar Patel is the last IPL 2025 captain to be named as Delhi Capitals make belated announcement.
Rashford named in Tuchel’s first England squad
England manager Thomas Tuchel recalls forward Marcus Rashford to international fold - a year after his last appearance.
Alcaraz’s Indian Wells three-peat bid on track with Draper next up
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz overcomes Francisco Cerundolo to set up semifinal meeting with Jack Draper at Indian Wells.
WBO orders Usyk to defend heavyweight boxing title against Parker
The World Boxing Organization has given Oleksandr Usyk a month to reach a deal to fight Joseph Parker.