Jockey Robbie Dolan goes from star turn on The Voice to live out Melbourne Cup dream

Irish-born Dolan better known for singing on the talent show than his horsecraft until riding Knight’s Choice to victory at Flemington. If the Melbourne Cup is looking to expand its appeal beyond ...

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Oisin Murphy turns to counselling amid demands as champion jockey

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World - The Guardian - October 17

90-1 shot Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup by nose

The Australian-bred horse triumphed over a field which included a record four female jockeys.

With a World Series Grand Slam, Anthony Volpe Lived Out Childhood Dreams

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America’s Cup 2024: Great Britain’s dream over as New Zealand seal victory – live reaction

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World - The Guardian - October 19

I moved to Finland believing it was a progressive dream. It hasn't turned out that way | Mike Watson

Long hospital waiting lists, extortionate food bills and rising homelessness. Welcome to life under the most rightwing Finnish government in generations. Oulu is five hours north from Helsinki by ...

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Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Mavis Staples and many more paid tribute to the late singer and Band co-founder Thursday night in Inglewood.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18

Melbourne Cup 2024: rank outsider Knight’s Choice wins Flemington photo finish

Jockey Robbie Dolan guides outsider to shock victory Warp Speed a close second and Okita Soushi third Rank outsider Knight’s Choice caused a major upset as the local ride stunned the rest of the ...

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In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare

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Tech - Wired - October 21

Al Pacino Discusses Turning Down Han Solo In Star Wars: "I Can't Make Anything Out Of This"

Al Pacino played a number of iconic roles over the years, including Michael Corleone in The Godfather and Tony Montana in Scarface, and he could have had another big part: Han Solo.. Pacino just ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

'Sorry I have a German passport' - Tuchel hopes he can win over critics

Newly appointed England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he wants to make the nation's "dream come true" at the 2026 World Cup.

West Indies knock England out of Women’s T20 World Cup to reach semis – live

Over-by-over commentary on all the action in Dubai Sign up for our newsletter, The Spin | And mail Daniel West Indies also make two changes, but Matthews can only recall that Taylor drops ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

One Of 2025's Best-Looking RPGs Stars The Voices Of Daredevil And Gollum

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Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Marler retires from England 'dream bubble'

England prop Joe Marler retires from international rugby having won 95 caps.

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