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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.

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 ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

An Air New Zealand flight to Auckland diverts to Melbourne because of disruptive passenger

An Air New Zealand flight bound for Auckland, New Zealand, from Perth, Australia, has been forced to divert after a passenger became disruptive

World - ABC News - October 22

‘Amorous couple’ blamed for causing flooding that shut down two Melbourne CBD train stations

Minister says sprinkler was dislodged before Melbourne Central and Flagstaff stations were evacuated on night of Olivia Rodrigo concert. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Thom Yorke walks off stage after being heckled by pro-Palestine protester at Melbourne concert

The Radiohead frontman, in Australia for a solo tour, has previously denounced the pro-Palestine BDS movement and defended his decision to play in Israel. Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke walked off ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Melbourne player Joel Smith handed four-year AFL ban for cocaine saga

Demons player banned from playing Australian rules football until 2028 28-year-old returned positive test after a game in 2023 Joel Smith has been banned from playing any form of Australian ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Community mourns ‘passionate’ young rapper killed in Melbourne as alleged shooter remains on the run

Friends warned against seeking retribution after man in his 20s dies of gunshot wounds in North Melbourne. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Family and friends ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Chris Martin falls through hole in Melbourne stage weeks after Olivia Rodrigo’s mishap

Lead singer takes backwards tumble as Coldplay perform fourth and final show at Marvel Stadium. The lead singer of the British rock band Coldplay has fallen into a hole in the stage while ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Report: Ryder Cup expected to follow Presidents Cup in awarding players stipends

Presidents Cup participants are no longer mandated to make charitable donations with the money they receive, according to Golfweek.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

America’s Cup 2024: New Zealand take 4-0 lead over Britain in first-to-seven series – as it happened

Though the contest was the closest of the regatta, the result was the same: a New Zealand victory, and they now lead Great Britain 4-0 in a race to seven. GB’s Matt Gotrel, known as Shrek – ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa

South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.

Golf’s Ryder Cup Is About to Be Famous for the Wrong Reason

One of the sport’s greatest tournaments is pricing out normal fans in an outrageous manner, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 17

Nadal 'emotionally ready' for Davis Cup farewell

Rafael Nadal says he feels emotionally prepared for ending his career at next month's Davis Cup Finals but the Spaniard will only contest the singles if he is "ready to win".

Packer thankful for 'tough' World Cup draw

England's Rugby World Cup pool campaign against Australia, the United States and Samoa is the ideal test if they want to lift the title next summer, their captain Marlie Packer says.

Marchand beats Scott at World Cup event in Shanghai

France's Leon Marchand beats Great Britain's Duncan Scott to win the men's 200m individual medley at the short course World Cup event in Shanghai.

Bates and Devine's crowning moment in World Cup of hope

Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine finally get their crowning moment after almost two decades in the international game.

Ryder Cup to charge volunteers almost $400 to ‘work’

The PGA of America has been accused of charging volunteers almost $400 (£308) to work at next year’s Ryder Cup – days after it emerged tickets at Bethpage Black would cost $750 (£577) per day.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Hosts England to face USA in World Cup opener

England will play USA in the opening match of the Women's 2025 Rugby World Cup at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on 22 August.

KC Current claim inaugural Summer Cup title

Kansas City Current striker Temwa Chawinga scored twice in the first half as her team beat NJ/NY Gotham FC 2-0 on Friday night in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup final.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Valencia's cup game postponed after fatal floods

Valencia have has their request to postpone Wednesday's Copa del Rey game against Parla Escuela in Madrid accepted by Spain's football federation (RFEF) after floods in the southeast of the ...

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Man Utd to visit Spurs in Carabao Cup quarters

Manchester United will visit Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while Liverpool face Southampton.

Man Utd to visit Spurs in Carabao Cup quarters

Tottenham will host Manchester United in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup, while holders Liverpool will travel to Southampton.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Betting the Breeders' Cup: Is it time for City of Troy?

Saturday's $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic highlights two days of racing. Here's what to know to bet the races.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

What's in store for FA Cup's lowest-ranked teams?

Eighth tier Hednesford Town are among the non-league sides in action as BBC Sport looks at the lowest-ranked sides left in the FA Cup.

Non-league Tamworth stun Huddersfield in FA Cup

Watch highlights as non-league Tamworth shock League One Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup first round after an own goal by keeper Chris Maxwell.

City Of Troy faces 'ultimate test' in Breeders' Cup

Derby winner City Of Troy is ready for an audacious attempt to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic in the United States on Saturday.

Galaxy dominate Rapids in MLS Cup Round 1

Los Angeles Galaxy polished off a MLS Cup first-round sweep of the Colorado Rapids with a 4-1 victory on Friday.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

The Most Intriguing Horses Racing in the Breeders’ Cup

Our expert looks beyond the favorites to horses that might spice up vertical exotics for Saturday’s event.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Wimbledon get the better of MK Dons in FA Cup

Goals from Matty Stevens and Omar Bugiel either side of half-time sealed a comfortable FA Cup first-round victory for AFC Wimbledon at MK Dons.

Wrexham dumped from FA Cup with shock loss

Wrexham have been eliminated from the English FA Cup in the first round, losing 1-0 away at lower-league Harrogate Town on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - 21 hours ago

Cup fightback needs to be 'reference game' for Rangers - Clement

Under-pressure Rangers manager Philippe Clement says the fightback to beat Motherwell and reach the Scottish League Cup final needs to be a "reference game" for his team this season.

Australia beat India to reach T20 World Cup semis

Australia secure their place in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals with a nine-run over India, who face a nervous wait to see if they will also qualify.

Can anyone stop dominant England winning World Cup?

England's 21-12 victory over Canada in Vancouver on Saturday retained the WXV1 title in their 20th straight win, can anyone stop the dominant Red Roses winning the Rugby World Cup next year?

New Zealand take 4-0 lead over GB in America's Cup

New Zealand need only three more wins to claim the America's Cup for a third consecutive year.

MK Dons host AFC Wimbledon in FA Cup first round

MK Dons will host rivals AFC Wimbledon as one of 40 ties in the FA Cup first round.

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

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

An Air New Zealand flight to Auckland diverts to Melbourne because of disruptive passenger

‘Amorous couple’ blamed for causing flooding that shut down two Melbourne CBD train stations

Thom Yorke walks off stage after being heckled by pro-Palestine protester at Melbourne concert

Melbourne player Joel Smith handed four-year AFL ban for cocaine saga

Community mourns ‘passionate’ young rapper killed in Melbourne as alleged shooter remains on the run

Chris Martin falls through hole in Melbourne stage weeks after Olivia Rodrigo’s mishap

Report: Ryder Cup expected to follow Presidents Cup in awarding players stipends

America’s Cup 2024: New Zealand take 4-0 lead over Britain in first-to-seven series – as it happened

Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa

Golf’s Ryder Cup Is About to Be Famous for the Wrong Reason

Nadal 'emotionally ready' for Davis Cup farewell

Packer thankful for 'tough' World Cup draw

Marchand beats Scott at World Cup event in Shanghai

Bates and Devine's crowning moment in World Cup of hope

Ryder Cup to charge volunteers almost $400 to ‘work’

Hosts England to face USA in World Cup opener

KC Current claim inaugural Summer Cup title

Valencia's cup game postponed after fatal floods

Man Utd to visit Spurs in Carabao Cup quarters

Man Utd to visit Spurs in Carabao Cup quarters

Betting the Breeders' Cup: Is it time for City of Troy?

What's in store for FA Cup's lowest-ranked teams?

Non-league Tamworth stun Huddersfield in FA Cup

City Of Troy faces 'ultimate test' in Breeders' Cup

Galaxy dominate Rapids in MLS Cup Round 1

The Most Intriguing Horses Racing in the Breeders’ Cup

Wimbledon get the better of MK Dons in FA Cup

Wrexham dumped from FA Cup with shock loss

Cup fightback needs to be 'reference game' for Rangers - Clement

Australia beat India to reach T20 World Cup semis

Can anyone stop dominant England winning World Cup?

New Zealand take 4-0 lead over GB in America's Cup

MK Dons host AFC Wimbledon in FA Cup first round

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