Shield Beating Australia

A cash-filled briefcase, a missing shield and the beating of Australia

When England's women face Australia in Las Vegas on Saturday night, they can thank the Great Britain trailblazers who overcame remarkable odds just to get a Test series on - and then won it.

BBC News - 10h

USWNT beats Australia for 2nd win at SheBelieves

The depth of the United States was on display in a 2-1 win over Australia in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday that puts the Americans in position for a sixth straight SheBelieves Cup title.

ESPN - 3d

Haberman: Trump, advisers see Musk as 'useful heat shield' for criticism

New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman says President Trump and his advisers have identified tech giant Elon Musk as a “useful heat shield” for criticism on his administration's ...

The Hill - 6d

Federal Judge Shields More Transgender Inmates From Trump Order

A group of transgender women in federal prisons who would have been moved into men’s facilities can stay where they are for now.

The New York Times - 2d

Inglis fires Australia to victory over England

England's Champions Trophy begins with a damaging defeat as Australia pull off an epic chase of 352 to counter Ben Duckett's 165 in Lahore.

BBC News - 4d

Draper beats Berrettini in fightback to reach Qatar semis

British number one Jack Draper fought back from a set down to advance past Matteo Berrettini into the semi-finals of the Qatar Open.

BBC News - 6d

Yahoo Sports AM: Canada beats the USA, again

In today's edition: Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off, Wemby's season is over, the Boston three party, MLS' 30th season kicks off, and more.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Andreeva beats Rybakina to reach Dubai final

Mirra Andreeva, 17, defeats former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina to reach the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings

Steph Curry becomes the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a 132-108 win against the Sacramento Kings.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Expansion San Diego beats Galaxy in MLS opener

Anders Dreyer scored a brace and Carlos Dos Santos recorded three saves for his first career clean sheet as visiting San Diego FC stunned defending MLS champ LA Galaxy 2-0 on Sunday in the ...

ESPN - 3d

NZ beat Bangladesh to reach Champions Trophy semis

Rachin Ravindra's 112 helps New Zealand reach the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy as they beat Bangladesh by five wickets.

BBC News - 3d

Workday beats estimates for revenue and profit, stock jumps

Workday exceeded analysts' estimates for the quarter and pointed to stronger demand from artificial intelligence products.

CNBC - 1d

Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission

ABC News - Feb. 19

Australia, New Zealand Alarmed by Chinese Warships in Tasman Sea

Sailing in Australia’s exclusive economic zone, the three vessels were not breaking international law, but they were unusually far south on an undeclared mission.

The New York Times - 6d

Australia warns airlines to beware of a Chinese navy live-fire exercise

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says her government has warned international airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships conducting a live-fire ...

ABC News - 6d

Australia warns airlines over Chinese live-fire exercises

Canberra calls for transparency over naval drills after commercial flights rerouted from Tasman Sea

Financial Times - 6d

Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia

Australia expressed concern to China on Friday over the short notice given by the Chinese navy that it would hold a live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, ...

NBC News - 6d

Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia

China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".

BBC News - 6d

Chinese Navy Drills in Tasman Sea Unnerve Australia and New Zealand

The vessels were sailing in the Tasman Sea, and their announced intent to perform exercises prompted a call for commercial flights to divert course.

The New York Times - 6d

Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair

Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.

CBS News - 6d

Australia wins toss and elects to field against England in Champions Trophy match

Australia won the toss and elected to field against England in its opening Group B game at the Champions Trophy

ABC News - 5d

Inglis inspires Australia to record win over England despite Duckett hundred

Group B: Australia 356-5 bt England 351-8 by five wickets Highest successful run chase in ICC tournament history They say good things come to those who wait and, after nearly three decades ...

The Guardian - 4d

USA 2-1 Australia: SheBelieves Cup women’s football international – as it happened

Lynn Biyendolo opens scoring after just 42 seconds Michelle Cooper adds second before Michelle Heyman pegs one back Today’s game will mark Sermanni’s eighth game as interim boss of the Matildas, ...

The Guardian - 3d

Shares in Australia’s largest listed tech group plunge as majority of board quits

Allies of scandal-hit co-founder Richard White take control as independent directors resign over ‘intractable differences’

Financial Times - 3d

Rain washes out Champions Trophy game between South Africa and Australia

Rain has washed out the Champions Trophy game between South Africa and two-time winner Australia without a ball being bowled

ABC News - 2d

Six New York prison workers indicted for murder in beating death of inmate

Assault on Robert Brooks in December caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Six New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Canada’s hockey team beats US in 2025 4 Nations Face-Off

Canada beat the United States in overtime during the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston. The final score was 3-2. Members of Team USA say they were disappointed but motivated for next year’s Winter ...

NBC News - 6d

Men: Mizzou likely isn't done rising after beating Alabama

Alabama's defensive struggles are Missouri's gain this week. Plus, Wisconsin, Michigan State surge as Purdue, Memphis drop and Louisville returns.

ESPN - 6d

Townsend scores 24 as Yale beats Cornell 92-88

Led by Nick Townsend's 24 points, the Yale Bulldogs defeated the Cornell Big Red 92-88

ABC News - 5d

The rise of browser-use agents: Why Convergence’s Proxy is beating OpenAI’s Operator

A new wave of AI-powered browser-use agents is emerging, promising to transform how enterprises interact with the web. These agents, including OpenAI's Operator and Convergence's Proxy, can ...

VentureBeat - 4d

Hamilton scores 24, Georgia State beats Old Dominion 76-70

Led by Jelani Hamilton's 24 points, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 76-70

ABC News - 4d

Cornish scores 19, Dartmouth beats Princeton 76-61

Led by Ryan Cornish's 19 points, the Dartmouth Big Green defeated the Princeton Tigers 76-61

ABC News - 4d

India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Champions Trophy – as it happened

Kohli hits 100 not out after Pakistan make 241 Email Jim here | Sign up to The Spin Go off without incident. Cute children in white T-shirts look absolutely thrilled to be mascots. India ...

The Guardian - 4d

How Dominik Szoboszlai became the beating heart of Liverpool's midfield

Szoboszlai has been one of the most vital cogs in Arne Slot's machine.

ESPN - 1d

Why Building a Dream Company Beats Having a Dream Job Every Time

To retain talent, leaders must rethink employee engagement and priorities beyond just mere perks.

Inc. - 1d

Manchester City back into top four as Haaland goal enough to beat Spurs

For 45 minutes, it was tempting to wonder where this version of Manchester City had been hiding. They were energetic and incisive, threatening to tear Tottenham apart. Erling Haaland was back after ...

The Guardian - 19h