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theguardian.com | 12 min. ago NEW

‘That was what you live for’: Fleetwood revel in ‘unbelievably special’ Arsenal win

Manager Matt Lawlor, born and raised in area, reflects on celebrating win with ‘people that I knew and grew up with’Fleetwood’s manager, Matt Lawlor, hailed the club’s victory as one for all football after his side shocked the Premier League champions, Arsenal, on penalties in the Carabao Cup.

The side 18th in League Two held their nerve in the shootout, Conor Haughey hitting the winner to reach the quarter-finals.The goalkeeper, Jay Lynch, was Fleetwood’s other hero, saving from Bruno Guimarães to set up the chance for victory. Aaron Loupalo‑Bi and Viktor Gyökeres ensured it finished 1-1 in normal time, but Arsenal ended up a man light after Max Dowman was shown a red card for reacting to a challenge.

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smh.com.au | 2 hrs. 13 min. ago

Holmes out to prove his worth

Valentine Holmes knows he still needs to prove his worth at NRL level as he enters the final year of his Dragons contract.

independent.co.uk | 2 hrs. 15 min. ago

Not knowing the rules or practicing penalties: How Fleetwood knocked out Arsenal in Carabao Cup’s greatest shock

The lowest-ranked team in the competition are through to the quarter-finals after a stunning win against the Premier League champions

nypost.com | 2 hrs. 52 min. ago

Dream address WNBA Finals venue mess in open letter to Atlanta

As Game 6 of the WNBA Finals is on the horizon, the Atlanta Dream released an open letter that was addressed to the city over concerns they had about the Hawks playing in a proper-sized venue, as well as playing the same day as the Hawks — who they are currently sharing a stadium with....

smh.com.au | 10 hrs. 50 min. ago

Stations set for commuter surge along final stage of Sydney’s metro line

Modelling shows the stations along the south-west section of the M1 metro line that are expected to become busiest after it opens on Friday.

smh.com.au | 13 hrs. ago

Australia versus South Africa LIVE: New ball the clincher as Starc rips through lower order in brutal display

A Test series with so much on the line, with ramifications across the cricket world, will conclude with the third and final Test in Cape Town. After the first two Tests, anything is possible. Follow it LIVE.

theguardian.com | 13 hrs. 21 min. ago

Madushanka stars as Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan to end England’s tri-series hopes

Sri Lanka win means England cannot reach finalMadushanka takes five wickets as Pakistan crumbleA rejuvenated Sri Lanka routed Pakistan by eight wickets on Tuesday to end England’s hopes of reaching the one-day international tri-series final.The fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka grabbed a career-best five for 34 as Pakistan were skittled for 110 after the captain, Kusal Mendis, had won the toss and elected to field.

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nypost.com | 14 hrs. 10 min. ago

Kiah Stokes, once waived by Liberty, becomes WNBA Finals’ unlikely hero

She earned every bit of that MVP chant, even if she didn’t want to admit it.

independent.co.uk | 15 hrs. 36 min. ago

England fail to reach tri-series final after Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan

England have lost all of their matches in Pakistan and will not contest the tri-series final

nypost.com | 16 hrs. 23 min. ago

Angel Reese rails against refs after second straight WNBA Finals dud: ‘Things shifted’

"It definitely shifted."

aljazeera.com | 18 hrs. 48 min. ago

WNBA Finals: Valkyries beat Dream to reach the brink of their first title

Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton shine for Golden State as Angel Reese's Atlanta team was stifled by a strong defence.

theguardian.com | 19 hrs. 27 min. ago

South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day one – live

Updates from the final match of the series at Newlands Any thoughts? Get in touch with an emailAmong the Australia’s four changes for this Test, there’s still no proven replacement opener for Usman Khawaja, who has been on media street lately with his book coming out to coincide with an Australian Story episode.Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma (capt), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada.

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mirror.co.uk | 20 hrs. 53 min. ago

Couple hit with £109 phone bill after 2 hours in popular European holiday spot

Polo Lam and his girlfriend Laura Matos say they only spent minutes on the phone to check Google Maps and the internet but were stunned at the final cost

thestar.com | 22 hrs. 35 min. ago

Tiny HB Køge faces mighty Barcelona, City hosts PSG in Women's Champions League

FILE - FC Barcelona's Caroline Graham Hansen attends a press conference in Oslo, Friday May 22, 2026, ahead of the Women's Champions League soccer final between Barcelona and Lyon on Saturday. (Piroschka Van De Wouw/Pool via AP, file)

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Harry Kane claims men’s Ballon d’Or to end England’s 25-year wait for winner

Alexia Putellas picks up women’s award for third timeEngland captain acclaimed in London ceremonyHarry Kane is the Ballon d’Or winner for 2026, the first Englishman to win football’s most prestigious individual trophy in 25 years.Two hours into a lavishly excitable ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London, Kane’s name emerged from the final envelope to wild cheers inside the auditorium.

The women’s Ballon d’Or, awarded moments earlier, was won by Alexia Putellas of London City Lionesses, a third Ballon, five years on from her first in the colours of Barcelona. Continue reading...

nypost.com | 1 days ago

Steve Kerr weighs in on ‘breakfast’ time tipoff for WNBA Finals game

“It’s better than having it at the YMCA that night in front of 75 people,” the Warriors coach quipped about the accommodations made for the Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream.

nypost.com | 1 days ago

Miguel Rojas reveals the Dodgers stars behind his ‘viejitos’ crew

The Dodgers fell short of the ultimate goal, but it was a special final run for Miguel Rojas. Rojas spent the past four seasons in Los Angeles, where he emerged as a clubhouse leader and beloved veteran. The recently-retired infielder named four Dodgers teammates that are his closest friends: Kiké Hernández, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts...

nypost.com | 1 days ago

WNBA championship celebration could be moved to practice court in unfortunate twist

The Valkyries and Dream square off in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals Monday. The series is tied at two games a piece, making Monday’s matchup a critical turning point. If Golden State or Atlanta manage to win back-to-back contests, then Game 6 would be the clincher.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese dribbles the ball...

nypost.com | 1 days ago

UCLA’s football buzz isn’t reaching the student section — Bob Chesney has a plan to fix it

The final frontier for UCLA’s undefeated football team might be getting more assertive – in connecting with classmates. With attendance at the Rose Bowl lagging even as the No. 7 Bruins have emerged as the best story in college football, coach Bob Chesney said his players must help build buzz around this team.

“You know,”...

nypost.com | 1 days ago

Dream vs. Valkyries prediction, odds: Angel Reese bounces back in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals

Monday night’s contest is the definition of a “swing game.”

thestar.com | 1 days ago

No. 4 Duke chases 3rd straight ACC title, next step to Final Four as headliner in ACC women's race

FILE - Duke head coach Kara Lawson calls to the team during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against LSU, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis, File)

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Liam Dawson reveals England are ‘gutted’ after ODI series setback against Pakistan

‘We were desperate to win’Spinner believes defeats are useful learning experiencesLiam Dawson has revealed England’s disappointment after the two ­agonising defeats to Sri Lanka and Pakistan that have left making the ODI tri-series final is in serious doubt. “That ­changing room is gutted, we’re desperate to win,” he said.To reach the final, England need Pakistan to beat Sri Lanka on Tuesday and then they have to thrash Sri Lanka on Thursday, but Dawson is optimistic the losses can be help them in the World Cup in 12 months’ time in southern Africa.

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independent.co.uk | 1 days ago

Fleetwood boss demands fearless approach against Arsenal in Carabao Cup clash

Fleetwood will host Arsenal in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday with a quarter-final spot up for grabs