As it happened: Tottenham maintain perfect Europa League start against AZ Alkmaar
A Richarlison penalty after half-time was the difference on a hit-and-miss night at home for Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs.
- by Emma Kemp
Latest
‘We want to get back in the top 10’: Matildas star says next coach needs answers
As a joint vice-captain, Ellie Carpenter has been in dialogue with Football Australia regarding the permanent successor to Tony Gustavsson.
- by Emma Kemp
Analysis
Human rights
Why Saudi oil may just meet its match in booming power of women’s football
FIFA’s primary concern has always been money, which means the fight for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights will come down to a battle between the financial might of the Gulf and the growing commercial value of the women’s game.
- by Emma Kemp
Odds were on Charles appearing at The Everest, but it wasn’t a sure thing
On the whole, the tone was one of indifference. A modern, trackside republican debate argued through juiced-up nonchalance rather than strong feelings about the monarchy.
- by Emma Kemp
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Why ugly is beautiful for the Socceroos
Five things we learnt from Tony Popovic’s first two fixtures in charge of Australia, as the national team stays in the hunt for direct World Cup qualification.
- by Emma Kemp
As it happened: Own goals only as Socceroos hold Japan to draw in World Cup qualifier
Tony Popovic’s Australia are out to defy history and build momentum against the Samurai Blue.
- by Emma Kemp
Mata and Costa bring World Cup, Champions League and 72 internationals to Sydney derby
Star A-League imports Juan Mata and Douglas Costa have made a habit of bumping into each other since arriving in Sydney. But their next meeting has been planned for months and will be witnessed by a full house at CommBank Stadium.
- by Emma Kemp
Opinion
Australian cricket
Man of influence: Cummins mixing cricket chat with fashion scene
Australia has learned over the past three years that Pat Cummins never ceases to surprise.
- by Emma Kemp
‘Redemption’ as Kostecki and Hazelwood win fastest-ever Bathurst 1000
After a season hampered by setbacks, reigning Supercars champion Kostecki withstood fierce pressure from Broc Feeney to pip his Red Bull rival in an unexpected sprint finish.
- by Emma Kemp
The Supercars’ next-gen star who flew his own plane to Bathurst 1000
A win at Mount Panorama on Sunday would put Will Brown within touching distance of a maiden championship, 18 years after first hopping behind the wheel of his mother’s Mini.
- by Emma Kemp
Canpole Corner headlines Bathurst 1000’s colourful campsite circuit
The Great Race is just one great part of the week for the Mount Panorama faithful, with their oysters and backpack boom boxes and home-made Holden saloon doors.
- by Emma Kemp
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