Yengi completes dream with Socceroos call-up as Arnold ditches several stalwarts – including World Cup hero

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Uncapped striker Kusini Yengi has earned a maiden Socceroos call-up for this month’s World Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh and Palestine after a goal-laden switch to England.  But veterans Milos Degenek and Andrew Redmayne have been dropped, alongside Tom Glover and forward Awer Mabil. Goalkeeper Redmayne has had shaky form for Sydney FC while defender Degenek […]

Cricket’s costliest dropped catches: Mujeeb gives Herschelle, Warnie, Kohli, Boult and Lara’s 501 victim a run for their money

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If you think you are having a bad day, spare a thought for Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman after he put down what will be remembered as one of the costliest dropped catches in cricket history. And it was a sitter.  Mujeeb was fielding at short fine leg in the 22nd over of Australia’s run-chase […]

Rugby News: ‘Men don’t cry’ – Wallabies legend’s saddest outburst yet, plans revealed for Club World Cup

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He is undisputedly one of the greatest rugby players Australia has ever produced but David Campese has been increasingly hitting “old man shouting at clouds” areas this year. Rugby’s great rent-a-quote popped up during the World Cup in paid “exclusives” claiming Eddie Jones and Steve Borthwick were killing rugby – that international rugby is a […]

United’s season from hell continues with Copenhagen capitulation as pressure mounts on Erik ten Hag

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Manchester United’s Champions League hopes have received a huge blow with the 10-man Red Devils going down 4-3 to Copenhagen in Denmark. Erik ten Hag’s side twice blew a lead on Wednesday following Marcus Rashford’s red card before super sub Roony Bardghji sealed a bonkers 4-3 win for the hosts. A fortnight on from injecting […]

Lanning makes surprise retirement call: ‘One of the finest cricketers Australia has produced’

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Australia women’s captain Meg Lanning has retired from international cricket, bringing an end to one of the all-time great careers. The 31-year-old will continue playing in the WBBL and the Women’s National Cricket League, and possibly the Women’s Premier League in India, but has decided against playing for Australia again. “The decision to step away […]