Sports

Sports · 8 hrs ago

Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty, leaving the number seven shirt to gather dust

Celia Marsh, London desk

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, stating that the day has come to hand back his number seven shirt. The move has sparked debate over his legacy and who, if anyone, can fill his…

Sports · 15 hrs ago

Proxima Dea Stamps Her Mark, Lloyd Clinches $1 Million at Oaks Day

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Jockey Lloyd rode Proxima Dea to a $1 million victory at Flemington’s Oaks Day, sending punters into a celebratory frenzy.

Sports · 17 hrs ago

Sulek Rockets to Melbourne Cup Country Final Victory, Trainer Sutton Over the Moon

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Sulek captured the Melbourne Cup Carnival Country Final, leaving his rivals in the dust and sending trainer Dominic Sutton into a state of euphoria.

Sports · 19 hrs ago

LIV Golf’s Last Swing: BC Partners Walks Off the Green After Players Pack Their Clubs

Noor Hale, World desk

Private capital firm BC Partners has withdrawn its bid to relaunch LIV Golf after a wave of players exited the circuit, putting the breakaway tour’s future in jeopardy. The exodus has left organizers scrambling for fun…

Sports · 20 hrs ago

Papley’s DUI Dilemma: Swans Star Awaits Second Sample Verdict

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Swans star Tom Papley faces a DUI investigation involving an illicit drug. The AFL will wait for police to confirm the second sample before taking any action, leaving the club and fans in limbo.

Sports · 1 day ago

UFC Sellout Spree Rockets TKO’s Guidance, Proving That Blood‑Soaked Spectacles Are the New GDP

Candy Voss, Washington desk

TKO raised its earnings guidance after a barrage of UFC sell‑out events pumped Q3 revenue into double‑digit growth, cementing the fight league as a headline‑grabbing growth engine.

Sports · 1 day ago

Leicestershire Sent Down After Pitch Fails To Deliver The Goods

Tom Wick, London desk

Leicestershire’s appeal against a points deduction for a ‘poor’ pitch was rejected, confirming their drop from County Championship Division One to Division Two.

Sports · 1 day ago

Auckland’s One‑Day Show: New Zealand vs India, The Match That Keeps the Scorecard on Hold

Craig Pohutukawa, Auckland desk

In Auckland, the New Zealand and India teams face off in the first ODI of a five‑match series, but the scorecard remains as elusive as the perfect parking spot on a weekday.

Sports · 1 day ago

After a string of missed flights, Hudson Young finally lands in PNG – Chiefs await his verdict

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Hudson Young arrived in Papua New Guinea after several false starts to discuss a possible contract with the NRL’s newest franchise, the Chiefs. The talks are now under way, and the club’s future could hinge on his de…