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Glamorgan's Carlson savours 'really special' knock

Glamorgan's Carlson savours 'really special' knock - Published Glamorgan captain Kiran Carlson says "it doesn't get much better" after his spectacular century spearheaded an emphatic win over defending T20 Blast champions Somerset. It was Carlson's second 100 in the format- two seasons after his county record score of 135 against the same opponents, also at Sophia Gardens. "It felt like deja vu, it was really cool against one of our closest rivals, Friday night, big crowd, it was really...

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'A life filled with honour': WA's longest-serving MP farewelled at state funeral

War hero and veteran MP Bill Grayden farewelled at state funeral in Perth Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 4:05pm In short: Hundreds of mourners, including family, veterans and dignitaries, have attended the state funeral for Bill Grayden, WA's longest-serving MP. Premier Roger Cook remembered the war hero for his honour, determination, resilience and leadership.

100 things to know for the 2026 NFL season ... 100 days out

We know you're already looking forward to the 2026 NFL season -- and it's getting closer and closer. As of June 1, there are officially 100 days until the season opener. So we're using this opportunity to dig into 100 big things to know.

Andrei Vasilevskiy wins the Vezina Trophy, but not before thinking his car was evidence in a police incident

Tampa Bay Lightning netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy is so good these days that it seems like him being a Vezina Trophy finalist is kind of a shoo-in. But one of the best back stoppers of the last decade is not immune from being the butt of a joke, and the Lightning decided to have some fun while giving Vasilevskiy his second career Vezina Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best goaltender. And it was the kind of prank that would look right at home on an episode of "Punk'd."ZERO BS.

Violence brokers, teen hitmen and the new era of 'disorganised crime'

Sydney's fired-up gangland a new era of 'disorganised crime' as police target powerful violence brokers Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 5:57am A drive-by shooting targeting a funeral is just another sign that Sydney's gangland scene has entered a new era of "disorganised crime", according to a senior police officer. Sydney's organised crime figures used to rely on trusted individuals to carry out sophisticated and targeted attacks on rivals in the dead of night. Some hits were motivated by unpaid debts...

Future Power Rankings: How all 68 Power 4 college football teams stack up

Projecting a college football program's future is harder than ever. Rosters and fortunes change dramatically and championship pathways are more open than ever. The assets that make a program great in 2026 might not be there in 2027.

Ranking college football's top 100 newcomers for t...

If the upcoming 2026 college football season is anything like its predecessor, transfer quarterbacks and top freshmen will be crucial for many College Football Playoff runs. And by now, with less than 100 days until the start of the season, we can assess rosters and what players did during spring practice with their new teams. While we have analyzed the top newcomer for each Power 4 team, these rankings are regardless of teams.

Big 12 preview: Despite the drama, Texas Tech stil...

Back when the NIL era was in its nascent stages, with a new Big 12 and a 12-team College Football Playoff on the way, I wondered if there was room for the emergence of a Clemson-style dynasty from a conference known primarily for the endless number of close games. If some team could craft a recruiting boost from both solid spending and sustained success, perhaps they could ride that to a series of conference titles and, perhaps, even playoff runs? I admittedly didn't have a specific team in...

Picking college football's top non-QB playmakers in 2026

The quarterback position is always a flashpoint around college football, especially for the 2026 season, as Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, Trinidad Chambliss, CJ Carr, Gunner Stockton and others return to lead national contenders. But QBs aren't the only playmakers in the sport. Those who play other positions, on both sides of the ball, will significantly impact moments and outcomes.