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Breaking: Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine after driving over limit
Socceroos star Cristian Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine after driving over limit Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 2:13pm , updatedFri 24 Jul 2026 at 2:21pm Socceroos star Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine while driving in Sydney. The 22-year-old was stopped in a BMW Coupe about 1am today, allegedly travelling 109 kilometres per hour on the Anzac Bridge. He was subjected to a roadside drug test, which allegedly returned a positive result for cocaine.
BREAKING: Premier League referee Anthony Taylor retires from football and teases what's next
BREAKING: Premier League referee Anthony Taylor retires from football and teases what's next Anthony Taylor has retired from refereeing with his final match being at the recent FIFA World Cup Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement. The Englishman hangs up his whistle after officiating Spain's 1-0 win over Portugal in the last 16 of this summer's World Cup. The 47-year-old has called time on his career after over two decades and 831 matches.
More than 1,000 teams set for record-breaking football tournament
A record 1,013 teams from across the island of Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America are taking part in this year's competition.
BREAKING: Spain overwhelm dismal Argentina to win the World Cup for second time
Finally, justice was done at MetLife Stadium. The one team who came to play football won against the kings of anti-football. Ferren Torres was Spain’s hero even if it needed extra time to see off Lionel Messi and Co as holders Argentina lost their grip on the World Cup trophy.
Chelsea poised to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in record-breaking £117m deal
Fee makes Rogers most expensive English playerArsenal were also keen on Rogers, a £15m Villa signingChelsea are poised to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117m. The attacking midfielder has agreed terms on a six-year contract and is due to undergo a medical on Monday. Arsenal were interested in Rogers and made contact with Villa this month but Chelsea have long tracked the 23-year-old’s progress and have moved quickly to land one of Xabi Alonso’s top targets.
'Oh dear' - Herbert bogeys 18th to miss out on record-breaking round of 61
Australia's Lucas Herbert misses a golden chance to secure the lowest round of golf at a men's major, pulling his five-foot putt wide to finish with a second round score of 62 at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final
Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.
Smith-Pooran showdown: Record breaking MLC game creates T20 history with ...
Three batters scored centuries in the same men's T20 match for the first time as Washington Freedom completed the highest successful chase in T20 history, beating defending champions MI New York by six wickets in Eliminator 1 of MLC 2026 at the Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday. Nicholas Pooran, Andries Gous and Steven Smith all reached three figures in a game that rewrote multiple T20 records. While Pooran smashed a 31-ball hundred — the fastest century in Major League Cricket history — Gous and...
Didier Deschamps pays the price for breaking free from the shackles that led him to glory | Jonathan Wilson
France finally let loose all their attacking power in this tournament and yet when the big test came against Spain they were too openMaybe Didier Deschamps was right all along. He has been criticised over his 14 years in the France job for being too cautious, for prioritising control, for not unleashing his great fleet of attacking players. In this tournament, his last as national manager, Deschamps has relaxed – from a tactical point of view at least; he remains as grouchy as ever in his...
‘There is a magnificent balance’: how Spain built a record-breaking defence
The Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has not conceded a goal at the World Cup and, worryingly for Belgium, he has not had to face that many shots“We’re the villains, there to stop the goals that football lives off,” Unai Simón says. If so, there has never been a bad guy as bad as him, the keeper who could do with an introduction from Don LaFontaine: In a World Cup dominated by forwards, one man resists … There were five minutes to go until half-time during Spain’s battle with Portugal in the last...
Arsenal on alert after Bruno Guimarães tells Newcastle he wants to leave
Champions believed to be preparing £60m offerFresh blow for Newcastle after loss of Gordon and TonaliArsenal are ready to step up their interest in Bruno Guimarães after the Brazil midfielder informed Newcastle that he wants to join the Premier League champions. Guimarães, who missed a penalty in Brazil’s defeat to Norway in the last-16 of the World Cup on Sunday, is understood to have his heart set on a move to north London after Arsenal held talks with his representatives last month....
Egypt depart World Cup with bitter taste despite breaking new ground
Egypt depart World Cup with bitter taste despite breaking new ground ATLANTA, July 8 : Egypt departed the World Cup feeling hard done by but also paid the price for inviting Lionel Messi to lead an irresistible late charge against them as Argentina fought back to win a thrilling last-16 clash on Tuesday. Egypt complained bitterly, with coach Hossam Hassan floating conspiracy theories, after their 3-2 defeat, and they did have grounds to feel aggrieved after Mostafa Zico’s 62nd-minute strike...
Breaking: Djokovic wins five-hour Wimbledon epic to set up Sinner blockbuster
Novak Djokovic wins five-hour Wimbledon epic over Felix Auger-Aliassime Wed 8 Jul 2026 at 8:14am Novak Djokovic was pushed to five sets by Felix Auger-Aliassime before the seven-time Wimbledon champion prevailed 7-6 (12-10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (10-4) after more than five hours on Tuesday to set up a semifinal against defending champion Jannik Sinner. Sinner beat Djokovic in straight sets in last year's Wimbledon semifinals and Djokovic outlasted the Italian over five sets in the last...
Belgium embarrasses Team USA before breaking out Trump's signature dance celebration after fourth goal
Well, that was a brutal ending. Team USA's World Cup run came to an emphatic close Monday night in a 4-1 loss to Belgium. But the lasting image wasn't the scoreline.
BREAKING: Ten-man England reach World Cup quarter-finals with Jude Bellingham brace in Mexico thriller
Ten-man England reach World Cup quarter-finals with Jude Bellingham brace in Mexico thriller MEXICO 2-3 ENGLAND: A marvellous quick-fire brace from Jude Bellingham helped the Three Lions progress past Mexico despite losing Jarell Quansah to a red card early in the second half Jude Bellingham rose above the altitude and a hostile home crowd to inspire England to a thrilling win over Mexico as they ran the gauntlet in the Azteca, surviving a second half onslaught after being reduced to 10 men....
Record-breaking Djokovic sees off Safiullin to progress to quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic defeats Roman Safiullin in four sets to reach the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2026, overtaking Roger Federer to become the all-time wins leader in the men's singles competition at SW19.
Tour de France 2026: stage two in Catalonia – live updates
♂️ Riders travel 168.5km from Tarragona to Barcelona♂️ Stage-by-stage guide | Team guide | Email AndyWhile yesterday’s TTT was predominantly a team effort, it was interesting to see who went up the last climb to Montjuïc fastest once shorn of helpers.
Egyptian history makers breaking new ground for Africa's most successful nation
Egyptian history makers breaking new ground for Africa's most successful nation ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 : For all their dominance of African football, Egypt’s World Cup history has been underwhelming, so Friday’s success over Australia and progress to the last 16 will count among their finest hours. Egypt had the better of the chances but were unable to beat Australia after two hours of football with the scores level at 1-1 before triumphing 4-2 in a penalty shootout. It was their first...
'Wimbledon scolded me for breaking the royal protocol - I wanted to do it again'
'Wimbledon scolded me for breaking the royal protocol - I wanted to do it again' This tennis icon broke royal protocol at Wimbledon and admits he got a "slap on the wrist" from the All England Club Pat Cash has admitted to flouting royal protocol at Wimbledon. The 1987 champion clambered through the Centre Court stands to embrace his family and team in his box following his straight sets victory over Ivan Lendl. It is a celebration that has become the stuff of legend and has been replicated...
Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch
Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.
Americans are showing up for the World Cup in record-breaking numbers
While the U.S. isn't a bona fide soccer nation yet, the past three weeks have perhaps shown what it would feel like if it were.(Image credit: Jacob Lujan)
Breaking: Australian star takes down Serena Williams in Wimbledon return
Serena Williams beaten by Maya Joint at Wimbledon in tennis great's return to tennisTopic: TennisWed 1 Jul 2026 at 7:02amWed 1 Jul 2026 at 7:02amWed 1 Jul 2026 at 7:02amSerena Williams has returned to play tennis at Wimbledon, in her first singles match in almost four years. (AP: Maja Smiejkowska)Australian Maya Joint has beaten Serena Williams 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 at Wimbledon in the 44-year-old, seven-time champion's wildcard return to singles tennis after four years.
Breaking: England captain Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket
England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand, the team has said. The announcement came midway through Day 4 of the test at Trent Bridge. It ends Stokes' 15-year international career that peaked when he starred for England in its win over New Zealand in the 50-over World Cup final in 2019.
Harry Kane responds after Gary Lineker's X-rated reaction to breaking his England record
Harry Kane responds after Gary Lineker's X-rated reaction to breaking his England record Harry Kane scored his 11th goal at a World Cup to rubber-stamp England's 2-0 victory over Panama on Saturday, breaking Gary Lineker's record which stood for 36 years Gary Lineker jokingly told Micah Richards to 'shut the f*** up' after Harry Kane broke his England record. Kane's header in the 67th minute of Saturday's laboured 2-0 win against Panama in New Jersey was his 11th goal at a World Cup, making...
Breaking down the United States' path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final as knockout play nears
The USMNT is flying high as Group D winners. Winning their first two games was historic. The nation is oozing with patriotism and ready to ride this wave all the way to the World Cup Final, but the road just got a little tougher after Belgium’s big win on Friday.
Breaking: Today show host Karl Stefanovic to leave Channel Nine, network confirms
Today show host Karl Stefanovic to leave Channel Nine, network confirms Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 6:13am Channel Nine has told staff that star presenter Karl Stefanovic is leaving the network "effective immediately". The announcement came in an email to staff this morning. The broadcaster's departure was also addressed on the Today program.
Breaking down EA Sports' College Football 27 team ratings: who's too high, who's too low?
One of the most hotly anticipated games of this summer -- especially for college football fans who are looking for anything to satiate their appetites during the offseason -- is College Football 27, the latest offering from EA Sports. The game is slated for a July release, but EA has been giving fans little breadcrumbs to tide them over, and one of the biggest appetizers they've dropped so far has been the team ratings. I went through the overall ratings and found a few that raised my eyebrows.
As Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records
Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, keep delivering on the world's biggest stage.
'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.