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‘Hope they don’t’: Langer warns against Green opener move as McDonald confirms Smith in the frame

Former Australian coach and opening batter Justin Langer has urged selectors to resist naming Cameron Green as David Warner’s replacement opener for the upcoming series against the West Indies. Australia are still mulling over who will get the first opportunity to fill Warner’s shoes when… Read More »‘Hope they don’t’: Langer warns against Green opener move as McDonald confirms Smith in the frame

Arnold labels Ryan ‘touch and go’ ahead of Asian Cup as Socceroos warm up with Bahrain stroll

Socceroos captain and first-choice goalkeeper Mat Ryan remains “touch-and-go” to feature in Australia’s Asian Cup opener against India, with Joe Gauci looming as his deputy if required. Ryan is back fully training after fracturing his cheekbone last month but was ruled out of Saturday night’s… Read More »Arnold labels Ryan ‘touch and go’ ahead of Asian Cup as Socceroos warm up with Bahrain stroll

Maid in heaven: Absolute scenes as sixth-tier battlers pull off massive upset to score shock berth in FA Cup fourth round

Little Maidstone United have reached the FA Cup fourth round for the first time in their history, pulling off the day’s biggest shock in the famous old competition by defeating League One Stevenage at their overjoyed Gallagher Stadium. Sam Corne’s penalty just before halftime on… Read More »Maid in heaven: Absolute scenes as sixth-tier battlers pull off massive upset to score shock berth in FA Cup fourth round

Not super, Cooper: Quade kicks off Wallabies recall mission with yellow card and 27-point hammering in Japan

A yellow card and a 27-point hammering have marked an inglorious start for World Cup outcast Quade Cooper as he began his quest to earn a Wallabies recall. Playing his first match for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in Japan Rugby League One since being overlooked by… Read More »Not super, Cooper: Quade kicks off Wallabies recall mission with yellow card and 27-point hammering in Japan