The Matildas will be at the Olympics for a third time in a row, and will be hoping to win a medal for the first time ever after going close at the Tokyo Games. They come into the Olympics in good form on paper officially remaining undefeated in 2024 — their loss over Canada took place in 'B international rules', meaning it doesn't count as an official international match — though their performances at times have left a lot to be desired.

Matildas predicted lineup for Olympics: Injury issues cloud starting 11 selection for Australia

FanSided

Scotland women's soccer team clinched top place in UEFA Women's Championship QualificationLeague B Group 2 on Tuesday evening. A tense and tough 1-0 win at Firhill over Serbia closed off this qualification phase. The Scots lead the table by three points, and Serbia remain in second place. The women’s side will now hope to go further and qualify for next years tournament in Switzerland for more Tartan Army celebrations.

Scotland women celebrate success in UEFA Euro 2025 qualification group

Georgia State

Schmidt appointed Liam Wright as the first skipper of his tenure for their win against Wales in Sydney this month, but he was injured and James Slipper took over for the second Test in Melbourne. But neither were in the 23 for Saturday's clash in Sydney against the Georgians, who...

Alaalatoa to captain Wallabies in new-look side for Georgia

Saracens have signed forward Harry Wilson from Championship side Doncaster Knights. The 27-year-old, who can play at lock or across the back row, was an ever-present for Doncaster and scored four tries as they finished sixth in the Championship last season. He has previously played for Hartpury, London Scottish and...

Saracens sign Doncaster forward Wilson

The Associated Press

SYDNEY (AP) — Reds backrower Harry Wilson has been recalled for the first time since 2022 and a rugby sevens flyer has been given a debut among 10 changes to Australia’s starting lineup for Saturday’s test against Georgia. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt continued to rotate through his...

Australia makes 10 changes for rugby test against Georgia

The daughter of Dubai's ruler appears to have announced her divorce on social media. A post from the verified Instagram account of Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said she was ending her marriage, and reads: "I hereby declare our divorce." The BBC has reached out to officials...

Instagram account of Dubai princess announces divorce

A man found dead in a park in the early hours of the morning has been officially named as Thomas Boom, 30, known as Tommy. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident which happened shortly after midnight in Miller's Meadow in Northampton. Northamptonshire Police said Mr Boom...

Man, 30, found dead in park is named by police

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

The Yemeni Houthi rebels has released a video of an attack it claims to have carried out on an oil tanker in the Red Sea. The footage shows a small vessel approach, then collide with the left side of the ship, resulting in a large explosion. BBC Verify has confirmed...

Watch: Yemeni Houthi rebels attack oil tanker

James Roddis is one of the most senior army officers to be court-martialled in the last 200 years.

Ex-Major General admits disgraceful conduct

It won’t be the football that most people remember from the 2024 Copa America. What was supposedly a preview of the 2026 World Cup to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada displayed a lot of the ugly side of the game, on and off the field. Poor pitches laid over artificial surfaces of insufficient size in ill-suited NFL stadiums, games played in conditions so hot that one assistant referee collapsed and had to be removed, inept referees, poor security, and brutal play on the field best describes this tournament.

Chaotic COPA America Title Goes To Argentina

Sniffer dogs in Ecuador have found 6.23 tonnes of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment, police say. The dogs alerted their handlers, who seized 5,630 parcels filled with a white substance that later tested positive for cocaine. The shipment was destined for Germany, officials said, and would have been worth...

Six tonnes of cocaine found in banana shipment

Patrick McDonagh and Matthew McDonagh are accused of defrauding $435,000 from a US pensioner.

Brothers charged after FBI uncovers $435k fraud

A female prison officer was arrested following allegations she had an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate. The HMP Highpoint worker was held on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) - which is made up of staff from seven police forces in the...

Prison officer arrested over 'inmate relationship'

Human remains found in a park have been identified as those of a man who had been missing for more than two years. Karandeep Singh was initially reported missing from Slough on 13 December 2021. The formal identification follows the discovery of the remains in Herschel Park, Slough, on 7...

Remains identified as man missing for two years

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a man was found in the River Tone in Taunton. Avon and Somerset Police said officers were called to French Weir Park at around 08:30 BST on Wednesday. The man, who officers believe lived locally, was declared...

Murder investigation launched after body found

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chances were created but the finishing was off on the night. The U.S. women's national team tied 0-0 with Costa Rica on Tuesday at Audi Field, forcing questions of the group's offensive output in their final match before the Olympics begin next week. Head coach Emma Hayes made just one...

USWNT vs. Costa Rica score: USA fail to get a goal in pre-Olympics friendly draw after producing 26 shots

The Independent

 The French football federation (FFF) has vowed to file a complaint with Fifa amid a row over “racist and discriminatory remarks” by Argentina players against the French team after the Copa America final.Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who plays for Chelsea, posted a video of Argentina players appearing to sing about French players with African heritage. Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 on Sunday at Miami Gardens, Florida.France defender Wesley Fofana, who is also Fernandez's teammate at Chelsea, shared the video on social media on Tuesday calling it an act of “uninhibited racism". The "derogatory chants" single out French players with family...

France files legal complaint over ‘racist’ song from Argentina players

Lewis Hamilton says Ralf Schumacher’s decision to come out as gay “sends such a positive message” but that Formula 1 needs to make more progress on inclusivity.

Schumacher coming out 'sends positive message' - Hamilton

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First starts for trio as Scotland change 10 for Chile

Props Will Hurd and Nathan McBeth, and lock Ewan Johnson, will make their first Scotland starts against Chile on Saturday. Gregor Townsend has made 10 changes...

First starts for trio as Scotland change 10 for Chile

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