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Philippines vow to bounce back after Matildas blowout

The Philippines will be aiming for a huge win against Iran on Wednesday night to keep their Olympic qualification hopes alive.

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Caitlin Foord proves versatility as Matildas belatedly click in Olympic qualifiers

The forward showed she can play anywhere, and dominate, in Australia’s eight-goal romp against the Philippines

The Guardian - AU

Kerr, Foord score hat-tricks as Matildas post 8-0 win

Sam Kerr has scored a memorable hat-trick in front of her home fans as the Matildas crushed the Philippines 8-0 in their Olympic qualifier.

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Matildas thrash Philippines 8-0: Olympic women’s football qualifying – as it happened

The Matildas overwhelmed the Philippines in Perth to take command of their Olympic qualifying group

The Guardian - AU

From mud to mat: Haryana training its youth for kabaddi’s big league

Rahul Chaudhari, 30, is a kabaddi player from Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor, with 1 million Instagram followers. He has 1,039 raid points in 150 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) matches in his nine-year-long career. The league has catapulted kabaddi from a traditional game to an entertainment sport, with players from humble backgrounds…

The Hindu

Brittney Griner, 5-time Olympian Diana Taurasi head up US national women's roster for November

Five-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner head up the USA Basketball Women’s National Team roster announced Thursday for two exhibition games and training camp in November

The Independent UK

IOC President, Argentina Coach Open Door for Messi to Play in Paris Olympics

The 36-year-old superstar has been offered the chance to play in the upcoming Summer Games.

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Matildas break down stubborn Iran to kickstart Olympic qualification

Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr on target in Perth as campaign to reach Paris Games starts well

The Guardian - AU

Super sub Sam Kerr helps Matildas sink Iran 2-0

The Matildas have overcome a stubborn Iran defence to post a 2-0 win in their Olympic qualifier in Perth.

AAP

Matildas 2-0 Iran: Australia secure first win of Olympic qualifying campaign – as it happened

Goals from Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr were enough to kick-start the Matildas’ tournament and seal the win against Iran in Perth

The Guardian - AU

Fatima Whitbread supporting new fostering campaign, as research finds ‘misconceptions put people off’

The Olympic legend wants to help tackle misleading assumptions around fostering.

The Independent UK

How well is Virat Kohli placed to play the LA 2028 Olympics

NEW DELHI: From Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly acknowledging India's effort to host the 2036 Olympic Games to cricket making its return to the biggest stage of multi-sport events after a wait of 128 years, the 141st IOC (International Olympic Committee) Session held in Mumbai ended with a bat-and-ball story…

The Times of India

Sydney academic looking to break her way into Olympics

University lecturer Rachael Gunn plans to let her "body take over" at the Oceania Breaking Championships as she puts her best foot forward for an Olympic tilt.

AAP

Beer belly wrestling and ‘evading arrest’ obstacle course set for inaugural Florida Man Games

It ain’t the Olympics, but a group of Floridians plan to host competitions themed according to the collective antics of the beer-loving, gator-possessing, rap-sheet heavy, mullet-wearing social media phenomenon known as “Florida Man.”

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Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski and husband Todd Kapostasy welcome baby via surrogate

Olympic figure skating gold medalist Tara Lipinski and her husband, Todd Kapostasy, have welcomed a daughter through a surrogate after several years of infertility

The Independent UK

Beer belly wrestling, 'evading arrest' obstacle course on tap for inaugural Florida Man Games

AAP

Matildas play it safe with Kerr for Olympic qualifiers

Hometown hero Sam Kerr will be among the stars in action when the Matildas take on Iran, the Philippines and Taiwan in three Olympic qualifiers in Perth.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby World Cup final is mouthwatering but leave bronze medals for the Olympics

So after one close semi-final and one that was a skoosh, a doddle, as we say in Scots, we now have a Rugby World Cup Final that can only be…

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Evening Standard

Mark Cavendish robbery suspect on trial after handing himself in

Jo Jobson has gone on trial accused of involvement in robbery at home of Olympic athlete Mark Cavendish and his wife Peta

The Conversation

Cricket? Lacrosse? Netball? The new sports that might make it to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games

At the International Olympic Committee’s recent session in Mumbai, India it officially ratified five sports being added to the existing 28 core sports for the 2028 Los Angeles summer games.

The Hindu

How Olympic cities are selected | Explained

India joins five other countries in race for 2036 Olympics. New process focuses on flexibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. India yet to decide city/cities for hosting. Mexico only one to have hosted before. Other potential bidders include Egypt, Seoul, China, Qatar, Hungary, Italy, Denmark, Canada and Germany. India has hosted several…

Chicago Sun-Times

Mary Lou Retton in ‘recovery mode’ after hospital stay for pneumonia

The family disclosed earlier this month that Retton — who became the first American female gymnast to win the Olympic all-around title at the 1984 Los Angeles Games — was “fighting for her life” and unable to breathe on her own.

The Hindu

Sarabjot wins bronze and India's eighth Paris Olympics quota place

Sarabjot Singh won a bronze medal and sealed a Paris Olympics quota place for India in men’s 10m air pistol, while junior women’s shooter in the category, Sainyam, clinched gold at the ongoing Asian Shooting Championship in Changwon, Korea on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Emma Finucane happy to drop ‘underdog’ tag in pursuit of Olympic glory in Paris

The 20-year-old Welshwoman shocked herself when she took the women’s individual sprint title in Glasgow in August.

Al Jazeera

India drives cricket’s Olympic inclusion, but minnows hope to hitch a ride

Smaller countries hope cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics can be a game changer for the sport.

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