Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary aiming for NRL return in Round 20

Penrith will hold Nathan Cleary back until after State of Origin III, with the three-time defending premiers eyeing off a Round 20 return against the Dolphins. Cleary is now six-and-a-half weeks on from his second hamstring tear of the season, which was initially expected to rule him out for eight weeks. The superstar No.7 is … Read more

Embattle coach Alen Stajcic and Perth Glory part ways after just 10 months

Perth A-League Men coach Alen Stajcic has parted ways with the Glory after fewer than 10 months at the embattled club. Tuesday’s announcement comes after Stajcic insisted in April he was determined to lead the club through its rebuild, with two years remaining on his contract. “Upon season’s end, after personal reflection, I have decided … Read more

Sinophobia in the Philippines, India’s cricket diplomacy: 5 weekend reads you missed

From Chinese-Filipinos affected by regional tensions to Indonesia’s chip plans, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their … Read more

Ricky Stuart blasts ‘not tough’ Raiders for ‘taking soft options’ in defeat to lowly Wests Tigers

Ricky Stuart has accused Canberra of lacking toughness, claiming his players are taking too many soft options as their NRL season slips away. Their 48-24 loss to Wests Tigers on Sunday continued a worrying run for the Raiders, who now have the fourth-worst defensive record in the competition. Sunday’s flogging at Campbelltown also marked another … Read more

Debutant Kynan Brown produces match-saving tackle to help Melbourne hold off North Melbourne

Melbourne debutant Kynan Brown helped his side hang on for a three-point win over North Melbourne with a desperate tackle in the dying stages. Brown, who started the game as the substitute, entered the match in the final quarter and made the most of his limited minutes with a stunning play. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: … Read more

Islamist terror attack is top fear for Paris 2024 Olympics, police chief says – POLITICO

France has been on high alert amid concerns over potential terrorist attacks as Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games, which will start on July 26 and end on August 11. In March, France scaled down the River Seine opening ceremony, with 104,000 spectators now expected to enjoy the celebrations on the waterfront and 222,000 others … Read more

Serious fears for Tom Hawkins’ career after innocuous injury during Geelong’s clash with Carlton

There are serious concerns for Geelong veteran Tom Hawkins after he went down with an innocuous foot injury against Carlton on Friday night. The 35-year-old AFL star, who turns 36 next month, hit the ground when his foot failed beneath him as he tried to accelerate for a lead towards the ball in the third … Read more

Beijing targets ‘die-hard Taiwan separatists’ in guideline for secession cases

Those cases deemed to have “severely endangered the state and the people” could warrant the death penalty, the document said. Individuals who take part in multiple separatist activities, play major roles or aide leaders of such activities could be jailed for up to 10 years. 03:03 Furious mainland China slams Taiwanese leader’s ‘blatant’ call for … Read more

Rapper Daddy Yankee Invests In Padel, The Rich Man’s Version Of Pickleball: What’s The Difference?

Originating in the 1960s, the racquet sport known as “padel” (not “paddle”) has seen a surge in popularity, particularly in Spain and Latin America. In recent years, padel clubs have become increasingly common in the US, with financiers and ex-athletes renting out the glass-walled courts at astronomical prices. This article explores the rise of padel, … Read more