The Taiwanese air force said the planes had suffered minor damage and scratches caused by boarding ladders rattling against their fuselage. “The scratched parts have been promptly repaired and none of the damage will affect the combat readiness and patrol missions of the aircraft,” Taiwan’s air force said in a statement. 02:33 Taiwan’s 7.2 magnitude … Read more
South African Olympic footballer Luke Fleurs has reportedly died after being shot in a botched car jacking. Multiple reports out of Johannesburg say the 24-year-old was killed on Wednesday. Police are yet to issue an official statement, with a spokesperson telling Sunday World they were still gathering information. Newsletters: Our top sports news direct to … Read more
Authorities raided Rubiales’ home in Granada two weeks ago as part of a wide-ranging investigation into corruption and money laundering within the Spanish football federation. Officers intended to arrest the former chief at the time but were unable to because he was on a business trip in the Dominican Republic. Rubiales, who has denied any … Read more
The AFL has given a lifetime ban from attending games to a man who ran on to Adelaide Oval and disrupted a game. The 22-year-old from northern Adelaide invaded during Adelaide’s AFL match against Geelong on March 22. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Streaker interrupts AFL clash between Geelong and Adelaide. Stream analysis, local footy and … Read more
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has thanked fans as she continues to grieve the death of her former partner Konstantin Koltsov last month. The Olympian and ex-NHL hockey player’s apparent suicide ahead of the Miami Open last month sent shockwaves through the tennis community, with Sabalenka saying her “heart was broken” by the “unthinkable tragedy”. … Read more
Richmond have confirmed that star forward Tom Lynch and important swingman Noah Balta are set for extended times on the sidelines. The key duo both sustained fourth-quarter injuries in Sunday’s thrilling win over Sydney at the MCG, with Lynch suffering a significant hamstring tendon injury behind his left knee. 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary … Read more
The Tasmania JackJumpers have claimed their maiden NBL championship by pulling off a remarkable 83-81 road win over Melbourne United in the best-of-five series decider. In front of 11,175 fans in enemy territory at John Cain Arena, Jordon Crawford produced one of the great scoring performances to help Tasmania claw their way to the crown … Read more
Essendon running machine Nic Martin has written his name into the club record books in the Bombers’ thrilling win over St Kilda on Saturday evening. Martin did as he pleased across half-back to rack up an extraordinary 44 disposals (31 kicks and 13 handballs), as well as eight marks. It obliterated his previous best (32) … Read more
AFL goalkicking champion Brendan Fevola nailed a kick from the boundary line to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal during half time of North Melbourne’s clash with Carlton on Friday. Carlton hall of famer Fevola, along with fellow retired AFL player Daniel Harris, who played 149 games for North Melbourne plus … Read more
The AFL’s score review system is under fire once again after a comical decision in the first quarter of Brisbane’s clash against Collingwood. The Lions’ first goal — off the boot of Cam Rayner — was bizarrely sent upstairs to see whether the ball hit the post. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Rayner’s bizarre score review. … Read more
