AUSTRALIA NEWS

Sophie Devine scores 63 as New Zealand beats Bangladesh for first win at Women's Cricket World Cup

Sophie Devine notched her third half century of the tournament as New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 100 runs for its first win at the Women’s Cricket World Cup

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Canada return to Montréal for Australia showdown: "It's special" | MLSSoccer.com After eight years away, Montréal still feels like home for the Canadian men’s national team.

OCTOBER 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

A-League soccer player and former team captain pleads guilty to match-fixing charges in Australia

A former club captain in the A-League who was honored as the Australian soccer competition’s player of the year has admitted his role in a lucrative match-fixing scheme and has ple...

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

La Liga confirms first regular-season game abroad with Barcelona facing Villarreal in the US

The Spanish league is finally playing a regular-season game in the United States

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Mooney's memorable 109 earns Australia a big victory over Pakistan at Women's Cricket World Cup

Beth Mooney has hit a remarkable century as Australia defeated Pakistan by 107 runs at the Women’s World Cup

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Canada vs. Australia: How to watch, stream international friendly | MLSSoccer.com The Canadian men's national team return home on Friday evening, opening their October window against Australia at CF Montréal's Stade Saputo...

OCTOBER 6 • MLSSOCCER.COM

India beats Pakistan in women's Cricket World Cup with disputed dismissal and no handshakes

Kranti Goud and Deepti Sharma took three wickets each as India routed archrival Pakistan by 88 runs in a women’s Cricket World Cup match that was notable for a contentious run out...

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Australia vs. Sri Lanka Women's World Cup match called off because of rain

The Women’s Cricket World Cup game between Australia and Sri Lanka was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of heavy rain

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

USMNT: Pochettino urges October call-ups to "fight for a place" | MLSSoccer.com Mauricio Pochettino brought several familiar faces back into the fold, and confirmed the ascension of some newer up-and-comers, in the US me...

OCTOBER 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

USA roster: 10 MLS players called for Ecuador, Australia friendlies | MLSSoccer.com United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has named 10 MLS players to his 26-man roster for October friendlies against Ecuador and Austra...

OCTOBER 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Defending champion Australia beats New Zealand by 89 runs at Women's Cricket World Cup

Ashleigh Gardner struck the third-fastest century in the Women’s Cricket World Cup as Australia began its title defense by beating New Zealand by 89 runs

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Pelicans' trip to Australia for preseason games is a first for the NBA

The New Orleans Pelicans have traveled to Australia for two games against local teams, marking the first time an NBA team has played there

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Sporting KC midfielder Zorhan Bassong to return to Canada Men's National Team for October friendlies | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City midfielder Zorhan Bassong will return to the Canada Men’s National Team for two friendly matches during the FIFA intern...

SEPTEMBER 30 • SPORTINGKC.COM

India beats Sri Lanka by 59 runs in Women's Cricket World Cup opener

Deepti Sharma’s all-round display helped India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs (DLS) in the opening game of the Women’s Cricket World Cup

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Ricardo Pepi to miss Champions League game and US friendlies in doubt

United States forward Ricardo Pepi is a doubt to be picked for upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Australia after injuring his leg on club duty last weekend

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

'What a Rugby World Cup should be': Women celebrate a defining moment

The winner of the Women’s Rugby World Cup was women’s rugby

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

NFL eyes Asia as next destination as it bolsters ties with Dublin

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league wants to expand its slate of international games to Asia

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Turkish soccer leader urges FIFA, UEFA to suspend Israel

Turkey’s soccer leader has called for Israel to be suspended from the sport citing the “inhumane and unacceptable” situation in Gaza

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

India hoping for fourth time lucky while hosting the Women's Cricket World Cup

Top-ranked and seven-time champion Australia will be trying to prevent India from winning a Women’s Cricket World Cup at home — yet again — when play begins in the tournament next...

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Two soccer players in Australia given good-behavior bonds for match-fixing

Two former A-League soccer players were given the equivalent of a good-behavior bond for taking 10,000 Australian dollars ($6,600) to deliberately receive yellow cards in a betting...

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Canada aims to end England's dominance in Women's Rugby World Cup final

Canada plays England in the Women's Rugby World Cup final on Saturday at sold-out Twickenham

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

England's maul: The greatest weapon in women's rugby

The England maul is the greatest weapon in women’s rugby

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

New Zealand and Canada set up Women's Rugby World Cup semifinal

Canada has torn apart Australia 46-5 in Bristol and set up a semifinal against defending champion New Zealand at the Women’s Rugby World Cup

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

South Africa coach calls for a miracle in Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

South Africa plays its first ever quarterfinal in the Women’s Rugby World Cup against six-time champion New Zealand on Saturday in Exeter

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

UEFA delays decision on allowing Barcelona to play in Miami and AC Milan in Australia

A tradition-busting plan to play domestic league games for Barcelona in the United States and AC Milan in Australia has failed to make key progress

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press