Chicago Fire beat Montreal CF 4-3 in the most dramatic of circumstances on Saturday – thanks to an extraordinary wind-assisted winner deep in added time in the teams’ MLS clash at Soldier Field. The home side had been 2-0 and 3-1 down, but launched a remarkable late comeback to level …
Read More »WATCH: Serie A game boils over as coach headbutts striker in extraordinary scenes
There were extraordinary scenes in Italy’s Serie A on Sunday as Lecce coach Roberto D’Aversa appeared to headbutt Hellas Verona striker Thomas Henry following an ill-tempered clash at the Stadio Via del mare. After the match, which Verona won 1-0 thanks to a first-half goal from midfielder Michael Folorunsho, Henry …
Read More »Rebels boss’ extraordinary spray amid $9m headache
In an extraordinary spray, Melbourne Rebels CEO Baden Stephenson has hit out at speculation the Super Rugby Pacific club is on the verge of folding. Reports have emanated in recent days suggesting the club is roughly $9 million in debt. According to the Australian Financial Review, the club owes millions …
Read More »WATCH: Jude Bellingham gets extraordinary assist for Real Madrid vs Girona in LaLiga
Jude Bellingham set Real Madrid on their way to victory away to in-form Girona with an extraordinary assist at Montilivi in LaLiga on Saturday. The England midfielder, who is Madrid’s top scorer with six goals in all competitions this season, was restored to the starting line-up after sitting on the …
Read More »‘Extraordinary’ AFL legend Barassi dies
Australian football legend and “icon” Ron Barassi has died at the age of 87, his family announced on Saturday, with tributes for the “true Melbourne person” flowing in from around the country. Barassi was a genuine icon of the V/AFL, having played and coached at a number of clubs across …
Read More »‘Extraordinary’ late goal blitz puts Spain in final
Spain will play for its first FIFA Women’s World Cup final after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the semi-final. Spain, which overcame last year’s near mutiny by its players against coach Jorge Vilda, will play the winner of …
Read More »‘Extraordinary’ play snatches unlikely Cowboys win
By Emily Patterson and Damien McCartney A stunning solo effort from Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater has seen North Queensland snatch an improbable victory against the Panthers. Late in the second half of golden point extra time, Drinkwater danced around three Panthers defenders to score the match-winning try. After a sluggish …
Read More »‘Blissful and extraordinary’: readers’ favourite places in Europe
Lakeside beaches, France Lake Vassivière in the Limousin has something for everyone. We found one of France’s largest artificial lakes while on a donkey-trekking holiday (but that’s another story!). The lake has five lovely sandy beaches with safe swim areas, beach cafes and kayak hire. There are walks and cycle …
Read More »Suns star’s ‘extraordinary’ ritual baffles legends
Footage from the weekend has outed Gold Coast Suns star Matt Rowell‘s “odd” pre-game ritual where he eats grass, leaving a host of legends baffled. Fox Footy cameras caught Rowell in the act ahead of the Suns’ clash against the Demons at the weekend when the former No.1 pick squatted …
Read More »Force finally break extraordinary 10-year drought
The Western Force have ended a decade-long winless streak against the Highlanders at home dating back to 2013, sending an adoring Perth crowd into raptures. It was an 80-minute contest littered with yellow cards in which six were dished out – four going the way of the visitors. The Force …
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