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A 39-year-old Wisconsin day trader who had a premonition so strong that Tiger Woods was going to win the Masters that he made his first sports bet — a whopping $AUD118,000 in cash at 14-1 odds. The result was a $1.78 million…

In tough conditions in the first half, the Spartans prevailed by kicking four unanswered goals in the first quarter while keeping MHSOB goalless in the first half – a credit to everyone, in particular all of our defenders. We were able to…

The White Tower in central Thessaloniki was ready for the party. The flag and scarf sellers and the souvlaki makers had set up shop from the afternoon last Sunday. The TV crews were picking their best angles from the spot where the…

Perth Glory’s 15-year silverware drought is over after Tony Popovic’s men secured the A-League’s Premiers Plate with a 1-0 win over Newcastle. Glory, who started Sunday’s match five points clear of nearest rival Sydney FC, knew a victory over the Jets would…

In the Superleague Board of Directors’ meeting, major formatting changes were passed, with some changes set to take place next season and others starting the 2020-2021 season. It was a historic day in the Greek Superleague as the league’s format was reconstructed…

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has attacked A-League decision-makers for giving an “unsafe” SCG surface the green light last Saturday. The defending champions will be sweating on scans on Terry Antonis after the key attacker collapsed on the turf untouched in their…

The Matildas will complete their preparation for the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France with a friendly against the Netherlands at Phillips Stadium in Eindhoven on June 1. The match will take place eight days before Ante Milicic’s women take on Italy…

Former Melbourne City caretaker and assistant coach Michael Valkanis is set to accept a new role “coaching the coaches” at Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle, in a first for an Australian overseas. The ex-Adelaide United skipper, who was also formerly on the Reds…

Continuing to promote female participation in Sport. Brimbank is one of 6 Councils who have expressed interest for the Matildas – Australian Female Soccer team’s home to be based in Brimbank. Photo: Kilmon Talliadoros – Football Victoria President, Victoria Police representatives, Eric…

South Melbourne FC and Senior Coach Con Tangalakis will be going separate ways. According to the Club, Con Tangalakis offered his resignation, which was accepted. However, according to other sources the Board of the Club wasn’t very happy with the team’s results…

PAOK edged ever closer to its first league crown since 1985 with its win at Xanthi, while Olympiakos came from behind to beat Atromitos at home. The Thessaloniki giant is four games away from an unbeaten title, after seeing off Xanthi 2-1,…