Second half show against Philippines takes Australia into quarters
Australia advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women's Asian Cup on Monday after a decisive second-half showing saw Tony Gustavsson's side defeat Philippines 4-0 in Mumbai.
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Live: Matildas take on Philippines in second Asian Cup group game in Mumbai
The Matildas are well on their way to reclaiming the Asian Cup title they last lifted in 2010, kicking off their campaign last week with an historic 18-0 defeat of minnows Indonesia.
'I was crying even before I went on the ice' - Japan's Mai Mihara wins second gold at Four Continents
Japanese skating star Mai Mihara claimed the second Four Continents gold of her career in Tallinn and put Olympic selection disappointment behind her in the process. Mihara won't be at the Games in Beijing next month after her fourth-placed finish at the Japanese nationals in December denied her a spot on the team. But she was back to her imperious best in the Estonian capital, leading throughout the competition and producing a career-best 218.03 points to finish top of the podium.
Japan's Mai Mihara wins second gold at Four Continents
Japanese skating star Mai Mihara claimed the second Four Continents gold of her career in Tallinn and put Olympic selection disappointment behind her in the process. Mihara won't be at the Games in Beijing next month after her fourth-place finish at the Japanese nationals in December denied her a spot on the team. But she was back to her imperious best in the Estonian capital, leading throughout the competition and producing a career-best 218.03 points to finish top of the podium.
Caroline Green and Michael Parsons top the podium at Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
American duo Caroline Green and Michael Parsons danced their way to the top of the podium at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Tallinn, Estonia. The USA pairing had led the way after the rhythm dance on the opening day of the competition and converted that advantage into a victory with their free dance showing. Ad/> They finished with a total of 200.59 to get the better of runners-up Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi of Japan, who were also second after the rhythm dance.
Indonesia, Thailand want WADA to reconsider non-compliant doping ruling
Indonesia and Thailand will ask the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to reconsider its decision to declare them non-compliant, representatives of the two countries said on Friday.
2022 Women's Asian Cup: Five stories to watch as Matildas embark on title charge
While all competitive sport is guided by a single overarching plot — who will be the winner? — sometimes what makes sport so memorable is what happens elsewhere; the array of characters and storylines, emotions and drama, that occur away from or alongside the main action.