Teenager sexually attacked woman as she slept in pub
A woman woke up after a night out to find a stranger sexually assaulting her.
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Putellas returns to lead fractured Spain, Sinclair looks to leave her mark
AUCKLAND : When Spain face Costa Rica in their Women's World Cup Group C opener in Wellington on Friday, twice Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas will step on to the pitch with redemption on her mind after missing out on the European Championship through injury.
Wilkinson's goal gives New Zealand win over Norway in an emotional Women's World Cup opener
Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand went on to beat Norway 1-0 on Thursday for its first-ever win at the Women's World Cup, just hours after a shooting in downtown Auckland shocked the host nation.
World Cup final should be played on biggest stage, say New York and New Jersey
The world's biggest game needs to be played on the world's biggest stage, says New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who along with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy are making a pitch to land the 2026 World Cup Final.
Co-hosts New Zealand secure stunning upset over Norway to open World Cup
AUCKLAND : Hannah Wilkinson scored a second-half winner to send underdogs New Zealand to a 1-0 win over Norway at Eden Park on Thursday, kicking off their Women's World Cup campaign at home with an extraordinary upset over the former champions.
Australia captain Kerr ruled out of two games at World Cup with injury
SYDNEY : Australia captain and forward Sam Kerr was ruled out of two games of the Women's World Cup, including the opener against Ireland on Thursday, after picking up a calf injury in training a day earlier.
Van Aert leaves Tour to be with wife for birth of second child
Jumbo-Visma rider Wout van Aert has left the Tour de France to be with his wife Sarah, who is set to give birth to their second child, the team said on Thursday.
Riyad Mahrez has made two Man City summer transfer decisions even easier
Man City might as well have issued a club statement alongside their summer tour squad yesterday.