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Maher's Gold Trip warning ahead of Vauban Cup showdown

Gold Trip has to defy almost 50 years of history to defend his Melbourne Cup title, but trainer Ciaron Maher is confident he can beat Irish favourite Vauban.

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Melbourne Cup: why brands are quietly distancing themselves from the ‘race that stops the nation’

Experts point to social and animal harms and the cost-of-living crisis – and say for younger generations, the cup is ‘just not cool anymore’

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Damien Oliver steers Kalapour into Melbourne Cup field

Kris Lees's Kalapour has won the Lexus Archer Stakes under legendary jockey Damien Oliver to earn a ticket into the $8 million Melbourne Cup.

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Harvick: "This week was a little more difficult" before final Cup race

“I think this week has been definitely different than everything leading up to this just because of the fact that there isn’t a next week,” Kevin Harvick said Friday.

Motorsport

Larson calls Blaney "the favorite" in NASCAR Cup title-decider

He now has the opportunity to become just the 18th different driver in history to win multiple Cup Series titles. To get there he’ll have to beat Joe Gibbs Racing's Christopher Bell, Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney, and his Hendrick Motorsports team-mate William Byron.

Motorsport

Free fall from zenith to nadir: what went wrong for England?

England's World Cup dream ended in shock: from title contenders to bottom of the table. A Hercule Poirot-level mystery as to why, with stars like Buttler, Stokes, Roy, Bairstow, Ali, Curran, Woakes & Wood. Poor preparation, wrong decisions, lack of ODI experience & distractions all played a part.

The Hindu

Your 5-Minute Explainer On #NupToTheCup & Why People Are Saying No To Horse Racing

There have been seven horse deaths during and in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup over the last 10 years. Six of them saw the horses euthanised on the track.

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2023 NASCAR Phoenix finale schedule, entry list, and how to watch

All three national divisions will be crowning a champion this weekend, so let's take a look at them all, starting with the Cup Series.

Motorsport

Former Wallabies Slack, Harrison part of Cup review

Former Test skipper Andrew Slack, ex-Wallabies lock Justin Harrison as well as high-performance expert Darlene Harrison will conduct the Wallabies review.

AAP

Thomas Tuchel denies Bayern Munich 'arrogance' as third-tier Saarbrucken knock giants out of German Cup

Harry Kane left on bench as last-minute winner defeats Bayern

Evening Standard

Rick Hendrick: "NASCAR is getting what it wants" with Next Gen car

Mr. Hendrick is well positioned to add to the legacy of his Hendrick Motorsports organization this year with two of his four Cup drivers – Kyle Larson and William Byron – making up half of the Championship 4 that will compete Sunday at Phoenix Raceway for the 2023 title.

Motorsport

ICC World Cup | New Zealand and South Africa cross swords in a key clash

New Zealand and South Africa rank favourites for semis; Proteas have not beaten Kiwis since 1999; C-word (choke/chase) looms large; Williamson, Ferguson injuries; Neesham, Ravindra, Mitchell to face Proteas onslaught; fans hope for thrilling finish.

The Hindu

Byron relieved to make NASCAR Championship 4 after "worst race of the year"

Byron has more wins than any other driver in the NASCAR Cup Series this year, but narrowly escaped elimination as his 30-point buffer evaporated during the race.

Autosport

Payne a picture as she recalls Melbourne Cup glory

Michelle Payne swapped her riding silks for a flowing silk dress as she helped launch the Melbourne Cup carnival, carrying the Cup she famously won in 2015.

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Jockey great Oliver ready for Melbourne Cup finale

Damien Oliver is hoping a final fling aboard European import Alenquer will help him secure a fourth Melbourne Cup victory before his retirement.

Autosport

NASCAR Cup Martinsville: Blaney advances into title race with win

The Playoff round of eight concluded at Martinsville with an unusual 168-lap green flag run following a spin by Michael McDowell.

Motorsport

Aric Almirola will not return to SHR Cup ride in 2024

Almirola had originally planned to retire at the end of last season but decided to remain at least one more year in SHR’s No. 10 Ford. He has been mulling over a return for the last several months.

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Schupak: Bring back the Pauls, McGinley in ’25, Azinger in ’27, and see if either of the best Ryder Cup captains can win on the road

"If LIV plucks a bunch of guys off of the Tour as is rumored, why would I even watch the Ryder Cup?"

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Roar unleash teenager Thomas Waddingham for ALM debut

Young Socceroos striker Thomas Waddingham starred for the Brisbane Roar in the Australia Cup and will make his A-League debut against Sydney FC.

The Guardian - AU

Glenn Maxwell tears up cricket history books with innings of riotous expression

The Australian’s remarkable World Cup century from just 40 balls against the Netherlands was in all senses an extraordinary knock

The Hindu

The Lords of Wankhede: WV Raman, R Kaushik’s book unveiled at a star-studded function

India's 1983 World Cup win marked a shift in cricketing landscape. 28 yrs later, book The Lords of Wankhede explores the evolution of Indian cricket. Dilip Vengsarkar, VVS Laxman, Venkatesh Prasad, among others, attended the launch. India's historic moments, like 1986 tied Test, Anil Kumble's perfect 10, and No.1 Test…

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Silver Ferns' sweet end to mixed bag of '23

After their World Cup crash, the Silver Ferns have rolled the world champions - twice - to finish 2023. But is the coach happy with that progress? Merryn Anderson reports.

Motorsport

Bell missed a 'golden ticket' but Cup title still possible

How could he, really?

Motorsport

William Byron: "The blueprint is there" to win Cup title

Despite leading the series with six wins and atop the playoff standings entering the final round, the 25-year-old driver of Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 24 Chevrolet is taking nothing for granted.

Motorsport

Legacy MC adds NASCAR veteran Kenseth as competition advisor

In his new role with the organization, Kenseth, the 2003 Cup Series champion and 2023 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, will provide guidance and strategy in competition areas while serving as a mentor to drivers Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek, who will join the team next season.

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