‘Our fans mean everything to us’: Crash set to cast pall over grand final

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 3, 2026

Events in Wallsend on Saturday morning have left Newcastle’s players and staff shaken as they arrive in Sydney for Sunday’s grand final, which is set to take place under a cloud.

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Korea played Venezuela to a goalless draw Friday in their third match under their interim boss Robert Moreno. Korea managed their first shot attempt in the late moments of the first half at Munsu Football Stadium in Ulsan, some 300 kilometers southeast of Seoul. Despite some promising moments in the second half, including a last-gasp shot by winger Lee Dong-gyeong during stoppage time, Korea did not find the back of the net. Moreno began his Korea tenure with a 3-0 victory over Ecuador on Sept. 24, but the Taegeuk Warriors endured a 4-1 loss to Uruguay four days later. Korea will wrap up their Sept.-Oct. match window by hosting Uzbekistan on Tuesday at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin, about 40 kilometers south of the capital. Moreno and his staff are signed through the end of November, with two more matches coming up next month. The Korea Football Association said Moreno will be given a chance to stay on to lead Korea at the Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup in January next year in Saudi Arabia. That decision will depend on Korea's performance in Moreno's first six matches in charge a

From sharing podium to hiding smartphones: NK athletes under watch in Nagoya

Oct 3, 2026

From sharing podium to hiding smartphones: NK athletes under watch in Nagoya

North Korea used the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to showcase its prowess in strategic sports on the international stage while promoting national pride and unity at home. But the North Korean athletes in their teens and 20s taking part in the Games have been suppressing their youthful instincts, confined by intensive self-criticism sessions and strict controls while in Japan. According to this newspaper's reporting, the North Korean delegation has, during these Games, been found to hold self-criticism sessions frequently; completely block outside exposure and contact in and around competition venues; and effectively confine athletes to their accommodations outside competition hours. At weightlifting venues, where self-criticism sessions were conducted openly despite the presence of outsiders, as well as at soccer fields, shooting ranges, gymnastics venues and canoe courses, North Korean athletes were isolated from the "exchange and harmony" promoted by the Games. "Even when they stay alongside athletes from other countries at accommodations designated by the organizing committee, North

[Asian Games] Oh Ye-jin wins silver in women's recurve archery

Oct 3, 2026

[Asian Games] Oh Ye-jin wins silver in women's recurve archery

OKAZAKI, Japan — Oh Ye-jin won the silver in the women's individual recurve archery at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Saturday, losing in a shoot-off. Oh lost to Kumkum Anil Mohod of India in a shoot-off in the women's individual final at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square in Okazaki, some 50 kilometers southeast of the main host city, Nagoya. Oh sought South Korea's first gold medal in the women's recurve archery after winning the silver medal in the women's team recurve event the previous day. Oh led 3-1 after the first two sets. She won the first set 29-27 after hitting two 10s, while Anil Mohod hit an 8 with her third arrow. The two tied 29-29 in the second set, before Anil Mohod shot three 10s in the third to level the set score at 3-3. Oh regained the lead at 5-3 after the fourth set, as Anil Mohod shot an 8 with her second arrow. The two went to a shoot-off after Anil Mohod again shot three 10s in the fifth and final set to tie the set score at 5-5. In the shoot-off, Oh shot an 8, while Anil Mohod hit a perfect 10 to win the gold medal.

South Australia coach Ryan Harris on expectations, complacency, Jake Fraser-McGurk maturity

Oct 3, 2026

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Grace Hayden slams critics who’ve questioned her success as the daughter of cricket legend Matthew Hayden

Oct 3, 2026

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Grace Hayden says she has consistently battled critics who say she has only achieved what she has because of her famous surname.

Sydney A-League Women star steps away from football

Oct 3, 2026

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The Roosters lost the 2025 grand final without her. This time, Tarryn Aiken won’t let title slip

Oct 3, 2026

The Roosters lost the 2025 grand final without her. This time, Tarryn Aiken won’t let title slip

She missed last year’s grand final with an ACL injury. Now the star halfback is out to steer her side to the premiership that fell through their fingers in 2025.

Five men interviewed for the Newcastle coaching job. This is why the Knights picked Holbrook

Oct 3, 2026

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One thing stood out when the Knights sat down with Justin Holbrook, and the coach’s clear vision has taken Newcastle to their first grand final in 25 years.

‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

Oct 3, 2026

‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

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Taylor scores her second

Oct 3, 2026

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Jada Taylor scores her second try down on the wing in the first half against Papua New Guinea.

A stadium dream or lock out vandals: How would you spend $16m in Tuggeranong?

Oct 3, 2026

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