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The Oasis reunion tour took them to New York and the MetLife Stadium It was another memorable night for the brothers from Burnage. Author | Natalie R Oasis burst onto the stage with the expected set list, but the delivery was anything but routine. The songs came loud, fast and fiery, with no hint of age or artifice. It felt like a proper rock’n’roll show. Cage the Elephant had already set the tone with a blistering support slot, earning a raucous response as the Shultz brothers tore through their set with punkish intensity. To move from that wall of energy into Oasis’s own sonic onslaught was nothing short of exhilarating. There were moments of rust, but they only added to the charm, a reminder that this was no polished exercise in backing tracks or pre-recorded vocals. It was a band sounding raw, real and alive. The night delivered classic rock’n’roll at every turn, with Gem Archer emerging as one of the standouts. Though most of the big solos were left to Noel , Gem was l...

England's poor form in white-ball cricket continues. South Africa sealed the series with a game to spare after edging England by five runs in the second one-day international. Author | Jamie P Stadium | Lord's Cricket Ground This was a far closer contest than the heavy defeat at Headingley on Tuesday, yet the scoreline disguised how much control the tourists held. A closer look at what happened Chasing 331, which would have been the highest successful pursuit in an ODI at Lord’s, England closed on 325 for nine. The loss marks their first series defeat since Harry Brook took charge of the white-ball side at the start of the summer, and their fifth in six series since the 2023 World Cup. On a damp afternoon, England chose to field and had South Africa 93 for three before Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs rebuilt with composed half-centuries. Breetzke made 85 and Stubbs 58, while Dewald Brevis’ rapid 42 from 20 balls carried the visitors to 330 for eight. Jofra Archer impres...

Emotional Messi scores twice in final match in Argentina Lautaro Martinez also scored as the hosts beat Venezuela 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires. Author | Jack L Stadium | Estadio Mâs Monumental Messi, 38, was joined by his three sons and received a standing ovation from a crowd of 80,000 in moving scenes before the match. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner captained Argentina to their third World Cup triumph in 2022 and has scored a record 114 goals in 194 games for his country. A closer look at what happened Lionel Messi opened the scoring at the Estadio Monumental, collecting a pass from Julián Álvarez before rifling into the top corner. Argentina, already assured of their place at the 2026 World Cup and leading the South American qualifying table, extended their advantage through Lautaro Martínez ’s diving header, with Messi adding a second soon after. The 37-year-old, Argentina’s record appearance holder, admitted afterwards that he has yet to decide wheth...

A match that could be useful preparation for the upcoming World Cup. Mexico faces Japan on Sunday in their first match since winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Author | Ajay Stadium | Oakland Coliseum With both sides already assured of a place at the 2026 World Cup, the meeting offers a valuable test and a chance to sharpen preparations for the tournament. It has been a successful period for Mexico In the summer, they became the most successful nation in Gold Cup history. Javier Aguirre’s men went unbeaten through the tournament, opening with a 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic, followed by a 2-0 victory against Suriname and a goalless draw with Costa Rica in the group stage. They went on to beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the quarter-finals, Honduras 1-0 in the semi-finals and then sealed the crown in the final by beating the hosts United States. That success came just months after their CONCACAF Nations League victory in March, where they defeated Panama 2-1.  READ MORE |  Spor...

What has been happening? As always, we can't cover everything, please message us on Bluesky ( Super News Affiliate ) with any stories Author | Adam Devlin Today's headlines Salford Red Devils winding-up petition adjourned again More uncertainty for Salford Red Devils. A winding-up petition against the Super League strugglers has been adjourned for a second time. The case was first delayed in June after the club said it was confident of securing a bridging loan to settle a tax bill owed to HMRC. Nantwich edge past Nantwich in FA Cup It was heartbreak for Avro as Nantwich scored two late goals to secure the win and head into the next round of the FA Cup Qualifiers.  The first game was a 1-1 draw which took the game to this replay. Following the draw on Monday afternoon, the winners knew they would face Trafford FC at home. Salford City beat youthful Wigan side A youthful Wigan side fell to a 2-0 defeat against Salford City in their opening Vertu Trophy fixture on Tuesday nig...

South Africa thrashed England in the first game of the ODI series England’s new white-ball era under Harry Brook was given a bruising reality check at Headingley, where they were bowled out for 131 and beaten by seven wickets in the first one-day international against South Africa. Author | Jamie P Stadium | Headingley Cricket Ground The hosts, playing their first 50-over match since sweeping aside West Indies earlier in the summer, collapsed from a promising 82 for two to 131 all out inside 25 overs. Brook was run out for 12 to trigger the slide, while opener Jamie Smith was the only batter to pass 15, making 54 from 48 balls. Jacob Bethell ’s struggles continued, Will Jacks chipped back a simple catch after his exertions in the Hundred final 48 hours earlier, and Jos Buttler scratched out 15 from 24 deliveries. The final seven wickets tumbled for just 29 runs in little more than seven overs. Keshav Maharaj claimed 4 for 22 on a surface offering little spin, while Wiaan Mu...

What do you think of the squad announcement? Europe will field their most consistent Ryder Cup team in history for this month’s contest, with only one change from the side that triumphed over the United States in 2023. Author | Liam C Rasmus Hojgaard is the sole newcomer, taking the place of his twin brother Nicolai after securing his spot through the ranking system. When captain Luke Donald revealed his six wildcard selections on Monday, he opted for experience ahead of the away match at Bethpage Black in New York, scheduled for 26-28 September. Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, all members of the 16½-11½ victory in Rome in 2023, were chosen by Donald. They will be joined by Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Hojgaard and Tyrrell Hatton, who earned automatic qualification. Is it unusual to have so much continuity? Since the Ryder Cup was opened to European players in 1979, there has never been s...