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Adelaide suffered a surprising 66-63 defeat to the last-placed Giants in their round-nine Super Netball match, despite leading going into the final quarter. The Giants, who had only one prior win this season, surged ahead with 18 points in the last term while Adelaide struggled with their super shots, making only 2 from 16 attempts. Jo Harten and Sophie Dwyer shone for the Giants, while Romelda Aiken-George led Adelaide with 49 goals; the loss leaves...

Bailey Rogers emphasized Claremont's determination to avoid another away final as their premiership hopes grow stronger. In a recent match against Subiaco, Rogers and Jye Bolton were standout performers, with Bolton achieving 39 disposals at age 33, while Rogers contributed 27 and the opening goal. Claremont's recent victory boosted them into the top three, with Rogers acknowledging the importance of securing a high ladder position to enhance their chances in finals, reflecting on past challenges...

SummaryTriple Eight's Broc Feeney secured provisional pole for the Supercars championship in Perth, clocking a lap time of 53.8300 seconds, and will be the last driver in the top-10 shootout. David Reynolds followed in second, with Matt Payne in third and reigning champion Will Brown in fourth. Ryan Wood, despite an early error, placed sixth, while teammate Chaz Mostert qualified 14th, and local driver Brodie Kostecki ended up 15th, dashing his hopes for a victory...

The White House has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles amid escalating protests against federal immigration raids that resulted in over 44 arrests. President Trump criticized local officials for their inaction and pledged to address what he termed "lawlessness," framing the protests as an insurrection. Tensions have surged between the Democratic-led city and the Republican administration, with clashes erupting as demonstrators oppose aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. Full Article

Teresa Palmer is exceptionally busy, juggling various film and television projects, including collaborations with Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, while also parenting five children and managing her pregnancy. She has consciously chosen to work intensively for two years to allow for time off after her baby arrives, emphasizing her selectivity in choosing projects. Upcoming releases include the miniseries "Mix Tape," which explores the nostalgic theme of teenage romance through music, and she expresses the importance...

A candlelight vigil is set to honor Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop after police discovered human remains near Good Night Scrub National Park, believed to be the missing 17-year-old. Ms. Bishop was last seen on May 15 near Bundaberg airport, with her roommates, James Wood and Tanika Bromley, charged with her murder and interfering with a corpse. The community in Gin Gin will gather at Kolan Community Park to show support, wearing bright colors and butterflies...