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From hand-me-down Socceroos jerseys to period-proof shorts, the evolution of the Matildas' kits reflects the broader growth of women's football.

Amid Morocco's celebrations of their first World Cup win, defender Nouhaila Benzina fell to the grass and cried. By wearing a hijab, she had created history and become a role model for millions, writes Samantha Lewis.

A Colombian teenager takes the tournament by storm, the Atlas Lionesses make a breakthrough in Adelaide, and there are tears in Dunedin for the co-hosts. These are the five talking points ahead of day 12 of the Women's World Cup.

A period of brilliant batting and some timely rain gives Australia hope of achieving something remarkable on the last day of this Ashes series, and David Warner is central to the drama.

While it's still the first round of the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Matildas are in a do-or-die game tonight as they fight to reach the next round.

Wally Lewis reveals he has been diagnosed with probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – describing his shock after seeing scans of brain that even made his doctor tear up.

Australian Alexei Popyrin joins some of the game's greats as Croatia Open champion after defeating three-time grand slam title winner Stan Warwinka in the final.

A decision on whether superstar Sam Kerr can play in the Matildas' must-win Women's World Cup game against Canada will be a late call, according to coach Tony Gustavsson.

Australia failed to take their chances against Nigeria. With everything now on the line, will they risk it all against Canada?

Rain brings an early conclusion to proceedings on day four of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval, but not before David Warner and Usman Khawaja combine to give Australia hope of victory.