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Japan's Hidden Wonderland MORE SPORTGOLF Aussies on Tour: Top-50 ranking beckons for Min Woo GOLF Korda survives wild end to win again GOLF Hot putter helps Kokrak to Houston Open title GOLF Min Woo falls short in Dubai quest Kyriacou fades in Saudi GOLFGOLF Aussie Bennett runner-up at Womens Amateur Asia-Pacific MOUNTAIN BIKING TESTED: 100 Percent Altis Helmet FOOTBALL Arzani mentor says he must harness 'character and personality' to revive career FOOTBALL There will be some similarities: A-Leagues Newcastle want to be more than a Postecoglou playbook More News MOUNTAIN BIKING TESTED: Pedros Burrito Tool Roll Pedro's Burrito Tool Roll promises to be an all in one solution for the budding home mechanic. Will Shaw sees if it lives up to that claim. 12 Nov 2021 GOLF Leish shares top spot in Houston Marc Leishman has continued his strong start to the new PGA Tour season to be sharing the lead after his opening round of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Houston Open in Texas. 12 Nov 2021 GOLF On-fire Maguire takes two-shot LPGA lead Leona Maguire shot a tournament record eight-under-par 62 to take a two-stroke lead on the opening day of the Pelican Women's Championship. 12 Nov 2021 GOLF Kyriacou in fine form in Saudi team event Sydney's Steph Kyriacou has enjoyed another fine day on one of her best-scoring courses, firing a second round 65 to push herself into contention for another Ladies European Tour victory heading into the final round of the Aramco Team Series in Jeddah. 12 Nov 2021 GOLF Aussie Bennett in the mix at Womens Amateur Asia-Pacific Thailands Natthakritta Vongtaveelap posted a bogey-free round of four-under-par 68 to keep her two-shot lead intact at the halfway stage of the Womens Amateur Asia-Pacific championship (WAAP). 12 Nov 2021 Most Read FOOTBALL Ex-Premier League ace seals two-year Wanderers deal FOOTBALL Mooys Socceroos stand-in wants a Saudi win and a European contract: Pretty or ugly FOOTBALL There can only be greatness for in-demand Mabil and Socceroos FOOTBALL Arzani mentor says he must harness 'character and personality' to revive career Golf MORE Golf Aussies on Tour: Top-50 ranking beckons for Min Woo West Australian Min Woo Lee is on the verge of the top-50 in the Official World Golf Rankings after recording his second top-five finish in his past three starts at the AVIV Dubai Championship in Dubai. Korda survives wild end to win again An epic duel between Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson has turned into a stunning meltdown by both the former managing to recover and win LPGA Tour's Pelican Women's Championship in a play-off. Meanwhile, Aussie Su Oh recorded a hole-in-one and the keys to a new car. Hot putter helps Kokrak to Houston Open title Jason Kokrak has delivered when it mattered most at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Houston Open, with four late birdies propelling him to a third PGA Tour victory in the past 13 months. Min Woo falls short in Dubai quest Min Woo Lee's hopes of lifting a third European Tour title have fallen short as the rising Australian star's bid to lift the Dubai Championship crumbled at two successive holes when he was right in the thick of the battle. Kyriacou fades in Saudi Sydneys Steph Kyriacou has had to settle for a share of 10th place after fading in the final round of the Aramco Team Series in Jeddah. Football MORE Football Arzani mentor says he must harness 'character and personality' to revive career Daniel Arzani has the character and personality to revive his fading football fortunes, according to Brian Marwood - the man responsible for opening Europes door to the Socceroos winger. There will be some similarities: A-Leagues Newcastle want to be more than a Postecoglou playbook Jets head coach Arthur Papas wont be putting a limit on what his new-look team can achieve this season. Saudis, not Socceroos, are the new Asian heavyweights There is a new reality in Asia. After a cancelled season and training over Zoom, South take on A-League giants with no fear South Melbourne striker Harry Sawyer has described Friday's FFA Cup clash against Melbourne City is "like a grand final" for his club and says they are ready to "give it everything" to turn over the A-League champions. Mooys Socceroos stand-in wants a Saudi win and a European contract: Pretty or ugly Midfielder James Jeggo says the Socceroos have discovered the knack of winning pretty or ugly and are primed to topple Saudi Arabia on Thursday night to return to the top of the pile en route to qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. League MORE League Is Twitter the new Aussie pub? You certainly can't get scooners or COVID-19 from the communal bar nuts, but the social media platform's new research suggests many Aussies no longer care. 'Worlds best rugby sevens' could play NRLW Recent events have led to the possibility of Rugby Sevens players featuring in the next season of the NRLW. NRLW Season-a-Go The third season of NRLW premiership will be held in 2020 after months of uncertainty about the competition. Suburban dream alive as NSW Premier cancels ANZ Stadium upgrade NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has cancelled plans to refurbish Sydney's ANZ Stadium due to the costs of COVID-19, resulting in the NRL altering their suburban ground ambitions. Mountain Biking MORE Mountain Biking TESTED: 100 Percent Altis Helmet Mike Blewitt checks out the 100 Percent Altis Helmet. TESTED: Pedros Burrito Tool Roll Pedro's Burrito Tool Roll promises to be an all in one solution for the budding home mechanic. Will Shaw sees if it lives up to that claim. Places That Rock: Thredbo Thredbo is the home of gravity in Australia, but there's something on offer for everyone! Upskilling at the pump track Hayden Wright outlines why the pump track is the perfect place to hone your skills. Adventure and tourism brands call for end to native logging in Tasmania Over 180 businesses have sent an open letter to Tasmanian parliament, calling for an end to native forest logging. AFL MORE AFL I'm talking about you, Doc! - The biggest AFLW talking points Only a week to go before the cream of the crop extend their seasons and the rest are left to lick their wounds and wonder 'What if?' Here are the main stories causing conversation in the AFLW. 3 Things We Learned - Collingwood vs St Kilda With little to play for besides pride in the final two rounds, St Kilda was always going to find it tough to compete with a Collingwood side smarting from their first blemish of the season and spot in the top four to cement. A nice way to say 'Up yours coach!' - The biggest AFLW talking points Only a fortnight remains before the top six sides fight it out for the 2021 AFLW premiership cup and a frantic Fremantle Dockers showed why they are still the team to beat. 3 Things We Learned - St Kilda vs GWS A soggy old day at Moorabbin did nobody any favours, but the GWS Giants were able to make the most of the torrid conditions to leapfrog the St Kilda Saints on the ladder. 'Be good, or be one of the best...' - The biggest AFLW talking points It's no easy task to predict who makes the finals from here, but Round 6 saw some sides make some big strides and Round 7 promises that some will make even bigger ones. The Women's Game MORE The Women's Game Korda survives wild end to win again An epic duel between Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson has turned into a stunning meltdown by both the former managing to recover and win LPGA Tour's Pelican Women's Championship in a play-off. Meanwhile, Aussie Su Oh recorded a hole-in-one and the keys to a new car. Kyriacou fades in Saudi Sydneys Steph Kyriacou has had to settle for a share of 10th place after fading in the final round of the Aramco Team Series in Jeddah. Aussie Bennett runner-up at Womens Amateur Asia-Pacific Japans outstanding year in golf continued when Mizuki Hashimoto shot a fourth successive round of four-under-par 68 to win the third edition of the Womens Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship by one stroke on Saturday. On-fire Maguire takes two-shot LPGA lead Leona Maguire shot a tournament record eight-under-par 62 to take a two-stroke lead on the opening day of the Pelican Women's Championship. Cricket MORE Cricket Women's Big Bash League kicks off: Your full WBBL preview The Women's Big Bash League returns on Thursday, October 14 for its seventh season. The league's teams have all come forward and released their squads. Ellyse Perry's record breaking series: Fitting milestone for remarkable person Ellyse Perry has continued to add to her already impressive career highlights during Australia's most recent series win against India. Australia's historic winning streak is over Australia faced India in the third ODI of their mixed-format series. The Indian women's win ended Australia's history making streak. Beth Mooney: The Master of Mackay The Australian Women's Cricket team continued their streak with a thrilling last-ball victory against India. They now lead by 4 points in the Australia-India series. Australia celebrates 25 consecutive ODI victories The Australian Women's Cricket Team started the summer by extending their undefeated ODI streak with a nine-wicket win over India. Motorsport MORE Motorsport This can change your life! Want to win the life youve always wanted? 'It went along on its roof for so long that it started to wear into my helmet' - Skaife looks back on a life on the road Mark Skaife was relentless in his passion and never gave in - now he's told his story in his own words. F1 targets July return Formula One Executive Chairman and CEO Chase Carey has outlined an ambitious plan that would see the competition return to racing across the weekend of July 3-5 in Austria. Ricciardo's shoey sledge at F1 rivals Aussie F1 hero Daniel Ricciardo was worried the world would think he was a psycho for his shoey podium celebration...but reckons his two greatest rivals are too stuck up to enjoy it. The 15 eeriest coronavirus sport photos from around the world As the deadly COVID19 pandemic creates global havoc, we've collated 15 of the strangest - and eeriest - photos from the resulting impact on sport around the world Tennis MORE Tennis Tired Barty feels 'great' for Rome test Ash Barty says she feels "great" despite her recent tiring schedule and a defeat in the Madrid Open final as she sets her sights on an Italian Open triumph. Caroline Wozniacki: 'Arthritis won't stop me' At 30 years old, tennis power house Caroline Wozniacki is in a place she never would have imagined. What would Barty's US Open rebuff mean for the Aussie star? Barty told the AAP on Thursday that she will leave her decision till the last minute to play in the US Open because of her concerns with the coronavirus continuing to worsen in the US. From WBBL to tennis number one: The moments that made Ash Barty Over the last four years, we have seen Ashleigh Barty make an exceptional return to professional tennis in 2016 after falling out of love with the sport in 2014. More Sport MORE Sport Should you train with power? Power is becoming cheaper and more available for mountain bikers. Should you be getting aquatinted with your watts? Nutrition: Train your gut to improve performance Are you trying to ride faster or get stronger? Youre probably training your legs and lungs but training the gut can also have a significant impact on performance, too. Heres what you need to know. Your bikepacking pocket guide Keen to give bikepacking a go? Will Shaw chats with experienced bike packer Adam Macbeth about his top tips. Ash Barty verging on world number one milestone: 'She's like an upgraded version' The 25-year-old is days away from her 100th week on top of the women's rankings. Australian Chlo McCardel is now Queen of the English Channel Australian Chlo McCardel has broken the English Channel swimming world record after accomplishing her 44th crossing, the highest number for any single swimmer.