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Gary Waddell dies aged 74: the brilliant Australian actor who turned small roles into great ones

Waddell appeared in countless films and TV shows, often as rough-as-guts characters, though he was rarely given the screen time he deserved The great Australian actor Gary Waddell – known for his gooseflesh-raising ability to portray rough-as-guts characters so real you swear you’ve met them before – has died aged 74. Waddell was a fixture of the Australian film and TV industry for decades,…

Gary Waddell dies aged 74: the brilliant Australian actor who turned small roles into great ones

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US Soccer plans new national women's club competition

Soccer federation announced Wednesday it plans a new national women's club competition that will include teams from the National Women's Soccer League and the Gainbridge Super League.There is no…

  • U.S. Soccer plans Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup competition.
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