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You thought it was over? Still a chance for 2026 Commonwealth Games to stay in Australia as potential hosts enter talks

Australia has three months to find a 2026 Commonwealth Games host as three other candidates emerge for the multi-sport event. Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) hierarchy say finding an Australian host for the 2026 edition remains the priority while appealing for government support. Welshman Chris Jenkins… Read More »You thought it was over? Still a chance for 2026 Commonwealth Games to stay in Australia as potential hosts enter talks

Rain rules: Reserve day an option, minimum overs needed for Australia vs South Africa World Cup semi-final

Australia will not let weather dictate their World Cup semi-final side, as officials weigh up their most difficult call of the tournament between Marcus Stoinis and Marnus Labuschagne. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed on Wednesday afternoon in India that they were leaning one way in the… Read More »Rain rules: Reserve day an option, minimum overs needed for Australia vs South Africa World Cup semi-final

‘No pads, no helmets, no fear’: NRL launches Las Vegas blitz to fill NFL stadium with league ‘from another universe’

The NRL has launched its first major advertising blitz in America, selling rugby league as a game with no pads, no helmets and no fears ahead of the Las Vegas double-header. Rounded out with commentator Andrew Voss declaring “this is rugby league” after an explosion… Read More »‘No pads, no helmets, no fear’: NRL launches Las Vegas blitz to fill NFL stadium with league ‘from another universe’

‘I faked being happy for 10 months’: Latrell’s frank admission after ‘traumatic experience’ of clearing his name

Latrell Mitchell says he “faked being happy for 10 months” as his ultimately successful legal battle cast a long shadow over a tumultuous year on and off the field. Mitchell and soon-to-be South Sydney teammate Jack Wighton were charged in February for “fighting” outside a… Read More »‘I faked being happy for 10 months’: Latrell’s frank admission after ‘traumatic experience’ of clearing his name

‘Will it be selected or prepared without favouritism?’: India accused of pitch swap ahead of crucial World Cup semi and final

You can set your watch to it: just hours before the first ball is bowled in Mumbai, hosts India have been accused of shenanigans regarding the pitch on which they will play New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup semi-final. The Daily Mail is reporting… Read More »‘Will it be selected or prepared without favouritism?’: India accused of pitch swap ahead of crucial World Cup semi and final