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Cricket Tasmania 'confident' of roof fix to proposed Hobart AFL stadium
Cricket Tasmania and the Macquarie Point stadium proponent believe they have found the solution to concerns about how the stadium’s roof could affect cricket. Source link
Curaçao makes history as smallest-ever nation to qualify for World Cup
With a population of just over 150,000, the Caribbean island nation of Curaçao will become the smallest nation ever to play at the World Cup after a scoreless draw with Jamaica secured its passage to next year’s tournament. Source link
Ronaldo attends White House dinner with Trump and Saudi crown prince
The US president said he introduced his youngest son, Barron, to the soccer player, adding that his son was impressed with the meeting. Source link
Scotland ends 28-year World Cup absence after breathtaking bicycle kick goal
A breathtaking goal from Scott McTominay paves the way for Scotland to qualify for the World Cup finals after a 28-year absence. Source link
Eight-time world champion Gilmore announces surfing comeback
Two years after stepping away from the tour, Australian surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore will make her return in 2026 after being awarded a season wildcard. Source link
Wallabies star Suaalii in contention for prestigious World Rugby award
Wallabies outside centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is recognised for his performances since switching codes from rugby league late last year. Source link
The AFL draft might be broken for the league's biggest strugglers
The AFL draft is more complicated and compromised than ever before, meaning clubs rebuilding from the bottom of the ladder are doing so with one arm tied behind their backs. Source link
Top-ranked Root backed to break Australian Ashes hoodoo
With the first Ashes clash only two days away, Joe Root’s England teammates are unfazed by the fact he has not scored a Test century in Australia. Source link
From Tangled to the AFL draft, Willem Duursma is dancing to the top
Willem Duursma’s dancing feet could carry him all the way to the number-one pick at tomorrow night’s AFL National Draft. Source link
Boxing is no game, despite Jake Paul's increasingly dangerous charade
Nobody plays at boxing. But Jake Paul’s upcoming contest against a bona fide, former two-time unified heavyweight champion of the world smacks of a game about to go seriously wrong. Source link