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The passion of the Pacific shines through in Samoa’s rugby league team, and the pride the people have is evident on the island. Source link

Shanice Parker is the daughter of a Jillaroos World Cup player, but meeting her biological father as a teenager has prompted her to represent New Zealand. Source link

World number one Aryna Sabalenka books a showdown with Elena Rybakina, with both players eyeing off their first season-ending championship win. Source link

Dodgy souvlaki, forgotten bails, and schoolboy defeats — even so, this unlikely group of amateurs are off to play in Gambia. Source link

Lando Norris strikes the first significant blow of the São Paulo Grand Prix weekend by outpacing Oscar Piastri to take pole for the sprint race. Source link

Olivier Rioux causes pandemonium as he debuts for Florida and becomes the tallest player ever to grace the hardwood at the college level. Source link

Min Woo Lee will not be joining countryman Cameron Smith by defecting to LIV Golf, saying he aims to join his sister as a major champion on the PGA Tour. Source link

Jake Weatherald feared playing for Australia was out of reach when dropped by South Australia, but a move to Tasmania has him on the verge of a Test debut. Source link

Nick Kyrgios insists he won’t be taking Aryna Sabalenka lightly but nor is he ready to be rolled by the women’s world number-one in their Battle of the Sexes clash. Source link

Two crucial Socceroos return for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia while a teen sensation is among those earning a maiden call-up. Source link