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Birrell stuns fifth seed as Osaka and Sabalenka dazzle at French Open
Australia’s Kimberly Birrell continues a day of upsets for Australia by advancing to the second round of the French Open for the first time in her career. Source link
'Kidding ourselves': Daley whacks talk of Cleary's losing Origin record
NSW coach Laurie Daley says the responsibility does not solely rest on the shoulders of his star No.7 ahead of this year’s State of Origin campaign. Source link
Brad Scott reveals he wanted Essendon to trade Zach Merrett, confirms bumper Harley Reid offer
The ousted Essendon coach reveals he was against the decision to keep Zach Merrett at the club despite a late trade offer from Hawthorn. Source link
'Can't put it into words': Origin star's mum reveals heartbreaking call
Cameron Munster’s mum reveals the heartbreaking call she had to make before her superstar son led Queensland to victory days after the shock death of his dad. Source link
Scott's sacking gives Essendon another chance to step out of Hird shadow
Essendon finds itself at a clear demarcation point after sacking Brad Scott as the shadow of James Hird once again looms large over the troubled club. Source link
State of Origin is tonight. Here is what you need to know for Game I
The fiercest rival in Australian rugby league resumes tonight, as New South Wales and Queensland meet in the opening match of the 2026 men’s State of Origin series. Source link
Fan in Australian jersey catches Aussie-hit homer in 15-year first
Curtis Mead hit two home runs for Washington against fellow Australian Travis Bazzana’s Cleveland side as two Australian-born players faced off in an MLB game for the first time since 2017. But it was a man in an Australian supporters shirt who stole the show. Source link
Can State of Origin save an NRL season that's losing its way?
Players, coaches and fans are disillusioned with the rule changes that have come to define this NRL season but ahead of Origin I can the interstate series put a broken season back together? Source link
ACL injury appears to end Warriors legend's NRL career
Warriors club legend Roger Tuivasa-Sheck appears to have played his last NRL game after confirming he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in round 12. Source link
'Too risky': Blues dealt injury blow on eve of Origin Game I
The NSW Blues have confirmed five-eighth Mitchell Moses will miss Wednesday night’s State of Origin opener due to a hamstring injury. Source link