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Month: July 2026

Wollongong: Storm to debut rookie as Raiders star sidelined

Melbourne Storm to debut rookie Hayden Watson as Jahrome Hughes and Jack Howarth are sidelined. Get the latest on the Storm’s lineup changes for their upcoming

Bulldogs Secure Crucial Win Over Storm in Contentious Match

The Canterbury Bulldogs triumphed over the Melbourne Storm with a 36-22 win at AAMI Park, overcoming a controversial sin bin decision against Bailey Hayward.

Glasgow: Idi Amin’s grandson disqualified from Commonwealth Games boxing

Idi Amin’s grandson, Aziz Abdul, was disqualified from his Commonwealth Games boxing quarter-final in Glasgow after headbutting his English opponent. Read more

Townsville: Roosters secure historic win over Cowboys in high-scoring match

The Sydney Roosters made history with an 82-12 win over the Cowboys in Townsville, achieving one of the highest scores in premiership history. Read about this r

Whanganui greyhound racing prepares for shutdown as trainers face uncertain future

Whanganui greyhound racing ends at Hatrick Raceway after new legislation passed due to animal welfare concerns. Trainers face an uncertain future as the industr

Cape Town prepares for All Blacks’ first full South African tour in 30 years

The All Blacks are embarking on their first full tour of South Africa in 30 years, a trip dubbed the ‘Greatest Rivalry’ that will include eight matches. The tou

Uefa to boycott World Cups if Fifa proceeds with investment plans

UEFA’s 55 member associations vote to boycott World Cups if FIFA sells competition stakes to private investors. This decision follows an emergency meeting regar

Fifa’s Controversial Financial Expansion Plans

Fifa’s strategy for financial expansion, as outlined in a 25-page sales document, involves increasing the number of tournaments, implementing higher ticket pric

Hobbs secures Glasgow Commonwealth Games gold in 100m sprint

New Zealand’s Zoe Hobbs claims Commonwealth Games gold in the 100m sprint in Glasgow, setting a new Oceania record with a personal best of 10.93 seconds. A trul

Glasgow Commonwealth Games: Samoa’s Seine Stowers claims gold in weightlifting

Samoa’s Seine Stowers, 18, makes history at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, winning gold in weightlifting (women’s 77kg) with two new Games records. A proud mom