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• Devils coaching choice both a blessing and a curse

  17-06-2026 21:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Buckley? Longmire? Hinkley? The Tasmania Devils need to pick a coach to get them ready for their AFL entry, and the list of potential picks presents a dilemma.
  
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• ‘Should be banned’: Controversy rocks England’s opener; late winner sparks epic scenes – Wrap

  18-06-2026 06:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Matchday seven of the 2026 FIFA World Cup got underway with Congo DR making history with a 1-1 draw against Portugal in Houston.
  
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• ‘Pretty harsh’: F1 legends slammed for ‘odd’ Piastri criticism

  18-06-2026 06:22 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Demand for Oscar Piastri in the driver market contradicts claims that the Australian’s reputation has collapsed this season, according to six-time Bathurst winner Garth Tander.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1; Ghana defeat Panama 1-0; England beat Croatia 4-2; Ronaldo’s Portugal draw 1-1 with DR Congo

  18-06-2026 06:12 via theage.com.au
  
  Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1, Ghana scored in added time to beat Panama 1-0, and England beat Croatia 4-1 after Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  
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• Pies debut confirmed; Suns cult figure’s return... and latest academy debut — Team Tips

  18-06-2026 05:56 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Collingwood will unleash its fourth debutant of the year this weekend. Plus the Suns and Hawks have confirmed a few ins and outs for their Friday night clash.
  
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• ‘Could be anything’: Inside the rise of 113kg teen dubbed ‘next SBW’ ...and why ‘it sucks’ for Blues fans

  18-06-2026 05:53 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Few teenagers have generated as much hype as Bishop Neal, whose combination of size and skill has quickly seen him build a reputation as rugby league’s next big thing.
  
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• ‘Half a scoop of vanilla’: Bevo takes aim at Jordan Lewis over Tim English trade speculation

  18-06-2026 05:29 via smh.com.au
  
  Luke Beveridge has returned fire at Jordan Lewis over speculation that a key Bulldog wants out of the kennel, while Craig McRae welcomes the Pies’ push for Lachie Neale.
  
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• Benji’s hilarious quip after shock Blues snub as Tigers star’s likely return date revealed: Early Mail

  18-06-2026 05:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Tigers coach Benji Marshall has revealed the likely return date of injured playmaker Adam Doueihi.
  
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• ‘Half a scoop of vanilla’: Dogs coach fires back at ‘left-field’ trade mail; Pies star ‘battling’ — AFL Daily

  18-06-2026 05:03 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Luke Beveridge has laughed off Tim English trade speculation, while the AFL has issued a warning to a North Melbourne player after his social media comments.
  
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• ‘Would’ve killed somebody’: US star’s blow-up set to reignite ‘heated’ Aussie rivalry — Socceroos Daily

  18-06-2026 05:01 via foxsports.com.au
  
  US-based Socceroos duo Kai Trewin and Aiden O’Neill are chomping at the bit ahead of a “very heated” chance to claim bragging rights over the majority of their club teammates, including US goalkeeper Matt Freese.
  
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• ‘Half a scoop of vanilla’: Dogs coach fires back at ‘left-field’ trade report — AFL Daily

  18-06-2026 04:52 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The AFL has issued a warning to a North Melbourne player after he posted social media comments about a teammate’s suspension, while the Saints have defended Mattaes Phillipou.
  
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• ‘We’ve all just got to thank Australia’: Socceroos seeking next win

  18-06-2026 04:48 via theage.com.au
  
  Socceroos Kai Trewin and Awer Mabil on what is inspiring them as they prepare to face the USA.
  
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• How Max Plath became Queensland's newest Origin cult hero

  18-06-2026 04:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The players who fill the spaces in between the stars are the secret to Queensland's Origin dominance and in Max Plath the Maroons have found yet another player who knows just how to do it.
  
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• ‘I was angry’: Former Socceroo Harry Kewell reflects on ‘heartbreaking’ World Cup incident

  18-06-2026 04:28 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Harry Kewell became emotional as he reflected on the controversial decision which saw him sent off in his final World Cup game.
  
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• USA legend Charlie Davies reacts to Mike Grella sledging the Socceroos

  18-06-2026 04:25 via smh.com.au
  
  Mike Grella called Australia a "layup" and said there's "no shot Australia can compete with the US". CBS Sports soccer analyst and host of the Call It What You Want podcast Charlie Davies has responded.
  
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• ‘You know it’s coming’: Dejected Daley’s admission as Blues coach responds to big Latrell question

  18-06-2026 04:24 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A disappointed Laurie Daley has faced the media the morning after his side’s 44-24 loss to Queensland, stopping short of committing to any team changes.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Colombia face Uzbekistan; Ghana defeat Panama 1-0; England beat Croatia 4-2; Ronaldo’s Portugal draw 1-1 with DR Congo

  18-06-2026 04:24 via smh.com.au
  
  Colombia and Uzbekistan go head-to-head, Ghana scored in added time to beat Panama 1-0, and England beat Croatia 4-1 after Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Follow all the action.
  
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• Watch: The three moments that prove Harry Grant is in a league of his own

  18-06-2026 04:13 via theage.com.au
  
  These were the subtle moments that summed up Grant’s wizardry, and cemented his reputation as rugby league’s leading hooker.
  
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• ‘Haven’t been the fastest’: Supercars leader on Ford switch ‘hurdles’ and Darwin domination

  18-06-2026 04:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Does Broc Feeney know what it takes to win the Darwin Triple Crown?
  
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• World Cup quick hits: Star whacks US pundit and Mabil's heartwarming moment

  18-06-2026 04:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic drops "ignorant" bomb to Fox Sports colleagues, Scotland's fans almost drink Boston dry and Awer Mabil gets starstruck in front of SBS legend David Basheer. Here are the quick hits from today at the FIFA World Cup.
  
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• Dejected Daley responds to big Latrell question as calls for Blues changes grow louder

  18-06-2026 04:05 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A disappointed Laurie Daley has faced the media the morning after his side’s 44-24 loss to Queensland, stopping short of committing to any team changes.
  
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• Brutal skipper call; Daley’s halves truth: Verdict on EVERY Blues player as axe to be swung

  18-06-2026 03:34 via foxsports.com.au
  There have been calls for Laurie Daley to swing the axe after the Blues handed in an embarrassing second half display at the MCG on Wednesday night.
  
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• Maroons legend backs Billy Slater to succeed Bellamy at Storm

  18-06-2026 03:33 via theage.com.au
  
  Greg Inglis sheds light on why Slater can thrive as an NRL coach, while believing the man coming for his record had been overlooked in one key area.
  
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• Yank hypocrisy: Why Mike Grella’s Socceroos slander rings so hollow

  18-06-2026 03:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Why have Aussies been so affronted by the dismissal of the Socceroos as any sort of threat by American soccer pundits? Because of all people, they should know better.
  
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• ‘Let the team down’: Cleary blames himself for Blues drubbing

  18-06-2026 03:30 via smh.com.au
  
  After his man-of-the-match heroics in Origin I, Nathan Cleary has accepted the blame for NSW’s performance in the rematch.
  
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• England's high-octane start betrays World Cup nerves

  18-06-2026 03:27 via abc.net.au
  
  England's World Cup opener against Croatia, with a missed penalty and a flaky defence, seemed to be briefly polluted by fear.
  
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• ‘Should be banned’: Controversy rocks England’s opener; late winner sparks epic scenes – LIVE

  18-06-2026 03:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Matchday seven of the 2026 FIFA World Cup got underway with Congo DR making history with a 1-1 draw against Portugal in Houston.
  
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• ‘This has really thrown me’: The local footy team left hurt by Pride decision

  18-06-2026 03:21 via smh.com.au
  
  A football club in Melbourne’s northern suburbs withdrew its support for a Pride celebration, leaving the club divided.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Ghana score in added time to defeat Panama 1-0; England beat Croatia 4-2; Ronaldo’s Portugal draw 1-1 with DR Congo; Uzbekistan and Colombia up later

  18-06-2026 03:13 via theage.com.au
  
  England beat Croatia 4-1, after Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Follow all the action.
  
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• ‘Nothing close’: Rogan’s huge call on UFC beatdown as Volk reveals risk that backfired on fallen champ

  18-06-2026 03:11 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Joe Rogan has declared Justin Gaethje’s savage upset win over Ilia Topuria the greatest fight he has ever witnessed – but Aussie UFC champ Alex Volkanovski believes “El Matador” would win if the pair ran it back.
  
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