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• ‘It could happen’: Why Volk thinks future world champ could make big Aussie move

  13-06-2026 08:14 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Alexander Volkanovski reckons Australia will soon have another UFC world champion – albeit an adopted one – as part of a broader prediction for “wild” times on the White House lawn next Monday.
  
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• ‘Write how he won it’: Benji’s emphatic Luai defence... and huge admission after PNG criticism

  14-06-2026 11:42 via foxsports.com.au
  
  “Write how he won it for us today”.
  
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• ‘We dominated’: Losing skipper doubles down on failed sledge as Roos sensation rips ‘talking’ Turks

  14-06-2026 11:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Turkiye captain Hakan Calhanoglu bizarrely doubled down on his failed pre-game sledge declaring his side would dominate Australia after a 2-0 loss to open their World Cup.
  
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• Irankunda's dad not surprised by heroics

  14-06-2026 11:32 via smh.com.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda's father speaks to 9News Adelaide after the Socceroos' World Cup win over Turkiye.
  
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• ‘Come from nowhere’: Fever claim home final as emotional Giants avoid historic low

  14-06-2026 11:30 via foxsports.com.au
  
  It took a brilliant Zoe Cransberg intercept in the final minute for West Coast Fever to seal a nine-goal win over the Melbourne Vixens and secure hosting rights for next week’s minor semi final.
  
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• This player was busted meeting a rival coach. Now he has to show he’s worth the hype

  14-06-2026 10:54 via theage.com.au
  
  Yes, he is a young player, taken at pick six in the COVID-affected draft of 2022. But compare his career to that of his contemporaries.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Wests Tigers v Titans - Round 15

  14-06-2026 10:51 via theage.com.au
  
  The Wests Tigers host the Gold Coast Titans in Round 15 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.
  
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• Ryan, Nas star in Saints win; Roo Curtis offered ban; Lions’ miracle goal buries Tigers; Hardwick under fire

  14-06-2026 10:44 via theage.com.au
  
  Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Liam Ryan ignited St Kilda at Marvel Stadium; North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis faces another three-match suspension; the Lions prevail in Hobart; and, Damien Hardwick’s under fire.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: ‘Who got the goals? We got the goals’: Irankunda responds to Turkey’s talk

  14-06-2026 10:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe delivered Australia’s first win in a World Cup opener since 2006 set up a blockbuster showdown next Saturday with Group D rivals and hosts USA.
  
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• New York celebrates in style after NBA title

  14-06-2026 10:41 via theage.com.au
  
  New York celebrates the drought-breaking NBA championship for the Knicks, setting the famous city alight.
  
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• Socceroos boast heavy Adelaide connection, as SA fans show support

  14-06-2026 10:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands of South Australian soccer fans descended on The Drive in Adelaide city to watch Adelaide's own Nestory Irankunda score the first half-opener, leading to Australia's win over Türkiye on Sunday.
  
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• ‘Let ‘em talk’: Brutal truth for lippy US; Socceroos’ $870m miracle explained — Talking Points

  14-06-2026 10:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Australia is in World Cup dreamland, virtually assured of playing in the knockout stages courtesy of a clinical opening game win against Turkiye on Sunday.
  
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• $5m gamble proves triple trade disaster could be real; ‘perfect season’ nobody is praising — AFL Round 14 Talking Points

  14-06-2026 10:26 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Gold Coast was supposed to finally emerge as a flag contender this year; instead, like the bad old days, they’re facing a potential trade disaster.
  
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• Socceroos fever takes over with stunning start to World Cup

  14-06-2026 10:24 via theage.com.au
  
  Socceroos fans celebrated at fan sites across the country as Australians turned Vancouver green and gold.
  
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• Jarome and hosed: Luai hat-trick seals stunning Leichhardt farewell for Tigers

  14-06-2026 10:22 via theage.com.au
  
  In a match of mad momentum swings, it had to be the Tigers’ co-captain who stood tall and steered his side to victory on Sunday.
  
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• Socceroos stun the world with epic win

  14-06-2026 10:19 via theage.com.au
  
  After weeks of criticism, the Socceroos produce an unbelievable 2-0 win over Turkiye.
  
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• Aussie fans celebrate back home

  14-06-2026 10:18 via theage.com.au
  
  Australian football fans erupt across the country as they watch the Socceroos' 2-0 win from afar.
  
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• Curtis offered ban for tackle that dazed Eagle; Ashcroft’s miracle goal buries Tigers; Hardwick under fire

  14-06-2026 10:12 via theage.com.au
  
  North Melbourne will have to decide whether to challenge the suspension offered to Paul Curtis; the Lions prevail in Hobart; and, Damien Hardwick’s Friday-night outburst prompts an Adelaide great to demand action.
  
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• Luai seals the deal with hat-trick

  14-06-2026 10:11 via theage.com.au
  
  Jarome Luai scores his third try as the Wests Tigers complete a comeback in their final game at Leichhardt Oval until 2028.
  
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• ‘Absolute mayhem’: Luai’s cheeky act after hat-trick statement as last-minute controversy burns Titans

  14-06-2026 10:10 via foxsports.com.au
  
  A hat-trick from Jarome Luai has sent Leichhardt Oval into “absolute mayhem” as they produced a stunning comeback against the Gold Coast Titans.
  
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• Luai puts 'tough few weeks' behind him

  14-06-2026 10:07 via smh.com.au
  
  Wests Tigers captain Jarome Luai speaks after a dramatic win over the Titans.
  
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• FINALLY! Super recruit’s six-pack ends horror run, pushes Saints into top 10 as Giants coach rages

  14-06-2026 09:58 via foxsports.com.au
  
  St Kilda have held on for a thrilling eight-point win over GWS off the back of a career-best outing from star recruit Liam Ryan on Sunday.
  
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• Sami puts the Titans clear

  14-06-2026 09:46 via theage.com.au
  
  Gold Coast winger Phillip Sami scores in the corner against the Tigers.
  
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• Gus stunned by Turuva brain fade

  14-06-2026 09:46 via theage.com.au
  
  Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva gets himself trapped in-goal after a bizarre brain fade.
  
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• Australia kicks off their World Cup in style

  14-06-2026 09:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Tony Popovic and the Australian Socceroos get their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Turkiye.
  
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• Knicks break their drought and deliver long-awaited sporting glory to New York

  14-06-2026 09:31 via theage.com.au
  
  After a 53-year wait, the New York Knicks are NBA champions again, thanks to another come-from-behind win.
  
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• ‘Could save the Titanic’: Popa’s all-time selection stunner pays off after rising star’s masterclass

  14-06-2026 09:29 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Tony Popovic sprung a number of selection shocks when he named his XI for the Socceroos’ World Cup opener against Turkey — and the biggest came inbetween the posts.
  
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• ‘Do something special’: New national hero Nestory Irankunda says Socceroos have just begun

  14-06-2026 09:26 via theage.com.au
  
  The loftiest dreams of the Socceroos were realised with a stunning 2-0 victory over Turkey in Vancouver.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: ‘Who got the goals? We got the goals’: Irankunda responds to Turkey’s talk

  14-06-2026 09:24 via theage.com.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe delivered Australia’s first win in a World Cup opener since 2006 set up a blockbuster showdown next Saturday with Group D rivals and hosts USA.
  
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• Tigers gun forced off with awkward injury

  14-06-2026 09:19 via theage.com.au
  
  Tigers star Kai Pearce-Paul is forced off the field after suffering a suspected pectoral injury against the Titans.
  
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