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• State of Origin decider breaks broadcast record

  09-07-2026 08:36 via abc.net.au
  
  An unprecedented number of viewers tuned into the State of Origin decider, in which NSW stunned Queensland to win the series.
  
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• AFL LIVE: ‘Air’ Naughton soaring for Dogs against Eagles; poncho-clad spectators return to the MCG

  12-07-2026 07:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates as the Bulldogs and Eagles face off at Marvel Stadium followed by two more matches.
  
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• NRL LIVE: Tempers flare in fiery clash as Souths lose playmaker at crucial stage

  12-07-2026 07:36 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Rabbitohs welcome back star flyer Campbell Graham for their clash against the Knights, while a pair of Origin stars are set to back up.
  
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• Crowd sings happy birthday to Jai Arrow

  12-07-2026 07:26 via smh.com.au
  
  In the NRL's 'Biggest Party', the crowd at Stadium Australia sing Jai Arrow happy birthday for his 31st birthday.
  
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• ‘Rolls Royce’ locks horns with Harley in epic duel as Eagles threaten shock upset over Bulldogs — LIVE

  12-07-2026 07:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Western Bulldogs have swung a monster six changes for their must-win clash on Sunday afternoon, as West Coast looks to end a grim 11-game streak.
  
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• NRL LIVE: Sea Eagles enforcer’s chance to make statement after Origin snub

  12-07-2026 07:20 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Haumole Olakau’atu didn’t get on the field in the Origin decider, and the Manly edge superstar will have a point to prove on Sunday.
  
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• Jai Arrow celebrates Tatola's first try

  12-07-2026 07:05 via smh.com.au
  
  Tevita Tatola starts the NRL's biggest party off at Stadium Australia, crashing over the line first to the crowd's delight.
  
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• ‘Whatever’: England star’s prickly response to manager’s ‘lucky’ claim as signs of rift re-emerge

  12-07-2026 07:03 via foxsports.com.au
  England superstar Jude Bellingham was unimpressed when told his manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were “lucky” to squeeze past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
  
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• Cruel detail in hospital pic reveals depths of Cats’ woes; Sun to turn back on $6m pitch — AFL Daily

  12-07-2026 06:59 via foxsports.com.au
  An injured Geelong duo have uploaded a lighthearted photo to social media in the wake of their respective blows on Saturday evening in Sydney.
  
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• ‘You guys are lucky’: Max Holloway’s classy message after Conor McGregor is brutally booed

  12-07-2026 06:49 via foxsports.com.au
  
  While Conor McGregor stole all the headlines, both before and after Sunday’s hyped UFC 329 main event, a classy speech from Max Holloway was lost in the chaos.
  
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• WTF’: World reacts to Conor comeback chaos as doubts over ‘if we'll see McGregor again’

  12-07-2026 06:44 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Conor McGregor’s long-awaited comeback against Max Holloway ended in heartbreak on Sunday afternoon at UFC 329 after the Irishman injured his leg in the opening seconds of the fight.
  
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• Bellamy’s swipe at NRL draw after Origin exodus as Manly receive huge dual boost — Late Mail

  12-07-2026 06:42 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Storm have been dealt a major blow with superstar five-eighth Cameron Munster ruled out of Sunday night’s clash with the Titans.
  
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• NRL LIVE: Two Knights tries disallowed as Rabbitohs strike early blow

  12-07-2026 06:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Rabbitohs welcome back star flyer Campbell Graham for their clash against the Knights, while a pair of Origin stars are set to back up.
  
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• NRLW Highlights: Raiders v Warriors - Round 2

  12-07-2026 06:32 via theage.com.au
  
  The Canberra Raiders host the New Zealand in Round 2 of the 2026 NRLW Premiership from GIO Stadium, Canberra.
  
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• Quick hits: A tearful red, a perfect 10 and a massive cast

  12-07-2026 06:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Norway fumes at England's equaliser, Breel Embolo's tearful red card and Jordan Henderson's heavy-duty cast. Here are today's quick hits from the World Cup. 
  
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• McGregor loses comeback fight in one minute

  12-07-2026 06:10 via smh.com.au
  
  Conor McGregor loses to Max Holloway after being injured inside one minute in his UFC comeback fight.
  
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• ‘This is crazy’: UFC in ‘stunned disbelief’ after wild twist in Conor McGregor’s hyped comeback

  12-07-2026 06:08 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Conor McGregor’s hyped UFC return has come to a crushing end barely after it even got started, with the Irish superstar suffering a serious knee injury at the start of the first round against Max Holloway.
  
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• Star in tears over ‘dodgy’ red card drama; Messi’s fiery ref clash before latest World Cup escape act

  12-07-2026 06:02 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Argentina pulled off a third straight World Cup escape in a tense 3-1 quarter-final victory in extra-time against Switzerland that was packed with drama in Kansas City.
  
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• NRL LIVE: Knights’ big boost as Origin star returns in reshuffle against Bennett’s Bunnies

  12-07-2026 05:56 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Rabbitohs welcome back star flyer Campbell Graham for their clash against the Knights, while a pair of Origin stars are set to back up.
  
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• Steven King’s wild top four charge continues as Tigers unleash debutant against Dees — LIVE

  12-07-2026 05:54 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Steven King’s chase of a shock top four berth in his maiden year at the Melbourne helm continues on Sunday afternoon, taking on Richmond in overcast conditions at the MCG.
  
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• Eagles test Dogs early to try end grim 11-game streak as Bevo unleashes ‘mosquito fleet’ — LIVE

  12-07-2026 05:51 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Western Bulldogs have swung a monster six changes for their must-win clash on Sunday afternoon, as West Coast looks to end a grim 11-game streak.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Argentina finish off 10-man Switzerland in extra time in quarter-finals; England into semi-finals after extra-time defeat of Norway

  12-07-2026 05:48 via smh.com.au
  
  Lionel Messi’s Argentina meet Granit Xhaka’s Switzerland in the last of the quarter-finals, at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Argentina finish off 10-man Switzerland in extra time in quarter-finals; England into semi-finals after extra-time defeat of Norway

  12-07-2026 05:47 via smh.com.au
  
  Lionel Messi’s Argentina meet Granit Xhaka’s Switzerland in the last of the quarter-finals, at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas.
  
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• The Wallabies have lost nine of their past 10 Tests. Italy could make things even worse

  12-07-2026 05:46 via smh.com.au
  
  The Italians showed enough in their loss to the All Blacks on Saturday to have Joe Schmidt on edge.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Naughton gives Dogs fast start; Cats give update on injured trio

  12-07-2026 05:38 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates as the Bulldogs and Eagles face off at Marvel Stadium followed by two more matches.
  
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• AFL LIVE: Lowly Eagles threaten another boilover win against Dogs; Geelong’s update on injured trio

  12-07-2026 05:38 via smh.com.au
  
  Follow along for live updates as the Bulldogs and Eagles face off at Marvel Stadium followed by two more matches.
  
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• UFC 329 LIVE: Conor’s return UP NOW after Pimblett’s 52-sec statement stuns

  12-07-2026 05:35 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Conor McGregor is back in the octagon as the UFC superstar returns to face Max Holloway in a blockbuster main event at UFC 329 on Sunday.
  
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• Trent Robinson thought SBW’s ball skills were out of this world. Then came Mark Nawaqanitawase

  12-07-2026 05:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The Roosters coach said Mark Nawaqanitawase had what he called the best “ball mastery” he’d seen since Sonny Bill Williams following another freakish performance on Saturday night.
  
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• Live: 'World's Biggest Birthday Party' for Arrow, Bunker denies Knights twice

  12-07-2026 05:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The NRL is holding the "World's Biggest Birthday Party" for Jai Arrow as the South Sydney Rabbitohs host the Newcastle Knights in Sydney. Follow live.
  
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• Live: NRL celebrates 'World's Biggest Birthday Party' for Jai Arrow

  12-07-2026 05:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The NRL is holding the "World's Biggest Birthday Party" for Jai Arrow as the South Sydney Rabbitohs host the Newcastle Knights in Sydney. Follow live.
  
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