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Rapid Recap | MW37: Everton vs Sunderland
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Sunderland's visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Everton in Premier League Matchweek 37 action. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 7:55pm 

Home in 9.74 seconds: Aussie sprinter breaks all-conditions record, again
Eddie Nketia has run a wind-assisted 9.74 seconds for the 100m at Big Ten Track and Field Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 7:55pm 

NBA legends whack journo for spoiling MVP reveal
NBA champions Blake Griffin and Steve Nash have slammed a journalist for leaking the winner of this year's MVP award. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 7:55pm 

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Daley’s new Blues have a rocks-or-diamonds feel. One player sums that up
Both Origin coaches have picked their squads with speed and mobility in mind, so at the very least the spectacle will have a fresh look this year. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 7:55pm 

One day, two games: AFL locks in women’s and men’s double-header games
The league is expecting footy followers will vote with their feet, exposing the women’s game to bigger crowds and stadiums. 
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‘It was very selfless’: Bennett praises Mitchell’s maturity; confirms return date
South Sydney coach says the star centre’s decision to make himself unavailable for the Origin opener will give him every chance to return for game two. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 7:55pm 

Olympian Blair Tuke calls on government to scrap Fisheries legislation
Several environmental groups have called for the bill to be stopped but fishing companies say it helps modernise a system that has worked well for decades. 
© 2026 RadioNZ 3:35pm 

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Watch: Ex-Kiwi sprinter clocks hot 100m time - again
Eddie Osei-Nketia, who represents Australia after switching allegiances from New Zealand, clocked an eye-watering wind-assisted time of 9.74 seconds in the 100m. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz 2:35pm 


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Winners and losers: Why Maroons great does not want snubbed Walsh to change
Billy Slater has shocked many with his game one Maroons selections. We break down the winners and losers of those calls. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 7:55pm 

Aaron Rai becomes the first Englishman in 100 years to win a PGA championship
Relative outsider Aaron Rai has won the PGA championship with a career best score, becoming the first Englishman to win the tournament since 1919. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 7:55pm 

Warriors superfan rocks Caxton Hotel
A mega Warriors fan with a guitar and booming vocal chords gets the Caxton Hotel rocking, with the help of friends and other Magic Round revellers. 
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Woods responds to Slater feud
Aaron Woods reveals that Triple M has not contacted Maroons coach Billy Slater amid the pair's are in a feud. 
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Australian tennis stars push Sam Groth for senior leadership role
Alex de Minaur heads a list of Australian players lobbying for the former player and parliamentarian to score a role that would cover player engagement, high performance and the Australian Open. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 7:55pm 

The Herald’s rugby league reporters on Origin team selections
Christian Nicoloussi, Billie Eder and Adrian Proszenko talk through some of the shock selections and omissions for NSW and Queensland ahead of Origin I. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 7:55pm 

Watch: All White stands tall against Lionel Messi in $48m mismatch
Facing the legendary Argentine in Major League Soccer, the All Whites World Cup defender produced a stunning block. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz 6:45pm 

Two jerseys, two worlds at NRL Magic Round
The Warriors inspired joy, noise and optimism in Brisbane. The Dragons inspired quiet nods, gallows humour and sympathy. 
© 2026 RadioNZ 5:15pm 

'Always people who are unlucky': In form Warriors star's Origin snub explained
Reece Walsh has been left out of Queensland’s squad after a shocker against the Warriors and has been replaced by a Kiwis contender. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz 3:25pm 

Super Rugby Pacific: Five years on, Fijian Drua still searching for consistency
Opinion - Five years in Super Rugby is a long time to be testing, learning and trying to fix things. But the Fijian Drua is far from being ready to be part of "the big boys club", writes Iliesa Tora. 
© 2026 RadioNZ 2:55pm 

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