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Black Caps opener ruled out of tri-series
A foot injury means the Black Caps will be without one of their biggest hitters. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 4:45pm 

Customer helps save dairy owner after teen allegedly pulls knife in cookie robbery
The dairy owner said he left his hockey stick behind when he went to confront the alleged thieves because they were mostly girls. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 3:55pm 

World Cup 2026 'most polluting ever' claims report
Next year's Fifa World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is set to be "the most climate-damaging" in the tournament's history, according to new research by environmentalists. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 2:25pm 

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Line-calling system malfunctions
A malfunction with Wimbledon 's new electronic line-calling system required a point to be replayed during a quarter-final match between Taylor Fritz and Karen Khachanov. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

Umpire groans loudly from collision
The umpire and Nate Caddy collide during Essendon's clash with the Gold Coast. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

Hird's radical solution to umpire contact
Bombers great James Hird has called for 'meaningful' contact with an umpire to earn the offending play an automatic one-week suspension. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

Lleyton Hewitt mocked after son beaten
Cruz Hewitt was knocked out of the Wimbledon boy’s singles tournament and his opponent rubbed it in. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

Can the Sharks steady the ship?: NRL Tips - Round 19
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

Mitchell Starc plays his 100th Test in Jamaica. Not even his wife will be there
If not for a late change to the schedule, Mitchell Starc would have reached the milestone this summer at home in a blockbuster first Ashes Test – not that he will mind. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

Origin III: Our experts make the call on who will win the decider and why
Can NSW bounce back to claim the series in Sydney? Or will Billy Slater pull off an ambush at Accor Stadium? 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

'Give the TMO an enjoyable evening': All Blacks eye error-free second test
Scott Hansen would love for TMO Brett Conan to put his feet up, relax and have a cup of tea in Wellington on Saturday – by giving him no reason to intervene. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 1:25pm 


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French rugby team turns nose up at Hamilton ahead of test
Hamilton residents and business owners say it's the Les Bleus' loss if they won't stay in Hamilton before the final test match against the All Blacks on 19 July. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 4:15pm 

‘He's got to do it the way he does it’: Warriors back Boyd to lead their attack
The Warriors are flying as high as they have for a decade, two-thirds of the way through the NRL season, but have been forced to make a big change. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 3:05pm 

Commentator mentions Rodman's father during broadcast
An ESPN commentator copped the wrath of Trinity Rodman on social media after mentioning her father Dennis on the broadcast. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

‘A beautiful sight’: Why tennis – and Nike – can’t get enough of Carlos Alcaraz
The dancing feet, explosive speed off the mark, raw power, skill, athleticism and dominance were all on show in the Spaniard’s quarter-final win at Wimbledon. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

Rowell defiant despite crackdown
Matt Rowell offers very few words when asked about his approach considering a crackdown on umpire contact. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

Alcaraz's breathtaking point
Alcaraz's breathtaking point 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

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‘Completely unacceptable’: Voss responds after threat sent on MCG’s anti-social hotline
The message was not treated as a credible threat but was enough for the MCG to notify the AFL integrity unit, who then made Carlton aware of the issue. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

Emotional Tino to dig deep for Maroons – and a grieving Munster
As Queensland confirmed Cameron Munster’s Origin captaincy following the death of his father, their main enforcer must answer the call to find his best. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

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Voss reacts to vile personal threat
Carlton coach Michael Voss fronted media after being the target of a vile personal threat from an unnamed person. 
© 2025 Sydney Morning Herald 2:15pm 

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