In short: (ABC-Australia) Defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner has been pushed to five sets by Miomir Kecmanović while women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka breezed past her Serbian opponent. Both world number ones were coming back from tough exits at the French Open, Sinner in the second round and Sabalenka in the quarterfinal. Naomi Osaka dazzled […]
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Wimbledon matches briefly interrupted as England fans watch World Cup on phones
In short: (ABC-Australia) Football coverage is banned at Wimbledon during major tournaments to avoid interrupting the tennis. Fans still watched on their phone and briefly interrupted the tennis as Harry Kane scored twice. What’s next? England plays Mexico at 10am on July 6 (AEST), which will not cross over with the tennis at Wimbledon. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-02/wimbledon-crowd-watches-football-on-their-phones-during-match/106868078 […]
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Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in Florida kidnapping case
In short: (ABC-Australia) NFL player Terrion Arnold is facing eight charges of kidnapping and armed robbery in the US state of Florida. Authorities allege Arnold of “coordinating and directing” the robbery and beating of three people. Arnold, 23, has played two seasons with the Detroit Lions since being drafted in 2024. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-26/detroit-lions-player-terrion-arnold-arrested/106843266 Share article NFL […]
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Olympic athletes (finally) set to cash in on IOC
LAUSANNE, 25 JUNE 2026 (INSIDE THE GAMES)—The International Olympic Committee has announced a new financial initiative to provide every eligible competitor with a US$10,000 (€ 8,800) grant. The funding aims to support athletic careers and professional transitions following the Games. Unveiled during the 146th IOC Session in Lausanne, Switzerland, the ‘Fit for the Future Olympian […]
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World Athletics seeks to remove barriers for mom athletes
MONACA, 19 JUNE 2026 (INSIDE THE GAMES)—Track and field’s governing body launched the ‘Childbirth And Return in Elite Sport’ project on Tuesday to protect female competitors and reduce inequities through scientific research and policy development. “We are continually looking for ways to make our sport even more equitable, and the ‘CARES’ project is the next […]
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World Cup: How is the most culturally diverse World Cup ever being received in Trump’s America?
By Amanda Shalala in Dallas https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-22/world-cup-culturally-diverse-received-trump-america/106824680 Share article The day before Croatia’s first World Cup game against England, thousands of fans filled the streets of downtown Dallas for a parade and pre-game party. There were plenty of fans who had travelled from Croatia, but many who were part of the diaspora in the USA, Canada, […]