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, […]
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White House UFC event not happening again, president Dana White says
In short: (ABC-Australia) UFC president Dana White says the organisation will never do another event at the White House, despite touting the success of the Freedom 250. White says it is simply too expensive, costing about $US60 million, to stage on the South Lawn. What’s next? Next month marks the return of Conor McGregor to […]
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New York Knicks defeat San Antonio Spurs 94-90 to win first NBA championship in 53 years
In short: (ABC-Australia) New York Knicks defeated San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. It is the Knicks’ first NBA title since 1973. Jalen Brunson was named NBA Finals MVP. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-14/nba-finals-new-york-knicks-san-antonio-spurs-game-5/106796264 Share article New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in 53 years after defeating San Antonio Spurs 94-90 […]
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Donald Trump watches on as White House UFC ends with Justin Gaethje beating Ilia Topuria
By Jon Healy https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-15/ufc-freedom-250-live-white-house-donald-trump/106797824 Share article (ABC-Australia) Justin Gaethje has finished off the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House with a massive upset to win the lightweight title on a somewhat surreal night on the South Lawn. US President Donald Trump watched ring-side for the entire night, which featured seven fights and ended […]
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Airai ACES Rally for Extra-Inning Victory, Move Within One Win of Championship
By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — The Airai ACES moved one step closer to the championship Wednesday night, outlasting Ngermid 10-9 in an 11-inning thriller in Game 3 of the best-of-five title series at Palau Nippon Stadium. The victory gives Airai a 2-1 series lead and puts the ACES one win away from securing the […]
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PALAU LEVERAGES VOLUNTEER FORCE TO BUILD SKILLS, COMMUNITY AT 2026 BELAU GAMES
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — As the 2026 Belau Games approach, organizers say the event’s volunteer program is doing more than simply staffing basketball competitions — it is building skills, strengthening community ties and creating pathways for young Palauans into sports careers. “The success of our competition events completely depends on a group of […]