“Filler or Fire?” Aussie NBA Fans Roast Coach’s MVP Gaffe Heard ’Round the World
Michael Malone’s ESPN debut had the NBA world talking after he said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed why he is the MVP, an award SGA soon claimed.
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NFL Players Cleared for Olympic Flag Football in 2028
NFL owners have unanimously approved player participation in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with one player per team able to take part.
Aussie Selectors Face ‘Konundrum’ as Sam Konstas and Cameron Green Return for WTC Final
Australia has named Cameron Green as a specialist batter in its squad for the World Test Championship final, where the winners will collect US$3.6 million.
Nick Kyrgios Withdraws from French Open Doubles with Jordan Thompson Amid Max Purcell’s Doping Ban
Nick Kyrgios was set to partner Jordan Thompson at the French Open, his first Roland-Garros appearance since 2017, but withdrew from the event on 27 May.
From Slam Dunks to Sound Bites: MJ’s New Game Plan with NBC
Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor from the 2025-26 season, with Roundball Rock revived for the network’s NBA coverage.
Sam Kerr Spotted in Melbourne Amid Chelsea’s FA Cup Triumph
Sam Kerr watched the A-League Women grand final in Melbourne as her Chelsea teammates sealed a 3-0 FA Cup win over Manchester United and a domestic treble.
From Whistle to Whistleblower: Ex-AFL Umpire Troy Pannell in $8.7M Fraud Allegation
A civil arrest warrant was issued for former AFL umpire Troy Pannell over an alleged $8.7 million fake-invoice fraud. He has not been criminally charged.
Aussie Swimmer James Magnussen Dives into Enhanced Games with Performance-Enhancing Drugs
James Magnussen’s supervised doping experiment produced a best time of 22.73 seconds, and the US$1 million record bounty went to Greece’s Kristian Gkolomeev.
‘He’s an animal in there’: Clayton Oliver’s tactical shift sparks Demons’ revival
Clayton Oliver’s new run-with role has sparked the Demons’ revival, after tagging jobs on Hawthorn’s Jai Newcombe and Brisbane’s Lachie Neale.
Cameron Green Made a Ton and Apologised, but the Australian Selectors Are Breathing Easier
Cameron Green’s second century in five county matches, an unbeaten 102 against Kent, has eased the selectors’ concerns ahead of the World Test Championship final.