State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in game three

State of Origin Game III LIVE updates: NSW chase all-time Origin upset against in-form Maroons

Several Blues are playing for their Origin careers and NSW are overwhelming underdogs on Queensland soil. Follow all the action live.

How the Blues defied the odds to win State of Origin 2026 | 9 News Australia

The Blues have defied the odds in the 2026 State of Origin series to win the Game III decider at Suncorp Stadium. #9News also takes an exclusive look at the Blues celebration in the sheds. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

LGSHA 2026: Top team edged out of grand final slot while masters are runners-up at CBH Group Country Champs

The Lower Great Southern Hockey Association’s top team missed out on a grand final slot at the CBH Group’s Country Championships in Perth, ending up with a share of third in division 1 in Perth.

The future looks bright for Creamline’s brand-new recruits

THE Creamline Cool Smashers knew they were not getting any younger. So the first order of business for the 11-time league champion in the PVL on Tour was to embrace the youth movement. And that the proud franchise did as they broke in their brand new recruits in that impressive 25-18, 25-23, 16-25, 25-19 victory []

'Now Lampard needs backing'

This is the news Sky Blues fans have been waiting all summer long for. Since the We Are Back celebration at the city's War Memorial Park when thousands chanted sign the contract at a partying Frank Lampard. From 17th to Championship play-offs, agonising semi-final defeat, and then the most spectacular of resets; winning the EFL title with 95 points, 11 clear of their nearest rivals, scoring 97 goals and winning 28 matches.

ESPN and Disney Jr. team up to help preschoolers discover the joy of sports!

ESPN and Disney Jr. team up to help preschoolers discover the joy of sports!

10 Popular Games That Somehow Never Received A Proper Sequel

Here is a collection of games that deserved sequels.

Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Is The High-Stakes Soccer Game You Didn’t Know You Needed

Released in 2020 for the PS4, Switch, and PC, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions was an engaging arcade-style sports game that had a blast adapting the Japanese franchise of the same name. While the game was filled to the brim with fan service and fun arcade touches, the underlying sports gameplay didn’t feel like []

Summer League Recap: Bucks 97, Warriors Blue 83

The Bucks get back to winning!

Canada's World Cup players relishing the support of loud, proud home crowd

For players and fans who have been around since Canada's men's soccer team's relative dark ages, the scenes and soundtrack in Toronto and Vancouver have been close to surreal. It wasn’t so long ago that home games felt like away games.

Is Canada a hockey nation or a soccer nation?

Hockey has long been Canada’s game, but is the World Cup and The Reds’ historic soccer success changing that? We talk to Canadians ahead of the team’s final group stage match against Switzerland as they attempt to win Group B.

Norway's Fun-first Youth Sports Contrast W/ US Factory Model

Norway's grassroots approach prioritizes enjoyment over winning ...

NRL’s $5B Media Rights, NBA Europe’s $1B+ Bids & AI Business Threats

Here are the latest articles curated by Sports Geek Reads. Get these updates as a podcast by subscribing to Sports Geek Rapid Rundown. Key Reads NRL nears record 5B media rights deal with Nine and Foxtel - Australian Financial Review * Landmark local deal reshapes Australia's sports rights hierarchy. AU, NRL, MediaRights, Broadcasting, Commercial [...] The post NRL’s 5B Media Rights, NBA Europe’s 1B+ Bids AI Business Threats appeared first on Sports Geek.

Riders’ praire blizzard turns into Argonaut dusting (& other thoughts)

The Saskatchewan Roughriders were the road team at home in a game that had weird vibes from the beginning for the team from Regina. The Toronto Argonauts handed the Green and White their first loss in 2026, as 40-34 was the final. Delayed prairie blizzard The Riders hyped up a “prairie blizzard” in the summer, []

Dave Richard's 2026 new offensive play-caller rankings: Coaches who will change the Fantasy Football landscape

Dave's series explores new play-callers and their impact on 2026 redraft leagues

SIMMONS: Bobrovsky, Kawhi are gambles worth taking for Leafs, Raptors

What a mind-boggling, hugely optimistic two sporting days this has been in Toronto

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Buzz, Drama, Brands, Engagement; Even With A Loss, Soccer Emergence Is Permanent

They are the sports that have been viewed by a colleague as the “permanent emergent” in America; those that we keep hearing are buzzworthy, played by kids and destined to overtake baseball, even NASCAR in the eyes of the public and in the pockets of consumers. Lacrosse, soccer always end up on that just around

<i>Toy Story 5</i> vs. <i>Drunken Noodles</i>

Disney versus desire in two fantasy films.

Columbus Crew vs Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly between Columbus Crew and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

‘Unlock small breweries’ potential so we can all cheer with a local beer’

Like me, I’m sure you’re enjoying the bumper summer of sport this summer. And if you’re anything like The post ‘Unlock small breweries’ potential so we can all cheer with a local beer’ appeared first on LabourList.

Introducing a Radical New Concept … Sports Reporting Actually Reporting on Sports!

Introducing a Radical New Concept … Sports Reporting Actually Reporting on Sports!

AJ Dybantsa outplayed Darryn Peterson in messy Summer League matchup

The showcase game on the opening night of NBA Summer League featured a matchup between the top two picks in the 2026 Draft. No. 1 triumphed in a game featuring a ton of young talent and a ton of fouls.

NBC Sports RSNs could be next to exit regional sports business

The regional sports network industry has seen several major operators shut down in recent years, and NBC Sports Regional Networks could be next. According to a report by Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the networks are “in peril because the network is lurching toward an uncertain financial future.” “There are legitimate doubts, according to several

Ken Bates: Former Chelsea chairman dies, aged 94

Former Blues chairman bought the club for £1 in 1982 and helped guide them into the top flight and both domestic and European success

There's No Crying Over These A League of Their Own Secrets

They were the members of the All-American League; they came from cities near and far. And their story—at least the fictionalized version told in famed director Penny Marshall's 1992 classic, A...