Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jack Pyburn (58) looks on during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Cronulla will argue that the permutations of the NRL finals draw – which will have them hosting either North Queensland or South Sydney in week one – leaves Ocean Protect Stadium as their only viable home ground option, regardless of how many fans are locked out of the 15,000-capacity venue.
Henderson, Nev.'s Owen Guzman, left, meets with Payton Hinsen, right, during the third inning of the Little League World Series Championship baseball game against Curacao, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in South Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/Jared Freed)
As I push through the doors, the smell of chlorine hits me. Instantly, I feel sick, and I remember why I don't go swimming. I'm getting ready for my first swimming lesson in over 10 years, trying to convince myself it won't be so bad.
The AFL insists the wildcard round was the start of the finals, but there is no doubt the post-season is here once the calendar turns over to September.
Hours after he hobbled from the field during Wests Tigers’ loss to North Queensland on Saturday night, Jarome Luai flew to Port Moresby to join good friend and PNG Prime Minister James Marape at a golf tournament.
New Zealand’s Stephen Alker hits a tee shot on the fifth hole during the PGA Tour Champions golf event in Calgary, Alberta, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)
Atlanta: Scottie Scheffler ended any conversation about who had the best season on Sunday (Monday morning, AEST) when he made up a three-shot deficit with a 4-under 66 to win the Tour Championship, claim a second FedEx Cup title, and move past Tiger Woods for the most money won on the US PGA Tour.
Alex Palou (10) of Spain stands during the National Anthem before the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Baltimore Orioles’ Coby Mayo runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
Curacao takes a victory lap after winning the Little League World Series Championship baseball game against Henderson, Nev., in South Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Scottie Scheffler holds his child Bennett after winning the PGA Tour Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Australia’s US Open singles contingent has shrunk by three on a difficult opening day in New York, with only big-striking Talia Gibson managing to win even a set.
Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, reacts following a match against Storm Hunter, of Australia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
Scottie Scheffler hits from the seventh fairway during the final round of the PGA Tour Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) can’t make the catch during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts in the second half of an WNBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Real Madrid’s head coach Jose Mourinho concentrates prior the La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Malaga in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Two passenger jets flying just meters above a stadium in South Africa on Saturday have caused a stir on social media, with people describing it as a “near collision” and expressing safety concerns. The maneuver was part of a pre-match show ahead of a rugby game between the South African and New Zealand national teams.
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Dec. 3, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Ruoning Yin, of China, hits off the 2nd tee during the fourth round of the LPGA FM Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Norton, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
The Queensland Wattle Association has proposed an initiative to plant native wattles across the state before the 2032 Olympics. (Supplied: Ann Gibbons)
Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang laughs during a warm up before an English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates stadium in London, England, Dec. 16, 2020. (Peter Cziborra/Pool via AP, File)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper walks on the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
England’s Ollie Robinson reacts after bowling a delivery on day four of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs with the ball during a drill at the NFL football team’s training camp, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)