Nawaqanitawase’s mum didn’t want him to play in the NRL. A touching gesture changed everything

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 2, 2026

Mark Nawaqanitawase’s mum banned him from playing rugby league. Two Roosters greats made her think again.

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Stand by for one of the best Australian sports stories ever … and not a fairytale in sight

Oct 2, 2026

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If the Knights beat the Roosters to win the NRL grand final a year after taking out the wooden spoon, it will rank among the greatest achievements by an Australian team.

NFL bans 49ers CEO Jed York and hands him huge fine as he speaks out for the first time in wake of 'inexcusable' prostitution sting shame

Oct 2, 2026

NFL bans 49ers CEO Jed York and hands him huge fine as he speaks out for the first time in wake of 'inexcusable' prostitution sting shame

The married 46-year-old had already been keeping his distance from the team as it navigated a brutal few months, which also involved injury conspiracy theories and head coach Shanahan's car crash.

England Ashes quick charged over nightclub incident

Oct 2, 2026

England Ashes quick charged over nightclub incident

Paceman Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching English cricket's professional conduct regulations after a nightclub incident.

2 horses named in memory of Johnny Gaudreau running in the same race

Oct 2, 2026

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On Saturday, the two horses named after the beloved former Calgary Flame — Johnny Hockey and Gaudreau — will run in the same race at Belmont Park in New York.

Man United considering JJ Gabriel legal action if teen star leaves club

Oct 2, 2026

Man United considering JJ Gabriel legal action if teen star leaves club

Manchester United are reportedly considering legal action if JJ Gabriel leaves the club

Dodgers to name Tarik Skubal their Game 1 starter against Braves

Oct 2, 2026

Dodgers to name Tarik Skubal their Game 1 starter against Braves

The Dodgers are starting Tarik Skubal in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Atlanta Braves, deferring Yoshinobu Yamamoto's start until later in the series.

Awkward moment Graham Potter tries to make a joke about Man City's guilty verdict - but Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres can't hide his smirk

Oct 2, 2026

Awkward moment Graham Potter tries to make a joke about Man City's guilty verdict - but Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres can't hide his smirk

The official verdict was released on Tuesday afternoon, which showed City had cooked the books by nearly £900million through money artificially pumped into the club by their Abu Dhabi owner

Speed Cam poised for more world glory after Baku blitz

Oct 2, 2026

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Australia have named a powerful world short course championship swimming team, with record-breaking wildcard Cam McEvoy set to join them.

Thomas Tuchel reveals England's Man City stars are WORRIED about their futures after bombshell guilty verdict - and admits it is a 'big subject' in the Three Lions camp

Oct 2, 2026

Thomas Tuchel reveals England's Man City stars are WORRIED about their futures after bombshell guilty verdict - and admits it is a 'big subject' in the Three Lions camp

While City stress their innocence and have appealed the decision, Tuchel admitted that Marc Guehi, Elliot Anderson and Nico O'Reilly are naturally anxious.

Jordan Pickford reveals he has weekly THREE-HOUR Zoom calls with a mind coach as the England No 1 opens up on his future after watching understudy James Trafford get his chance

Oct 2, 2026

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Man City dressing room view on charges emerges - 'a lot of messages'

Oct 2, 2026

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England boss Thomas Tuchel has offered some insight into how the Three Lions Manchester City players have reacted to the news of the 115 case this week

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