Mike Catt is a two-time Lions tourist who now coaches at the Waratahs. He shares what he knows about the Lions … and rising superstars Joseph Suaalii and Max Jorgensen.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/rugby-union/those-days-are-gone-why-waratahs-lions-won-t-get-punchy-20250628-p5mb1e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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After a positive start to the season, things are beginning to unravel at Wests Tigers, with young guns departing and a fourth successive wooden spoon becoming a possibility.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-promised-they-would-change-but-it-s-starting-to-look-like-the-same-old-story-20250701-p5mblv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

Despite a stern message from LeBron James’ agent about building a championship roster, the Lakers have had a quiet day in the Free Agency window. The major shock was when they lost key 3-and-D forward Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets. Their only signing so far is Jake LaRavia, a 23-year-old 6-foot-7 forward who could […]The post Lakers Divert Free Agency Attention After Myles Turner Move Complicates DeAndre Ayton Chase appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-lakers-divert-free-agency-attention-after-myles-turner-move-complicates-deandre-ayton-chase-yves-missi-nick-richards/

An AEW star posted a cryptic post amid rumors of their potential move to WWE, and the fans have gone absolutely ballistic. Tony Khan will hope that none of this is true.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-she-really-pushing-evolution-debut-see-soon-fans-react-top-aew-star-drops-cryptic-post-amid-rampant-wwe-rumors

#Sportskeeda

The Indonesia Women’s cricket team will tour Singapore to play a three-match T20I series at the Singapore National Cricket Ground between Wednesday, July 2 and Saturday, July 5.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/singapore-women-vs-indonesia-women-2025-full-schedule-squads-match-timings-live-streaming-details

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WWE NXT kicked off with Trick Williams, who provided commentary for the opening match.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/wwe-nxt-results-huge-change-top-champion-loses-official-ava-announcement-7-1-25

#Sportskeeda

“Can Indiana, who is 11th in opponents’ free-throw attempts, stop fouling Minnesota?”. That’s one critical question Sue Bird raised heading into the Commissioner’s Cup Final. Another one of her concerns was: “Also, can Indiana, who is in the bottom half of the league in turnovers, limit them against a defense that is third in forcing […]The post Indiana Fever HC Explains Why Caitlin Clark Is Not Playing In The Commissioner’s Cup Against Minnesota Lynx appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-indiana-fever-hc-explains-why-caitlin-clark-is-not-playing-in-the-commissioners-cup-against-minnesota-lynx/

The Trump administration has approved California Gov. Gavin Newsom's request for disaster relief following last month's riots in downtown Los Angeles, the Small Business Administration announced Tuesday.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/07/01/trump-administration-approves-los-angeles-protests-disaster-relief/5561751420483/

#upi

Natasha Howard was named MVP after finishing with 16 points and 12 rebounds

https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/fever-vs-lynx-score-indiana-stuns-minnesota-to-win-commissioners-cup-despite-caitlin-clarks-absence/

#CBSSports.com

A Japan Airlines flight suddenly dropped from 36,000 feet to 10,500 feet in 10 minutes on Monday, and passengers said they feared they might die during the terrifying ordeal

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/passengers-pen-goodbye-letters-during-35485008

#Mirror

The first ammonia-powered iron ore bulk carriers could set sail for the Pilbara within three years under a deal signed on Thursday between BHP and one of its shipping partners.

https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/BHP-signs-deal-with-COSCO-for-ammonia-bulk-carriers

The warm-up fixtures of the much-awaited ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier warm-up matches are scheduled to be played from July 1 to 3.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-europe-qualifier-warm-up-matches-full-schedule-squads-match-timings-live-streaming-details

#Sportskeeda

Alexander Zverev made concerning revelations about his mental health in the aftermath of his shocking first-round loss at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. Zverev, the ATP No.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-i-ve-never-felt-empty-alexander-zverev-makes-brutally-honest-admission-needing-therapy-shock-wimbledon-1r-exit

#Sportskeeda

LA Council OKs probe into union and business signature tactics in fight over tourism worker wage hike.

https://www.dailynews.com/2025/07/01/la-city-council-backs-a-probe-into-signature-gathering-for-a-minimum-wage-referendum/

#dailynews

"I think you honestly need help," one person wrote of the "Underworld" star's slimmed-down appearance.

https://pagesix.com/2025/07/01/celebrity-news/kate-beckinsales-weight-loss-due-to-deeply-painful-situation/

#Post

Rickie Fowler is set to star in the field in Silvis, Illinois this week for the 2025 John Deere Classic.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-rickie-fowler-calls-pga-tour-s-100-card-shift-step-right-direction

#Sportskeeda

A major name has just revealed that they have re-signed with AEW, having already been officially with the company for two years.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-38-year-old-star-announces-re-signed-aew-very-grateful-excited

#Sportskeeda

The new Airbus planes will begin to replace the ageing 737s in its domestic fleet.

https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/qantas-s-new-game-changing-airbus-arrives-in-sydney-20250701-p5mbrr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

Jaren Jackson Jr. will need to have a procedure to repair an injury to his right foot, the Grizzlies announced on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after it was reported that he agreed to a five-year, $240 million extension.

https://nypost.com/2025/07/01/sports/jaren-jackson-needs-procedure-after-agreeing-to-grizzlies-contract/

#Post

After clocking the world-leading time in the men’s 100m final at the Jamaican National Senior Championships, Kishane Thompson was asked during the post-race press conference whether he had been focusing on his dip at the finish. The Jamaican rising star responded candidly, saying, “Dipping is not really the key part of a race, honestly. If […]The post Noah Lyles Warned by Fellow American After Kishane Thompson’s Bold Statement appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/olympics-track-and-field-news-noah-lyles-warned-by-fellow-american-after-kishane-thompsons-bold-statement/

Investors have been left bewildered by the ongoing leadership instability at Australia’s biggest pizza chain.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/companies/domino-s-is-hunting-for-a-new-global-ceo-again-20250702-p5mbwn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

#watoday

The punches flew nine seconds in. The anthem was still fresh in the crowd’s mind when the Tkachuk brothers dropped their gloves, launching one of the most chaotic and talked-about starts to any hockey game in recent memory. That was the USA vs. Canada showdown at the Four Nations Face-Off, a bold experiment by the […]The post Beating Adam Silver, NHL Commissioner Sends Strong Message to America on Four Nations appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-nhl-garry-bettman-beating-adam-silver-nhl-commissioner-sends-strong-message-to-america-on-four-nations/

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed a bizarre and sickening account Tuesday of how federal agents nabbed a cannibal illegal migrant who started to eat his own arms during a deportation flight. Noem shared the disturbing anecdote while visiting the “Alligator Alcatraz” deportation camp in the Everglades alongside President Trump. Kristi Noem holding a flyer...

https://nypost.com/2025/07/01/us-news/us-captured-cannibal-illegal-migrant-who-tried-to-eat-his-own-arms-during-deportation-flight-kristi-noem-reveals-in-wild-press-conference/

Moderna's new flu vaccine, based on the same mRNA technology used in its COVID-19 shot, showed promising results in a major trial, the company announced.

https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/07/01/flu-vaccine-moderna-seniors/4961751389440/

#upi

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season has been a story of quiet determination for Chase Elliott, the 2020 champion who has, against a backdrop of headline-making performances by others, quietly built one of the most consistent campaigns of his career. While names like Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin have dominated new cycles with wins, controversies, […]The post HMS Star Told to ‘Watch Over His Shoulder’ as Chase Elliott’s Mastermind Goes Unnoticed appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-hms-star-told-to-watch-over-his-shoulder-as-chase-elliotts-mastermind-goes-unnoticed-william-byron-denny-hamlin/

Two years after the launch of the Phone (2), Nothing has just revealed its long-awaited successor with the Phone (3).The post Nothing Phone 3 vs Nothing Phone 2: 5 big changes you should know about appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/nothing-phone-3-vs-nothing-phone-2

#theinquirer

Nothing has just launched its long-awaited, and equally long-teased, flagship smartphone – and the Nothing Phone 3 has the potential to inject some much-needed excitement into the stagnant Android space.The post I’ve used the Nothing Phone 3, and it’s the most interesting Android device of 2025 appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/nothing-phone-3-most-interesting-android-device-of-2025

#theinquirer

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has emerged as a possible target for Manchester United in the summer transfer window

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ollie-watkins-man-united-transfer-31972322

X Games celebrated its 30th anniversary at X Games Salt Lake City 2025 ahead of bold new changes. X Games League, a new format debuting in 2026, will shake up the brand.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellebruton/2025/07/01/x-games-celebrates-30-years-while-charting-bold-new-future/

#Forbes

Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast, "New Heights," is typically a must watch for fans, but this week's episode is a different story.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-travis-jason-kelce-face-fan-backlash-bringing-brad-pitt-new-heights-podcast-don-t-give-domestic-abuser-air-time

#Sportskeeda

UK Government ministers have opted for a “phased” rollout of the changes in order to balance safeguards for employees with “the practical realities” of running a company.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/ban-exploitative-zero-hours-contracts-35482724

England skipper Ben Stokes gave a straightforward response to a reporter's query about Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the second Test against India, beginning on Wednesday, July 2, in Edgbaston, Birmingham.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-let-india-decide-want-do-ben-stokes-blunt-response-reporter-s-query-ahead-eng-vs-ind-2025-2nd-test

#Sportskeeda

MVP, Finals MVP, and the championship. For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, this was the perfect season. The Canadian superstar was only the fourth player in league history to achieve all of the above while leading the league in scoring. His arrival and evolution have changed the Oklahoma City Thunder’s fortune for the foreseeable future. And it’s only […]The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes History With $285M Contract After LeBron James’ Warning to Okc appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-shai-gilgeous-alexander-makes-history-with-two-hundred-eighty-five-m-contract-after-lebron-james-warning-to-oklahoma-city-thunder/

Spain Women and Portugal Women will begin their 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship campaign in an all-Iberian affair on Thursday (July 3rd). The game will be played at Stadion Wankdorf.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/spain-women-vs-portugal-women-prediction-betting-tips-july-3rd-2025

#Sportskeeda

Barea coached the Mets de Guaynabo in his home country of Puerto Rico last year. Billups was most recently a scout for the Nets.

https://www.denverpost.com/2025/07/01/nuggets-coach-staff-rodney-billups-jj-barea-david-adelman/

#photos

Rockstar Games often releases background GTA Online updates in an attempt to improve the gameplay experience.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/gta/news-background-gta-online-update-secretly-addresses-major-bug-pc-report-july-1-2025

#Sportskeeda

As fans await more names to be announced, who do they think - or hope - could be revealed at this year’s Wireless Festival?

https://www.lep.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/wireless-2025-announcement-rumours-nicki-minaj-headie-one-sampha-5203849

#chorley-guardian

A British woman was left in hysterics when her friend's shoe broke in the middle of her hen do in France - but a pair of hunky workers were on hand to save the day

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/real-life/people-left-hysterics-after-workmens-31970452

Scopper Gaban is a notorious pirate in the One Piece world. Several years before the present narration, he was a member of the Roger Pirates, perhaps the most famous crew to ever navigate the seas.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/anime/new-one-piece-sbs-confirms-scopper-gaban-s-role-roger-s-crew

#Sportskeeda

After an MVP and NBA Championship season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is signing a record-breaking contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholascrain/2025/07/01/shai-gilgeous-alexander-inks-record-breaking-contract-extension-with-thunder/

#Forbes

Once sidelined from traditional circuits, LIV Golf players are now making strategic returns to the DP World Tour and not just for show. They’re aiming to regain world ranking points, boost their chances of qualifying for majors like The Open, and restore Ryder Cup eligibility. As usual, it will be 72 holes of stroke play […]The post 5 LIV Golf Pros Returning to DP World Tour for BMW International Open 2025, Explored appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-five-liv-golf-pros-returning-to-dp-world-tour-for-bmw-international-open-2025-explored/