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Going to the MCG is now like being trapped in a nightclub
You can’t watch a live game today without being assaulted by the stunningly bright, repetitive flashing of LED ads along all four levels of the Shane Warne Stand.

‘That is why I don’t sleep most nights’: Ambition, the EPL and the paradox of Wrexham AFC
The Premier League awaits. But how can a club built on authenticity, accessibility and community reach the game’s most elite and corporatised level without sacrificing its soul?

Death-defying bush galloper out to beat the odds at Randwick
Who Ever Thought has beaten the odds more than once, and trainer Jeremy Gask believes he can do it again, this time on the track.

The chance meeting that handed O’Connor a second crack at the Lions
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt couldn’t reach James O’Connor to tell the veteran he was in the squad to play the Lions. Then he saw him on the footpath.

Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies LIVE: The blockbuster few saw coming
It’s arguably the match of the round, but few pundits saw it coming. The Suns will play one of the biggest matches in their history, with victory against the rampant Magpies going a long way towards locking down a finals spot.

‘Too late to slow down’: Koroibete on that Adelaide tackle and unfinished Wallabies business
AUNZ XV star Marika Koroibete is back at the scene of his famous cover tackle against the Springboks, and keen to win his ticket back to a gold jersey.

Live: Red heavy rain warning lifted for Tasman, thousands still without power
Fallen trees and flooding is preventing crews from accessing parts of the network.

Chris Brown in court to face more assault charges
The US singer is expected to enter a plea over two charges relating to an alleged nightclub attack.

Two 15-year-olds arrested over Dunedin dairy robbery
Two people have been arrested after masked offenders burst into a dairy after hours.

One person critically injured as crash between car and tanker blocks SH29
One person is in a critical condition after a crash involving a tanker and a car on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai area.

Don’t spend $$$ on the Switch 2 when you can play your favorite retro games for less than $65
TL;DR: Relive your favorite childhood games with this retro handheld gaming console, now just $64.97 If you miss the days of the Nintendo DS, Gameboy, or even Tamagotchi, you’re not alone. There’s something about those classic childhood games that just pulls at your heartstrings. Portable consoles like Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck have tried to revive gaming on the go, but who wants to risk bringing a $500 console on public transport? For just $64.97, you can play your favorite retro games, anywhere, with the Retropian Color Handheld Gaming Console. This handheld console has a 3.5-inch color display so you can experience your favorite games in astonishing detail. The open-source Linux system gives you access to more than 10,000 games across more than 20 consoles including Nintendo, Sega, and arcade classics. Bypass the unreliable Nintendo Switch 2 battery and play for up to 6 hours on a single charge. You can even get your childhood gang back together and connect through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to enable multiplayer mode. Rediscover childhood cult classics or find a new favorite game. There’s no coupon required to get the Retropian Retro Gaming Console for $64.97 (reg. $129), but this ends 7/15 at 11:59 pm. Retropian Color Retro Handheld Gaming ConsoleSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Comedians, influencers and footy players: Why we can’t get enough of celebrity boxing
There is surely no other sport like boxing, where notoriety outweighs skill to the extent that most people would seemingly rather watch rookies fighting instead of the actual best in the world.

Joey axes Luai from Blues
Andrew Johns believes Jarome Luai was poor in Origin III, and would pick Mitchell Moses to partner Nathan Cleary in the halves in Origin I next year.

League great fighting for his life
Maroons great Sam Backo is fighting for his life after contracting a potentially deadly tropical disease in Cairns.

Veteran playmaker calls time on career
Veteran playmaker Kieran Foran announces he will hang up the boots at the end of the 2025 season.

Kostecki claims first win since Erebus split
Brodie Kostecki has won his first Supercars race since his split with Erebus Motorsport in the opening race of the weekend in Townsville.

Irvine Welsh on Trainspotting, its sequel and modern-day malaise
The Scottish author speaks to the BBC ahead of the launch of his new book, Men in Love.

Live: Residents urged to evacuate to higher ground amid ‘unprecedented’ rainfall
State of emergency declared for the Nelson Tasman region ahead of heavy downpours, while upper North Island faces a soaking.

Life on rations: What it was like to eat a wartime meal
Cookbooks from the wartime period are all about making food go further and letting nothing go to waste.