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Is VAR being used differently at the World Cup vs the Premier League?
The stats show that there have been more VAR reviews at the World Cup than in the Premier League. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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How football united behind Doku after childbirth criticism
Jeremy Doku wants to fly home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters? Newsiline summarises this r...
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Mitchell suffers another injury setback, Bears name new football boss
NSW Blues hopeful Latrell Mitchell is set to miss South Sydney's last game before teams are picked for the State of Origin decider after suffering a fresh...
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Do esports students do more than play games?
Marketing, nutrition and video editing, there is apparently more to esports than being good at games. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Paedophile nursery worker could have been stopped sooner, says former colleague
Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was "ignored" for months. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match
Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana. Newsiline summari...
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France restricts public drinking and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds, among a raft of measures introduced by authorities to minimize risks. News...
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How Murray was tempted back to tennis - and would he ever do a Serena?
British tennis icon Andy Murray discusses returning to coaching with Jack Draper, Serena Williams' comeback and filling the void of not playing. Newsiline...
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Justified or FIFA PR? Why footballers can't cover their mouths at the World Cup
A controversial World Cup-first unfolded during the Paraguay-Türkiye clash, with some opinions divided. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Aus...
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'It's about all the girls in Afghanistan': Cricketers play for recognition
In a bid for recognition, the Afghanistan women's cricket team will travel to England for the T20 World Cup — an event they cannot play in. Newsiline summ...
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Stokes shines in county cricket as England struggles against NZ
England's slide towards likely defeat to New Zealand in the second Test takes place on the same day absent captain Ben Stokes scores 95 for his county sid...
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Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size. Newsiline summa...
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New football laws strike as Almirón sent off
Paraguay's Miguel Almirón fell victim to new laws put in place at this World Cup to counter discriminatory behaviour. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Sydney fans gather for 5am World Cup match against the US – video
Thousands of Socceroos fans gathered at Tumbalong Park to watch the much anticipated game against the US, in which Australia lost 2-0. Newsiline summarise...
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Public transport to be cheaper as NSW treasurer says ‘discipline’ key to electoral success
As One Nation highlights cost-of-living pressures, Labor will treat public money ‘with respect … at time of high inflation’, Daniel Mookhey says ahead of...
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Did key decisions go against Scotland in Morocco match?
Should Scotland feel aggrieved after three key decisions in their World Cup Group C match against Morocco in Boston? Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener
Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Hat-trick hero & Swiss wonderkid - World Cup duo set for Premier League?
Will Canada hat-trick hero Jonathan David and Swiss goal-scoring midfielder Johan Manzambi be playing in the Premier League next season? Newsiline summari...
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Côte d'Ivoire's Elye Wahi cleared to travel to Canada for World Cup match with Germany
Wahi, who was linked to an investigation into suspected sports corruption, has been given travel authorisation. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS...
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The little-known sport unlocking Florence's competitive edge
An introduction to the little-known sport of boccia has given 10-year-old Florence Nickel a new sense of competition and community. Newsiline summarises t...
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A Sonny day after dark week for English cricket
Bowler Sonny Baker lifts the mood around English cricket on day one of the second Test against New Zealand by staying true to himself after previous horro...
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What to know about the Socceroos's next World Cup match
The Socceroos will face the USA in their second Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and lin...
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Taller, faster, older: How top footballers' bodies have changed over 50 years
More intense match play and advances in medicine and sports science have transformed the physiology of elite players, experts say. Newsiline summarises th...
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Passport 'mega queue' strands Ryanair passengers in Greece
A flight from Athens to Luton leaves without "angry" passengers who are stuck at passport control. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Sciver-Brunt out of England's next two World Cup matches
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out of at least England's next two matches at the T20 World Cup by a left calf injury suffered on Tuesday. Newsiline sum...
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Morocco: The 2030 World Cup is more than sports, it is a national project
Hosting the 2030 World Cup is more than just a sporting event for Rabat. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links read...
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Hull could face points deduction in Premier League
Winning the play-off final means Hull must sell players before the end of the month to avoid a potential points deduction in the Premier League. Newsiline...
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World Cup dreams come true for young German footballers
Three young college soccer players from Germany changed their summer plans to be near the Germany team during the World Cup. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Georgia Rep. Collins will challenge Ossoff in high-profile Senate matchup
The Collins-Ossoff matchup will be closely watched nationally as the major political parties vie for control of the Senate. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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India: Why a country of 1.4 billion is not in the football World Cup
The world's most populous country is still missing from football's biggest stage. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers...
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Fact check: Hitler look-alike at Germany's World Cup match?
Images circulating across several platforms allegedly show a football fan who resembles Adolf Hitler during Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao. Newsiline s...
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Fact check: A Hitler lookalike at Germany's World Cup match?
Images circulating across several platforms allegedly show a football fan who resembles Adolf Hitler during Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao. Newsiline s...
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Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine
The Iranian team may want to unite people but what the game with New Zealand revealed is just how divided many Iranians remain, writes BBC North America c...
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Beleaguered KPMG referred to anti-corruption watchdog amid contract freeze
KPMG is facing a three-month freeze on new federal government contracts amid a worsening scandal over the treatment of a whistleblower, with the Greens no...
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GB's Jones misses match points in Nottingham loss
Britain's Francesca Jones misses two match points in a narrow defeat by Talia Gibson in the Nottingham Open first round. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Empty seat at tournament for imprisoned French sports journalist
A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French football writer who is in prison in Al...