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McCaffrey Doubts Melbourne Trip for 49ers-Rams Showdown
sports21 days ago

McCaffrey Doubts Melbourne Trip for 49ers-Rams Showdown

The NFL plans a 2026 49ers-Rams game in Melbourne, but Christian McCaffrey questions the feasibility of such a long-distance international game, noting Australia’s distance and pondering how the schedule would work, even as the league pushes international matches; flights SF–Melbourne are roughly 16 hours with a ~14-hour return, underscoring the logistical challenges.

world25 days ago

Melbourne bar bust-up ends with chair misfire and instant karma

Security footage from a Melbourne Bar 20 incident shows two men ejected for being offensive to staff, then attempting to re-enter and clashing with bouncers. One man grabs a chair from a nearby restaurant; aimed at staff, the chair accidentally hits his mate instead as guards duck away. The pair were removed from the venue, and the incident was not reported to police.

Australian Open moves Day 7 earlier and adds match to beat Melbourne heat
sports1 month ago

Australian Open moves Day 7 earlier and adds match to beat Melbourne heat

Facing a forecast of around 38°C (100°F), the Australian Open moved Day 7 to start at 10:30 a.m. on the main courts and added a fifth match on Margaret Court Arena, with roofs used on the big venues to provide shade and fewer singles on Kia Arena, which remains open to the elements, as organizers implement heat-management measures amid rising temperatures.

Australian Open 2026 Preview: Dates, Draws and Top Contenders in Melbourne
sports1 month ago

Australian Open 2026 Preview: Dates, Draws and Top Contenders in Melbourne

The 2026 Australian Open runs Jan 18–Feb 1 at Melbourne Park, with the singles draw on Jan 15 and doubles on Jan 17. Top entrants include Carlos Alcaraz, defending champion Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. Qualifying takes place Jan 12–14, the main draw runs Jan 18–27, with the doubles final on Jan 31 and the singles final on Feb 1; total prize money is AUD 111.5 million.

England Break Ashes Drought with Quick Win at Melbourne
sports2 months ago

England Break Ashes Drought with Quick Win at Melbourne

England achieved a historic first Test win in Australia since 2011, defeating Australia in a two-day match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking a significant milestone in their cricket rivalry after 18 attempts. The match was notable for its short duration, unconventional play, and the emotional victory for captain Ben Stokes and his team, amidst challenging pitch conditions and injuries to key players.