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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.
The NFL announced the San Francisco 49ers will play the Los Angeles Rams—the league’s first regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia—at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2026, as part of a record nine international games across multiple continents; further details such as date and kickoff will be announced later.
The NFL will host its first regular-season game in Australia in 2026, with the San Francisco 49ers visiting the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of a multiyear expansion to grow the league globally, marking a milestone for NFL Australia and Australian fans.
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.
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final in Melbourne to win the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, delivering a calm, precise performance and a celebrated title.
A Melbourne man who had been kicked out of a King Street strip club tried to swing a chair at a security guard but instead hit his nearby friend, sending him to the ground. The friend recovered with no major injuries, the incident wasn’t reported to police, and video of the moment circulated online, turning the mishap into a viral moment.
Two men ejected from Bar 20 in Melbourne get into a fight; as one man tries to re-enter, his friend grabs a chair from a nearby restaurant and hurls it toward security, hitting his mate instead; the victim briefly lost consciousness but quickly recovered; no police or ambulance were called.
Aryna Sabalenka reached her fourth straight Australian Open final by outplaying Elina Svitolina—even after a hindrance call—while Elena Rybakina defeated Jessica Pegula to set up a Melbourne final, with Sabalenka aiming for a fifth Grand Slam and redemption for last year, and Rybakina seeking to avenge a prior defeat in the title match.
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.
Roger Federer stole the show at the Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony in Melbourne, appearing in a doubles exhibition with Andre Agassi alongside other tennis legends as the tournament began.
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 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.
A car with a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne, suspected to be an antisemitic attack, shortly after a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach. Authorities are investigating, and community leaders express concern over rising antisemitism in Australia.
Hundreds of bagpipers in Melbourne set a new world record by performing AC/DC’s 'It's a Long Way to the Top,' with 374 pipers participating, surpassing the previous record of 333 in Bulgaria, amid a lively event near the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Hundreds of bagpipers in Melbourne set a new world record by performing AC/DC's 'It's a Long Way to the Top,' with 374 pipers playing simultaneously, surpassing the previous record of 333 in Bulgaria. The event coincided with AC/DC's concert at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, drawing enthusiastic fans and spectators.