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1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Joshua Mayne |tennis. He |Tom Naghten |Mark Molyneux

State of Origin heads to Perth for Game 2. After being outplayed on home turf in the opener, this is a do-or-die clash for Queensland. New South Wales, on the other hand, can lock the series up with a win at Optus Stadium. Could we be heading for a decider, or will the Blues get to enjoy a victory lap in Sydney? MORE: What happened the last time Origin was played in Perth? Below are The Sporting News' predictions and best bets for Game II – all odds per bookmaker Sportsbet.

2 weeks ago | sportingnews.com | Joshua Mayne |tennis. He

Summer McIntosh has crushed Ariane Titmus' 400-metre freestyle world record in a major statement. The teenage sensation recorded a time of 3:54.18 at the Canadian Swimming Trials on Sunday (AEST). Her effort was 1.2 seconds faster than Titmus' previous best – a 3:55.38 at the World Championships in 2023. McIntosh's performance also saw her become the first female to swim each lap of a 400m race in less than 30 seconds.

2 weeks ago | sportingnews.com | Joshua Mayne |tennis. He

Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is under an early injury cloud heading into State of Origin Game 2. According to the Courier Mail, the Queensland prop is battling a sternum problem. The Titans captain picked up the issue during Saturday night's heavy defeat to the Broncos. Fa’asuamaleaui played 53 minutes at Suncorp Stadium and exited the field with seven minutes remaining. MORE: When are State of Origin Game II teams announced? Kieran Foran stood in for the 25-year-old at the post-match press conference.

2 weeks ago | sportingnews.com | Joshua Mayne |tennis. He

Winning a grand slam title is something most tennis players dream of from the day they start swinging their racquet. Despite the difficulty of winning a grand slam tournament, a select few have dominated on the biggest stage throughout the years. The past two decades, in particular, have seen certain players cement their place in history by winning a record number of grand slam titles. In 2025, the battle for those records continues, with Roland-Garros at the pointy end.

2 weeks ago | sportingnews.com | Joshua Mayne |tennis. He

Daly Cherry-Evans' spot in the Maroons team is at risk. After Queensland's loss to New South Wales in the State of Origin opener, coach Billy Slater will look to make adjustments for Game 2. Could their captain be the player to make way? The Sporting News has the latest updates on DCE's selection status. MORE: Hasler blasts Titans players after lossWill Daly Cherry-Evans play Origin Game 2?