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ESPN Australia is a round-the-clock sports channel available in both Australia and New Zealand. Originally launched as Sports ESPN on the Optus Vision cable service, the channel primarily featured sports from its parent network in the United States, such as American football, baseball, and basketball. To broaden its appeal to local audiences, ESPN Australia has started broadcasting more football events, including the FA Cup, World Cup qualifiers, and Major League Soccer. The channel's programming also includes rugby matches and various other sports.

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Southern Utah, Utah Tech to join Big Sky fully in 2026-27

2 days ago | espn.com.au | Ryan McGee

FARMINGTON, Utah -- Southern Utah and Utah Tech will join the Big Sky Conference as full members starting with the 2026-27 academic year. The additions announced Wednesday will give the conference 11 full members following Sacramento State's departure for the Big West in all sports except football. "The time is right for the Big Sky to bring in Utah Tech and to bring back Southern Utah," Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill said in a statement.
Arenas: 'Fighting time' to escape burning truck

2 days ago | espn.com.au | Jonathan Givony |Jeremy Woo

LOS ANGELES -- Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas has provided the first details of the car crash that left him in an induced coma in April. Initially disoriented after crashing his Tesla Cybertruck into a tree, Arenas said he felt panic as smoke filled the front cabin and the doors wouldn't open. "I was fighting time," Arenas said during a news conference Tuesday.
A-League still waiting on Western United sale documentation

4 days ago | espn.com.au | Joey Lynch

A-League boss Stephen Conroy says the competition has yet to receive a formal takeover bid for crisis-stricken Western United, who are facing fresh breach notices from players for unpaid wages. United parent company Western Melbourne Group (WMG) announced in May that the Kaminski family, through the KAM Melbourne subsidiary of their KAM Sports business, was set to acquire a controlling stake in both the financially troubled club and the broader real estate project being overseen by WMG.
Recent Match Report - England vs India 1st Test 2025

4 days ago | espn.com.au | Vithushan Ehantharajah

England 465 and 21 for 0 (Crawley 12*, Duckett 9*) need another 350 runs to beat India 471 and 364 (Rahul 137, Pant 118, Tongue 3-72, Carse 3-80)England will need 371 to win the first Test at Headingley after India were dismissed for 364 in their second innings late on day four. The hosts will return on Tuesday needing 350 more, after Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett negotiated the first six overs of the chase without alarm to close on 21 for 0.
Bruins sign defenseman Mason Lohrei to 2-year, $6.4M extension

4 days ago | espn.com.au | Kristen Shilton |Greg Wyshynski

BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins on Monday signed defenseman Mason Lohrei to a two-year contract extension with an annual cap hit of $3.2 million. Lohrei, 24, scored five goals with 28 assists last season and has totaled nine goals and 37 assists in 118 career games with the Bruins. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound defenseman led Boston defensemen in assists, points and power play points last season, when top defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Elias Lindholm missed time with injuries.
Carlton's incoming CEO has a lot to consider, including the fate of Michael Voss

5 days ago | espn.com.au | Rohan Connolly

It took Carlton literally decades to understand that its historical penchant for brutal knee-jerk responses and quick fixes was no longer the path to success in a contemporary AFL climate. The Blues have drummed into their psyche those lessons of the past, this year even enshrining them in the motto "Stronger Together".
Earnhardt Jr. wins unexpected debut as crew chief at Pocono

6 days ago | espn.com.au | Nate Saunders

LONG POND, Pa. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. might already be NASCAR's most popular crew chief. He's certainly an undefeated one. Pressed into unexpected service, Earnhardt called the shots for 18-year-old prospect Connor Zilisch in the No. 88 Chevrolet and they landed in victory lane Saturday in the second-tier Xfinity Series race at Pocono Raceway. "We had a lot of things going our way," Earnhardt said.
Cal Raleigh's 29 HRs most by catcher before All-Star break

1 week ago | espn.com.au | Jeff Passan

CHICAGO -- Cal Raleigh broke Johnny Bench's record for home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break, hitting his major-league-leading 28th and 29th in the Seattle Mariners' 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Raleigh broke a tie in the seventh with No. 29 to move ahead of Hall of Famer Bench's 1970 mark. It was Raleigh's fifth go-ahead home run in the seventh inning or later this season, the most in MLB.
Club World Cup: How every team can qualify for round of 16

1 week ago | espn.com.au | Dale Johnson

The group stage at the Club World Cup is well underway, and we'll soon start to find out our first qualifiers for the round of 16. Who can qualify on Matchday 2, who has work to do, and what are the results to look out for? Here's how it's all shaping up. Tiebreakers1. Group points2. Head-to-head in the game(s) between the teams in question3. Goal difference in the game(s) between the teams in question4. Goals scored in the game(s) between the teams in question5. Group goal difference6.
Cubs great Sammy Sosa back at Wrigley after 20-plus-year absence

1 week ago | espn.com.au | Alden Gonzalez

CHICAGO -- Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years Friday before Chicago's afternoon game with the Seattle Mariners. Sosa, who is set to be inducted into the Cubs' team Hall of Fame this year, arrived at the iconic North Side ballpark in a black SUV. He was greeted by owner Tom Ricketts, who embraced him in a hug as he exited the vehicle.