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8:11Now PlayingThe road to State of Origin Game 2 is locked in with massive selection bombshells hitting both the Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues. Maroons coach Billy Slater has made a high-stakes gamble, recalling out-of-form Brisbane Broncos fullback Reece Walsh to the extended bench, potentially shifting the dynamic for the crucial clash at the MCG. Former legend and selector Darren Lockyer weighs in on the tactical advantages of having Walsh on standby. This comes amidst high camp drama as teammates Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga publicly bury the hatchet following a heated NRL club scuffle. Meanwhile, Dolphins powerhouse Kulikefu Finefeuiaki gears up for an emotional Maroons debut.
In Brisbane, the Broncos are facing an intense backlash after a five-game losing streak. Captain Adam Reynolds has stepped up to fiercely defend head coach Michael Maguire, rubbishing claims of a fractured dressing room while addressing the scrutiny surrounding Ezra Mam’s recent performance. Across the wider NRL tournament, Stephen Crichton keeps the Canterbury-Banknowne Bulldogs rising up the ladder after a thrilling 14-12 victory over the Parramatta Eels.
On the global stage, sports history has been rewritten. In tennis, Alexander Zverev claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli in a thrilling five-set epic at Roland Garros to become the first German man to win a major in 30 years. Over in motorsport, Italian prodigy Kimi Antonelli secured a spectacular Monaco GP victory in Formula 1, leaving runner-up Lewis Hamilton blowing kisses to girlfriend Kim Kardashian on the podium, while Australia's Oscar Piastri narrowly missed out in fourth. Plus, pole vaulting powerhouse Kurtis Marschall stunned the athletics world by defeating Mondo Duplantis at the Stockholm Diamond League. Finally, we head to Sydney Olympic Park where Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus anchors the coverage for the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials as Kaylee McKeown pursues backstroke glory.
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