Lopsided scores – even by record margins – in round one aren’t exactly new in the NRL. But a fresh batch of rules and interpretations is enough to make everyone nervous.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/another-nrl-opening-week-of-rule-changes-and-confusion-here-s-hoping-history-doesn-t-repeat-20260308-p5o8h4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Social justice groups have raised concerns about government’s plans to replace the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant with a new form of income support, believing that a shift from direct cash transfers could weaken one of the most important tools used to reduce poverty. To read this full story, Click here to buy the […]The post Keep paying grant recipients in cash, social justice organisation pleads appeared first on Sunday World.

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‘All good things must come to an end,’ so goes the saying. By that measure, even “bad things” should follow suit, right? Jorge Masvidal’s latest meet-up with Ben Askren offers a fitting example. Months after he promised to visit Ben Askren, who had sustained severe health problems following complications related to a staph infection, Masvidal […]The post Jorge Masvidal Follows Through on Promise to Break Bread With Ben Askren After Full Recovery appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-jorge-masvidal-follows-through-on-promise-to-break-bread-with-ben-askren-after-full-recovery/

Strikes on oil storage and refining facilities spark large fires across Iranian capital

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-latest-israel-trump-uk-kuwait-dubai-b2934154.html

George Russell returns to the lead as he takes over Lewis Hamilton.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/motorsport/russell-makes-crucial-move-past-hamilton-20260308-p5o8ji.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The Monarchs, who scored the game's only goal in the ninth minute, will move on to play in the first CIF State championship game in Sacramento.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/03/07/mater-dei-boys-soccer-wins-first-cif-regional-title-by-beating-del-norte/

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Teachers say they find it very difficult to get WorkCover for bullying, stress and burnout, which means they’re languishing on waiting lists rather than in the classroom.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/victoria/they-want-to-teach-but-they-say-workcover-claim-delays-are-making-them-sicker-20251015-p5n2nm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Campbell Graham scores a try for the Rabbitohs against the Dolphins.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/graham-scores-for-bunnies-20260308-p5o8jj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

F1’s new era starts at the popular Albert Park Street Circuit in Melbourne which hosts the first round of the 2026 season this weekend

https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-standings-2026-drivers-constructors-hamilton-norris-russell-verstappen-b2933071.html

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Jad wore his family’s scarf to graduation. It got him banned from his formal.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/public-schools-signal-cultural-palestinian-scarf-can-be-worn-following-accusations-of-racism-20260304-p5o79x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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An Iranian drone has struck a high-rise apartment complex at Dubai marina.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/a-tower-at-dubai-marina-has-been-hit-by-an-iranian-drone-20260308-p5o8if.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Maxx Crosby is officially moving from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens, one of the biggest trades of the NFL offseason. The five-time Pro Bowler is expected to make an immediate impact, boosting a Baltimore defense that struggled last season. On Sunday, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk shared a reel on Instagram, […]The post Maxx Crosby’s Contract Set for ‘Adjustment’ After Ravens Inherit DE’s $29M Deal – Report appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-ravens-maxx-crosbys-contract-set-for-adjustment-after-ravens-inherit-des-twenty-nine-million-deal-report/

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will miss six to eight weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in the warm-up on Friday night.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/major-blow-for-waratahs-as-suaalii-s-injury-lay-off-revealed-20260308-p5o8hg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-union

ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson anotó 35 puntos, capturó 10 rebotes y repartió siete asistencias, y Nickeil Alexander-Walker sumó 24 unidades a la causa de los Hawks de Atlanta, quienes doblegaron el sábado 126-116 a los 76ers de Filadelfia, para lograr su sexta victoria consecutiva, la mejor racha de la temporada. Atlanta, que tuvo dos […]

https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/07/johnson-anota-35-y-hawks-doblegan-126-116-a-76ers-que-pierden-a-maxey-por-lesin/

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There was one scene so absurd that no one in the room could keep a straight face.

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/live-reviews/melbourne-review-wrap-trade-mary-motorhead-20260307-p5o8co.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Cameron Boozer had 26 points, 15 rebounds and five assists to help No. 1 Duke beat No. 17 North Carolina 76-61 on Saturday night.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/07/sports/cam-boozer-leads-dukes-second-half-surge-to-best-unc-in-rivalry-rematch/

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Gulf countries canceling investment contracts or selling U.S. bonds or alternative investments could rattle markets significantly

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mayrarodriguezvalladares/2026/03/07/should-we-worry-about-gulf-countries-reducing-investments-in-the-us/

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A Washington scandal involving sex is never very sexy but this one has echoes of Emily Bronte’s classic.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/forget-margot-and-jacob-this-is-wuthering-heights-maga-style-20260308-p5o8fh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

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Canberra’s succession planning and faith in the NRL’s least experienced halfback left plenty of people doubting them before a ball was kicked in 2026.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-around-the-clubs-week-two-20260308-p5o8gu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

The waves of bombings reveal a broad effort to ravage the country’s leadership and security services.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/what-the-us-and-israel-have-targeted-in-their-iran-blitz-20260308-p5o8hf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

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Stephen Curry’s absence has been like a gaping void for the Golden State Warriors. Yet, they have been holding their fort since January 30. The superstar guard is yet to return following the runner’s knee issue. And amidst the suspense and hope that has the Dub Nation on the edge for weeks, the Baby Faced […]The post Stephen Curry Takes Decision on Warriors Future Amid Injury Layoff: Report appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-stephen-curry-takes-decision-on-golden-state-warriors-future-amid-injury-layoff-report/

Just when the team was getting back into shape, the North Carolina Tar Heels suffered another irreparable injury. A disastrous injury to their star player, Caleb Wilson, just weeks after his return, has plummeted the team’s hopes and March Madness ceiling. An ESPN Insider has shed light perfectly on how the injury emerged for Wilson. […]The post ESPN Insider Offers Rare Details on the Overlooked Injury That Brought Caleb Wilson’s Season to an End appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-basketball-news-espn-insider-offers-rare-details-on-the-overlooked-injury-that-brought-caleb-wilsons-season-to-an-end/

Košarkaši subotičkog Spartaka savladali su FMP u direktnom okršaju za vrh tabele plej-aut faze ABA lige, pošto su se bolje snašli u dramatičnoj završnici ove.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/kosarka/4284977-spartak-dobio-fmp-u-subotici-posle-drame-i-napravio-ogroman-korak-ka-plasmanu-u-plej-in-aba-lige

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San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier on Friday traded Timothy Liljegren to the Washington Capitals for a fourth-round draft pick

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/07/san-jose-sharks-shakir-mukhamadullin-mike-grier-nhl-trade-deadline-nolan-allan-chicago-blackhawks/

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Cody Rhodes won his third WWE Championship last night on SmackDown, and fans are now lashing out on social media in support of drew and in defense of Cody.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2026/03/07/cody-rhodes-wwe-title-win-on-smackdown-draws-over-100000-dislikes/

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Romy Gonzalez is a hitter the Red Sox can't afford to lose, but the latest on his shoulder injury suggests a lengthy absence

https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/07/red-sox-romy-gonzalez-shoulder-injury-surgery-evaluation-dr-dugas-mlb-spring-training-left-handed-pitching-devers-bregman-refsnyder-monasterio/

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James Fishback, who is seeking to replace current Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, shared an image that appeared to be a direct message from the chain’s official corporate account, inviting him along

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ihop-james-fishback-waffle-house-florida-b2934019.html

When you look at Alysa Liu, you immediately notice that giggly smile. But behind that smiling face, there was much more than anyone could see. Yes, she has done more than anybody could have ever dreamed of at her age. She has competed in the 2022 Beijing Olympics at the age of 16 and won a […]The post Alysa Liu Reveals Being Stumped on Major Childhood Figure Skating Win appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/olympics-news-alysa-liu-reveals-being-stumped-on-major-childhood-figure-skating-win/

Grant McCann was left to rue “very soft goals” after his Doncaster Rovers side were beaten 2-1 by Plymouth Argyle.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-grant-mccann-plymouth-argyle-5623902

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The Peninsula Open Space Trust announced it had purchased Mead Ranch, a 1,921-acre parcel between San Jose and Morgan Hill, for $24.3 million.

https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2026/03/07/sale-ranch-bechtel-family-san-jose-morgan-hill/

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The 20-year-old son of slugger Manny Ramirez, who was drafted by the Angels in 2024, showed power for Brazil against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2026/03/07/angels-have-high-hopes-for-prospect-lucas-ramirez-who-hit-2-hrs-in-wbc/

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UFC 326 already has plenty of attention around the main event, as Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira is a rematch more than a decade in the making, and it headlines the March 7 card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. But every UFC event also brings another familiar element into the spotlight: the Octagon girls. […]The post UFC 326 Octagon/Ring Girls: Red Dela Cruz, Brookliyn Wren, and Chrissy Blair’s Salaries, Ages & Relationship Status appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-ufc-326-octagon-ring-girls-red-dela-cruz-brookliyn-wren-and-chrissy-blair-s-salaries-age-and-relationship-status/

Scotland and Ireland keep Six Nations title race alive as France’s Grand Slam hopes dashed

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/rugby/six-nations-2026-table-fixtures-schedule-results-b1269467.html

#thisislondon

The sons of Jose Contreras and Manny Ramirez shined for Brazil against Team USA on Friday night

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/brazil-wbc-joseph-contreras-lucas-ramirez-pro-futures-mlb-draft/

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Fans are flocking to JFK Jr.'s former NYC haunts amid the hit "Love Story" series. Here are details about his Tribeca loft, Bubby's diner and Panna II restaurant locations in Manhattan.

https://www.foxnews.com/travel/fans-swarm-jfk-jr-sites-major-city-hit-series-love-story-triggers-tourism-frenzy

McIlroy recently went back to Augusta National with his dad and couldn't resist trying to draw another 7 iron around the trees

https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/rory-mcilroy-masters-augusta-national-hole-number-15/

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Sassoon Dock records an average annual fish production of 50,000 to 60,000 metric tonnes, making it a priority for the Maharashtra government, State Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane said

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/maharashtra-govt-finnish-firms-mou-to-develop-sassoon-dock/article70716526.ece

Looking for today's NYT Connections hints? Some help and the answers for today's game are right here to help keep your streak alive.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2026/03/07/nyt-connections-hints-today-sunday-march-8-clues-and-answers-1001/

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Desire is a beautifully deranging force, and few television shows that have depicted its crescendoing power more effectively.

https://decider.com/2026/03/07/vladimir-episode-8-recap-against-interpretation/

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