🗞 The Big Dance is upon us!

May 26, 2022

G'day sports fans,

Classic quote: "I signed a top player, then he wanted a goal bonus. He was a striker. I said 'What do you think we're paying you 50 grand a week for, to miss them?'" - Harry Redknapp (Football Manager)

I haven't managed to replyto everyone that has sent an email over the last while, my apologies, good to hear from so many of you, and the folks that got on JT in the golf. - Adam.

🇦🇺 Aussie Sport

🏉 Melbourne have snapped their two-game NRL losing streak with Cameron Munster orchestrating a 28-8 victory over Manly in their Thursday night clash, with Munster the difference at AAMI Park.

🏉 Payne Haas has been denied a request for immediate release from his Brisbane NRL contract, the parties in a stand-off after messy negotiations with the in-demand star stalled.

With rival clubs circling, the NSW and Australian representative forward had been agitating for an upgrade and extension on his current deal that runs until 2024.

"The club will not be entertaining a release."

Broncos great Corey Parker has blasted Payne Haas for his demand to be released from his contract - and implored the club to part ways with the star prop immediately. (Fox)

🏆 A-League Grand Final: The Big Dance is upon us!

After what were incredible semi-finals from all four teams we are set for an all Victorian Derby tomorrow at AAMI Park.

Melbourne City are back again and they are taking on the newest cross-town rivals Western United, who are playing in their first-ever Grand Final after a sensational campaign that saw them fall just short of finishing top of the table and taking Premiers Plate honors as well.

If the Semi-Finals are anything to go off, we are in for an incredibly exciting decider.

SGM: Melbourne City to Win, Both Teams to Score, Jamie MacLaren anytime ($5.0)

What Happened To Blake Ferguson?

⚽️ Garang Kuol earned lavish praise from Barca boss Xavi Hernandez after coming off the bench for the A-Leagues All Stars in their spirited 3-2 loss against the Catalan giants.

The Titans have confirmed that million-dollar man David Fifita will make a huge return while the Dragons could have a headache on their hands with a key winger in doubt. LATE MAIL.

⚽️ Australian superstar Sam Kerr has cemented her place among the world’s best footballers after taking out the Women‘s Super League Player of the Year award among a swag of gongs so far in 2022. 

Kerr received more than 70 per cent of the vote for the player of the year award having booted her 20 goals in 20 appearances as she won the Golden Boot award for the second-consecutive year.

🇦🇺 The Northern Territory is hoping to build on the momentum for AFL expansion being built by Tasmania, with a task force commissioning a business case study to become the 20th team, reports Seven.

🇦🇺 Sydney has been dealt a big blow on the eve of its crucial match tonight against Richmond at the SCG, with ruckman Tom Hickey out with a toe injury. (Team News)

🐴 Racing Victoria has signed off on land – three times the size of Flemington racecourse – near Melbourne Airport to future proof the industry.

The actual land size and price paid, subject to strict confidentiality provisions and due diligence will be released by RV, following a three-month process to start shortly. 

Victoria Racing Club, while not financially involved in the transaction, played a significant role in negotiations with the vendor. (racenet)

🌍 World Sport

🎾 French wildcard Leolia Jeanjean stunned eighth seed Karolina Pliskova in the French Open second round for a win she said "will change everything".

The world number 227, who lived on minimum wage after a knee injury when she was 15 kept her off the courts for two years, beat the Czech 6-2 6-2.

🎾 Second seed Daniil Medvedev moved into the third round of the French Open by beating Serbia's Laslo Djere.

🏎 Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has been arrested in Brazil for illegally carrying a gun while boarding a private plane to Switzerland. 

⚽️ Chelsea could make a late attempt to snatch Monaco's France international midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 22, ahead of Real Madrid once their takeover is completed. (Goal)

"For the last six months I played without an ACL [anterior cruciate ligament] in my left knee. Took more than 20 injections in six months. Emptied the knee once a week for six months. Painkillers every day for six months". - Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he played through the pain of a serious knee injury to help AC Milan win their first Serie A title for 11 years.

⚽️ Arsenal are keeping an eye on Alvaro Morata's situation. The Spain striker, 29, has spent the season on loan at Juventus from Atletico Madrid. (Tuttosport)

🏈 Colin Kaepernick has trained with the Las Vegas Raiders as he aims to return to the NFL, according to reports in the United States.

The 34-year-old protested against racial injustice by taking a knee during the national anthem before San Francisco 49ers' games in 2016.

Quarterback Kaepernick has not played professionally since opting out of his contract that year.

ESPN and the NFL Network said he took part in a Raiders tryout on Wednesday.

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TODAY

06:00 - PGA TOUR - Charles Schwab Challenge, Round 1 (Fox Sports)

09:00 - NHL Conference Semifinals - Carolina Hurricanes v New York Rangers (ESPN 2)

11:00 - NBA Conference Finals - Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks (ESPN)

11:30 - NHL Conference Semifinals - Calgary Flames v Edmonton Oilers (ESPN 2)

17:35 - Super Rugby Pacific Regular Season - Crusaders v Queensland Reds (Stan Sport)

18:00 - NRL Regular Season - Penrith Panthers v North Queensland Cowboys (Fox League)

19:35 - Shute Shield Regular Season - West Harbour Pirates v Randwick Rugby (Stan Sport)

19:50 - AFL Regular Season - Sydney Swans v Richmond Tigers (Fox Footy or 7mate)

19:55 - NRL Regular Season - Brisbane Broncos v Gold Coast Titans (Fox League or Channel 9)

23:00 - UCI Men's World Tour - Giro d'Italia, Stage 19, 177km (SBS)

00:00 - Indian Premier League Qualifier - Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore (Fox Cricket)

SATURDAY

06:00 - PGA TOUR - Charles Schwab Challenge, Round 2 (Fox Sports)

09:00 - Major League Baseball - MLB Strike Zone (ESPN 2)

10:30 - NBA Conference Finals - Boston Celtics v Miami Heat (ESPN)

13:00 - Super Rugby Pacific Regular Season - Fijian Drua v Chiefs (Stan Sport)

13:45 - AFL Regular Season - Brisbane Lions v GWS Giants (Fox Sports)

13:45 - AFL Regular Season - Geelong Cats v Adelaide Crows (Fox Footy)

15:00 - NRL Regular Season - Warriors v Newcastle Knights (Fox League)

15:00 - Shute Shield Regular Season - Eastern Suburbs Rugby v Manly Rugby (Stan Sport)

15:00 - Shute Shield Regular Season - Warringah Rugby v Newcastle Wildfires (Stan Sport)

15:00 - Shute Shield Regular Season - Southern Districts Rugby v Eastwood Rugby (Stan Sport)

15:00 - Shute Shield Regular Season - Gordon Rugby v Sydney University Rugby (Stan Sport)

15:00 - Shute Shield Regular Season - Western Sydney Two Blues v Northern Suburbs Rugby (Stan Sport)

16:35 - AFL Regular Season - Melbourne Demons v Fremantle Dockers (Fox Footy)

17:05 - Super Rugby Pacific Regular Season - Moana Pasifika v Brumbies (Stan Sport)

17:30 - NRL Regular Season - South Sydney Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers (Fox League)

18:10 - Men's World Series - Men's London Sevens, Day 1, Round 8 (beIN SPORTS 2)

19:30 - AFL Regular Season - West Coast Eagles v Western Bulldogs (Fox Footy)

19:35 - NRL Regular Season - Cronulla Sharks v Sydney Roosters (Fox League)

19:40 - AFL Regular Season - Gold Coast Suns v Hawthorn (Fox Sports or 7mate)

19:45 - A-League Men Grand Final - Western United FC v Melbourne City (Paramount+ or Channel 10)

19:45 - Super Rugby Pacific Regular Season - NSW Waratahs v Blues (GEM or Stan Sport)

22:00 - Super Rugby Pacific Regular Season - Western Force v Hurricanes (Stan Sport)

22:20 - UCI Men's World Tour - Giro d'Italia, Stage 20, 168km (SBS)

22:30 - Currie Cup Regular Season - Griquas v Free State Cheetahs (Stan Sport)

23:30 - T20 Blast Group Game - Leicestershire Foxes v Derbyshire Falcons (Fox Sports More)

00:00 - Formula 1 Monaco - Formula 1 Monaco Qualifying, Round 7 (Fox Sports)

00:00 - Challenge Cup Final - Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors (Fox League)

SUNDAY

01:00 - Currie Cup Regular Season - Golden Lions v Western Province (Stan Sport)

01:45 - Champions Cup Final - Leinster Rugby v Stade Rochelais (beIN SPORTS 3)

05:00 - UEFA Champions Lge Final - Liverpool v Real Madrid (GEM or Stan Sport)

11:00 - NBA Conference Finals - Dallas Mavericks v Golden State Warriors (ESPN)

11:30 - NSW Cup Regular Season - Canterbury Bulldogs NSW v St. George Ill. Dragons NSW Cup (Fox League)

13:10 - AFL Regular Season - St. Kilda Saints v North Melb. Kangaroos (Fox Footy)

14:00 - NRL Regular Season - Canterbury Bulldogs v St. George Illawarra Dragons (Fox League)

14:00 - Super Rugby Pacific Regular Season - Rebels v Highlanders (Stan Sport)

15:20 - AFL Regular Season - Collingwood Magpies v Carlton Blues (Fox Sports)

16:00 - Japan Rugby: League One Final - Tokyo Sungoliath v Saitama Wild Knights (Stan Sport)

16:05 - NRL Regular Season - Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels (Fox League or Channel 9)

16:40 - AFL Regular Season - Port Adelaide Power v Essendon Bombers (Fox Footy)

18:30 - Men's World Series - Men's London Sevens, Day 2, Round 8 (BeIN SPORTS 2)

22:45 - UCI Men's World Tour - Giro d'Italia, Stage 21, 17.4km - ITT (SBS)

23:00 - Formula 1 Monaco - Formula 1 Monaco Race, Round 7 (Fox Sports)