State of Origin 2026: NSW vs QLD Game One

Harry Grant discussed the new halves combination ahead of the series opener. "It's been enjoyable to build that combination," he said. "Really talented players individually and hopefully both those boys can bring that creativity tonight."

With Grant, Cameron Munster, and Kalyn Ponga in the 13, Sam Walker won't be asked to shoulder too much of the burden on debut, which should afford him the freedom to shine in the opening match of the 2026 State of Origin series. likesport.biz

Rayo Vallecano take pride from the barrio into their fight for place in history

Madrid’s third club thrive on underdog mentality and still play in the daring style of former coach Andoni Iraola

“Rayo Vallecano is love, humility, toil,” says Óscar Trejo, the captain who handed in the armband in solidarity with workers at the club.

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The striker Sergio Camello calls them “the last team from another time, special for what they fight for and what they fight against”. And, Álvaro García agrees, this could be the best, unlikeliest story ever told: the winger, 5ft 5in and lightning like the bolt across their shirt, Rayo’s all-time top scorer on 36 first division goals, has lived relegation and promotion but nothing like this. None of them have. “We’ve transformed from Rayito [little Rayo], to el puto Rayo [Rayo fucking Vallecano],” says Óscar Valentín, the midfielder leading them out in Leipzig. “People always saw us as the small club that couldn’t.”

Hankook reveals plans for new 2027 WRC tyres, plus 2026 upgrades

Hankook has shed light on its plans to introduce new World Rally Championship tyres for 2027, while revealing that further upgrades to its gravel tyre could be made this season.
The WRC’s sole tyre supplier has confirmed plans to introduce two new winter tyres for next year. Hankook had signalled its intention to offer a new product for 2027 during this year’s season opener in Monte Carlo ...Keep reading

Florentino Pérez pasa al ataque

Cuando parecía que Florentino Pérez, actual presidente del Real Madrid, iba a regresar a su perfil más discreto después de la estruendosa aparición de hace dos semanas ante los medios de comunicación, alzó la voz y lanzó una propuesta: este miércoles 27 de mayo a partir de las 19:00 en el Hotel Meliá Castilla de Chamartín presentará su candidatura a la presidencia del Real Madrid. Una candidatura que, por primera vez en más de 20 años, tendrá rival y no jugará un partido a puerta vacía.

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Famosos que son fieles o simpatizantes del Rayo Hoy es uno de esos días considerados importantes. Un equipo modesto de la Liga ha hecho historia. El Rayo Vallecano. Está en una final europea. En la de Conference. Jugará ante el Crystal Palace y los rayistas contarán con todo el apoyo de España para elevar un tono más este

State of Origin 2026: NSW vs QLD Game One