The Loop: Victoria enters Commonwealth Games hosting negotiations, commentators called out for 'Māori' mispronunciation, Van Jefferson's hasty Super Bowl exit

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The Commonwealth Games are looking likely to return to Australia for the second time in eight years, with the Victorian government entering exclusive negotiations with the organising body for the 2026 event.