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A place in the history books but no toastie: my time on board Western Sydney airport’s inaugural flight

The mood is jubilant on the Airbus A320 Neo as aviation enthusiasts and locals thrill at their place on the first flight

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25

British basketball chaos continues as Fiba suspends BBF and bans men’s team

The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has been suspended by the global body Fiba and the British men’s team banned from international competition

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025

A Vegas crematorium was shuttered after 146 bodies were discovered. Families now fear they’ll receive the wrong one

McDermott’s Funeral and Cremation Service was forced to close earlier this month after the disturbing revelations

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

Eight Players Suspended After Brawl Following College Basketball Game

Post-game brawl between Texas A&M-Commerce and Incarnate Word leads to player suspensions and emphasizes sportsmanship in collegiate athletics.

Top News · Feb 23, 2024

Answering the Big Questions About NCAA’s New NIL Proposal

The framework presented by NCAA president Charlie Baker is in its early stages, but SI broke down everything there is to know about the proposed system thus far.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2023

Bulldogs add more AFL experience to football department

Seasoned operators Matthew Egan and Daniel Pratt have joined the Western Bulldogs in a new-look football department ahead of the 2024 AFL season.

AAP · Oct 20, 2023

Wednesday briefing: The tragic case shining a light on the UK’s archaic abortion laws

In today’s newsletter: A woman has been jailed for two years for using abortion pills after the legal limit, renewing fury about rules many believe are an injustice

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2023

British basketball in ‘untenable’ position due to lack of funding, warns federation

The GB Basketball chairman says the sport is at a ‘critical crossroads’, just two days before GB’s women aim to take a major step towards qualifying for the Olympics

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023

More than 600 people are STILL waiting for an ambulance in the north west as service issues another plea

'Before you call 999, please stop and think'

Manchester Evening News · Dec 17, 2022

North West Ambulance Service issues new plea just days after 600 patients left stranded waiting for help

The trust said it was 'busy' and urged patients to only ring 999 in a 'life-threatening emergency'

Manchester Evening News · Dec 15, 2022