US gymnast Jordan Chiles says video evidence should be considered in bronze medal appeal

The ACT Brumbies secured a hard-fought 24-0 victory over Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific, with try-scoring doubles from winger Corey Toole and replacement hooker Billy Pollard. The match was nearly the lowest-scoring in Super Rugby history, with the first points scored just before halftime after a long period of stalemate. The win propelled the Brumbies to second place on the ladder, setting them up for a home match against the Hurricanes next Saturday. Full...

The NSW Waratahs faced a disheartening 28-14 loss to the Fijian Drua in Lautoka, marking their ninth consecutive away defeat, a record low since 1996-97. Despite a promising win against the Chiefs, the Waratahs struggled physically, conceding significant possession and territory, and were hampered by injuries to key players, including skipper Jake Gordon. Although they mounted a second-half comeback, they ultimately fell short, missing a bonus point after a late penalty try, leaving them at...

SummaryA US federal judge, Julia Kobick, ruled that the Trump administration's passport policy denying transgender and non-binary Americans the ability to reflect their gender identities is likely unconstitutional, though she did not impose a nationwide block. She issued a preliminary injunction allowing six plaintiffs to amend their sex designations or use "X" on their passports, stating the policy exhibited discrimination and irrational prejudice against transgender individuals. The policy, established under Trump's executive order, reversed over...

SummaryPort Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley asserts that the team has moved on from their preliminary final loss to Sydney as they prepare for a rematch at the SCG. With both teams sitting at a 2-3 record early in the season, Port is buoyed by a recent victory over Hawthorn, while Sydney faces challenges after a loss to Collingwood. Changes in the squads include Sydney's three adjustments and Port's single change, as Hinkley emphasizes the need...

New polling indicates that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could achieve a majority government amid a significant electoral shift, with Labor leading at 54.5% compared to the Coalition's 45.5%. The Coalition has experienced a 9% drop in its primary vote since February, particularly in Victoria, where its support has plummeted by 11%. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, while campaigning at the Easter show, addressed concerns from dairy farmers about low milk prices, signaling the challenges facing his...

The White House has launched a new webpage asserting the theory that COVID-19 may have originated from a laboratory, highlighted by the title "Lab Leak" and a photo of President Trump. It criticizes mainstream narratives that suggest the virus originated naturally, pointing to Wuhan's research lab with inadequate biosafety as a potential source. The page also disputes key pandemic measures like social distancing and mask-wearing, while recent intelligence assessments lean towards a lab-related origin, contradicting...