Sep 11, 2026 · 6 min listen · Last updated September 11, 2026
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49ers beat Rams as 100,000 attend NFL Melbourne debut
The San Francisco 49ers took down the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Brock Purdy shone brightly, throwing three touchdown passes for a total of 205 yards. He connected with Mike Evans, Demarcus Robinson, and Deebo Samuel, showcasing his talent in front of over 100,000 fans.
The Rams, expected to be Super Bowl contenders after acquiring Myles Garrett, struggled significantly. Matthew Stafford managed only 155 passing yards and faced a relentless 49ers defense. Kyren Williams scored the first-ever NFL touchdown in Australia, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
The 49ers' preparation paid off as they arrived early, while the Rams landed just 28 hours before kickoff. This difference in approach showed on the field. Coach Sean McVay admitted his team was outplayed in every aspect, calling it a humbling experience. The 49ers made a strong statement in the competitive NFC West, leaving the Rams with much to ponder moving forward.
Crowd of 100,000 laps up relentless sensory experience as NFL woos Melbourne | Jack Snape
The morning kick-off provided ‘incredible’ vibes for a sell-out crowd clearly different to that which attends AFL and cricket games at the venue At 9am on a Friday, Melbourne’s tongues would usually be tinged with toothpaste. Beer, however, was the flavour craved by this throng of bros brought together by the visit of one of the United States’ great institutions. Dressed in San Francisco 49ers red, LA Rams blue and every other colour of the 32-team NFL rainbow, the 100,021 fans had come to the competition’s first regular season match in Australia.
Rybakina denies Gauff to set up blockbuster US Open final with Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina silenced Coco Gauff and the New York crowd to set up a blockbuster US Open final against Aryna Sabalenka who defeated Jessica Pegula to move a win away from her third straight title at Flushing Meadows.
Elena Rybakina rallies to beat Coco Gauff and book US Open final with Aryna Sabalenka
Second seeded Kazakh comes from set down to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 Sabalenka awaits in title decider after blitzing Jessica Pegula Elena Rybakina overpowered Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a fierce US Open semi-final to book a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and stay on course for a third grand slam crown. Gauff absorbed relentless pressure and stayed strong from the back to draw errors from the Kazakh, breaking in the sixth game and taking the opening set in front of a roaring crowd that included former first lady Michelle Obama. Continue reading...
Aryna Sabalenka on brink of US Open trifecta after blitzing Jessica Pegula
Sabalenka defeats Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in semi-final Champion extends US Open winning streak to 19 Belarusian faces Rybakina or Gauff on Saturday Aryna Sabalenka’s grip on the US Open showed no sign of weakening on Thursday night as the two-time defending champion swept past Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to move one win from a third straight title. The top-seeded Belarusian star finished with 29 winners to Pegula’s 12, her relentless aggression turning what had been a 50-50 fight deep into the opening set into a one-sided affair that marked her 19th consecutive victory at Flushing Meadows.
The San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, marking the first-ever NFL game in Australia. To celebrate, Netflix introduced a new scorebug, and early reviews are positive. Fans seem to appreciate the fresh look, especially compared to the mixed reactions from its earlier version in 2024.
Social media is buzzing with compliments about the new design. Many are calling it clean and an upgrade over other networks' scorebugs. Some fans even noted that it resembles NBC’s scorebug, as NBC Sports produced the game for Netflix.
Overall, the response is encouraging. Netflix has four more NFL games lined up this season, including a Thanksgiving Eve matchup and a Christmas doubleheader. It looks like they’re on the right track with this new graphics package.
British duo Hewett & Reid into US Open men's wheelchair doubles final
Hewett & Reid into men's wheelchair doubles final British duo Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid came from a set down to reach the final of the men's wheelchair doubles at the US Open. Hewett and Reid avenged their defeat by the same opponents in last year's final, overcoming Argentina's Gustavo Fernandez and Tokito Oda of Japan in a match tie-break to win 4-6 6-3 10-7. The pair are bidding for a sixth US Open doubles title together as a partnership, having won five in a row between 2017 and 2021. They will face Spain's Martin de la Puente and Ruben Spaargaren of the Netherlands in the final.
Sabalenka storms past Pegula to reach US Open final
The Belarusian overcame some early frustration and raised her level when it mattered most to secure a 7-5 6-2 victory and a 20th successive win at Flushing Meadows. Sabalenka will surrender her world number one ranking on Monday but victory over Pegula kept alive her hopes of ending the year with a Grand Slam title. "I was so desperate to win, I wanted it badly," said Sabalenka, who has now reached four US Open finals in a row.
Kenny Albert explains why he’s not worried about NFL diluting its schedule
On Thursday night, the NFL will play its second game of the season, with the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers facing off in Australia on Netflix. This game follows the season opener on Wednesday night, when the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in a rematch of last season’s Super Bowl on NBC. That is just a sampling of how the NFL calendar has stretched its grasp to capture more and more of the week. There was a time when the concept of football on a Monday night was exotic and thrilling.
Radio 5 Live,10 Sep 2026,10 mins US Open: Tennis remembers 9/11 25 years on 5 Live Sport: All About...Available for 29 days Today the city of New York marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks which saw two hijacked passenger jets flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre. The US Open of 2001 had finished two days prior to the attacks with Venus Williams and Leyton Hewitt winning the singles titles.