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Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Star power missing as Anzac side miss out on world's highest-paid player
The Australia and New Zealand Invitational side to face the British and Irish Lions seven days ahead of the first Test will lack serious star power with New Zealand five-eighth Richie Mo'unga to miss the game in Adelaide due to a broken hand. Mounga's agent Cameron McIntyre confirmed that the world's highest-paid player has not recovered from the injury sustained playing for Japanese club Toshiba Brave Lupus. Mo'unga, who is reportedly on a $2m deal, had previously spoken of his wish to play in the fixture after speaking to former New Zealand coach Ian Foster, who will be an assistant for the AUNZ side. 'I miss the big Test match setting, the big arenas, this (AUNZ game) will be the closest I'll get to it while I'm in Japan,' Mo'unga previously told The news of Mo'unga's unavailability comes on the back of former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper revealing that he turned down an invitation to represent the combined Australia and New Zealand side in Adelaide on 12 July. Speaking on Stan Sport's Inside Line Hooper stated that he would have liked to have seen a Barbarians style team with the best players possible from New Zealand and Australia, while also underlining the logistical difficulties in putting the team together. 'I would have loved to have seen it be an Australian New Zealand Barbarians trouble is trying to make it all work,' Hooper said. 'I mentioned around the length and the layover between games for some people, some guys are coming to the back end of the season. 'Maybe they don't want to keep training for another eight weeks because it's going to be a daunting task (to face the Lions).'
The Age
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
Star power missing as Anzac side miss out on world's highest-paid player
The Australia and New Zealand Invitational side to face the British and Irish Lions seven days ahead of the first Test will lack serious star power after it was revealed New Zealand five-eighth Richie Mo'unga will miss the game in Adelaide due to a broken hand. Mounga's agent Cameron McIntyre confirmed that the world's highest-paid player has not recovered from the injury sustained playing for Japanese club Toshiba Brave Lupus. Mo'unga, who is reportedly on a $2m deal, had previously spoken of his wish to play in the fixture after speaking to former New Zealand coach Ian Foster, who will be an assistant for the AUNZ side. 'I miss the big Test match setting, the big arenas, this (AUNZ game) will be the closest I'll get to it while I'm in Japan,' Mo'unga previously told The news of Mo'unga's unavailability comes on the back of former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper revealing that he turned down an invitation to represent the combined Australia and New Zealand side in Adelaide on 12 July. Speaking on Stan Sport's Inside Line Hooper stated that he would have liked to have seen a Barbarians style team with the best players possible from New Zealand and Australia, while also underlining the logistical difficulties in putting the team together. 'I would have loved to have seen it be an Australian New Zealand Barbarians trouble is trying to make it all work,' Hooper said. 'I mentioned around the length and the layover between games for some people, some guys are coming to the back end of the season. 'Maybe they don't want to keep training for another eight weeks because it's going to be a daunting task (to face the Lions).'
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Golfing Queen Gathers Sports Legends for the All Sports Reunion: Legends & Executives Golf Invitational at Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach, CA, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- , led by founder and CEO Sheila Washington, is proud to announce the All Sports Reunion: Legends & Executives Golf Invitational, set for Oct. 12–13, 2025, at The Hay, the iconic 9-hole golf course at Pebble Beach Sports Reunion Golf Invitational October 12&13 2025This exclusive two-day experience will unite professional sports legends—from the major sports leagues and beyond—with top corporate executives for a premier weekend of golf, networking, and philanthropy. The event kicks off with a VIP Welcome Jazz Reception at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel, setting the stage with a stylish, relaxed atmosphere for meaningful connections. The following day, participants will tee off at The Hay, the acclaimed 9-hole course at Pebble Beach, followed by an elegant Awards Dinner. Players will compete for exciting hole-in-one cash prizes and a coveted spot in the $100,000 shoot-out on Hole #1 at the legendary Pebble Beach Golf Links. More than a golf event, the Invitational is a celebration of purpose-driven impact. Proceeds from the event help support youth development, educational initiatives, health advocacy, and community programs that empower families, children, and underserved communities. Through this Invitational, we bring together sports, philanthropy, and leadership to make a lasting difference beyond the green.'This event is more than just golf — it's about a reunion of sports legends and executives creating memories, making an impact, and celebrating the love of the game,' said Washington. 'We're gathering those who care about giving back, and that's what makes this so special.'Sponsorship details, registration, and a list of confirmed athletes are available at About Golfing Queen Golfing Queen aims to inspire and empower women, kids & corporations to embrace the sport of golf through engaging clinics, social events, and educational programs. We create a supportive environment where women of all ages and skill levels can connect, improve their game, and foster lifelong relationships—all while promoting healthy living and community involvement. Golfing Queen's signature golf event is the ALL SPORTS REUNION Legends & Executive Invitational in Pebble Beach, CA, October 12 & 13, 2025. Press inquiries Golfing Queen Alex Nicole Garza alex@ 833-388-GOLF (4653) A video accompanying this announcement is available at
Chicago Tribune
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Dick Vitale has an extension with ESPN — and a college basketball event in the 86-year-old's honor
Dick Vitale is inextricably intertwined with college basketball, with his iconic voice, exuberant style and enthusiastic catchphrases melding into a soundtrack for nearly five decades of the sport's history. And the broadcasting great's influence is sticking around next season, too, both in person on game days and through an addition to the college basketball calendar named in his honor. ESPN announced Monday that Vitale has signed a contract through the 2027-28 season, while ESPN Events is launching the Dick Vitale Invitational — the first matchup coming with a season-opening tilt between Duke and Texas on Nov. 4 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Fittingly, the announcement comes on Vitale's 86th birthday, and months after he returned to the airwaves after being gone for two years amid a fourth battle with cancer. The Basketball Hall of Famer, also a former college and NBA coach, has been with ESPN since it launched in 1979 and called the network's first college basketball broadcast. 'So many times, awards and honors come to people after they're long gone,' Vitale said of the Invitational's birth in an interview with The Associated Press. 'And to get it while you're living is just a great, great feeling.'
Hamilton Spectator
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Dick Vitale has an extension with ESPN - and a college basketball event in his honor
Dick Vitale is inextricably intertwined with college basketball, with his iconic voice, exuberant style and enthusiastic catchphrases melding into a soundtrack for nearly five decades of the sport's history. And the broadcasting great's influence is sticking around next season, too, both in person on game days and through an addition to the college basketball calendar named in his honor. ESPN announced Monday that Vitale has signed a contract through the 2027-28 season, while ESPN Events is launching the Dick Vitale Invitational — the first matchup coming with a season-opening tilt between Duke and Texas on Nov. 4 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Fittingly, the announcement comes on Vitale's 86th birthday, and months after he returned to the airwaves after being gone for two years amid a fourth battle with cancer . The Basketball Hall of Famer, also a former college and NBA coach, has been with ESPN since it launched in 1979 and called the network's first college basketball broadcast. 'So many times, awards and honors come to people after they're long gone,' Vitale said of the Invitational's birth in an interview with The Associated Press. 'And to get it while you're living is just a great, great feeling.' ___ AP college basketball: and
