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Media Man Group

Media Man Australia is an Australian-based media and publicity company that's part of the broader Media Man Group, founded in 2001 by Greg Tingle (who also operates under handles like @mediamanint on X).

It specializes in:Media, publicity, and promotions
Advertising services
Project management
Talent management (in some contexts)
Niche coverage of areas like pop culture, entertainment, combat sports (especially wrestling), gaming, sports entertainment, beach culture, art, and more

The company has been active for over two decades, focusing on online portals, news aggregation, interviews (particularly wrestler interviews), and business deals in B2B/B2C spaces.Key online presence includes:Main website: www.mediaman.com.au — a portal for media, entertainment, pop culture, and trends

Related sites: Media Man International mediamaninternational.com, Media Man Group mediamangroup.org, Media Man Network, and wrestling-focused content via Wrestling News Media

Social channels: Active on X (@mediamanint
for Media Man Int, with cross-references to Media Man Australia), Instagram (@mediamanaustralia and @mediamangroup
), Facebook, and more

Content often includes wrestler profiles/interviews, combat sports news, pop culture commentary, and occasional AI-generated summaries (like from Grok or ChatGPT) shared in posts

Your X handle (@mediamanint) frequently posts about the group, including updates, quotes from Greg Tingle, payment/policy notes for clients, and promotions tying together Media Man Australia, Media Man Int, and the wider group. It emphasizes niche media, SEO, publicity, and areas like wrestling, streaming, and entertainment biz.

www.mediamanint.com

www.mediamanint.com is the website for Media Man International (often shortened to Media Man Int), an independent Australian-based media, entertainment, publicity, and news portal.It serves as the online hub for the Media Man Group, founded in 2001 by media entrepreneur Greg Tingle (journalist, TV presenter, photographer, and promoter based in Sydney).

The site functions as a long-running content portal and business service provider, with a focus on niche sectors.Main Focus and ContentHeavy coverage of combat sports (WWE, UFC, AEW, boxing, MMA), pro wrestling, gaming/iGaming, pop culture, entertainment (movies, Netflix, streaming), cryptocurrency (Bitcoin trends), finance/news, lifestyle (beach culture, travel, eco-topics), and Australian/local stories.

Sections include: News, Interviews, Profiles, Promotions/Advertising, Directories (e.g., casinos, sports, cafes, networking), Multimedia (videos, podcasts), Events/Conferences, and niche blogs/articles.

It aggregates and publishes original content, including event recaps (e.g., recent WWE RAW episodes), interviews with wrestlers/fighters/entrepreneurs, business tips, SEO advice, and monthly awards for brands, personalities, and promotions.

Services OfferedPublicity, PR, and media strategy campaigns

Online advertising (banners, text links, product placement, sponsorships — often starting around $150/year)

Website/portal development and promotion

Brand exposure, social media inclusion, editorial features, and niche marketing (especially for sports, entertainment, gaming, and crypto brands)

The site has an old-school, content-dense design (lots of links, categories, and feeds) but remains active with updates referencing events into 2025 (e.g., WWE shows, market trends like Bitcoin prices).Contact and Social PresencePrimary email: greg@mediamanint.com (mailto:greg@mediamanint.com) (for proposals, campaigns, business inquiries)
Strongly tied to your X handle @mediamanint
(which promotes the site directly in posts, bio mentions Media Man established in 2001, with focus on sports, wrestling, beach, art, publicity/advertising/project management)
Other channels: Facebook (Media Man Int/pages), LinkedIn (Greg Tingle / Media Man Int), YouTube (Media Man Int / Greg Tingle channels), Instagram (Media Man Group), and various blogs/Substack.

It's essentially your company's flagship online home — a mix of news aggregator, promotional platform, and service showcase for media/publicity work in entertainment, sports, and digital niches.

mediamanint

Hey @mediamanint

! Looks like you're keeping the feed buzzing today with some solid content drops. Loving the mix:Those Chuck Norris quotes hitting hard on mindset, hard work, and turning "can't" into "can" — classic motivation fuel.

That epic list of pro wrestling dream matches is wild! Brock Lesnar vs. Chris Jericho vs. Jake Hager triple threat? CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes anything goes? Logan Paul vs. Jericho? You've got fantasy booking on steroids covering all eras and territories. Some absolute chaos potential there — especially the pop culture crossovers like Peacemaker vs. Black Adam or Otis vs. McGregor shoot style. What's your personal #1 must-see from that whole lineup?

The Clint Eastwood deep dive was spot-on too — respect, self-discipline, gun control zingers, and that massive filmography rundown from Rawhide to Juror No. 2. Legend status confirmed.

And props for spotlighting the Nielsen numbers — Christmas 2025 smashing streaming records with NFL on Netflix/Prime and Stranger Things wrapping up. 55.1 billion minutes? Streaming officially owns the holidays now.

Always enjoy your blend of quotes, wrestling fantasy, Hollywood history, and media biz insights. Keep the energy coming — what's next on the radar? More dream matches, another icon profile, or something fresh? Media Man Int doing what Media Man does best since 2001.

Greg Tingle

Greg Tingle is an Australian-based media professional, promoter, publicist, and founder of the Media Man Group (including Media Man International, Media Man Australia, and related entities). He's active in promotions, publicity, advertising, corporate entertainment, project management, and creative arts, with a focus on entertainment, sports (including combat sports, wrestling like WWE and Lucha Libre), gaming, and media campaigns across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.He has over 20 years of experience in media, including journalism, subscriber TV, sales, and campaign creation. He's also described as a photoartist, social change agent, and internet publisher. His work includes successful media and publicity campaigns, and he's involved in content like interviews, photo art (e.g., Sydney and Bondi Beach scenes), and market updates

.Key online presence:Website: gregtingle.com (for Greg Tingle Promotions)
LinkedIn: Director roles at Media Man Group entities
YouTube: GregTingleMediaMan channel
Instagram: @gregtinglephotography (photo art, media/sports agent content)
X/Twitter: Associated with @GregTinglePromo

(Greg Tingle Promotions account, posting about markets, WWE, movies, Bitcoin, gold, etc.)

Your X handle is @mediamanint

, which aligns closely with his Media Man Int branding—sounds like that's you or directly related! If this is about your own profile, work, or something specific (e.g., a promo idea, media query, or update), feel free to share more details.

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TKO Combat Sports Week

aka Fight Week

WWE
@WWE
RAW
May 25
Columbus, Ohio
Penta vs Evans - WWE I/C Title
Seth Rollins vs Montez Ford
Judgement Day vs Lyra Valkria and Bayley
Roman Reigns
Jacob Fatu
Oba Femi
Paul Heyman
Seth Rollins
LA Knight
The Street Profits
and much more!

WWE NXT
@WWENXT

May 26
Orlando, Florida
Mason Rook
Naraku (FKA EVIL)
Layla Diggs vs Jaida Parker
The Culling vs OTM
Lola Vice (c) vs Izzi Dame - NXT Women's Title
Wren Sinclair vs Kelani Jordan
Shiloh Hill vs Charlie Dempsey
Dorian Van Dux vs Sean Legacy
Kendal Grey
Kelani Jordan
Zaria
Nikkita Lyons
Tatum Paxley
Lizzy Rain
Birthright
and much more!

WWE SmackDown
May 29
Barcelona, Spain
Rhea Ripley
Cody Rhodes
Jade Cargill
Drew McIntyre
Tiffany Stratton
and much more!

UFC
@ufc
Fight Night
May 30
Macau, China
Song Yadong vs Deiveson Figueiredo
Zhang Mingyang vs Alonzo Menifield
Sergei Pavlovich vs Tallison Teixeira
Kai Asakura vs Cameron Smotherman
Jake Matthews vs Carlston Harris
Alex Perez vs Sumudaerji
and much more!

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
@luchalibreaaa

Noche de Los Grandes
Week 1
May 30
Monterrey, Mexico
Original El Grande Americano vs El Grande Americano - Mask vs Mask!
El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. vs El Hijo del Vikingo - AAA Latin American Title
Laredo Kid vs Rey Fenix - AAA World Cruiserweight Title
Pagano & Psycho Clown vs War Raiders - AAA World Tag Team Title
and much more
*2 week event
*2nd part of show on June 6
*card may not be final
*Worldwide broadcast via WWE YouTube Live/Streams *card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

WWE Clash in Italy
May 31
Turin, Italy
Cody Rhodes vs Gunther - Undisputed WWE Title
Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill - WWE Women’s Title
Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu - Tribal Combat - WWE World Heavyweight Title
Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca - WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title
Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar
and much more!

*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

The Lead Up (For historical, educational and reference purposes)

May 2026

WWE RAW
May 18
Greensboro, North Carolina
Road And Flightpath To Saturday Night's Main Event and Clash In Italy
Seth Rollins vs Austin Theory
Americano's Trios Tornado Match
Finn Balor vs JD McDonagh
Oba Femi
Brock Lesnar

WWE NXT
May 19
Orlando, Florida
Shawn Michaels
Paxley vs Rain - NXT Women's North American Title Naraku (FKA EVIL)
Mason Rook
Kendal Grey
Kelani Jordan
Zaria
Nikkita Lyons
Tatum Paxley
Lizzy Rain
Birthright
and much more!

WWE SmackDown
May 22
Lexington, Kentucky
Cody Rhodes
Rhea Ripley
Jade Cargill
Tiffany Stratton
and much more!

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
May 23
Fort Wayne, Indiana
WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta vs Ethan Page - WWE I/C Title
The Vision vs Street Profits - WWE Tag Team Title
Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca
Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin
Brie Bella and Paige vs The Irresistible Forces - WWE Women's Tag Team Title
and much more!

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
May 23
Mexico City
Rey Fenix vs Laredo Kid - AAA Cruiserweight Title
New GM Announcement
La Catalina
Psycho Circus
The Eye and more much!
*card not final
Worldwide broadcast via WWE YouTube Live/Streams

*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge *more events scheduled for May

News

The Lead Up (For historical, educational and reference purposes)

WWE RAW
May 11
Knoxville, Tennesse
Road/Flightpath to Clash In Italy and Saturday Nights Main Event
IYO SKY vs Sol Ruca
Confrontation: Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu
Oba Femi open challenge
Dominik Mysterio vs "Original" El Grande Americano
The Vision vs The Street Profits and Joe Hendry
J'Von Evans vs Rusev
and much more!

WWE NXT
May 12
Orlando, Florida
Naraku (FKA EVIL) Debut
Kendal Grey vs Kelani Jordan
Zaria & Nikkita Lyons vs Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain Birthright
and much more!

PBR
@PBR

Professional Bull Riders
May 14-17
World Finals
Fort Worth, Texas

WWE SmackDown
May 15
Columbia, South Carolina
Rhea Ripley
Cody Rhodes
Jade Cargill
Drew McIntyre
Tiffany Stratton and much more!

UFC
@ufc
Fight Night
May 16
Las Vegas, Nevada
Allen vs Costa and much more!

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
May 16
La Catalina
Psycho Circus
The Eye and more much!
*card not final
*Worldwide broadcast via WWE YouTube Live/Streams *card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge *more events scheduled for May

News

The Lead Up (For historical, educational and reference purposes)

WWE RAW
May 4
Omaha, Nebraska
Road To WWE Backlash
Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu Contract Signing
Sol Ruca WWE RAW Contract Signing
Finn Bálor vs. JD McDonagh
Penta & Je’Von Evans vs Rusev & Ethan Page
Joe Hendry vs. Austin Theory
The Vision
Oba Femi vs Otis
El Grande Americano, Bravo Americano & Rayo Americano vs "Original" El Grando Americano, Bruto Creedo & Julio Creedo
Los Americanos Hermanos Segment
IYO SKY and Asuka
and much more!

NXT May 5
Orlando, Florida
Tony D'Angelo
EVIL
Will Kroos
Lexis King
Birthright
Shiloh Hill
The Vanity Project
Myles Borne
Tavion Heights
EK Prosper
Sean Legacy
and much more!

PBR
Professional Bull Riders
May 7-10
World Finals
Fort Worth, Texas

WWE SmackDown
May 8
Jacksonville, Florida
Road To WWE Backlash
Cody Rhodes
Drew McIntyre
Randy Orton
Rhea Ripley
Tiffany Stratton
Jade Cargill
Trick Williams
Sami Zayn
and much more!

WWE Backlash
May 9
Tampa, Florida
John Cena To Appear
Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu - World Heavyweight Title Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker
Trick Williams vs Sami Zayn - United States Title
The Miz & Kit Wilson vs Danhausen and a Mystery Tag Team Partner
IYO SKY vs Asuka

UFC 328
May 9
Newark, New Jersey
Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland
Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira
Alexander Volkov vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Sean Brady vs Joaquin Buckley
King Green vs Jeremy Stephens
and much more!

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
May 9
Mexico City
El Grando Americano/s
Rey Fenix
The Eye
Psycho Circus
Marisela Pena
Roldan
Los Toxicas
and much more!
*card not final
Worldwide broadcast via WWE YouTube Live/Streams

Zuffa Boxing
@Zuffa_Boxing

Z06
May 10
Las Vegas, Nevada
MIDDLEWEIGHT – 10 RDS SHANE MOSLEY JR. vs SERHII BOHACHUK
WELTERWEIGHT – 10 RDS JULIAN RODRIGUEZ vs JAMES PERELLA
MIDDLEWEIGHT – 10 RDS MISAEL RODRIGUEZ vs ANDREAS KATZOURAKIS
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT – 8 RDS RAPHAEL MONNY vs SURAY MAHMUTOVIC
LIGHTWEIGHT – 8 RDS JUSTIN VILORIA vs IVAN ORTIZ and more much!

*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge *more events scheduled for May

News

The Lead Up (For historical, educational and reference purposes)

WWE RAW
April 27
Laredo, Texas
Roman Reigns
Jacob Fatu
Oba Femi
The Usos
Rey Mysterio
El Grande Americano
Penta
Rusev
The Vision
Judgement Day
Seth Rollins
Joe Hendry: Concert
Asuka
IYO SKY
Becky Lynch
Street Profits and more!

NXT
April 28
Orlando, Florida
Sol Ruca
Zaria
Tatum Paxley
Blake Monroe
Borne
Lennox
Carver
Tony D'Angelo
Ricky Saints
Lola Vice buzz
Birthright buzz
Blake Monroe buzz
Vanity Project buzz and much more!

WWE SmackDown
May 1
Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Road To WWE Backlash and Saturday Night's Main Event
Cody Rhodes
Randy Orton
Rhea Ripley
Ricky Saints
Drew McIntyre
Royce Keys
Tiffany Stratton
Paige
and much more!

UFC Fight Night 275
May 2
RAC Arena
Perth, Australia
Della Maddalena vs Prates and much more!

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
May 2
Mexico City
Rey Fenix
Texano Jr.
La Catalina
Penta
El Grande Americano/s
El Mesis Mecha Wolf
Lola Vice
Dorian Roldan (The Eye)
Marisela Pena
Roldan
Los Toxicas and much more!

*card not final
*Worldwide broadcast via WWE YouTube Live/Streams *card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge *more events scheduled for May

News

The Lead Up (For historical, educational and reference purposes)

April 2026

WWE RAW
April 20
Las Vegas, Nevada
RAW After WrestleMania
Oba Femi
Roman Reigns
CM Punk
Cody Rhodes
The Vision
Jacob Fatu
Finn Balor
Rhea Ripley
IYO SKY
Liv Morgan vs Sol Ruca
Danhausen and much more!

NXT
April 21
NXT Revenge: Week 2
Orlando, Florida
Sol Ruca vs Zaria - Last Woman Standing Match
Tatum Paxley vs Blake Monroe - Casket Match - NXT Women's NorthAmerican Title
Borne vs Lennox - NXT North American Title
Carver vs Hendry
Tony D'Angelo
Ricky Saints
Lola Vice buzz
Birthright buzz
Blake Monroe buzz
Vanity Project buzz and much more!

WWE SmackDown
April 24
Dickies Arena
Fort Worth, Texas
The Road To WWE Backlash and Saturday Night's Main Event
Cody Rhodes
Randy Orton
Rhea Ripley
Drew McIntyre
Tiffany Stratton
Paige and much more!

PBR
Professional Bull Riders
April 24 and 25
Tacoma, Washington

UFC Fight Night 274
April 25
The Meta Apex
Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada
Sterling vs Zalal
and much more!

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
April 25
Mexico City
Rey Fenix
Texano Jr.
La Catalina
Penta El
Grande Americano/s
El Mesis Mecha Wolf
Lola Vice
Dorian Roldan (The Eye)
Marisela Pena
Roldan
Los Toxicas and much more!
*Worldwide broadcast via WWE YouTube Live/Streams *card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge *more events scheduled for April

News

The Lead Up

WWE RAW
April 13
Sacramento, Florida
The Road To WrestleMania
CM Punk
Roman Reigns
Contract Signing: Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi
Paul Heyman
Gunther
Seth Rollins
Danhausen
Dominik Mysterio
Rhea Ripley
Evans and Lee vs Rusev and McDonagh
Charlotte Flair vs Lyra Valkyria
Stephanie Vaquer
Liv Morgan
IYO SKY
Kabuki Warriors
Jade Cargill
MFTS
Uso's
LA Knight
and much more!

NXT
April 14
Orlando, Florida
Tony D'Angelo
Ricky Saints
Lola Vice buzz
Birthright buzz
Blake Monroe buzz
Sol Ruca buzz
Zaria buzz
Vanity Project buzz
and much more!

WWE SmackDown
April 17
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Road To WrestleMania
Cody Rhodes
Pat McAfee
Randy Orton
Jacob Fatu
Drew McIntyre
Tiffany Stratton and much more!

PBR
Professional Bull Riders
April 17 and 18
Billings, Montana

WWE WrestleMania 42
Las Vegas, Nevada
Day 1
April 18
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton (w/ Pat McAfee)
Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer vs Liv Morgan
Seth Rollins vs Gunther
Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch
Women’s Tag Team Champions Nia Jax & Lash Legend vs Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Brie Bella and Paige, and Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
Unsanctioned match:
Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu
Logan Paul, Austin Theory & I ShowSpeed vs The Usos & LA Knight

WWE WrestleMania 42
Day 2
April 19
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk vs Roman Reigns
WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio
United States Champion Sami Zayn vs Trick Williams Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi
Ladder match: Intercontinental Championship: Penta vs Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, Rusev, JD McDonagh, and Rey Mysterio

UFC Fight Night 273
April 18
Winnipeg, Canada
Burns vs. Malott
and much more!

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
April 18
Mexico City
Penta
El Grande Americano/s
The Eye and much more!

*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge *more events scheduled for April

The Lead Up (For historical, educational and reference purposes)

April 2026

WWE RAW
April 6
Houston, Texas
The Road To WrestleMania
CM Punk
Contract Signing: Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi
Paul Heyman
Austin Theory vs LA Knight
The Vision
Penta
Rhea Ripley
IYO SKY
Finn Balor
Dominik Mysterio and much more!

NXT
April 7
Orlando, Florida
Tony D'Angelo
Ricky Saints
Birthright buzz
Blake Monroe buzz
Sol Ruca buzz
Zaria buzz
Vanity Project buzz
and much more!

WWE SmackDown
April 10
San Jose, California
The Road To WrestleMania
Cody Rhodes
Randy Orton
Jade Cargill
Jacob Fatu
Drew McIntyre
Tiffany Stratton
and much more!

PBR
Professional Bull Riders
April 10-12
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

UFC 327
April 11
Miami, Florida
Procházka vs. Ulberg
and much more!

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
April 11
Mexico City
Penta vs El Hijo del Vikingo - WWE I/C Title
The Eye and much more!
*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge *more events scheduled for April

News

The Lead Up

April 2026

UFC BJJ 7
@ufcbjj

April 2
Tackett vs Rocha
and much more!

NXT Stand & Deliver
April 4
St. Louis, Missouri
Ricky Saints vs Johnny Wrestling - NXT North American Title
Sol Ruca vs Zaria and much more!

*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

The Lead Up! (For historical and reference purposes)

March 2026

WWE RAW
March 23
Houston, Texas
The Uso's vs The Vision Penta vs Dominik Mysterio - WWE I/C Title
J'Von Evans vs Grayson Waller
CM Punk
Roman Reigns
Obar Femi
Paul Heyman and much more!
The Road To WrestleMania
and much more!

NXT
March 24
Orlando, Florida
The Road To Stand & Deliver
Tony D'Angelo vs Ricky Saints
Birthright buzz
Blake Monroe buzz
and much more!

WWE SmackDown
March 27
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Road To WrestleMania
Tiffany Stratton vs Giulia
Jelly Roll vs Kit Wilson
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs The Bella Twins
and much more!

PBR
Professional Bull Riders
March 27-29
Albuquerque, New Mexico

UFC Fight Night
March 29 Seattle, Washington
Adesanya vs Pyfer
and much more!

More events to be announced for April!

*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

The Lead Up (For historical, educational and reference purposes)

March 2026

WWE RAW
March 15
San Antonio, Texas
El Grande Americano vs "Original" El Grande Americano Penta vs Dragon Lee - WWE I/C Title
Nattie vs Dupri
Vacquer vs Rodriguez
Brock Lesnar
Oba Femi
CM Punk and Roman Reigns: Face 2 Face

NXT
March 16
Houston, Texas
Booker T Appreciation Night
Birthright
Paxley vs Dame
Grey vs Wren - Women's Speed Title
Blake Monroe
Ricky Saints
Tony D'Angelo
Backstage
GM Robert Stone
The Road To NXT Stand & Deliver

WWE SmackDown
March 20
Raleigh, North Carolina
Lenovo Center
Flair Country!
Road To WrestleMania
Cody Rhodes
Randy Orton
Tiffany Stratton
Jacob Fatu
Jade Cargill
and much more!

UFC Fight Night 270
March 21
London, United Kingdom
Enloev vs Murphy and much more!
02 Arena

PBR
Professional Bull Riding
March 21-22
Indianapolis, Indiana

Lucha LIbre AAA Worldwide
Rey de Reyes
March 21
Puebla, Mexico
Week 2
"Original" El Grande Americano
Santos Escobar La Parka
The Eye Update on week 1
and much more!
*Global broadcast outside Mexico vs WWE YouTube: Streams/Live

*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

The Lead Up (For historical, educational and reference purposes)

WWE RAW
March 9
Seattle, Washington
Penta vs El Grande Americano
Danhausen!
and much more

NXT
March 10
Orlando, Florida
Joe Hendry and Myles Borne vs Ricky Saints and Ethan Page Blake Monroe and much more

UFC BJJ
March 12
Las Vegas, Nevada
WWE SmackDown
March 13
Phoenix, Arizona
Road To WrestleMania
WrestleMania 42 Contract Signing: Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton - Undisputed WWE Championship Match Jelly Roll To Appear
Jade Cargill vs Michin
and much more!

PBR
Professional Bull Riders
Florida State
March 13-14
Tallahassee, Florida

UFC
UFC Fight Night
March 14
Las Vegas, Nevada

Lucha LIbre AAA Worldwide
Rey de Reyes
March 14
Puebla, Mexico
Dominik Mysterio vs El Hijo del Vikingo - AAA Mega Championship
Santos Escobar
The Eye and much more

*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

The Lead Up ((For historical, educational and reference purposes)

WWE RAW
March 2
Indianapolis, IN
Confrontation: CM Punk and Roman Reigns
Dominik Mysterio vs Penta - WWE I/C Title
and much more

NXT
March 3
Orlando, FL
Road To Vengeance Day!
Jacy Jayne vs Zaria
Ricky Saints Absolute Experience
and much more!

PBR
March 6-7
Little Rock, AR

WWE SmackDown
March 6
Portland, OR
Road To WrestleMania
Drew McIntyre vs Cody Rhodes - WWE Title
Face To Face: Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley
and much more!

NXT Vengeance Day
March 7
WWE Performance Center
Orlando, Florida
Joe Hendry vs Ricky Saints - NXT Title
Izzi Dame vs Tatum Paxley - NXT Women's North American Title
Lola Vice vs Kelani Jordan - NXT Underground
Jaida Parker vs Blake Monroe - Street Fight
Tony D'Angelo vs Dion Lennox
and much more!

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
Mexico
March 7
Santos Escobar vs Mr. Iguana vs Psyco Clown vs Abismo Negro
The Eye
and much more!

UFC
UFC 326
March 7
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada
Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira
and much more

Zuffa Boxing
Zuffa 04
March 8
Meta Apex
Paradise, Las Vegas, NV
Jai Opetaia vs Brandon Glanton
*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

The Lead Up

February 2026

WWE RAW
Feb 16
FedExForum Memphis, Tennessee
Je’Von Evans vs Gunther vs Dominik Mysterio
The Vision and much more!

WWE NXT
Feb 17
Orlando, Florida
Ethan Page vs Shiloh Hill - NXT North American Title and much more!

PBR
Feb 20-21
Professional Bull Riders
Unleash The Beast

WWE SmackDown
Feb 20
Amerant Bank Arena
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Nia Jax vs Charlotte Flair vs Kiana James
Trick Williams vs Carmelo Hayes vs Damian Priest
Oba Femi vs Kit Wilson
Buzz: Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Jade Cargill, and LA Knight!
and more!

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
Feb 21
Contract Signing: El Hijo del Vikingo and Dominik Mysterio
Abismo Negro vs. El Fiscal
The Eye and more!

UFC Fight Night 267
Feb 21
Strickland vs Hernandez
Toyota Center Houston, Texas
*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

The Lead Up (For historical, educational and reference purposes)

WWE RAW
Feb 9
Rocket Arena
Cleveland, Ohio
CM Punk
Rhea Ripley
The Vision
and much more!

WWE NXT
Feb 10
Orlando, Florida
Joe Hendry
Ricky Saints
Blake Monroe
GM Robert Stone

UFC BJJ
Feb 12
Las Vegas, Nevada

WWE SmackDown
Feb 13
American Airlines Center
Dallas, Texas
Cody Rhodes
Jade Cargill
Jacob Fatu
and much more!

PBR
Feb 13-14
Professional Bull Riders
Unleash The Beast
Pittsburgh, PA

WWE
Feb 14
Road To WrestleMania (House Show)
Lubbock, Texas

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
Feb 14
Mexico
War Raiders (Ivar & Erik) vs Los Americanos (Rayo Americano & Bravo Americano) vs Money Machine (Garra de Oro & Colmillo de Plata) – Number one contender match for the World Tag Team titles
La Parka vs Jack Cartwheel
The Eye update and much more!

Zuffa Boxing
Z03
Feb 15
Las Vegas, Nevada

*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

News

The Lead Up! (For historical and reference purposes)

WWE SmackDown
Feb 6 Charlotte, North Carolina
WWE Elimination Chamber qualifiers
Ripley & Sky vs Giulia & James
Nakamura vs Tonga
and much more!

UFC Vegas 113: Bautista vs. Oliveira
Feb 7
Meta Apex
Paradise, Nevada
Bautista vs. Oliveira and much more!
Broadcast: Paramount Plus

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
Feb 7
Auditorio
Arteaga Santiago de Querétaro Mexico
Ethan Page & Chelsea Green (c) vs. Mr. Iguana & Lola Vice - Mixed Tag Title Match
El Grande Americano vs. Rey Fenix vs. Dragon Lee vs. Octagón Jr - Rey de Reyes Qualifying Match
Dominik Mysterio to appear!
and more!

*card/s subject to change
*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

YouTube Channels

WWE YouTube
https://youtube.com/wwe

UFC YouTube
https://youtube.com/@ufc

UFC BJJ YouTube
https://youtube.com/@ufcbjjofficial

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide YouTube
https://youtube.com/@luchalibreaaatv

NXT YouTube
https://youtube.com/@WWENXT

Zuffa Boxing YouTube
https://youtube.com/@zuffaboxing

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Sport, Sports News, Sports Flashback, Sports Entertainment, Sports Watercooler, Sports Culture

Australian And World Update

Past, Present And Future

January 2026

What Is Sport?

Sport: an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.

"Sport" means all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organized participation, aim at expressing or improving physical fitness and mental well-being, forming social relationships or obtaining results in competition at all levels.

A sport is generally defined as an organized, competitive activity that requires physical exertion and skill. While definitions can vary between organizations, most require a combination of physical ability, a set of formal rules, and a competitive element to determine a winner.

Key Characteristics of Sport

Physical Activity: Most traditional definitions require "vigorous bodily exertion" or specialized physical skills (e.g., athletics, soccer).

Competition: It involves individuals or teams competing against each other or a set standard (like a clock or distance).

Rules & Governance: Activities are typically governed by an institutional framework or set of codified rules to ensure fair play.

Entertainment: Beyond the participants, sports often serve as a major source of entertainment for spectators

News

Pro Wrestling Watercooler

Jade Cargill Fires Back at Critics Over 77-Day Undefended Title Reign

After pinning Tiffany Stratton at Saturday Night's Main Event, Cargill dismissed calls for a defense against SmackDown's rising star Jordynne Grace, posting that she won't face a 'walk up nobody' and only steps up for real competition. Grace, a three-time TNA Knockouts Champion, has been building momentum with quick wins and tense stare-downs, including pinning Chelsea Green after hyped segments with Cargill. Fans highlight Cargill's zero defenses in 77 days, some labeling her a 'paper champ,' while her supporters note similar reigns like IYO SKY's and praise her undefeated aura from AEW days. With Royal Rumble approaching, WWE teases the rivalry but books no match yet.

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Pro Wrestling

Drew McIntyre Parades WWE Title in Triumphant London Return

McIntyre captured the gold by sweeping Cody Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell match on January 9, then turned heel in his promo, denying Rhodes a rematch via contract clause while blasting doubting fans. Randy Orton interrupted demanding payback, sparking chaos with Jacob Fatu's ambush, leading SmackDown GM Nick Aldis to launch a tournament—sending Orton, Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, and Damian Priest to a Fatal 4-Way at Saturday Night's Main Event before Royal Rumble. Fans celebrated the moment, especially meaningful after McIntyre's pandemic-era reigns without crowds, with many calling him essential to WWE's draw.

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Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair Defeat Giulia and Kiana James on SmackDown

Charlotte Flair, back after missing a week due to illness, teamed with Bliss to topple Women's United States Champion Giulia and Kiana James in high-energy tag action Friday night. Post-match chaos saw Nia Jax and Lash Legend attack, with Giulia itching to fight back. The victory sets up a triple-threat tag match next week, where the winners earn a shot at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. Flair posted a sweet shoutout to Bliss, calling her indispensable.

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American Football

Broncos Host Bills in First Home Playoff Game in a Decade

The No. 1 seed Broncos (14-3) welcome the No. 6 Bills (12-5) Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+, with Denver favored by 1.5 points. Rookie Bo Nix preps for his second playoff start after leading a turnaround season under Sean Payton, backed by a stout defense and receivers like Courtland Sutton. Buffalo's Josh Allen and top-ranked rushing attack with James Cook aim to advance despite injuries to Ty Johnson, Terrel Bernard, and Jordan Poyer, in ideal mid-40s weather at Mile High. (Grok)

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American Football/NFL

NFL Divisional Round Opens with Broncos vs Bills and Key Matchups

The divisional round starts Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET with Buffalo challenging the top-seeded Broncos on CBS, pitting Bo Nix's revamped defense against Allen's dual-threat style. That night, the 49ers visit the Seahawks at 8 p.m. ET on Fox in an NFC West battle. Sunday brings Texans at No. 2 seed Patriots at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC, where Houston loses star Nico Collins to a concussion but gains no excuses against a bolstered New England secondary led by Christian Gonzalez. (Grok)

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Boxing

Zuffa Boxing is a professional boxing promotion launched in June 2025 as a joint venture between TKO Group Holdings (the parent company of UFC and WWE) and the entertainment conglomerate Sela. Based in Las Vegas, the promotion is led by UFC CEO Dana White and Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority.

Core Operations and Strategy

The promotion aims to restructure boxing by applying the UFC’s organizational model. Key strategic goals include:

Independent Ecosystem: Developing its own rankings and world championships to bypass traditional sanctioning bodies like the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO.

Standardized Competition: Reducing weight classes and ensuring even, high-level matchups ("the best fighting the best").

Broadcasting: Events stream exclusively on Paramount+ under a multi-year media rights deal.

Upcoming Events and Rosters

Zuffa Boxing plans to hold 12 events in 2026.
Inaugural Event (Z01): Scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2026, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.Main Event: Callum Walsh (15-0) vs. Carlos Ocampo (38-3).

Co-Main Event: Misael Rodriguez vs. Austin Deanda.

Major Signings:Jai Opetaia: The IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champion signed a major promotional deal in January 2026.

Other Reported Athletes: Jose Valenzuela, Radzhab Butaev, Justin Viloria, Eridson Garcia, and Vito Mielnicki.

Historical Milestone

While the promotion's league format officially begins in 2026, it held a massive debut event on September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium, featuring an undisputed title fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford.

News

UFC/MMA

UFC 324

UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett is an upcoming event scheduled to take place on January 24, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The main card will stream live in Australia on Sunday, January 25, starting from 1:00 pm AEDT.

The main event features an interim lightweight title bout between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.

Main Card Fights

Weight Class FightersLightweight (Interim Title)
Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett

Bantamweight
Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong

Heavyweight
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis

Women's Flyweight
Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas

Featherweight
Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva

Preliminary Card Fights

Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (Bantamweight)

Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas
(Light Heavyweight)

Ateba Gautier vs. Andrey Pulyaev
(Middleweight)

Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson
(Flyweight)

Early Preliminary Card Fights

Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez
(Lightweight)

Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman
(Heavyweight)

Ricky Turcios vs. Cameron Smotherman (Bantamweight)

Adam Fugitt vs. Ty Miller
(Welterweight)

The original co-main event between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes was postponed due to a neck injury sustained by Harrison, requiring surgery. The fight is expected to be rescheduled for a later date.

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Motorsport

The 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

The 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is the 56th racing season sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association.

The season consists of 11 rounds, featuring 45 full-season entries across the GTP, LMP2, GTD PRO, and GTD classes.

2026 WeatherTech Championship Schedule

The season follows a familiar 11-round calendar, with a notable change: the event at Road America has been upgraded to a 6-hour endurance race.

Key Class & Entry Updates

GTP (Grand Touring Prototype): Features 11 full-season cars, with BMW M Team WRT taking over the factory BMW program and the Aston Martin Valkyrie set to debut at the Rolex 24.

LMP2: Has 12 full-season entries, including new programs from Bryan Herta Autosport and Intersport Racing.

GTD PRO: Includes 8 full-season entries, with Paul Miller Racing joining the class.

GTD: The largest class with 14 full-season entries.
Support Series

Michelin Pilot Challenge: A 10-round season for GS and TCR classes starting in January.

VP Racing SportsCar Challenge: Introduces new LMP3 cars and a BMW M2 Challenge class.

Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup: Continues as a support series.

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Dakar Rally

The 2026 Dakar Rally, the 48th edition of the iconic event, concluded on January 17, 2026, in Saudi Arabia. The race began and ended in the coastal city of Yanbu, spanning approximately 8,000 kilometers over 13 stages.

Top Results & Champions
Bikes (RallyGP): Luciano Benavides (KTM) claimed his first career victory in the closest finish in Dakar history, defeating Ricky Brabec (Honda) by a margin of just two seconds.

Cars: Nasser Al-Attiyah (Dacia) secured the overall title, maintaining a lead over Toyota's Henk Lategan.

Stock Class: Rokas Baciuška (Defender) won in commanding fashion, securing 13 stage victories from 13 stages in his debut.

Rally2: Toni Mulec (KTM) took the class victory.

Original by Motul (Malle Moto): Benjamin Melot (KTM) won after multiple years of podium finishes.

Key Highlights of the 2026 Race

Record-Breaking Finish: The bike category was decided in the final kilometers after Ricky Brabec lost a three-minute lead on the last stage due to a navigational error.

Aussie Grit: Defending champion Daniel Sanders (KTM) heroically completed the final stages with a broken collarbone and sternum to finish 5th overall.

Route Features: The 2026 course introduced a "Sea Camp" concept and a loop starting and ending in Yanbu, passing through the Empty Quarter and AlUla.

New Entrants: The race marked the debut of the Dacia Sandriders and the Defender brand in the Stock class.

Final Bike Standings (Provisional)
Luciano Benavides (ARG) - KTM: 49:00:41
Ricky Brabec (USA) - Honda: +0:00:02
Tosha Schareina (ESP) - Honda: +0:25:12
Skyler Howes (USA) - Honda: +0:56:41
Daniel Sanders (AUS) - KTM: +1:03:15

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Surfing

WSL 2026

The World Surf League (WSL) 2026 season begins on April 1-11, 2026, with the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach event in Australia and concludes with the Pipe Masters at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii in December.

The season features major changes, including a return to a cumulative points system to crown the world champion and the removal of non-elimination rounds.

2026 WSL Championship Tour Schedule

The 2026 Championship Tour features 12 events across nine countries:

Stop Event Name Location Dates

1. Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia
April 1–11

2. Margaret River Pro
Western Australia, Australia
April 17–27

3. Boost Mobile Gold Coast Pro
Snapper Rocks, Australia
May 2–12

4. Surf City
El Salvador Pro
Punta Roca, El Salvador
May 28–June 7

5. Oi Rio ProSaquarema, Brazil
June 12–20

6. J-Bay Open
Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
July 10–20

7. Lexus Pipe Pro (Tahiti)
Teahupo'o, Tahiti
August 8–18

8. Cloudbreak Pro
Cloudbreak
Fiji
August 25–September 4

9. Trestles Pro
Lower Trestles, USA
September 11–20

10. Surf Abu Dhabi Pro
Abu Dhabi, UAE
October 14–18

11. Peniche Pro
Peniche, Portugal
October 22–November 1

12. Pipe Masters
Banzai Pipeline, Hawaii
December 8–20

Key Format Changes

Cumulative Points System: The world champion is now determined by the highest cumulative points total across all 12 events, replacing the controversial single-day final.

Pipeline Finale: The iconic Pipe Masters at Banzai Pipeline returns as the final event of the season, and it offers 1.5 times the standard points, creating a high-stakes finish.

Expanded Women's Field: The women's Championship Tour field has been increased to 24 surfers from 18 for the regular season events.

No Non-Elimination Rounds: Every heat now carries direct consequences for a surfer's ranking, with all non-elimination rounds removed to increase stakes and event efficiency.

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

Live Sports Dates: Jan

Australian Dates And Intel

02: ICE HOCKEY: Florida Panthers v New York Rangers in NHL’s Winter Classic

02-11: TENNIS - United Cup in Perth/Sydney, Australia

03: ALPINE SKIING - Women’s World Cup giant slalom at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

03-05: FOOTBALL - Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, last 16

03-17: MOTOR SPORT - Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia

04: ALPINE SKIING - Women’s World Cup slalom at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

04: SKI JUMPING - 3rd leg of 4 Hills at Innsbruck, Austria

04-08: CRICKET - Australia v England 5th Test at Sydney

04-11: TENNIS - WTA/ATP in Brisbane, Australia; ATP in Hong Kong

05-11: TENNIS - WTA in Auckland

06: SKI JUMPING - 4th leg of 4 Hills at Bischofshofen, Austria

07: CRICKET - Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st T20 at Dambulla

07: ALPINE SKIING - Men’s World Cup slalom at Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

08-11: GOLF - LIV Golf at Black Diamond, Florida

09: CRICKET - Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2nd T20 at Dambulla

09-10: FOOTBALL - Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, quarter-finals

09-11: RUGBY UNION - Champions Cup/Challenge Cup round 3

10: ALPINE SKIING - Men’s World Cup giant slalom at Adelboden, Switzerland; Women’s World Cup downhill at Zauchensee, Austria

10: ATHLETICS - World cross-country championships at Tallahassee, USA

10-12: AMERICAN FOOTBALL - NFL playoffs, wild-card round

11: CRICKET - Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 3rd T20 at Dambulla; India v New Zealand, 1st ODI at Vadorada

11: ALPINE SKIING - Men’s World Cup slalom at Adelboden, Switzerland; Women’s World Cup super-G at Zauchensee, Austria

12-17: TENNIS - WTA and ATP in Adelaide, Australia; ATP in Auckland, New Zealand; WTA in Hobart, Australia

13: ALPINE SKIING - Women’s World Cup slalom at Flachau, Austria

13-18: FIGURE SKATING: European Championships at Sheffield, England

14: CRICKET - India v New Zealand, 2nd ODI at Rajkot

14: FOOTBALL - Africa Cup of Nations, semi-finals in Tangier and Rabat, Morocco

15-18: GOLF - PGA Tour’s Sony Open in Hawaii; European Tour’s Dubai Invitational

16: ALPINE SKIING - Men’s World Cup super-G at Wengen, Switzerland

16-18: RUGBY UNION - Champions Cup/Challenge Cup round 4

17: FOOTBALL - Africa Cup of Nations third-place play-off

17: ALPINE SKIING - Men’s World Cup downhill at Wengen, Switzerland; Women’s World Cup downhill at Tarvisio, Italy

17-18: AMERICAN FOOTBALL - NFL playoffs, divisional round

18-FEB 01: TENNIS - ATP/WTA at Australian Open in Melbourne

18: ALPINE SKIING - Men’s World Cup slalom at Wengen, Switzerland; Women’s World Cup super-G at Tarvisio, Italy

18: FOOTBALL - Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, Morocco

18: CRICKET - India v New Zealand, 3rd ODI at Indore

18: BASKETBALL - NBA international game Orlando v Memphis in London

19: AMERICAN FOOTBALL - US college national championship in Miami

20: ALPINE SKIING - Women’s World Cup giant slalom at Kronplatz, Italy

20-21: FOOTBALL - UEFA Champions League matchday 7

20-25: CYCLING - Tour Down Under, Melbourne, Australia

20: CRICKET - BBL Finals begin, Australia

21: CRICKET - India v New Zealand, 1st T20 at Nagpur

21-25: FIGURE SKATING: Four Continents Championships at Beijing, China

22: FOOTBALL - Europa League, matchday 7

22: CRICKET - Sri Lanka v England, 1st ODI at Colombo

22-25: GOLF - PGA Tour at La Quinta, California; European Tour’s Dubai Desert Classic

23: CRICKET - India v New Zealand, 2nd T20 at Nagpur

23: ALPINE SKIING - Men’s World Cup super-G at Kitzbuhel, Austria

23-25: FOOTBALL - CAF African Champions League, matchday 3

24: ALPINE SKIING - Men’s World Cup downhill at Kitzbuhel, Austria; Women’s World Cup giant slalom at Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic

24: CRICKET - Sri Lanka v England, 2nd ODI at Colombo

25: CRICKET - BBL Final, Australia

25: CRICKET - India v New Zealand, 3rd T20 at Guwahati

25: FOOTBALL - CAF Confederations Cup, matchday 3

22-25: RALLYING - Rally of Monte Carlo

25: ALPINE SKIING - Men’s World Cup slalom at Kitzbuhel, Austria; Women’s World Cup slalom at Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic

25: AMERICAN FOOTBALL - NFL playoffs, conference championship games

27: CRICKET - Sri Lanka v England, 3rd ODI at Colombo; South Africa v West Indies, 1st T20 at Paarl

27: ALPINE SKIING - Men’s World Cup giant slalom at Schladming, Austria

28: ALPINE SKIING - Men’s World Cup slalom at Schladming, Austria

28: FOOTBALL - UEFA Champions League matchday 8

28: CRICKET - India v New Zealand, 4th T20 at Visakhapatnam

29: CRICKET - South Africa v West Indies, 2nd T20 at Centurion

30: CRICKET - Sri Lanka v England, 1st T20 at Pallekele

28: CRICKET - India v New Zealand, 5th T20 at Thiruvananthapuram

29: FOOTBALL - Europa League, matchday 8

29-FEB 01: GOLF - PGA Tour at Torrey Pines, San Diego; European Tour’s Bahrain Championship; LPGA Tour at Orlando, Florida

30: ALPINE SKIING - Women’s World Cup downhill at Crans-Montana, Switzerland

30-FEB 01: FOOTBALL - CAF African Champions League, matchday 4

31: ALPINE SKIING - Women’s World Cup super-G at Crans-Montana, Switzerland

*correct at time of publication to best of knowledge

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Sports Movies

Sports movies cover a vast range of genres, from gritty biographical dramas to lighthearted comedies

Here are some of the most notable sports films categorized by their themes.

Acclaimed 2025 & 2026 Releases

F1: The Movie (2025): A high-octane Formula One drama starring Brad Pitt as a retired driver returning to mentor a younger teammate.

Marty Supreme (2025): Inspired by the life of ping-pong champion Marty Reisman, exploring the pursuit of greatness in a niche sport.

The Smashing Machine (2025): A biographical film about the intense life and career of MMA champion Mark Kerr.

GOAT (February 13, 2026): A new high-intensity "roarball" film following a small goat with big dreams of joining the pros.

Youngblood (March 6, 2026): A hockey drama centered on a Detroit prodigy joining the Hamilton Mustangs.
Inspiring True Stories

The Blind Side (2009): Consistently ranked as one of the most popular sports movies of the 21st century, focusing on the life of NFL player Michael Oher.

King Richard (2021): The story of Richard Williams and his instrumental role in training tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams.

Remember the Titans (2000): A seminal film about the 1971 integration of a Virginia high school football team.

Moneyball (2011): Starring Brad Pitt, this film depicts the Oakland A’s use of sabermetrics to build a competitive baseball team on a budget.

The Iron Claw (2023): A biographical drama about the tragic but legendary Von Erich professional wrestling family.

Award-Winning Classics

Rocky (1976): The definitive boxing underdog story, winning Best Picture at the Oscars.

Raging Bull (1980): Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece about the turbulent life of boxer Jake LaMotta.

Chariots of Fire (1981): A classic British film depicting two track athletes in the 1924 Olympics.

Million Dollar Baby (2004): A poignant drama directed by and starring Clint Eastwood about an aspiring female boxer.

Popular Sports Comedies

Happy Gilmore 2 (2025): The long-awaited sequel where a retired Happy Gilmore returns to the golf course.

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004): A cult classic comedy about a misfits' tournament entry to save their gym.

Talladega Nights (2006): A satirical look at the world of NASCAR racing starring Will Ferrell.

Caddyshack (1980): An iconic golf comedy featuring an exclusive course and a destructive gopher.

News

The sports and entertainment sector is indeed hot in the Internet space.

Sports and entertainment related websites rank as some of the most popular websites globally.

The only websites that come close to the popularity of sports and entertainment, are news media websites, which of course, also cover sports and entertainment news.

So, why this popularity of websites in this sector?

Folks just can't get enough of their favorite sports and entertainment fix via other forms of media, such as TV, radio broadcasts and newspapers. The internet provides the audience with the best of all forms of media - visual, multimedia (video and audio) and even interactive options, such as voting, message boards, SMS tie-ins, and so it goes on.

We're all very familiar with many of the world's most popular websites, and particularly in the sports and entertainment realm:

CNN

The Sydney Morning Herald

WWE

MTV

NineMSN

Entertainment Tonight

Internet Movie Database

Now, let's examine some websites that are really starting to make a big hit...

Extreme Fighting Championship

Wrestling.net.au

As you can see, the competition is hot in the sports and entertainment sector.

Whist many factors contribute to what makes a good, or great website; the following points are an excellent guide:

Usability - ease of use for the visitor

Functionality - what the website actually does

Aesthetics - what the website looks like

Interactivity - what levels of interactivity are possible between the user and other parties

Speed - the speed at which website pages load up

Clearly, the websites listed in this overview rank strongly in most categories.

The Internet business has reached a point now where a website has to be something quite spectacular to stand out from the bunch and the above websites really exhibit these attributes.

I for one will be keenly watching this space as the race for supremacy continues in the sports and entertainment field.

Links:

Articles

The other extreme

Sports and personality management - Why it is needed, by Greg Tingle

When You're Hot You're Hot, by Greg Tingle

Hottest On TV?

What makes a cool website? by Miller Markson

One-man news media websites

Red hot month for Red Sheriff on the web, by Greg Tingle

Media Man Int (Media Man International)

Media Man Int (Media Man International) is an Australian-based media, publicity, and advertising agency founded and directed by Greg Tingle. It serves as a core division of the Media Man Group, which also includes Media Man Australia.

Key Activities and Services

The company operates across several niche sectors, focusing on brand building and multi-platform exposure:

Media and Publicity: Providing advertising solutions, promotions, and traditional publicity services for individuals and companies.

Sector Focus: The agency specializes in sports, sports betting, gaming, pop culture, big tech, tourism, and innovation.

Creative Arts Branding: Utilizes non-traditional methods such as body art, costume design, and body painting for brand campaigns.

Digital Content: Actively manages a network of news sites and social media platforms, including the Media Man Network and Media Man Australia.

Leadership and Presence

Founder: Greg Tingle is the primary director and also runs related ventures like Greg Tingle Photography.

Location: The firm is primarily based in Sydney, Australia, with a strong presence in the Eastern Suburbs (Maroubra, Bondi, and Newport).

Social Media: They maintain active profiles on Facebook and Instagram to distribute news and industry updates.

Media Man Australia

"Media Man Australia" primarily refers to a media, publicity, and advertising services company based in Australia. Depending on the context, it may also refer to high-profile figures in the Australian media landscape.

Media Man Australia (Business & Group)

Established in 2001 by entrepreneur Greg Tingle, Media Man Australia is a key entity within the Media Man Group.

Core Services: The company focuses on media relations, online advertising, talent management, and creative branding.

Specializations: It has a significant focus on sports, gaming, pop culture, and innovation sectors.
Creative Focus: Their branding campaigns often involve niche creative arts like body painting and costume design.

Network: The broader group includes associated ventures such as Australian Sports Entertainment and Greg Tingle Photography.

Historical Media Moguls (The "Media Men" of Australia)

In a broader cultural or historical sense, the term "media man" in Australia is often associated with the country's most influential media owners:

Rupert Murdoch: The most globally recognized "media man" from Australia. Though he became a U.S. citizen in 1985, he founded News Corp in Adelaide and remains a dominant figure in Australian print and broadcast media. As of 2026, his son Lachlan Murdoch has succeeded him as the sole chair of News Corp.

The Packer Family: Sir Frank Packer and his son Kerry Packer were historically the primary rivals to the Murdoch empire, notably owning Nine Entertainment.