Asian Games Organisers Confirm Housing for 17,000+ Athletes, Ending Accommodation Shortage Fears

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee confirmed that every athlete and official will be provided with suitable accommodation, addressing earlier concerns about a shortage of rooms. Up to 5,000 athletes will stay on the cruise ship Costa Serena, with additional athletes housed in container‑style huts and hotels in Tokyo.

ECB Chief Backs The Hundred Despite Calendar Chaos, Calls Scheduling Disruption “Price Worth Paying”

ECB chair Richard Thompson defended The Hundred, arguing that the scheduling challenges it creates are a worthwhile trade-off for the financial benefits and growth of English cricket. He highlighted the £500m raised from franchise sales and stressed the need to balance domestic competitions with international commitments.

NRL Grants Special Dispensation for Jai Arrow to Reach 100-Game Milestone

Jai Arrow, a 31‑year‑old forward diagnosed with motor neurone disease, will be allowed to take the field for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the opening moments of their last two NRL fixtures, enabling him to hit the 100‑game milestone for the club. The league approved a one‑off rule change, and the club’s CEO Blake Solly praised the move as an inspirational gesture for fans and the wider community.