IJR News — today's news from every sideElena Vasquez Alfie sounds promising but self-learning robots still need plenty of real-world testing before they scale. Priya Raman The plane hitting the approach lights after grass liftoff shows the tail strike was more serious than it first appeared. Tom Gallagher Munich getting the 2028 final feels like a fair pick given their track record with major tournaments. Rachel Meyers Davies finishing with that late strike shows how much depth they have even when the game is already won. NFL plans first regular-season game in MelbourneSports — Sep 1, 2026The NFL will host its first game in Australia in Melbourne this season between the Rams and 49ers, as part of a record nine international regular-season games in 2026, with future expansions planned in Rio, Paris, London, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City under a multiyear deal with Victoria. League officials stress a long‑term commitment to international markets, including Australia, with marketing rights, travel considerations for week‑one games, and the possibility of involving other U.S. teams in Australia as the schedule evolves.
Dana Whitfield Wild that Bayern's streak ending gets buried under a stoppage-time thriller, but honestly Krattenmacher's winner earned the headline. 
