The Small Back Room

“befuddled, self-occupied, unlikeable loner”

[Historic Cricket Pictures @PictureSporting]

When helmets first appeared in 1977-78 there was no standard design. Here Dennis Amiss shows off the first version he wore during the previous World Series Cricket season (in his left hand) and on the right the newer version which he wore in 1978

[The Small Back Room @altimetr]

@PictureSporting Oh yeah. I remember you were out here 👍

[unusual_whales @unusual_whales]

BREAKING: Anthropic has urged for a global pause in AI development as artificial-intelligence models are nearing capability to improve without human intervention, per WSJ

[Histoporte @histoporte_]

#Noruega🇳🇴 regresa al Mundial en 2026 y sus hinchas tienen esta particular coreografía:

[World Lacrosse @WorldLacrosse]

Will history be rewritten this year? 🏆

Here’s a look at previous editions of the #WLWC as we head into Tokyo with familiar teams and new squads on the rise 🥍

#Lacrosse #Tokyo2026

[scoot! @ScootFoundation]

Photos can’t capture the scale of this station.

I think Karanga-a-hape may now be the coolest building in New Zealand

[TheSydneyBlog @TheSydneyBlog]

PYRMONT | A Stage 2 DA has been lodged for a new 128-metre tower at 26-38 Saunders St. Designed by BVN, the 175-unit residential project has views from the Anzac Bridge to the Harbour Bridge. Read more here: https://t.co/ukz0hh3rH5

[Truth Will Reign 👑 @TruthWill_Reign]

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟

[Hector Samuels🇦🇺🇮🇹🇺🇸 @HS19661966]

The NRL should use AI to referee games. AI could manage objective calls like ball tracking, tries, and offside with video technology, similar to Hawk-Eye in tennis. However, subjective decisions on tackles, intent, and foul play would still need human referees.

#NRLstormknights

[John C Moriarty @JohnCMoriarty]

Belmore Hill under construction.

Suprisingly, the benches on the eastern concourse are open to be sat upon.

Friday night Flegg 🐶 🆚 🐍

@footyindustryAU

[Alvin Foo @alvinfoo]

An accidental slip became the brightest moment of the show.

What made it special wasn’t the mistake, it was the response.

Teammates immediately stepped in to support one another, turning an awkward moment into a powerful reminder of what teamwork looks like.

The best teams aren’t the ones that never fall. They’re the ones that always lift each other up.

[Hugh Woozencroft @HughWoozencroft]

I don't get the desire to change football in the hope that Americans like it.

They have a wildly successful sports landscape. Football is wildly popular without a huge share of the US market, so offer the loyal American fans what THEY fell in love with, along with everyone else!

[North Texas SC @northtexasSC]

One month until we debut in our new home 🏟️

Get tickets to our inaugural match here: https://t.co/fkOID7LYtY

[Western Suburbs Magpies @westsmagpies]

Bruce ‘Bruiser’ Clark taking on the Radio 2KA @PenrithPanthers at Lidcombe Oval back in the 1980s

The chocolate soldiers from the foot of the mountains return to Lidcombe Oval this Sunday 🏉

❗️Note kick off time of 12pm for @NSWCup ❗️

[The Small Back Room @altimetr]

@MayneReport Is it unusual for Australian retail investors to get in on high profile US IPO’s ?

[RAIL Magazine @RAIL]

UK’s first electrified testing loop officially opened at Long Marston
https://t.co/m5Q218a3rE

[International Handball Federation @ihfhandball]

"We will play with courage and bring our Fijian flair and unpredictability into our games" 💪🇫🇯 It was only 2017 when Fiji gained full IHF membership and now they are getting ready for their world premiere – the 2026 IHF Women's Youth WCh 🤩

➡️ https://t.co/DsAvgYUcl9

[M.J.M @85MJM]

لا تحتاج إلى تعليق 🇩🇪

[The Small Back Room @altimetr]

@ausstockchick Can someone confirm if these figures are true please ?