Trending in Sports (Australia) - Week 40, 2026

Weekly archive: 28 Sep – 4 Oct 2026 (Monday to Sunday). Final ranking by peak daily search volume, as of Oct 4, 2026.

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1. mlb 1000+ searches · 3 days

   • Padres-Brewers NLDS Game 1 FAQ (8:30 p.m. ET, FS1/FOX One) – MLB.com
   • The Padres are hitting better against good pitchers. They'll face the best in Game 1 of the NLDS. – San Diego Union-Tribune
2. india vs west indies 20000+ searches · 2 days

   • IND vs WI 2026, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma Wicket – BCCI
   • India vs West Indies Live Score, 3rd ODI: Mohammed Siraj gives India first breakthrough after KL Rahul's century powers hosts to 351/7 – The Times of India
3. ind vs wi 10000+ searches · 2 days

   • IND vs WI 2026, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli Wicket – BCCI
   • Gill, Kohli fall cheaply; India in trouble – Rediff
4. argentina vs burkina faso 20000+ searches · 2 days

   • Argentina vs Burkina Faso - Prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups 04-10-2026 – OneFootball
   • How to Watch Argentina vs. Burkina Faso on TV, Live Stream – Sports Illustrated
5. argentina vs bolivia 20000+ searches · 2 days

   • Argentina won't rush to re-assign Lionel Messi's No. 10 – ESPN
   • 'The energy is still the same!' – Lautaro Martinez speaks out after firing Argentina to 4-0 win – Goal.com
6. pak vs ban 20000+ searches · 2 days

   • 1st Semi-Final, Nisshin, October 01, 2026, Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition – Cricinfo
   • Samad launches Pakistan into first Asian Games men's cricket final – France 24
7. laneway 2027 lineup 5000+ searches · 2 days

   • Laneway Festival Reveals Huge 2027 Lineup Featuring Fontaines D.C., Hayley Williams & More – Rolling Stone Australia
   • Laneway Festival locks in Fontaines D.C., Hayley Williams and more - triple j – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
8. imanol rodríguez 1000+ searches · 2 days

   • UFC 332 video: Daniel Cormier’s protégé Imanol Rodriguez scores brutal body kick knockout in first round – MMA Fighting
   • UFC 332 Highlights! Rodriguez Shines With Gut-Wrenching Body Kick KO – MMA Mania
9. damian pinas 1000+ searches · 2 days

   • Damian Pinas scores frightening first round KO on Andrey Pulyaev in stunning UFC 332 win – Bloody Elbow
   • Damian Pinas: “He Will Have Nowhere To Go” | UFC 332 – UFC.com
10. ban vs sl 5000+ searches · 2 days

    • Ratnayake puts in all-round shift to lead Sri Lanka to bronze medal – Cricinfo
    • Bronze at stake as Bangladesh, SL look to bring cheer to Asian Games contingents – ESPN
11. uefa nations league 200+ searches · 3 days

    • Licensable picture: Manchester City Women v Real Madrid Women UEFA Womens Champions League – Reuters Connect
    • Licensable picture: International Friendly - Argentina v Bolivia – Reuters Connect
12. sl vs nep 10000+ searches · 2 days

    • NEP vs SL Live score - Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition 2026 September 29, 2026 3rd Quarter-Final in Nisshin – Cricinfo
    • Japan Washed Out of Asian Games 2026 – Japan Cricket Association
13. wales vs norway 2000+ searches · 2 days

    • Neco Williams fires revitalised Wales to fightback win against 10-man Norway – The Guardian
    • Wales vs. Norway in Nations League 2026: TV channel, how to watch in UK, kick-off time, live stream, referee, line-ups – ESPN
14. marcus mcghee 500+ searches · 2 days

    • UFC 332 video: Marcus McGhee makes quick work of newcomer Anthony Romero – Yahoo Sports
    • UFC 332 fight card: Marcus McGhee books new opponent 3 days from event – MMA Fighting
15. wnba 2000+ searches · 2 days

    • WNBA playoffs 2026: Wings, Valkyries ready to battle in Ballhalla – ESPN
    • Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces Oct 1, 2026 Play-by-Play – WNBA
16. fever vs aces 2000+ searches · 2 days

    • Clark's monster effort helps Fever force Game 3 with Aces – ESPN
    • WNBA playoffs: Caitlin Clark shines in Fever win as A’ja Wilson confronts fan after Cunningham foul – The Guardian
17. cross 1000+ searches · 2 days

    • Guard Sam Cosmi, safety Nick Cross out for London game vs. Colts – ESPN
    • Commanders rule out G Sam Cosmi, S Nick Cross for Week 4 – NBC Sports
18. nrl score 50000+ searches

    • As it happened: Roosters dominate Broncos to complete perfect season – NRL.com
    • Live: Newcastle fans take over as Sydney ticks down to NRL grand final – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
19. anthony romero 200+ searches · 2 days

    • Anthony Romero – UFC.com
    • Anthony Romero UFC Profile: Record, Stats and Background – Fightomic
20. lucas armand 200+ searches · 2 days

    • Anthony Wint UFC 332 a triumph, former NFL player stays unbeaten with TKO – Yahoo Sports
    • Anthony Wint sees path to heavyweight greatness after UFC 332 – MMA Junkie
21. johnny walker 200+ searches · 2 days

    • Preview: UFC 332 prelims – Sherdog
    • UFC 332 video: Johnny Walker leaves Mick Parkin snoring after brutal knee knockout – Yahoo Sports
22. ireland vs austria 500+ searches · 2 days

    • Protesters interrupt Ireland game in call to boycott Israel match – ESPN
    • Republic of Ireland 2-2 Austria: Hallgrimsson marvels at 'magical' Parrott's solo goal – BBC
23. will ashcroft 500+ searches · 2 days

    • Diamonds star sticking to guns after Games heartbreak – The Canberra Times
    • ‘Easy fix’ for Norm Smith winner controversy after ‘drinking beer’ reveal... as medal voter hits back – Fox Sports
24. sweden vs poland 500+ searches · 2 days

    • Sweden vs Poland - Prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups 28-09-2026 – OneFootball
    • How to get Sweden vs Poland tickets: UEFA Nations League prices, fixture information, last-minute sales & more – Goal.com
25. romania vs bosnia and herzegovina 500+ searches · 2 days

    • Romania vs Bosnia-Herzegovina: UEFA Nations League stats & head-to-head – BBC
    • First half blitz helps Bosina win six-goal Nations League thriller against Romania – Flashscore.com
26. nba 10000+ searches

    • Spurs list Tobias Harris as questionable for season opener due to injury – San Antonio Express-News
    • Spurs' Harris questionable for regular-season opener after straining left calf in training camp – Yahoo Sports
27. f1 standings 10000+ searches

    • Max Verstappen wins his first race of season at Bahrain GP after rain delay causes chaos – as it happened – The Guardian
    • F1 Bahrain GP LIVE: Wild weather lashes Sepang as drivers complain about ‘dangerous’ conditions – The Age
28. f1 10000+ searches

    • Max Verstappen wins his first race of season at Bahrain GP after rain delay causes chaos – live reaction – The Guardian
    • F1 Bahrain GP LIVE: Verstappen wins chaotic race; Luckless Piastri finishes 6th – SMH.com.au
29. nrlw grand final 10000+ searches

    • Live: Roosters and Broncos back at it in another NRLW grand final – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
    • Global game: Grand final to provide snapshot of action to come – NRL.com
30. croatia vs england 10000+ searches

    • Croatia vs England: UEFA Nations League stats & head-to-head – BBC
    • Croatia 0-7 England: Nations League football – as it happened – The Guardian