On October 19, 2026, the San Jose Sharks faced the Toronto Maple Leafs, with highlights shown on ESPN. Meanwhile, in Australia, James Tedesco guided the Kangaroos in a Rugby League World Cup match against Fiji, as reported by ABC News. The Cronulla Sharks also announced Brailey's debut for the Kangaroos. Basketball fans watched the Sheffield Sharks play the London Lions on DAZN. In Perth, calls for more shark barriers at beaches rose, according to Perth is OK.