Your Sports Week & Weekend Preview: Latrell Mitchell Ruled Out, World Cup Legends Shine & Netball Prelim Final Preview

Latrell Mitchell has been ruled out of State of Origin Game 3 — Daniel breaks down who steps in and what it means for the Blues as they chase a series win. [Add specific injury detail and replacement candidates once confirmed in recording.]Serena Williams has been granted a wildcard into the Wimbledon singles draw — a stunning addition to her tour return after her doubles win at Queen's Club. [Add specific details once confirmed.]At the FIFA World Cup, football's biggest stars continue to deliver on the biggest stage. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Portugal at 41 years of age in a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Lionel Messi broke the all-time World Cup goal-scoring record, netting twice for Argentina against Austria to bring his tournament tally to 18. Erling Haaland scored a double as Norway advanced to the Round of 32 with a win over Senegal, and Kylian Mbappe was at his brilliant best with two goals in France's win over Iraq.In concerning news for Australian football, the Central Coast Mariners' new ownership group — Total Soccer Growth Holdings, majority stakeholders of Queens Park Rangers — has acquired the men's team and academy, leaving the Women's team in limbo with no buyer in place. Daniel breaks down what this means for the club and the players involved.This weekend in Super Netball, the Melbourne Vixens face a must-win Preliminary Final against the West Coast Fever — a rematch of last year's Grand Final one round earlier, with the Vixens needing to end a four-game losing streak to keep their season alive. In the AFL, the Brisbane Lions host the in-form Sydney Swans on Thursday night as Brisbane fights to climb out of the wildcard positions.Episode 16 of The Sports Playbook Thursday Preview. New episodes every Monday and Thursday.Follow The Sports Playbook on Instagram and TikTok, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.