Eastern front

A new report documents a week spent inside the so-called fortress belt around Donetsk, where Ukrainian forces hold defensive lines against constant Russian assaults. The footage shows frontline positions in the kill zone, the soldiers of the Rubizh Brigade manning them, and the daily attrition shaping the war's eastern front, drawing millions of viewers within days.

Accor Stadium in Sydney is gearing up to host a grand final showdown between the Sydney Roosters and the Knights. Coverage in Sydney describes the Eastern Suburbs side as primed for glory, with fans and local media focused on the Eastern Suburbs club's chances of lifting the trophy in front of a big stadium crowd.

The Tampa Bay Lightning opened their home schedule with a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals. The result gives Tampa Bay a winning start in front of their home fans, while Washington leaves with an early-season road loss.