It's one of world sport's most traditional events, but there's no doubt that modern football has robbed the English FA Cup Final of at least a little of its lustre, and perhaps this year's event best illustrates it.
Manchester United take home the trophy after a 2-1 extra-time win over Crystal Palace, captained by Socceroos leader Mile Jedinak.
But the story in the aftermath is not of United's record-equalling 12th FA Cup triumph, or their first silverware since former boss Sir Alex Ferguson retired.
Instead, it's the likely removal of manager Louis van Gaal, despite the triumph, and the rumoured installation of Portuguese superstar Jose Mourinho in his place after the Red Devils finished fifth in the Premier League this season, missing qualification for the money and prestige of next year's UEFA Champions League.
If this is the end for van Gaal, he's going out defiant.
"I said when I started as a manager that we are in a process of transition. I had to refresh my selection, my squad, and I've done it. In spite of the many injuries this season we were still in the (Premier League) race and now we have lifted the (FA) Cup."
Bayern Munich, managed by the man who'll manage United's cross-city rivals Manchester City next season, Pep Guardiola, won the German Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Borussia Dortmund.
Juventus defeated AC Milan to win the Italian Cup, star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic signed off from Paris Saint Germain by helping them win the French Cup, and Hibernian beat Rangers to win the Scottish Cup for the first time in 114 years.
In the AFL, North Melbourne stayed undefeated and top of the table with a win.
But down the other end of the table, Fremantle - a power in the competition in recent times - sits in last place, with zero wins from nine matches.
A home loss to fellow strugglers Richmond was their latest indignity.
Dockers coach Ross Lyon says the reason it's all going poorly is simple: his side isn't doing what they've done in the past.
"When we hit our indicators that have stood up for a long test of time- like ground ball, clearance, and more kicks than the opposition, more entries (into the attacking area), and more tackles...that's what we're trying to produce. And at the minute, we can't do that."
There's plenty of good sport to be seen in Australia at the moment but you would struggle to find a team in any competition doing better than the Queensland Firebirds.
They're the queens of Trans-Tasman netball right now having won the competition last season, and being eight wins from eight matches so far this campaign.
A 62-51 victory over the winless Adelaide Thunderbirds is their latest triumph.
Firebirds Wing Defence Gabi Simpson has told Fox Sports 2015's success is helping in 2016.
"I think last season we really built the belief every single game. We've now used that belief and really backed ourselves this season. I think that's where we're sitting now- we've got that trust behind us, and we have some really tough games ahead, but that'll put us in good stead."
And if there's one thing everyone loves in sport, it's a story of a so-called overnight success.
But even for those who suddenly become stars, it's a long way to the top.
Example one: V8 Supercars driver Tim Slade.
The 30 year-old Brad Jones Racing Team member had never won a race in eight years driving Supercars.
This weekend, he won twice.
He's told Fox Sports victory in the second race at Winton in Victoria was easier because of victory in the first.
"I think, like anything in life, once you start tasting success, it definitely doesn't hurt. That race today was far easier than the race yesterday. Yesterday's race... you still have a little bit of that doubt in your mind, because you hadn't got it done before. So once you get it done, you just keep on doing the same thing."
Mark Winterbottom finished second in the second race to put on him on top of the overall drivers' championship for the first time this season.
Slade's dual triumph brings him up to seventh place overall.
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