‘It’s more than dancing with pompoms’: SA’s top cheer stars
It’s a sport fit for the Olympics with gravity-defying stunts and high flying routines. Meet the state’s up-and-comers conquering the competitive world of cheerleading.
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‘I’m not a 199-point difference’: Phillips set for footy return
Erin Phillips will pull the boots on for a local Victorian women’s footy side this weekend in her first game in almost a year. Here’s how she’s feeling and her preparations.
‘Hard to believe’: SA diver achieves Olympic dream
An 18-year-old SA diver will represent Australia during the 2024 Paris Olympics this month after a sensational showing at the national open championships.
Ranked: The Southern Football League’s top 40 players of 2024
There is plenty of star power in the Southern Football League this season so we’ve ranked the 40 best players in the competition for 2024. See who made the cut.
Gold Coast to host pre-season Blitz in bid for NBL return
The National Basketball League has announced its pre-season tournament will return to the Gold Coast in September on the back of calls for a professional team in the region. Full story inside:
Revealed: Mt Gambier footy’s hidden gems of 2024
Some have already made a name for themselves while others are emerging as stars of the future. Here are the top 20 gems of Mt Gambier football league so far in 2024.
Rostrevor on a roll: 10 things we learned in local SA footy
A revitalised Adelaide Footy League power has retained top spot on the ladder with another impressive 2024 win. See the 10 things we learned in local SA footy’s country and suburban competitions this weekend.
Live stream: SA girls ready to leave lasting impression on NYC
‘We’re ready to show Australia what our football is about’. South Australia plan a shock or two at the FA National Youth Girls Championships. Catch all the action LIVE from Wednesday.
‘We’ve gained good experience’: Hearts beating strong in division one
A 2023 Adelaide Footy League semi-finalist has gained valuable experience from last season and currently sits among the competition’s top sides after a spectacular start to the year. That and more in this week’s One-Percenters.
Ranked: The Spencer Gulf’s top 40 footballers of 2024
The Spencer Gulf is home to some of SA’s top local footballers so we’ve drawn from the region’s two leagues and ranked the top 40 players of 2024. See who made the cut.
Watch replays: Jaguars wait goes on as Tango strike late
Newton almost ended their winless streak in the Netball SA Premier League, but fell short in the final quarter as the young side were overpowered. Watch the full match REPLAYS.
Race to 100: Local SA footy’s top 25 goalkickers of 2024
The local SA footy season is in full swing and a number of star forwards are surging toward the 100-mark. See the 96 names who rank among the state’s top 25 for goals kicked in 2024 so far.
REPLAYS: Sapsasa Country and Boys Netball Carnival, Day 3
The final day of two huge weeks of Sapsasa netball didn’t disappoint, with a number of exciting match ups. Catch up on the REPLAYS from the three days of action.
Ranked: The Hills Football League Country Division’s top 35 players
The Hills Football League’s Country Division is full of talented local footballers, so we’ve ranked the top 35 players of 2024. See who made the cut.
Sport stopped following third death on the water
A national sporting body has issued a temporary stop on all races across the country after three competitors have died this year. But they plan on racing “as soon as possible”.
Name change, new clubhouse: Golf course begins mega makeover
Work has started on a major revamp of a golf club in Adelaide’s south, with a new clubhouse and new name unveiled.
Revealed: The top NBL1 Central basketballers of 2024
The best players are making their presence felt in NBL1 Central as the race for finals heats up. Here’s a look at our top players of the season.
Princes on the charge: 10 things we learned in local SA footy
A reigning local SA footy premier jumped back into the finals frame with a big win after a slow start to the season. See the 10 things we learned from the state’s country and suburban competitions this weekend.
Watch replays: Adelaide’s leading regions can’t be split in race to Sapsasa crown
The medals from the Sapsasa Metro Netball Carnival will need to be split down the middle after two representative teams couldn’t be split across nine games. Watch the REPLAYS from all three days.
Watch replays: Experienced Panthers send message to Premier League rivals
The Panthers have made it clear, they are the real deal in the Netball SA Premier League – but it took every bit of effort from one of the club’s stalwarts to get the job done. Watch the REPLAYS.
Ranked: The Hills Football League’s top 40 players of 2024
Who are the best amateur footballers plying their trade in the Adelaide Hills? We’ve ranked division one’s 40 best players this season. See who made the cut.
‘Genuine history here’: NBL return on the cards for Queensland club
A stunning return to the National Basketball League could be on the cards for Gold Coast if the Rollers can secure a stadium in one of the city’s major sporting precincts. Read the full story:
Local cricket Tinder? Booming app helps clubs match with recruits
The recruiting app which changed the way local footy clubs bolstered their lists in the off-season has crossed into cricket. Here’s how it works.
Ranked: The Great Southern Football League’s top 40 players
The Great Southern Football League is stacked with superstar country footballers, so we’ve ranked the competition’s best players of 2024. See who made the cut.
$400 costumes and hours of gemming: The cost of being a cali mum
You’ve heard of dance mums but the mums who make their daughters’ calisthenics dreams a reality are uniquely Australian and say they are even “more involved”.
Magpies flying in the Hills: 10 things we learned in local SA footy
An SA country footy juggernaut has been flawless to start the 2024 season, notching another big win on Saturday to remain undefeated. See the 10 things we learned across the state’s country and suburban competitions this weekend.
‘Would mean everything’: Local footy brothers on the verge of history
Three local SA footy brothers are set to make history on Saturday when they run out for their 1000th combined senior game at the same club.
Ranked: The River Murray Football League’s top 40 players
The River Murray Football League is packed with talent and remains one of SA’s best country footy competitions, so we’ve ranked the top 40 players of 2024. See who made the cut.
Watch replays: Classy Matrics flex muscle in ’perfect’ quarter
They were shocked out of the blocks, but Matrics showed their classh to come from behind in a dominant win to cement themselves in the Netball SA top four. Watch the REPLAYS.
Ranked: The Adelaide Plains Football League’s top 30 players
The Adelaide Plains Football League is filled with country footy talent so we’ve ranked the competition’s top 30 players for 2024. See who made the cut.
Watch replays: SA Country netball champions crowned on big finals day
The rising stars of the Limestone Coast put on a show on the Netball SA Country Championships finals day to take out a country championship double. Watch all the REPLAYS from the finals.
REPLAYS: Netball SA Country Championships, Day 2
Barossa have been the big winners, claiming their senior final at the Netball SA Country Championships. Check out who else lit up the courts. Full REPLAYS of 14 action-packed contests.
Mega gallery: Adelaide Crows AFLW stars run Cairns Auskick clinic
Some of the Adelaide Crows AFLW stars ran the different age groups Auskick clinic at Cazalys Stadium while on their four day training camp in Cairns. Check out the mega gallery >>>
Watch replays: Proud Hills cap off huge Country Championships opening day
Hills has claimed the first title on offer after shocking the undefeated grand final favourites to cap off a huge opening day at Netball SA Country Championships. Watch the Day 1 REPLAYS.
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