Olympic champ’s red carpet nightmare
Alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn showed off a little more skin that she was comfortable with on the red carpet of the ESPYs.
Winter Olympics
‘Terribly sad’: Sport world rocked by tragedy
The sporting world has been left in shock after an Olympic medallist died aged 49 after he was struck by lightning in tragedy.
A broken back, adult nappies and an Olympic-sized comeback
A broken back seemingly shattered Australian snowboarder Belle Brockhoff’s dream of a fourth Winter Olympics. She details her comeback plans, and the horrifying ordeal – complete with adult diapers and nappy rash – which got her back on track.
Swiss shoey for Scotty: Aussie ace celebrates fourth world title
Australian snowboard star Scotty James has celebrated with an ice-cold snow boot “shoey” after his latest gold-medal feat at the world championships in Switzerland.
Watch: Aussie Olympic star breaks back in horror crash
Luckless Australian Winter Olympian Belle Brockhoff has been airlifted to hospital to undergo immediate surgery after a horror crash left her with a broken back.
Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
Former Olympian added to FBI’s most wanted
The FBI has added a Canadian who once competed in snowboarding at the Winter Olympics to its list of top 10 most wanted fugitives.
Primed Aussies ready to build on Paris glory after best ever season
With one year to go until the 2026 Winter Olympics, Aussie competitors are determined to continue to shine after Paris success as they come off their ‘best international season.’ Click inside for your Guide to the Games.
Heartbreak as US icon’s worst fears realised
An American legend has been brought to tears when revealing her devastating personal connection to the Washington plane crash tragedy.
‘Not acceptable’: Major event axing slammed
The cancellation of an international sporting event has sent ‘unnecessary alarm’ through one of Australia’s most maligned communities, a minister says.
‘Not acceptable’: Major event axing slammed
The cancellation of an international sporting event has sent ‘unnecessary alarm’ through one of Australia’s most maligned communities, a minister says.
World champs in Aus forced to be cancelled
An international sporting event in Melbourne has been cancelled over fears protests or violence could erupt due to the presence of one team.
Major sporting event axed in Melbourne over anti-Israel concerns
An international sporting event in Melbourne has been cancelled over fears protests or violence could erupt due to the presence of an Israeli team.
Major event axed over anti-Israel concerns
An international sporting event in Melbourne has been cancelled over fears protests or violence could erupt due to the presence of an Israeli team.
‘Immeasurably sad’: Olympian dead at 26
Tributes are flowing for an Olympic snowboarder after she died in a tragic accident, leaving the sporting world “immeasurably sad”.
Australia’s top 50 female athletes for 2024 revealed – Who’s No.1?
Australia’s sportswomen earned swathes of gold in 2024, but Paris was just the tip of the iceberg for accolades. Do we have the list right? VOTE for your favourites.
Winter Olympic champion to return home to Australia after surgery
Olympic moguls champion Jakara Anthony’s World Cup season has been put on ice after a training mishap in Sweden landed her in the hospital.
‘Eternal winter’: How a surfer from the coast became a star on snow
Jakara Anthony was born in the tropics but is carving a career as one of Australia’s top Winter athletes. She talks about her love of surfing, quest for back-to-back gold and living in eternal winters.
How Townsville athlete became Queensland’s only Aussie Ice Roo
Damon Jaenke will have the rare chance to represent his country in a winter sport when he joins the Aussie Ice Roos at the para ice hockey 2024 World Championships. Find out how the unusual opportunity came about.
Aussie flag bearer’s US misconduct case sparks call for change
Australian sporting bodies have joined a call for foreign countries to openly share information they have obtained from any investigations into Aussie athletes accused of sexual misconduct.
‘Deeply grateful’: Historic Aussie appointment
One of Australia’s greatest Winter Olympians has been appointed chef de mission for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games.
Olympic champ becomes first female in top Games job
Olympic champion Alisa Camplin-Warner has set another record – this time as the first Australian woman to serve as Chef de Mission for a Winter Olympic team.
US-led criticism of WADA puts 2034 Winter Olympics at risk
John Coates has changed the contract and demanded the supreme authority of the World Anti Doping Agency be respected before allowing Salt Lake City to win the 2034 Olympic Games.
Ice Skating Australia responds after stripping of official status
Ice Skating Australia has responded after being stripped of its official status as the sport’s national governing body following the shocking allegations of abuse within the sport.
Olympians warned to disclose secrets before Paris
As Brendan Kerry continues to fight for his innocence, Australian Olympians bound for Paris will be reminded of their obligations to disclose any “integrity related matter”. JULIAN LINDEN reports.
Lewd texts, abuse and butt slaps: Ice skating’s dirty secrets exposed
Police in three states called in after shocking claims of abuse surface in Australian ice skating. JULIAN LINDEN reveals the sordid list of complaints as victims speak out.
The unmasking of ice skating’s ‘sick and twisted’ toxic culture
As more athletes share their lived trauma, JULIAN LINDEN and DAVID RICCIO unmask ice skating’s toxic culture where the cries for outside help are getting louder.
Sydney ice rink tells Kerry family to stay away
The allegations against Winter Olympian Brendan Kerry and his ban in the United States are now directly impacting his family back in Sydney.
‘Making sure my son survives’: mum stands by Kerry after life ban
Former Olympic figure skater Brendan Kerry has been banned for life in the US over alleged sexual misconduct of a minor, yet his mother is standing by him as they fight to prove he is innocent.
Olympian to fight US ban over alleged sexual misconduct
An Australian Olympic figure skater has been stood down from his job coaching kids in Sydney after receiving a lifetime ban in the United States over an alleged sexual misconduct of a minor.
Chumpy Pullin’s partner reveals love interest
Ellidy Pullin, the widow of snowboarding world champion Alex “Chumpy” Pullin, has shared heart-warming plans for her future.
Olympian’s penis injury is ‘worst thing ever’
A world champion runner-up has sent a chilling warning about his sport after suffering the worst injury you can experience.
Outpouring of grief as Olympian dies at 31
A Canadian figure skating champion has died at just 31 in a traffic accident, with her 10-month-old toddler surviving.
Legend goes ‘Olympic mode’, saves four teens
The short track speed skater, who was the first Australian athlete to win a Winter Olympic gold medal, saved four girls.
‘Forever missed’: US Olympian dead at 24
A US Olympian has died in tragic circumstances with the youngster’s death sending shockwaves through the sporting community.
Inspirational Olympian passes away aged 37
Elena Fanchini was forced to miss the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang after a horror diagnosis.
World champion skier dies in avalanche
The professional freestyle skier had just posted about the “unbelievable” conditions in Japan before an avalanche claimed his life.
Ranked: Australia’s top 100 athletes revealed
As the footy codes ramp up in 2023, we look back at how Jon Anderson rated Australia’s best athletes in 2022.
Top 100: Only Messi better than game-changing Stokes
Jon Anderson’s annual list of the world’s best athletes is in and England Test captain Ben Stokes is the top-ranked cricketer. See why and vote on the full list.
‘Trailblazer: Australia’s oldest Olympian dies
A Winter Olympic trailblazer who escaped communist Czechoslovakia on skis before representing Australia has died.
How 22 Australian Figure Skating Championship stars got their break
In this tell all 22 young Queensland stars, who were set to light up the 2022 Australian Figure Skating Championships, reveal how they got started in the sport.
Touching trait in Chumpy’s miracle baby
The widow of Australian snowboarding champion Alex “Chumpy” Pullin has shared the one feature in their miracle daughter that reminds her of him.
High sporting achievers: Ice skating’s 33 athletes for 23 medals
How’s this for high sporting achievers – 33 athletes, 23 medals? That was the performance by Boondall Figure Ice Skating Club athletes at the prestigious Crystal Challenge.
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