Kevin Walters turned heads when he revealed plans to make Anthony Milford the Broncos captain in 2021, but history suggests it could actually be a masterstroke and help reignite Milford’s spark.
The rampaging Australian women’s cricket team, so strong that they can win minus their injured stars, are a joy to watch. These women have transformed the sporting landscape for so many young people, writes Robert Craddock.
Marnus Labuschagne’s form surge has been the talk of world cricket, even drawing praise from legend Sachin Tendulkar. But he knows the smart minds of India are plotting his downfall and he has to stay a step ahead.
Jason Akermanis knows what it’s like to come up against a seemingly unbeatable opponent — and beat them. And it’s not the only reason the current Lions remind Aker of his all-conquering Brisbane team.
Once an Aussie Test opening batsman, Matt Renshaw was a hit in the Big Bash last summer, but his state season fell apart. He tells Crash Craddock why he had to get away from Queensland cricket and return to his roots.
As with any change in leadership there are many unknowns at the Broncos. After a truly dismal season, Kevin Walters picks up where Anthony Seibold left off. But there are some big questions that remain unanswered.
Parramatta will make a late call on Blake Ferguson after he injured his knee against Storm, but Immortal Mal Meninga has questioned whether the club can trust the winger anymore.
Sydney 2000 is deservedly remembered as the best Olympics ever. But it was also one of the most controversial. Our Games were plagued by scandals, gaffes, dodgy officials and cheating. These were the biggest culprits.
Dean Jones was expecting a verbal showdown when Richard Hadlee stormed into the Aussie dressing room one day. Instead, he handed him a beer in a moment that launched a lifelong friendship.
She had the weight of the world on her shoulders. Despite dominating the 400m scene and being an obvious favourite in Sydney, a tiny sliver of doubt seeped into Cathy Freeman’s mind seconds before the biggest moment of her career.
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