Addo-Carr’s surprising stance on racist fans
The NRL has recently banned some fans from attending games for racist behaviour, but on the eve of Indigenous Round, Canterbury star Josh Addo-Carr says he wants a different approach taken.
Indigenous Sport Week
Star Pie says AFL’s fight against racism far from over
Bobby Hill’s celebration on Saturday was inspired by Adam Goodes, and not the only time the Norm Smith medallist has paid tribute to the AFL legend, but he tells GLENN McFARLANE the AFL still has ways to go to combat racism.
The Olympian showing the next gen what Freeman showed her
The first Indigenous Australian beach volleyballer to compete at the Olympics, Taliqua Clancy says that she hopes to show the next generation what Cathy Freeman showed her in 2000.
Shameful statistic two Indigenous icons are fighting to fix
When Patrick Johnson and Nova Peris rose to stardom, there were no clear pathways for the champion Indigenous Olympians. Now, they are creating avenues so young athletes don’t have to go through what they did.
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Pickett’s heartfelt pledge to make late ‘old mum’ proud
Kysaiah Pickett’s ‘old mum’ helped him make a huge decision which got him to the big time. After her passing, he is determined to continue making her proud.
X Factor star started boxing after domestic violence
Drugs and prison took her parents. Her grandmother was part of the Stolen Generation. She suffered horrific domestic violence. But Shanell Dargan is a fighter, and she’s just getting started.
‘44-gallon drum on wheels’: The 16 grand final Rioli freakshow
Cyril Rioli had all the pizzazz, but some of the St Mary’s locals in the Top End claim his dad, with 16 grand finals under the bonnet, just might be the best there’s ever been.
‘You’re not black’: The taunt that rocked Hynes
Only after his mother emerged from prison did Nicho Hynes learn of his Aboriginal heritage. Now the Sharks star is on a mission to make sure the next generation feel proud of who they are.
Indigenous Firsts: breaking down NBA barrier
News Corp is rolling through 50 sporting firsts to celebrate Indigenous Sport Month. Australia’s first indigenous NBA star and a hockey icon.
How footy trailblazers set tone for son
Jimmy and Phil Krakouer were real trailblazers when they landed at North Melbourne, but Andrew only realised their impact much later.
Six lives saved: Inglis’ powerful career switch
Greg Inglis was as fearsome a sight as there ever has been in rugby league – but GI has found an even greater purpose in life. And it’s as heartbreaking as it is heartwarming.
Worth a Krak: Brothers forever changed Indigenous pathways
Father Jimmy and uncle Phil Krakouer were real trailblazers when they landed at North Melbourne, but son Andrew says he only realised their incredible impact much later.
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