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.
Indigenous Sport Week
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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Latrell reveals why he takes on the trolls
NRL star Latrell Mitchell has received shocking racist comments on social media resulting in two men being charged by police. He explains why he calls it out.
How Cathy’s run changed my life forever
Indigenous Sports Month ambassador Kyah Simon reveals the moment shared by all Aussies that inspired a then nine-year-old child to harness the strength of her culture and dream big.
‘League the original bridgebuilder between black and white’
During an era of atrocities and racial segregation, rugby league brought moments of unity. It brought hope to those suffering and was a ticket to freedom, writes Hannah Hollis.
‘This game is in our DNA’: NRL launches Indigenous week
Rugby league has been heralded as a “bridge builder between cultures” as some of the game’s biggest names were on hand to launch this week’s Indigenous round.
‘I get it now’: NRL stars open up on Indigenous causes
Damien Cook had no idea how painful the Australian anthem and Australia Day celebrations were for Indigenous people – until he spoke to Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker.
Curnow opens up on ‘sadness’ behind Betts abuse
Ed Curnow knows better than anyone the magic that surrounds Eddie Betts – but he’s also acutely aware of the horrific abuse the Blues star has endured.
The Wanganeen story: How a skinny kid changed the game
Gavin Wanganeen wasn’t just a footy star – he changed the way the game was played. Simeon Thomas-Wilson tells the story of a modern legend both on and off the field.
Why Latrell must step up … and not just for Souths’ sake
Latrell Mitchell was once considered a virtual certainty for the Blues. Now, after four weeks on the sidelines and an anonymous return, he needs to fire in Indigenous Round to keep his spot.
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