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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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.
Social media pain: Saint reveals toll of form struggles
There were high expectations placed on Brad Hill, and he struggled in his first two years at Moorabbin. He opens up on the impact it had on him.
Cathy Freeman’s historic sporting first
To celebrate Indigenous Sport Month, News Corp is looking at 50 sporting firsts achieved by Australian athletes through history.
Ash Barty: How the magic of two women created my path
It doesn’t matter who you are, your moment – even if it might feel small – might help turn a dream into a reality, writes Ash Barty. She opens up on her true inspiration.
Secret truth behind runner’s horrific childhood
Paralympian Torita Blake was told she was born with her disabilities. But years later she learned the truth – and she wants to share her story with the world to help others.
Why we need patient discussion on Australia Day
Olympic boxer Paul Fleming believes we need rationale and calm talk about Australia Day and the national anthem, as he opens up about his Indigenous heritage.
Agony ‘in happy place’ behind Olympic inspiration
Limping around a softball diamond with a painful condition was always going to steel Stacey Porter for a journey which will allow her to celebrate her heritage at three Olympics.
Nine incredible Indigenous athletes you haven’t heard of
Cathy Freeman and Lance Franklin are national icons, but do you know these amazing, inspiring and occasionally bizarre tales of Indigenous sports stars?
Footy star leading the way for generations to follow
She’s played Origin and is an Indigenous All Star, but Shaylee Bent is far from finished inspiring her mob one yarn at a time.
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