Champion near-drowning and photo finish closes out Iron Series
A close call and a photo finish fuelled a dramatic close to the Iron Series, with champions of the men’s and women’s competition named for the 2024-25 campaign.
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Paul Pink Shield U16 cricket Team of the Finals
Who starred in the U16 Paul Pink Shield female cricket semi-finals? Here’s the Team of the Finals, along with club men’s and women’s senior grade highlights.
‘Big tick’: Why cult hero Shark deserves second AFL chance
Southport ruckman Brayden Crossley is out to follow in the footsteps of teammate Ben Jepson and earn an AFL list spot. What it means to the club and why he’s ready.
‘Get everyone scared’: Local underdog chasing Ironman glory
A radical new format is set to shake-up the final round of the Iron Series at North Burleigh this weekend, and it’s one that could play into the hands of local underdog Ethan Callaghan.
Tomic reveals why he’s still playing – and his new dream
Bernard Tomic is shrugging off two of his matches being investigated by a police probe into possible match-fixing, that was ultimately dropped, to focus on returning to the top 100. RARE INTERVIEW
‘Is that the lord Bernard Tomic?’ Life on lower ranks of pro tennis
Bernard Tomic and Jason Kubler – who’ve played on the world’s biggest stages – walk out onto court six in front of just as many spectators to do battle. Welcome to the lower ranks of pro tennis.
‘Nothing ever beats me’: How Price is continuing melanoma fight
Ray Price may have beaten melanoma, but the Parramatta legends battle against the cancer doesn’t stop there. Find out more.
GPS First XI cricket Players to Watch from all nine colleges
GPS First XI cricket Players to Watch this season includes an elite talent fresh from Queensland’s U17 national championship campaign.
Watch: Hayne’s disastrous return to footy
Jarryd Hayne’s return to the footy field has been soured by injury and despite trying to play through the pain, it wasn’t enough for his side which was stacked with ex-NRL talent. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Club cricket: U19 Team of the Week; who fired in Paul Pink Shield U16 Tav’s games
Club cricket: The U19 male Team of the Week revealed here, along with who fired in the last round of Paul Pink Shield U16 Tav’s matches.
Ugly Zverev allegations mar Sinner’s historic Aus Open moment
Jannik Sinner is a two-time Australian Open champion, but his opponent, Alexander Zverev was forced to wade through a tough moment after his loss at the hands of the Italian.
‘Trying to let it go’: Sabalenka explains outburst, praises Keys
Aryna Sabalenka says her outburst and exit from Rod Laver Arena after a dummy spit was needed to cool down after losing her chance at three titles in a row.
‘Villain’: Star smacks butt in Australia’s face
Tennis star Danielle Collins has chosen not to forgive and forget Australia after the nation turned on her in Melbourne.
Ranked: Who should really be named SA’s top sporting hero?
We’ve named the top 100 athletes, teams and sporting icons from South Australia. But did we get it right? Rate our full list here.
Tennis in uproar over ‘unbelievable scenes’
The tennis world has been left gobsmacked after a rogue shoulder charge celebration took out a player in wild scenes at the Davis Cup.
Tennis icon watches son lose to Aussie
A tennis legend was watching on as his son went down to an Aussie as Australia made a strong start to their Davis Cup campaign.
GC signings hub: BMD, Hostplus and A-Grade
Gold Coast clubs are wasting no time in naming their 2025 senior men’s and women’s rugby league rosters, with one showing off a lineup decorated with former NRL names. See for yourself with our complete signings tracker:
Revealed: 120+ sports stars of the southeast
The new year looms, and athletes have already begun their prep for season 2025. From the track to the pool and everywhere in between, these are the 120+ southeast Queensland young guns you must watch and why. Full list:
Revealed: Gold Coast’s top 10 sports clubs of 2024
From threepeats to shattering longstanding premiership droughts and producing generation next, plenty of Gold Coast sports clubs stood tall in 2024. See the best of the best here.
20 under 20: Rising Gold Coast sports stars
From junior Matildas carving it up to future Titans starring on the national stage, we reveal the top 20 Gold Coast stars under 20 who achieved the remarkable in 2024.
Track Watch: Rising Sun’s Opening Round hopes on watch after injury
A rising star at the Gold Coast is racing the clock to not only make their pre-season clashes with Brisbane and Collingwood, but also the Suns’ Opening Round clash with Essendon.
‘Everyone gets cut up’: Cats star’s message to critics after Rowell link
Gold Coast bull Matt Rowell has been linked to Geelong, and Gryan Miers has a message for those criticising the Cats’ approach.
‘Lit something in me’: The spark that inspired Shaw’s coaching return
Incoming Gold Coast Suns AFLW coach Rhyce Shaw has revealed what inspired his senior coaching comeback four years after parting ways with North Melbourne.
Forgotten ex-AFL player’s early retirement ‘heartbreak’, rare injury
Josh Corbett gave the game away at 28 after fighting tooth and nail to get there. In an upfront interview with DAN BATTEN, the ex-Docker and Sun reflects on his decision to undergo a surgery that no player has ever come back from.
‘This is what the game is about’: $7000 buy chasing Doncaster spot
Willaidow, an unwanted yearling who was sold for $7000 and races with three pins in his leg, could be set for the Doncaster Mile after a career-best win in the Group 3 Southern Cross Stakes.
Comeback galloper on rollercoaster ride to $1m race
Fukubana scored his first win since returning from a serious injury at Doomben and trainer Matt Dunn is now eyeing off a million-dollar race in Sydney.
‘I had a ute full of horse feed:’ Moor’s late dash for Chairman’s win
Daniel Moor had to rush to get to Sandown after a late call-up to ride Inkaruna in her Chairman’s Stakes win, but the filly is unlikely to run in next month’s Blue Diamond.
Ryan has Golden Slipper doubts despite Canonbury blitz
Gerald Ryan made a surprise Golden Slipper admission after Blitzburg’s runaway win in the Group 3 Canonbury Stakes at Rosehill.
Toward The Games
Nova Brisbane’s breakfast co-host David ‘Luttsy’ Lutteral and The Courier-Mail editor Chris Jones chronicle Brisbane’s transformation into an Olympic city.
The Herald Sun Footy Podcast
Join the Herald Sun’s Lauren Wood and the team as they talk through the big news of the week, and what’s set for the weekend of footy.
The Lowdown Podcast with Brodie Smith and Tom Rockliff
Every week of the AFL season, discusses footy’s big issues and the personalities behind the players who make the game tick.
Hockeyroo outcast reveals her next sporting move
Shunned Hockeyroo Rosie Malone has revealed the next step in her sporting journey and her new coach believes she could have played for Australia in this chosen sport.
Snapped: Mega gallery from Gold Coast International Futsal tournament
The 2025 Gold Coast International Futsal tournament has attracted swarms of junior and senior talents to Carrara Stadium. Relive the action with our mega gallery. 40+ pics inside:
How to face up against former Firebirds this Feb
A star-studded team of former Queensland Firebirds will lace up their netball shoes and return to the court to compete in next month’s Sunshine Challenge Netball Invitational at Nissan Arena. Here’s how you can rub shoulders with the greats:
Gold Coast club to make QLD Hockey history
Labrador Hockey is poised to become the first Gold Coast club with a women’s team competing in Queensland’s premier competition, the Brisbane Hockey League. Details inside:
Drastic changes coming to World Club Challenge surfing
A new name, qualifying format and overseas location are set to shake up the World Club Challenge, which this year featured the likes of Layne Beachley and Joel Parkinson.
How surfing’s biggest names are reconnecting with grassroots
Layne Beachley, Kelly Slater, Joel Parkinson, and Owen Wright are among the big names set to tackles Snapper Rocks this weekend with more than $60,000 on offer.
90+ PHOTOS: Burleigh Heads Boardriders Single Fin Festival action
A three day festival celebrating surfing heritage in the form of the Burleigh Heads Single Fin took place over the weekend. See our stunning action shots from the event.
‘Young bugger’ takes down surf iron legend
A young accountant has done what a new generation of fired-up young Aussies have failed to do in recent times – take a major win off the biggest name in the surf ironman game.
MCG tipped to host blockbuster NFL games
Melbourne is set to host an NFL game in 2026 in a colossal coup for both fans of the sport Down Under and Victorian tourism.
America swoons over 166kg Aussie NFL hulk
Australian NFL star Jordan Mailata has won over plenty of new fans after footage of his ice cold sledge went viral ahead of the Super Bowl.
NFL legend in bombshell sex lawsuit
An NFL legend has been hit with allegations of sexual misconduct with six massage therapists coming forward in a horror report.
Football fan on life support after horror fall
Philadelphia is always a dangerous place to be after the Eagles win a big game – but it’s potentially turned deadly after a tragic accident.
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