Ace new ‘player pod’ serves up luxury
The world’s best tennis stars will get their own pod overlooking Melbourne Park when the Australian Open kicks off in Melbourne next month. The Herald Sun got a sneak peek behind the scenes.
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Daw: ‘I’ve always believed tough times won’t last’
Majak Daw recently told a documentary crew he found it lonely being an AFL pioneer. The Sudanese star is preparing for surgery on hip injuries after plunging from the Bolte Bridge into the Yarra. This is what he said weeks before the incident about his determination to overcome his demons.
Formula 4 set to debut at Albert Park
An exciting new race will be added to next year’s Australian Grand Prix, cementing the Albert Park event’s status as the largest motorsport showcase in the Formula One world.
Schwass says it’s time for AFL to act on mental health
Footy great Wayne Schwass has called on AFL bodies to forget ‘agendas and outcomes’ and focus on providing better mental health support for footballers, in wake of North Melbourne star Majak Daw’s Bolte Bridge incident.
Punt Rd works to make way for sporting events
Workers upgrading Hoddle St will down tools from Friday in a bid to prevent the traffic gridlock that last year struck thousands of sports fans headed to the cricket and tennis. It comes as a series of pedestrian-friendly upgrades are unveiled for the precinct.
Who ate all the pies? AFL fans MCG eating habits
Richmond supporters eat and drink more than anyone at the MCG, but Carlton’s scoff more hot dogs than any other fans at the footy. Which club’s fanbase is turning their nose up at the traditional footy pie.
AFL’s King twins kick VCE goals
They have been touted as future stars of the AFL, but St Kilda’s Max King and his twin brother Ben have brains to match their giant footy ability if their VCE scores are anything to go by.
Tennis club to take council fight to Supreme Court
A Melbourne tennis club ranked in the state’s top five is considering a Supreme Court injunction against a local council decision to strip them of their home of 18 years.
BBL rivals unite for Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision
The foundation set up in honour of footy great Nick Riewoldt’s sister, Maddie, will become the official charity of Melbourne’s two Big Bash cricket teams.
Meet the Aussie cricket fans cheering for the other team
Virat Kohli and his Indian teammates aren’t the only ones set to put the heat on the Aussies in the Boxing Day Test. The Swami Army is set to clap, cheer and chant every ball of their heroes’ showdown with the Aussies.
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