Olympian’s tragic final moments emerge
Distressing CCTV footage reportedly shows the tragic final moments before Aussie world champ Melissa Hoskins was fatally struck.
Cycling
Olympian pleads guilty after wife’s death
Olympic champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has made a huge call as he fronted court to answer allegations relating to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.
Olympian ‘deathly pale’ after ugly crash
A double Olympic road cycling champ suffered horror injuries after a postal van worker opened their car door in front of him on a ride.
Athlete dies after brutal Ironman race
An athlete has died after being pulled from choppy waters during a gruelling Ironman endurance race.
Australia bans Olympic medallist for life
Australian cycling has thrown the book at Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson, slamming the door shut after his shock defection.
Defector’s blunt response to lifetime ban
A former Australian Olympian, who defected to Great Britain, has delivered a blunt response to being handed a lifetime punishment.
‘Just words’: Former Aussie scoffs at lifetime ban
After copping a lifetime ban from Australian cycling authorities, a former Olympian, now riding for another country, has laughed it off.
Aussie defector: ‘Regret for the rest of my life’
Matthew Richardson has revealed why he defected to Great Britain, a move which saw him banned for life from representing Australia.
Six-time world champion dead at 65
A six-time world champion has died suddenly in hospital as tributes came pouring in from the cycling community.
Fresh twist after Olympian’s wife killed
There has been a fresh twist in the case against an Olympic cyclist charged with killing his wife who was also an Olympian.
Second tragedy hits Olympian icon after reveal
After dropping heartbreaking news about his terminal diagnosis, Sir Chris Hoy has gone public with his family’s second secret tragedy.
Teen cyclist dead after horror incident
The cycling community has been rocked with news of an 18-year-old dying following a horror incident at the world championships.
Stunning win won’t change Aussie star’s mind
A gold medallist in Paris and now a dual world champion still has heads shaking about why she’s headed to retirement.
Olympic champ pulls plug after historic first
Aussie Olympic cycling champion Grace Brown created history over the weekend — before confirming she’d be finishing on top.
‘Gut wrenching’: Bloodied Aussie star’s ugly crash
Another crash in a year where this Aussie has had a few cost him a spot on the podium at the cycling world championships in Switzerland.
Australia’s first Paris gold medallist pulls pin after historic feat
Australia’s first gold medal winner from the Paris Olympics is committed to retirement – despite becoming the first woman to complete the Olympic-world titles time trial golden double.
‘Incredible’: Aussie trio make cycling history
One Australian on the podium at the end of a cycling grand tour is an achievement, but three in Spain made for an historic day.
Ex-Aussie comes clean on shock defection
Three-time Olympic medallist Matthew Richardson has spoken out after he turned his back on Australia weeks after the Olympics finished.
Urgent safety recall for popular bike
An urgent recall has been issued for a popular bike after a flaw was detected that could lead to ‘serious injury’.
‘One for the ages’: Aussie stuns
Australia’s top-ranked road cyclist could do something only two other Aussies have done after a stunning effort in Spain’s Grand Tour.
‘Hope you understand’: Olympic star defects
Australia’s star of the track cycling at the Paris Olympics has stunned the world with a shock defection to the old enemy.
Olympian found dead in her apartment
The body of a five-time Olympic cyclist has been found, four days after she was reported missing in Las Vegas.
Major update in alleged Olympian killer case
There’s been a big development in the case against a champion cyclist who stands accused of killing his wife, a fellow Olympian.
Cyclist dies seconds from finish line
Jaiane Oliveira’s family is in mourning after a tragic accident claimed the life of the racing cyclist, who died moments from the finish line.
Fans ‘disrespectful’ act rocks Tour de France
The Professional Cyclists Association has threatened to take legal action after a spectator’s ugly act during a Tour de France stage.
Tour de France star fined for kissing wife
A Tour de France rider has apologised after wild scenes erupted during a time trial when he stopped to kiss his wife.
‘Shocked’: Cyclist dead after horrific incident
The cycling world has ben left “shocked and heartbroken” over the death of a 25-year-old rider following a sickening incident.
Insane detail as Tour de France record broken
Mark Cavendish is the toast of the cycling world after the sprinter finally broke an iconic Tour de France record, rewriting the history books.
‘Sacrifice’ needed for Aussie’s Tour success
The Tour de France starts this weekend and Australia’s only winner has explained why the chances of another Aussie victory may have to wait.
Aussie legend marries long-time partner
An Australian sporting great has married their long-term partner in a gorgeous ceremony on the island paradise of Mauritius.
‘Unsafe’: Fight erupts over bike lane
A group of residents in one of the country’s wealthiest areas has lodged a human rights complaint over an unexpected project they say discriminates against the elderly and disabled.
‘Shock’: Aussie wins after celebration blunder
An Australian cycling champion admits she “can’t believe” her victory after a rival team’s calamitous premature celebration.
Champion’s desire to help next generation of cycling stars
Amanda Reid hopes her determination to win back-to-back Paralympic gold in the 500m time trial C2 at Paris will help inspire the next generation of Indigenous stars.
Aussie star’s ‘miracle’ injury reveal
Australian cycling star Jay Vine has revealed fears he wouldn’t walk again after a horror crash in Spain that hospitalised him and others.
Horror scenes unfold as star hospitalised
A two-time Tour de France champion was rushed to hospital following a horror crash that ultimately saw the race cancelled.
Olympian mobbed at court after wife’s death
The cyclist remained silent as he faced court for the first time charged with the shocking death of his wife and fellow world champion athlete Melissa Hoskins.
Husband attends Melissa Hoskins’ farewell
The Olympian cyclist was struck by a ute and later died in hospital. Her husband was allegedly behind the wheel of the car.
Cyclist covered in blood after horror crash
There were bloodied backs and shoulders after a horror crash in the Tour Down Under which left an Aussie star unable to go on.
Alleged killer’s act at Olympian wife’s funeral
Melissa Hoskins’ husband Rohan Dennis – accused of running his wife down in his ute – made a notable gesture at her funeral.
Cyclist at funeral of wife he’s accused of killing
The husband charged over the death of cycling champion and mother-of-two Melissa Hoskins has made a surprise appearance at her funeral.
Alleged killer husband farewells Olympian
The husband charged over the death of cycling champion and mother-of-two Melissa Hoskins has made a surprise appearance at her funeral.
Presser halted in sad scenes after death
The tragic death of Olympic cyclist Melissa Hosksins continues to be felt as riders try and race on in her honour at the Tour Down Under.
Tears flow as teammates remember cycling star
The tragic death of Olympic cyclist Melissa Hosksins continues to be felt as riders try and race on in her honour.
Olympian’s school breaks silence after death
The former school of Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins have shared their devastation following her death.
Tragic new detail in Olympian’s death
Melissa Hoskins had a life most could only envy, a stellar career, a beautiful family and a sprawling home – but her life was cut devastatingly short.
Shock new claims emerge on Hoskins’ death
Melissa Hoskins died on December 30 after being hit by a 4WD ute, allegedly driven by her husband Rohan Dennis.
Brown, Plapp look to Paris after Road Nationals victory
Victoria’s Grace Brown and Luke Plapp are looking ahead to the Paris Olympics, after strong wins at the Road Nationals in Ballarat.
Horrific details of Olympian’s death emerge
Horrifying new details have emerged surrounding the final moments of Melissa Hoksins’ life after she was allegedly struck by a ute.
Final Instagram post before Olympian’s death
Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins was pictured in an Instagram post by her husband just days before she was killed.
Urgent recall for bike sold at Big W
Dozens of bicycle models stocked at Big W and independent bike stores across Australia have been pulled from shelves over safety fears.
Aussie star’s shock call to reboot career
An Australian cycling star has made a big sacrifice in a bid to get back to his stage-winning best in 2024.
‘Heartbreaking’: Cycling star dead at 20
The cycling world has been left in shock after rising Dutch star Mark Groeneveld died suddenly at the age of just 20.
‘Man-eater’: Surf pro’s shock surprise
A surfing pro has made a startling discovery after venturing out on a newly-opened mountain bike track.
Aussie team rocked by anti-doping violation
An Australian cyclist has been banned from the world championships after being hit with a four-year-old doping violation.
Mountain monster Vingegaard defends Tour de France title
Jonas Vingegaard is the back-to-back Tour de France champion, with the Danish Jumbo-Visma rider topping the podium in Paris after a gripping battle in the mountains with Tadej Pogacar.
‘Turn me grey’: Meares feeling the pressure for Paris ’24
Anna Meares heads to Paris as team Australia’s secret weapon yet she says she’s never felt so out of control in an Olympic environment.
Idiot fan causes huge Tour de France crash
An idiotic fan caused a huge crash in the Tour de France. Now there are calls for more action to be taken against disruptive spectators.
Chaos as horror crash stops Tour de France
A nightmare pile up has force Tour de France organisers to stop stage 14 after nearly the entire peloton was wiped out in disastrous scenes.
Distressing photos as star’s dream dies
There have been “heartbreaking” scenes at the Tour de France as British cyclist Mark Cavendish was badly injured in a devastating crash.
‘Lost for words’: Aussie star’s epic Tour de France win
With his parents on hand, an Aussie cycling star has put himself in contention to win the world’s biggest cycling race.
‘Lost for words’: Aussie star’s epic Tour win
With his parents on hand Aussie cycling star Jai Hindley has put himself in contention to win the world’s biggest cycling race.
Aussie champ banned from Tour de France
An Australian cycling team boss will miss the entire Tour de France after being accused of sending an unsolicited photo to a woman.
‘Hypocrite’: Drug cheat torn to shreds
Lance Armstrong, a drug cheat stripped of seven Tour de France titles, has been slammed for his newest podcast venture on trans athletes.
Aussie cyclist’s epic world record attempt
A Canberra builder sets off on Tuesday to make a record-breaking ride from Western Australia to Byron Bay in just 65 days.
Cyclist dies after plunging into ravine
The cycling world has been left stunned after a competitor in the Tour de Suisse died after he plunged into a ravine during stage five of the event.
Stray dog causes horror mid-race crash
One of the biggest cycling races on the calendar was marred by multiple stage crashes, one of which was caused by a stray dog.
Aussie Matthews wins Giro third stage in sprint finish
Australian cyclist Michael Matthews has won the third stage of the Giro d’Italia in a sprint finish, his 10th stage victory in a grand tour.
‘Hang head in shame’: Trans cyclist’s big win
A cyclist’s victory in an elite-level tour has sparked an international storm with declarations the sport should “hang its head in shame”.
Champ quits after losing to trans cyclists
A transgender cyclist said she felt like a “superhero” after winning a race days after another rider quit in anger at her sport’s new landscape.
‘Irresponsible’ fan causes horror crash
Furious event organisers have hit out after one fan stepped out in front of riders to snap a photo causing a terrifying crash.
Shock finding in major sport study
A world first study into Australian sports has made a surprise finding about the effectiveness of one program.
‘Blind spot’: New theory on cyclist’s death
A catastrophic flaw in the traffic signals at a Melbourne intersection could be behind the death of a 22-year-old elite cyclist.
‘Hectic’ prediction for Aussie champion
Australian Jay Vine has won Australia’s great cycling race but he’s been tipped for much bigger honours after the impressive breakthrough.
Grand Tour glory awaits Aussie TDU winner
Australian cycling revelation Jay Vine is tipped for Grand Tour glory after his dominant performance to claim the ochre jersey at the Tour Down Under.
Activists in court after sporting event protest
Extinction Rebellion activists will face court after a group of protesters glued themselves to a building in a bid to stop the Tour Down Under.
Protesters bare breasts during major race
Police have arrested climate activists who bared their breasts while protesting against a major gas company during a big cycling event.
Climate protesters glue themselves to road
Climate activists have been arrested after gluing themselves to the road in protest against the sponsor of a major international sporting event.
Climate activist group reveals next target
Extinction Rebellion protesters have named their next target, and the group’s announcement is likely to anger fans of a major sport.
Rockstars of the road: Stars align in Adelaide as new era dawns
This year’s Santos Tour Down Under hosts some of the biggest names in the sport, and launches a new era for our female cyclists.
‘I’ll stab you’: Champ robbed, threatened
Cycling champion Mark Cavendish, his wife and his kids were threatened by knife-wielding robbers in terrifying scenes.
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