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Ricciardo’s harshest F1 critic ‘proven right’
The fortunes of Daniel Ricciardo have mirrored Australia’s battle with a nation that thoroughly outclassed Australia in sport in 2024.
‘Greatest set of darts ever’ stuns world
Luke Littler lit up the World Darts Championship as the teen sensation overcame an early scare in his first match of the tournament.
Raygun comes clean, poster detail says it all
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has hit back at claims she was demanding $10,000 from a comedian as she tried to put the saga to bed.
Bolt from the blue athlete rises to win state, national medals
Jot down this name – Amelia Sherrard. Amelia who? The Moreton Bay College student has come from a netball background to be one of the track and field discovery athletes of the year. Learn more about her here.
Police details emerge after horrific allegation
Disturbing new details have emerged about the pole vault scandal that’s rocked Australian athletics with police and government officials now involved.
Queensland track ace bound for USA – and hopefully the world juniors
One of Australia’s elite middle distance prospects is on a magic carpet ride from Brisbane to University of Wisconsin-Madison. Meet Milla Roberts here.
Oscar Pistorius’ shock love life update
Oscar Pistorius’ life outside of prison was recently reported to be full of misery, but the former Paralympian has now found love.
Horrible blunder as new chess king crowned
The world chess championship was evenly poised right up to the 14th game of the match, then one player made a massive blunder.
‘Drained’ Aussie gun conquers demons
Olympic silver has become world championship gold for an Aussie star who wasn’t going to swim in Budapest after a mentally draining year
Olympian’s tragic final moments emerge
Distressing CCTV footage reportedly shows the tragic final moments before Aussie world champ Melissa Hoskins was fatally struck.
Eddie McGuire’s son joins AFL TV exodus
There may be a bit of tension around Eddie McGuire’s table this Christmas as he’s set to go head-to-head with a very familiar face.
Shock move in Raygun musical legal stoush
An Aussie comedian has made a surprising move after her new musical was shut down by Olympic B-girl Raygun’s lawyers.
Extent of Dawn Fraser’s injuries revealed
Australian Olympic legend Dawn Fraser has been rushed to hospital on the Sunshine Coast after suffering “multiple injuries”.
Usain Bolt breaks silence on Aussie teen star
The world has been waiting to hear what Usain Bolt thinks of Aussie teen sensation Gout Gout. Now the sprint god has given his verdict.
‘Abhorrent’: Ugly Gout storm erupts
Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout’s historic day has been ruined by a “disgusting” twist that has caused widespread outrage.
Disturbing scene as riders crash into crowd
An Olympic champion has been rushed to hospital after a sickening, high speed incident where two riders flipped into the crowd.
Comedian’s priceless reply to Raygun lawyers
An Aussie comedian has produced a sensational reply after Olympian Raygun’s lawyers took legal action over a new musical.
Reason Gout Gout’s record run won’t count
The legend of teenage sensation Gout Gout is continuing to grow after the prodigy once again rewrote the record books.
‘Totally wild’: Raygun item says it all
Aussie cult figure Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has done it again with a crazy trend emerging about the much-maligned Olympian.
Athlete dies after brutal Ironman race
An athlete has died after being pulled from choppy waters during a gruelling Ironman endurance race.
Aussie ready for next ‘level’ in AEW
One of AEW’s emerging stars can’t wait to perform in front of Australian wrestling fans at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in February.
‘Mass carnage’: 56 dead after football game
Doctors have said there are “bodies as far as the eye can see” as horrific scenes unfolded. WARNING: Distressing footage.
‘Insane’: Aussie runner shatters record
An Australian runner says he has “transformed” after producing a freakish run the country has never seen before.
Queensland Academy of Sport Athlete Award winners revealed
Curtis McGrath was voted by his peers as the Queensland Academy of Sport Athlete Awards winner during a dinner of champions at the City Hall on Friday night.
‘So very wrong’: Stunning image goes viral
You have to be in the right place at the right time to freeze an incredible moment in time — and that’s exactly what these photographers have done.
20-year-old alive after death announced
US university Alabama A&M has explained just how it came to announcing the death of one of its students who remains alive.
Fans vow to boycott if Raygun joins hit show
Controversial breakdancer Raygun is tipped to join the cast of this hit reality series, but viewers have threatened to boycott the show if she does.
Bodybuilder, 28, dies working out in gym
An award-winning bodybuilder has died at just 28 after suffering a medical emergency while working out at the gym with friends.
Never-before-seen snooker shot stuns fans
English snooker player Stuart Bingham left commentators in disbelief with a break-off shot at the UK Championship.
Wallaby coaches feature at Youth Rugby Coaches Forum
The Wallaby coaching brains trust head keynote speakers confirmed for the fourth annual Youth Rugby Coaches Forum at Nudgee College in January.
Queenslander closes on footy Volunteer of the Year award
Footy’s Volunteer of the Year contender: A bashful Queenslander is close to winning a national award for her heartfelt efforts in helping children from all backgrounds play footy.
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.
Indian teen stunned in world chess championship
The first game of the world chess championship was an explosive affair as China’s Ding Liren fought it out with India’s Gukesh Dommaraju.
Aussie champs broken up as star defects
Australia’s dominant SailGP team is being broken up, with two members of their championship three-peat leaving on the eve of the new season.
Surprising twist in violent pickleball scandal
The man who got kicked in the face in a moment of unthinkable violence has had a stunning response to his opponent’s behaviour.
‘Never had’: Bruce loses it over Gout Gout
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World champ pleads for TV to not film bottom
An Olympic triathlete is going viral for a desperate plea on live TV after she suffered a mortifying accident in the middle of a race.
Famous dancer falls five storeys to his death
A dancer who criticised Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been found dead after falling five storeys from an apartment.
‘Disgusting’ head kick rocks entire sport
A shocking moment of bad sportsmanship has gone viral after a pickleball game ended with a horrific act that shocked the world.
QAS Athlete Awards to recognise Olympians and Paralympians
Queensland’s finest athletes laud the QAS Athlete Awards being reinstated after 41 finalists were unveiled. FULL LIST HERE
Major move for World Surf League
Australia has a long history of producing female world surfing champions, and a big move by the World Surf League could pave the way for more.
Netball dance sparks worst kind of reaction
The netball players at the centre of Australia’s latest viral video storm have spoken out as ugly details emerged.
How much Raygun has made from her fame
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has dropped sobering news about her personal life as a myth about her latest moves was busted.
Aussie Olympic champ expecting baby No. 5
An Aussie swimming cult hero has gone public with her family’s joyous baby news that she says will never happen again.
Teen sprint freak signs huge deal
After going viral and drawing comparisons to Usain Bolt, the Aussie teenage sprint sensation has made a huge career move.
Beloved Olympian, Strongman dead at 75
Tributes have flowed for a beloved three-time Olympian and two-time World’s Strongest Man, who died at the age of 75.
Olympic great inducted into most elite group
An Olympic champion and a surfing legend are among the new inductees to the most elite group of Australian sportspeople in history.
UPDATED: Regional Queensland Gridiron League 2024/2025 Season Draw
Two clubs have withdrawn from the Regional Queensland American Football League a week before the season begins. See the updated list of fixtures.
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.
World rocked as surfer impaled by swordfish
A popular surfing figure has died at the age of 36 after a freak incident where she was fatally impaled by a swordfish.
Raygun wiped from history by breakdancers
Raygun might be the most famous breakdancer in the world, but it seems her peers are trying to distance themselves from the controversial Aussie.
Two dead at triathlon world championships
There has been shock and anger after two triathletes died while competing at the sport’s World Championships in Spain.
Bold plunge makes Jess Fox a nervous wreck
Put a paddle in her hand and she’s a fearless competitor but Jess Fox admits she is suddenly nervous as she explains her latest career move.
Fears for Aussie world champ’s safety
The family of Australian surfer Tyler Wright is concerned for the world champion’s safety after an announcement was roundly slammed.
NRL great smashes Aussie star in wild fight
A former NRL enforcer has traded blows with an Aussie WWE star in wild scenes at a Sydney professional wrestling event.
Wild Mt Everest find drops historical bomb
The history of Mt Everest may be about to be rewritten after the extraordinary discovery of an item last seen in 1924.
Legendary bodybuilder dead aged 60
Legendary bodybuilder “Big Lenny” Persin, who has been called an icon of the sport and a gentle giant, has sadly passed away.
‘Legacy lives on’: Skier dies while training
A man in his 20s is being remembered by the global community of his sport after a fatal training incident.
Student with dwarfism banned from running
A strict new rule means the champion runner can no longer compete.
‘Nearly lost my life’: Olympians’ shock reveal
Australian Olympic athletics star Morgan Mitchell has opened up on one of the darkest moments of her life.
Strongman dad’s kneecaps ‘shoot into thighs’
Horrific vision has emerged of the moment a dad’s kneecaps ‘shot into his thighs’ during a frantic Strongman final incident.
Surfer unconscious after terrifying wipe-out
An Aussie surfer had to be rescued and has little memory of the incident after being knocked unconscious at a famous wave.
Moment surfer shredded by monster wave
A big-wave surfer has lived to tell the tale after his death-defying ride ended with a massive wipe-out and a brutally frank admission.
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.
Nightmare injury wipes out champion team
The national championship-winning Tufts University lacrosse program is reeling after a dozen players were diagnosed with the same life-threatening condition.
‘Worst injury I’ve ever seen’ goes viral
A horrific injury from a deathmatch wrestling fight in Mexico has gone viral — and the video is not for the faint-hearted. WARNING: Graphic
Thorpe’s devastating private life revelation
Ian Thorpe has for the first time revealed a devastating truth about his private life and the one moment that rocked him to his core.
Tragic detail of murdered Olympian’s funeral
Devastating images from Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s funeral have broken hearts around the world following her barbaric murder.
’Monstrous’ bodybuilder dead at age 36
A body building cult hero has died suddenly with devastating details emerging about his wife’s reaction as the tragedy unfolded.
Heads turn as Raygun shares kiss photo
Aussie Olympian Rachael Gunn has given fans a very intimate look at what she really got up to before arriving back in Australia on Monday.
Top women, young guns testing waters for full America’s Cup return
The oldest continuous sporting event is getting a facelift with young guns and women entering the America’s Cup fray and a proud Aussie hoping it will trigger new interest in The Auld Mug.
From combatants to mates on an Aussie America’s Cup mission
Some have been fierce rivals for almost two decades but this Olympian is tasked with turning a crew of old combatants into one of the best teams in world sailing at the America’s Cup.
Why there’s no Aussie boat in America’s Cup
A sailing simulator is where Australia II skipper John Bertrand has been masterminding Australia’s next history-making moment in The America’s Cup.
NRL Schoolboy Cup final: Meet the PBC master coach and his three wise men
NRL Schoolboy Cup grand final countdown: Meet the PBC SHS master coach and his three wise men behind the Reds remarkable finals’ success.
‘Panic’: Raygun makes public apology
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has said sorry to thousands around the world over one detail surrounding her Paris Olympics scandal.
‘Means so much’: Fox sisters’ special honour
The gold medal winning efforts of Jess and Noemie Fox in Paris will never be forgotten, with the latest honour set to serve as a permanent reminder.
Aussies in near ‘catastrophic’ lightning strike
Aussie sailor Jimmy Spithill was caught up in a terrifying lightning episode that struck in the middle of a competition.
Heartbreak as Aussies stripped of medal
Australia’s athletics world championships campaign has ended on a sad note with the women’s sprint relay team having a medal taken away.
Aussie teen prodigy rewrites history books
The world better get used to the name Delta Amidzovski after the teenage Australian did something no other Australian had ever achieved.
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