Gilly reveals absolutely brutal cricket sledge
Adam Gilchrist has revealed the greatest sledge he encountered on the cricket field, which was directed at one of the Waugh brothers.
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F1 legend bedded ‘5000 women’
Formula 1 champion James Hunt is fondly remembered for his incredible skill on the track — and his legendary charm off it.
NRL great admits to cheating on national TV
NRL great Darius Boyd admitted he cheated on his now-wife during an emotional confession about his demons on SAS Australia.
‘Legend’: 1300-goal footy icon dies aged 74
Fred Cook, a legend of state league and suburban football, has passed away peacefully at the age of 74.
‘Very saddened’: American icon dead at 87
Tributes are pouring in for golf pioneer Lee Elder, the first African-American to compete in the Masters Tournament, after he passed away.
Hidden truth behind iconic Ashes photo
Australian cricket legend Dennis Lillee has revealed the extreme measures he would take to avoid the national team’s heavy drinking culture.
Parents’ brutal reply to Pistorius request
Reeva Steenkamp’s parents have spoken publicly about Oscar Pistorius’ bid for parole as he serves time for murdering his girlfriend.
Mate’s telling reply about Schumacher health
A close friend’s response to a poignant question about Michael Schumacher’s condition has painted a picture of the F1 icon’s life.
Michael Schumacher ‘can’t communicate’
As mystery surrounds Michael Schumacher’s health, a key powerbroker at Ferrari has provided a glimpse into the F1 icon’s state.
‘We were bored’: Olympian’s sex confession
Olympian Denise Lewis has admitted she and other athletes would listen through the walls to their counterparts who were getting lucky.
‘An idiot’: Aussie icon’s ‘ridiculous’ lifestyle
Australian tennis icon Mark Philippoussis has revealed the “ridiculous” lifestyle he enjoyed at the height of his professional career.
‘It beggars belief’: Project star horrified
Chrissie Swan and her fellow TV panellists were shocked to hear details about how gymnasts’ sexual assault allegations were treated.
Michael Schumacher’s ‘struggle’ laid bare
A tragic accident that shocked F1 drivers and motorsport fans around the world had a profound impact on Michael Schumacher.
Why Schumacher truth can never be told
For years F1 fans have been desperate for details on Michael Schumacher’s condition, but it’s been made clear why that won’t happen.
Wife reveals Schumacher is ‘different’
Michael Schumacher’s wife Corinna broke down in tears as she gave the most revealing insight yet into the F1 icon’s health battle.
NRL legend’s hilarious Mad Monday tale
NRL legend Wendell Sailor has pulled back the curtain on a classic Mad Monday tale where he pranked a rugby league icon.
Wife’s reveal about Schumacher health battle
Michael Schumacher’s wife has made a revealing comment about how the F1 legend is facing his health battle after a horror accident.
Seven star haunted by X-rated on-air gaffe
Nearly 40 years on from one of his most memorable on-air moments, Sandy Roberts still hasn’t lived down his Miss Australia gaffe.
Livid Pippen to get revenge on Jordan
Scottie Pippen looks all set to fire back at Michael Jordan after he was upset with how The Last Dance painted him as the Bulls’ No. 2 man.
Host under fire for Adam Goodes comments
An AFL icon turned radio host has been accused of missing the point while delivering his reaction to Adam Goodes’ Hall of Fame rejection.
Surprising truth of golden Cathy moment
When Cathy Freeman won gold at the Sydney Olympics, her immediate reaction was disappointment. One look she gave revealed why.
Woman behind Schumacher mystery
Michael Schumacher’s medical condition remains a mystery — and it’s all because of the efforts of his most important gatekeeper.
Wild reason Jordan wanted bigger biceps
Michael Jordan’s trainer has revealed the insane reason the six-time NBA champion decided to add bicep curls into his workout.
Devastating impact of Carey’s affair
Footy great Brent Harvey has revealed just how badly North Melbourne was broken by Wayne Carey’s affair with a teammate’s wife.
Ex-Saint reveals harrowing sexual abuse
Rod “Rocket” Owen has revealed he was sexually abused during his time in St Kilda’s Little League football as a nine-year-old.
Phone call forced Olympian to come out
Kieran Perkins’ Olympic gold is the stuff of legends, but for the other Aussie that day, Daniel Kowalski, it started his spiral into depression.
Jordan turned full savage on TV star
Michael Jordan has never shied away from a wager — and things got heated when the NBA great took on a television star in a friendly game.
‘Lost a titan’: World mourns legend’s death
The sporting community has paid tribute to Major League Baseball home run king Hank Aaron, who passed away on Friday at age 86.
How ‘St Kilda schoolgirl’ met her husband
After revealing she’s writing a tell-all book on her AFL scandals, Kim Duthie told fans about her current relationship and hitting “rock bottom”.
‘True legend’: Aussie icon dead at 88
The Australian sporting community has paid tribute to former Socceroos coach Frank Arok, who died aged 88 on Tuesday.
Oldest living Olympic champ turns 100
The world is celebrating the remarkable life of five-time Olympic champion and Holocaust survivor Agnes Keleti.
Mind-blowing ‘wave of the decade’
The surf world is losing its mind over Peter Mel’s big wave barrel ride at one of the heaviest breaks on the planet.
Sordid new details of Tiger’s sex life
The mistresses and sex workers who Tiger Woods cheated on his wife with have blown the lid off his sexual preferences.
‘Very sad’: Football legend dead at 74
Manchester City Football Club has confirmed legendary England midfielder Colin Bell died this week following a short illness.
Pippen: Doco ‘backfired’ on Michael Jordan
Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan were like brothers at the Bulls, but events this year have sparked bad blood between the pair.
Bathurst 1000 champion dead at 82
The family of John Harvey have confirmed the Australian motorsport great lost his battle with lung cancer this weekend aged 82.
Silver lining of cricket’s darkest moment
It remains one of cricket’s darkest moments, but Greg Chappell has identified a surprise positive to come out of the underarm bowling saga.
‘Tragic’: World Cup hero dies aged 42
The football world is mourning the sudden loss of the 2002 FIFA World Cup’s first goalscorer, who tragically passed away aged 42.
Lover banned from wake by ex-wife
Diego Maradona’s most recent girlfriend has broken down in tears after being banned from his wake by his ex-wife.
‘Troubled genius’ Maradona dead at 60
Diego Maradona was a world-beating player whose life and career scaled the most dazzling heights but also plumbed the darkest depths.
Cricket legend’s cunning Ashes sledge
Shane Warne might have to credit a teammate for one of his 708 Test wickets, with an Ashes rival conceding he was once “out sledged”.
‘Shattered’: Olympian’s 8-year confession
James Magnussen has conceded the fallout from the tumultuous 2012 Olympic Games in London left him “emotionally-scarred”.
How Candice’s SBW tryst helped Warner
Candice Warner’s toilet tryst with Sonny Bill Williams helped turn her life around — and was invaluable in helping with her husband’s demons.
SBW toilet tryst haunts Candice … again
Candice Warner has once again been forced to re-open the wound of her drunken hook-up with Sonny Bill Williams 13 years ago.
Olympian spills on drug-taking saga
James Magnussen has opened up about the infamous drug saga which plagued his career following the 2012 London Olympics.
Candice’s message to Dave’s ex-teammate
Candice Warner had a message for Mitchell Johnson after the Aussie cricket great spoke about his on-field demons on reality TV.
Ponting: Brutal loss wasn’t WAGs’ fault
Cricket legend Ricky Ponting has spoken candidly about why he believes Australia failed to secure the urn during the 2005 Ashes series.
New Zealand cricket great dies aged 92
The cricket world has paid tribute to New Zealand’s oldest surviving Test player, who has sadly passed away aged 92.
Drunk star lost $720k in 90 minutes
Things quickly spiralled out of control when this out-of-favour footballer, who was on the brink of bankruptcy, hit a casino at 3am.
Joey’s Mad Monday sledge goes all wrong
Matty Johns has outed his brother’s pure arrogance that backfired spectacularly on the NRL champion and cost Newcastle big time.
Hackett reveals 40-year family secret
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Grant Hackett has for the first time spoken publicly about a heartbreaking family secret surrounding his mum.
How Dean Jones tortured rookie teammate
Of all the brilliant Dean Jones memories to come out since his death, this prank on Damien Fleming has to rank as one of the best.
Warne reveals Deano’s brutal sledge
Shane Warne infamously had a horrific start to his Test career, and Dean Jones couldn’t resist giving the youngster an insulting sledge.
Sam Newman’s bitter Adam Goodes swipe
Sam Newman isn’t happy with Adam Goodes’ latest achievement after the AFL legend played a vital role in making Indigenous history.
Huge sacrifice is why we love Lleyton
Nearly 20 years ago, a frightening reality check about playing the villain lit a fire inside tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt that still burns today.
Forgotten moment made Deano a legend
Everyone remembers his courageous performance during the 1986 tied Test, but another forgotten innings cemented Dean Jones as a modern great.
Mike Tyson’s ex is fighting back
Mike Tyson’s ex-wife, actress Robin Givens, is taking things up a notch as she tries to distance herself from the heavyweight boxing icon.
Serena nightmare exposes awkward truth
If Serena Williams couldn’t win the “weakest US Open ever” what chance does she have of ever grabbing grand slam number 24?
Gisele slams treatment of her husband
The supermodel couldn’t understand why the greatest football player in history was regularly treated like “some kind of outcast”.
Ballsy ultimatum to $300m drug kingpin
It takes rare courage to make demands of a man ruling a $300 million-a-year drug empire linked to the deaths of more than 30 people.
Shock reaction to $260 million pay day
Sydney Kings owner Paul Smith should have been sinking champagne after scoring a $260 million windfall. Instead, he was miserable.
Man who murdered Jordan’s dad to walk
One of the men who killed Michael Jordan’s father will be a free man 27 years after the brutal murder that shattered the NBA legend.
Sad aftermath of Genie’s famous romance
Eugenie Bouchard has detailed the ugly consequences of her iconic Twitter date and revealed why she avoids posting bikini photos.
Sad fallout of beloved Aussie duo
The Woodies were one of the best sporting tandems Australia produced, but their on-court magic hasn’t resulted in a lifelong friendship.
Explosive claim Hawks cheated salary cap
Hawthorn great Don Scott has made a remarkable claim about how his former club systematically cheated the salary cap during their golden era.
Shocking details of abuse made public
Former Australian Olympians and childhood stars have united in making horrifying revelations of abuse and the toxic culture of gymnastics.
AFL reacts to tragic death of 38yo star
The AFL has been left “devastated” by the sudden death of Richmond stalwart Shane Tuck, who was a beloved son of footy royalty.
Shane Tuck overcame ‘bloody hard’ start
As a kid, Shane Tuck couldn’t escape his father’s exploits. It took the loss of his dream for him to become the man he was meant to be.
Crucial ‘mistakes’ taint infamous Aussie win
Cricket fans will never forget Michael Clarke’s final over to win the 2008 SCG Test, but the victory has forever been tainted by two game-changing errors.
NBA star’s father mourned by 29 children
Dennis Rodman’s father, who had an estranged relationship with the most famous of his 29 children with 16 women, has died aged 79.
Why Johns ‘wasn’t ready’ for Origin debut
Matthew Johns has opened up about his first State of Origin camp 25 years ago, and revealed why he “wasn’t ready” to debut at the time.
TV host’s heartbreak over sick daughter
Channel 7 presenter Hamish McLachlan has opened up on the heartbreaking fight his family faced with his daughter’s medical trauma.
91 British Olympians in doping bombshell
UK Sport has denied reports they treated 91 Olympians as “guinea pigs” with performance-enhancing substances at the 2012 London Games.
‘Devastated’: World Cup legend dead at 85
The football community is mourning the loss of Jack Charlton, who was a critical member of England’s only successful World Cup campaign.
Ray Warren’s stoush with Snoop Dogg
The voice of rugby league, Ray Warren, had Andrew Johns in stitches as he revealed he once got into an altercation with Snoop Dogg.
Sad Pat Rafter truth really hits home
Nineteen years on from Pat Rafter’s most devastating on-court moment, the Aussie tennis legend’s heartache is impossible to miss.
‘Boys, you’ve f***ed the club’
The Johns brothers found themselves critical pawns in the ugly Super League war, and a visit from Phil Gould changed everything.
Aussie surfer kidnapped, raped for months
NSW pro surfer Carmen Greentree has revealed the harrowing details of being abducted and sexually abused nightly for two months.
Waugh spills on cause of 21-year feud
Aussie cricket great Steve Waugh has stood by his contentious decision which resulted in a long-lasting feud with Shane Warne.
Cricket great held knife to coach’s throat
One of cricket’s modern greats did not take kindly to some words of advice from a batting coach during a particularly horrific form slump.
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