Oldest living Olympic champ turns 100
The world is celebrating the remarkable life of five-time Olympic champion and Holocaust survivor Agnes Keleti.
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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.
Gus: Real reason Broncos axed Bennett
Phil Gould has provided insight into the Brisbane Broncos decision to move on mastercoach Wayne Bennett in favour of Anthony Seibold.
Legend’s ‘kick in the backside’ for Merv
Australian cricket great Merv Hughes has revealed the brutal slap-down he copped from a childhood hero following his debut Test match.
Wilder’s camp accuses Fury of cheating
Deontay Wilder and his camp have thrown out more excuses than he threw punches in his brutal defeat against Tyson Fury, but this is outlandish.
Steve Waugh: Warne had ‘no mates’
A former teammate has revealed how Steve Waugh brutally sledged Shane Warne before their relationship turned seriously sour.
Police investigate India’s greatest victory
It was recently voted the greatest sporting moment of the century but India’s Cricket World Cup win is now being investigated by police.
AFL great suing Newman over photo
Sam Newman and his two colleagues caused a stir when questioning the context of one of footy’s most iconic images.
Footy star unleashes on AFL ‘cowards’
Heritier Lumumba has continued to speak out amid an AFL racism storm, calling “bulls**” on a myth the sport should stop promoting.
‘Crackers’: US reacts to Adam Goodes doco
A documentary highlighting Adam Goodes’ battle with racism in Australia was shown in America on Thursday — and the reviews are in.
AFL mourns death of a true legend
The father figure of the Hawthorn Football Club has passed away just weeks after officially being named an Australian Football Hall of Fame legend.
Tyson warns Jamie Foxx about film
Mike Tyson has sent Hollywood A-lister Jamie Foxx a warning after it was revealed he would play the boxing legend in a biopic.
Autopsy reveals how Floyd’s ex died
Josie Harris, Floyd Mayweather’s former girlfriend and mother of three of his children, died suddenly in her car in Los Angeles in March.
Brock Lesnar accused of sexual harassment
WWE star and former UFC champion Brock Lesnar has been accused of a lewd act involving a female colleague in the dressing room.
Schumacher’s ‘stupidest decision’ revealed
Michael Schumacher is Formula 1’s greatest ever driver but one decision threatened the seven-time champion’s incredible legacy.
Footballer’s wild sex life with Pamela
A former teammate of football star Adil Rami has revealed how the Frenchman used to brag about his wild sex life with Pamela Anderson.
Cricketer’s mid-match ‘breast competition’
Former Aussie cricketer Greg Ritchie has lifted the lid on when female spectators lifted their shirts for him during a one-dayer in Sydney.
Brutal fallout from Aussie’s defiant act
An Aussie sprinter who was way ahead of his time with his iconic stance at the 1968 Olympics, ended up paying a heavy price for his defiant act.
Call to ban Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
It’s been the unofficial anthem for supporters of England’s rugby team since the late 1980s but it could be gone because of its links to slavery.
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