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.
History
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.
Devastating revelation about day Kobe died
Kobe Bryant’s personal assistant has revealed a tragic last-minute decision by the NBA star before his death in a helicopter crash.
‘Line crossed’ in Wallabies’ civil war
Michael Cheika has responded to accusations from within the Wallabies camp he ran a World Cup “scam” last year that put players off-side.
$29k to $1.8b: Sports biggest divorces
Marriages don’t always work out, but for these sports stars the breakdown of their marriages came with a monstrous hit to the pocket.
Rock stars to movie stars: Lance’s lovers
Lance Armstrong was the biggest athlete on the planet during his cycling peak and his dating history backed up his star power.
Bodybuilder could not have been human
Ronnie Coleman has blown Joe Rogan’s mind with incredible claims about his record-breaking rig that put rivals to shame.
Steve Waugh’s ice-cold response to Warne
Steve Waugh has responded to comments from Shane Warne that he was the “most selfish cricketer” the leg-spinner ever played with.
Bitter feuds at centre of best Aussie tales
Thanks to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, sports documentaries are in high demand. Here’s 10 Aussie stories worthy of a Netflix series.
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