Aussie at centre of filthy surfing furore
A Hawaiian surfer is furious and calling for change after a controversial move by an Australian rival left his career in jeopardy.
Sports Odds
Why Aussie legend quit at his peak
As a teen Mark ‘Occy’ Occhilupo was on top of the world. But after suddenly quitting surfing he went into hiding and weighed 110kg.
‘Never experienced something like this’
Sydney’s smoky haze is plaguing the field at the Australian Open with several pros taking extreme measures to ensure their safety.
Irate champ’s ‘knock out’ threat to fan
A former world champion was left seething and pointed his anger in the direction of one fan in the crowd who broke a cardinal rule.
Israel Folau’s settlement has saved lives
A leading behavioural scientist believes the end to the fallout between Israel Folau and Rugby Australia is a win for at risk LGBT kids.
LeBron James gets away with murder
LeBron James was off on another planet in this platinum-level Shaqtin’ a Fool fail. Everyone in basketball saw it except the referees.
‘Never say never’: Folau’s lifeline
Bullish rugby boss Raelene Castle has conceded Israel Folau could return to Australian rugby while refusing to walk away from her position.
Comedian bombs, dodges projectile
A BBC comedian has been booed off stage and forced to dodge a projectile after he spectacularly bombed with a Brexit punchline.
‘Rolled over’: Blowtorch on rugby boss
Australian commentators have amplified calls for Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle to fall on her sword for the “costly debacle” with Israel Folau.
Star breaks down at legend’s death
A newsreader has broken down with emotion on live TV reading out a message from the family of dead cricket legend Bob Willis.
Waugh weighs in on Warner controversy
David Warner re-wrote the record books in Adelaide but Mark Waugh has chimed in on one aspect that left a sour taste in some people’s mouths.
Cruel fallout to kid’s ‘disgusting’ ban
The mother of a “traumatised” 11-year-old has revealed the tragic truth behind Australian junior rugby’s controversial size-for-age policy.
$14m Folau ‘smokescreen’ exposed
Israel Folau’s $14 million demand hides an intriguing tactical switch in his case against Rugby Australia, a leading legal expert has said.
Partner’s brutal reply to X-rated request
The stress of what to get your significant other for Christmas can be a tough time, but this former NBA star’s request takes the cake.
All Black opens up on toilet sex scandal
Aaron Smith has revealed what led to him being banned for having sex in an airport bathroom, and how the scandal changed his life.
Child ‘humiliated’ by divisive sports ban
Australian rugby officials have tried to explain why an 11-year-old was reduced to tears when kicked off the field because of his body.
Child ‘humiliated’ by divisive sports ban
Australian rugby officials have tried to explain why an 11-year-old was reduced to tears when kicked off the field because of his body.
WWE mess after ‘sad’ apology attempt
Fresh from an alleged cheating scandal, a star WWE commentator has reportedly angered officials over his “sad” apology to a colleague.
Enormous 140kg cricket giant runs riot
Standing nearly two metres tall and weighing in at 140kg, Rahkeem Cornwall went wild to record a 44-year first for the West Indies.
Star caught in supermodel ‘honey pot’ trap
A football great has revealed the trap his team stumbled into in Russia when they arrived at a hotel to discover supermodels waiting for them.
Star’s Ashes snub a blessing: Waugh
Australia’s favourite comeback story from the Gabba almost didn’t happen, according to former Aussie batsman Mark Waugh.
Disgusted response to NFL sledge claim
NFL star Myles Garrett has been blasted as “shameful” for claiming a racial slur sparked his wild assault on Mason Rudolph last week.
Porn star calls out NBA mystery man
An adult film star has reportedly put an anonymous NBA star on notice, claiming an Oklahoma City Thunder player owes her money.
Sun Yang reacts to wild twist
Controversial Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang says the “the truth will never be covered by lies” following his doping case bombshell.
PM slammed for cricket tweet
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is under fire over a “disgusting” and “tone-deaf” tweet following his catch-up with Australia’s cricket stars.
Lunacy in ‘brutal’ 119-year tennis first
The 2019 Davis Cup has created “ridiculous” and “unreal” scenes as records fell in a marathon match that gave something tennis had never seen before.
Freak injury curse strikes AFL star again
Carlton star Charlie Curnow has suffered a second major injury this off-season — after another accidental incident off the field.
Israel Folau trolled by Kiwi restaurant
A New Zealand restaurant visited by Israel Folau and his wife Maria has revealed he inadvertently donated to a pro-gay cause.
’Extraordinary’ Kyrgios maintains the rage
Nick Kyrgios is a man on a mission in the green and gold, continuing his fiery start to the Davis Cup with another clinical performance.
Ricciardo addresses latest break-up
After parting ways with Red Bull last year, Daniel Ricciardo has opened up on another split at Renault as he prepares for a new-look 2020.
Original URL: https://www.news.com.au/topics/sports-odds