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.
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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.
Waugh lashes Aussie Test selection
Former selector Mark Waugh was staggered this star still has a seat at the table while naming the player he believes was overlooked.
‘No excuse’: Charles Barkley’s awful joke
Basketball legend Charles Barkley has apologised after telling a female reporter: “I don’t hit women, but if I did I would hit you.”
More ‘disgraceful’ racism rocks the AFL
The ugly trend of AFL players being targeted by racist trolls struck again as West Coast and the league united to shame the abhorrent abuse.
‘Everyone gobsmacked’ by Baz’s ripped rig
Former AFL star Barry Hall hasn’t played professional footy for eight years but you wouldn’t know it looking at his body ahead of tonight’s Code War.
Viral cricket cult hero’s big Aussie jump
Romanian Pavel Florin made headlines around the world earlier this year and now he’s going to show off his talents in Australia this weekend.
Simmons slammed in ugly Sixers loss
They started the season with five straight wins but the 76ers have stumbled to a fourth loss in six games as Ben Simmons took the heat for another loss.
Swim stars smile again after messy split
Aussie swimming star Mitch Larkin has shown off his new girlfriend after former flame Emily Seebohm moved on with a radio host.
Alan Jones’ dubious call on cricket star
The radio host has weighed in after Aussie young gun Will Pucovski asked not to be selected in the Test team on mental health grounds.
Hall’s partner’s dirty confession is TMI
Barry Hall’s partner might miss his fight against Paul Gallen because she’s that nervous, telling the world all about her recent toilet troubles.
Football star plagued by pouting mum
Nicolo Zaniolo has told his mother to stop posting sexy selfies — and now football fans are singing about her during his matches.
Big question hanging over Hall’s head
There was a good reason Barry Hall chose the AFL over boxing — and 25 years on from that decision it’s worth asking what’s changed?
NRL legend writes off Barry Hall
The war of the codes is on our doorstep — and if you believe the words of this cocky former NRL great, Barry Hall is mince meat.
Struggling Simmons out, injured
Ben Simmons has walked off the court and gone straight to the locker room after suffering a painful injury on Thursday.
Comedian shreds ‘abhorrent’ Aussie icon
Comedian Lawrence Mooney has lashed out at Aussie tennis legend Margaret Court after she found herself back in the headlines today.
Gallen exposes Code War stitch-up
Paul Gallen has gone public with allegations his Code War brawl with Barry Hall has been set-up to bring about his downfall.
Wedding snap of groom’s wandering eye
Australian T20 captain Aaron Finch found it laughable he played a starring role on a couple’s wedding night, overshadowing the bride at one point.
Red Bull boss: ‘No room’ for Ricciardo
Red Bull’s driving chief has shut the door on his team offering Daniel Ricciardo a lifeline, despite the Aussie’s future being thrown into uncertainty.
Wild Cowboys contract ruse exposed
Roosters star Latrell Mitchell may be getting used as a pawn in a dramatic contract bluffing game between the Cowboys and Valentine Holmes.
Forget Hayne, 49ers have new Aussie gun
Aussie rookie Mitch Wishnowsky has just set a 25 year-first in the NFL, continuing his dream run with the high-flying 49ers.
Bodybuilding legend dead at 53
The wife of a German bodybuilding legend has released a heartbreaking statement about her shattered plans following his death.
Cricket legend rips ‘ridiculous’ ruling
A former Australian cricket star has gone to task over the “stupid” handling and ending to a contest at the SCG on Sunday.
Gutted Federer reveals Aussie snub
Roger Federer has revealed his regret at having to snub Sydneysiders as those in the NSW capital come to grips with never seeing him again.
‘Huge shock’: Footy star breaks down
Broncos legend Matt Gillett has broken down in tears as he announced his retirement following the devastating consequences of injury.
‘Absolute disgrace’: AFL fixture roasted
The AFL has revealed a major overhaul of the 2020 season fixture — but league commentators have blown up over details that slipped between cracks.
Brutal reality of porn star’s beating
A porn star who suffered a brutal knockout in her professional fight debut has shown off her “gnarly” new look from confronting injuries.
Ash Barty’s record $10m payday
Ash Barty’s star continues to rise as she became a $10 million golden girl, achieving something never seen before in Australian sport.
Crazy cost of flashing at baseball
The models who exposed themselves at the World Series gained a whole heap of publicity but it didn’t come cheap, as one of them has revealed.
Cricket drama: ‘Wouldn’t beat a club side’
Australia’s back in the good books after annihilating the first visitors of the summer — and Mark Waugh isn’t at all impressed with the challengers.
Former Aussie selectors brutal Lynn truth
Chris Lynn vented his frustration after not being told he hadn’t made the T20 squad, one former selector has delivered a parting shot.
69 stars axed in cruel AFL reality
AFL squads are already full of new faces as a combination of delistings, trades and retirements ensured 2020 will be a new-look season.
Why ‘freak’ teen must shelve history
It’s Zion Williamson time in the US — but hopes of a historic season for the 129kg rookie have hit a skid in more ways than one.
Footy star’s jaw-droppingly huge tattoo
Richmond star Nathan Broad is making the most of his downtime, showing off an enormous new piece of inkwork that dwarfs his teammates’ tatts.
‘Highly offensive’: Penis banner boned
Liverpool fans have been blasted by their own club after unfurling a banner depicting a star striker’s enormous manhood.
Simmons breaks silence on casino incident
It was the controversy that rocked Ben Simmons’ visit to Australia and the Philadelphia 76ers star has finally discussed it at length.
NFL star’s eagle-eyed fiancee goes viral
Houston power couple JJ Watt and Kealia Ohai were at Game 1 of the World Series but she couldn’t keep her eyes off his phone.
Chieka drops bombshell World Cup gamble
Australia coach Michael Cheika is going all-in for the quarterfinal assault against England, but the Poms are ready for plenty of niggle.
‘Legend’ retires at 28 with $60 million
America is saluting former Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler, who is hanging it up after earning $4 million for every game he won.
Incredibly dumb fan punched this guy
One of the most physically-imposing men in American sport was stunned when a fan asked for a photo — and then punched him in the face.
Tayla Harris turns heads on red carpet
A host of Australia’s biggest and brightest female athletes gathered for the Women in Sport Awards in Sydney on Wednesday night.
Legend crashes Ben Simmons party
He’s been tipped as the saviour of Philadelphia after going viral last week. But one Aussie great is holding his tongue with Ben Simmons.
Revelation of Folau sting rocks rugby
An undercover operation run by the mother of a Wallabies player aimed at bringing down Israel Folau has left his ex-teammates in disbelief.
LeBron’s doggy bag gift for new star
The relationship between the NBA’s newest power couple was sealed with a handwritten card and a thoughtful gift hidden in a to-go bag.
US teen freak makes Aussie TV history
US phenomenon LaMelo Ball has already sent a tsunami rolling through Australia, bringing a chunk of his 5 million followers Down Under.
Meet the colourful WAGs sending UK wild
Brits have gone mad for a public spat between two of England’s most high-profile WAGs. So who are the women at the centre of the scandal?
‘It’s his funeral’: Zerafa lashes Horn
Brave or stupid? Jeff Horn has revealed his next opponent, despite pleas from his wife he retire from boxing after he was knocked out.
Ugly All Blacks enforcer does it again
World Rugby is under pressure to take action against Kiwi star Kieran Read after he was busted committing a second ugly hit at the World Cup
Gallen’s ballsy Hall knockout prediction
Paul Gallen and Barry Hall have squared off on live radio with the NRL legend making a huge prediction for the their “Code Wars” showdown.
AFL WAG breaks silence on messy break-up
Brisbane Lions star Dayne Zorko’s partner of five years and mother of his child has spoken at length about their very public break-up.
Reporter asked to get naked at game
Italian television star Diletta Leotta shut down football supporters who sang “get your t**s out” at a game in Naples on the weekend.
Raiders’ odd man out raring to go
Canberra’s grand final lead-up has been disrupted by a health scare to Josh Hodgson and a contract furore involving John Bateman.
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