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.
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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.
Roosters set to pull selection shock
A former NRL star has delivered the late mail that the Sydney Roosters are set to swing a major shock ahead of the Grand Final.
231cm NBA giant’s latest insane photos
Tacko Fall has taken the basketball world by storm with absurd photos of the giant at work, the latest ones are just as mesmerising.
Simmons ready to elevate to next level
Ben Simmons has faced heavy criticism throughout his NBA career, but the Aussie ace is ready to put the critics in their place.
Haunting scene of abandoned Olympic site
It was once the jewel in the crown of a city’s Winter Olympics, images now show this iconic site being overrun in the mountains.
AFL star’s ‘devastating’ family tragedy
GWS Giants star Toby Greene will play Saturday’s AFL Grand Final with a heavy heart and will dedicate the game to one person.
Sonny Bill’s big World Cup reveal
The All Blacks star is celebrating early at the Rugby World Cup after revealing on social media his tribe is set to expand again.
‘Diabolical’: Where Bennett’s men failed
It’s time to book that holiday, Wayne. According to this NRL great, the Rabbitohs are toast against Canberra on Friday night.
NBA star marries coach’s daughter
A fairytale wedding has drawn the ire of a coach who had to dip into his own pocket despite the NBA player earning a rich new contract.
‘Criminal’: Pro boxer brutally KOs amateur
A decision to allow professional fighters at the world amateur championships has been slammed after this American left the ring on a stretcher.
Ricciardo’s teammate out in the cold
Another potential landing spot for Daniel Ricciardo’s outgoing Renault teammate has disappeared as the 2020 grid fills up fast.
‘Disgrace’: Greene’s manager erupts
Toby Greene gave a short statement after his suspension was upheld but his manager has dropped an extraordinary rant.
‘Horrendous’ twist in star’s HIV hell
Former Wales rugby great Gareth Thomas has revealed the shocking way his personal battle with HIV became public.
‘Utter crap’: Ben Cousins rumour quashed
Ugly rumours began to swirl on social media Thursday morning regarding the former AFL star, his former manager set the record straight.
Tiger Woods’ son roasts fellow pro
Tiger Woods was dubbed an underrated trash talker, it seems his son has followed suit with this ruthless put-down of an American star.
War of words heats up before showdown
They don’t square off until Friday night, but Richmond and Geelong are already trading barbs before the opening bounce.
Adult site’s wild offer to NFL rookie
Social media went into meltdown when this young star’s pre-game routine was revealed, now he’s received a truly wild endorsement offer.
Is tennis royalty gathering for ‘slaughter’?
The photos are great — and we mean really great — but there are fears the Laver Cup is going to be a pretty one-sided affair.
Aussie skipper’s stunning injury reveal
Australia skipper Tim Paine has revealed the injury toll from the final Test of the Ashes and heaped praise on an absolute warrior.
Bowler’s insane 63-year piece of history
Shane Warne or Glenn McGrath weren’t able to pull off what this South African bowler did as he wrote his name into the record books.
Waugh baffled by ‘strange’ Aussie snub
He played one Test all Ashes and was dropped for an older player, which is why Mark Waugh can’t believe Australia’s attitude towards Mitchell Starc.
Tayla Harris’ defiant statue defence
AFLW star Tayla Harris had defended her statue after AFL legend Malcolm Blight has slammed the bust as ‘ludicrous’.
USA coach rips reporter after shock exit
Team USA coach Gregg Popovich was at his snarly best as America tried to decipher just what went wrong at the Basketball World Cup.
‘Gutted’ Pom reacts to Ashes axeing
England has tinkered with its XI for the fifth and final Ashes Test — perhaps proving that their experiment with one batsman is done.
Flintoff escapes horiffic Top Gear wreck
Former England cricket star Andrew Flintoff has walked away from a nasty high-speed crash while filming for BBC show Top Gear.
‘Take his Rolex off him’: Legend blows up
Sam Burgess’ controversial hair-pull has landed him in some serious hot water — and this Origin legend isn’t having a bar of it.
Folau ‘not ashamed’ to speak out
Israel Folau has been quiet of late but now the former rugby star is being given a huge platform to share his message with Australia.
Unbelievable discovery in cycling race
It was a normal piece of footage during one of the world’s biggest races, but eagle-eyed fans spotted something remarkable.
Legend roasts controversial Aussie snub
One of Australia’s greatest batsman has lamented an Aussie snub which he thinks cost them in one of the worst Ashes losses on record.
SI model hospitalised after holiday accident
An afternoon with her NBA superstar boyfriend quickly went pear-shaped for this Sports Illustrated model after being thrown overboard.
Teen killer suspect’s naked rampage
A man allegedly killed the family of a baseball star before going on the run naked, as shocked relatives described the suspect as a “perfect kid”.
Teen killer suspect’s naked rampage
A man allegedly killed the family of a baseball star before going on the run naked, as shocked relatives described the suspect as a “perfect kid”.
Knights dive costs star ‘$1m payday’
Newcastle’s woeful late-season cliff dive has reportedly robbed Mitchell Pearce of boosting his earnings to $1 million this year.
NBA legends reignite 20-year beef
Former Lakers duo Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal continue to take heavy shots at each other despite finishing their careers a long time ago.
AFL star’s brilliant retirement prank
Heath Shaw has built a reputation as a serial prankster throughout his AFL career, this one caught all of his teammates off guard.
Federer hasn’t done this in 78 slams
Something is up with Roger Federer at this year’s US Open. It hasn’t cost him yet, but the signs aren’t great for a deep run by the GOAT.
‘Get rid of him’: Waugh’s Aussie fix
It’s chaos in the Australia camp after one of the worst losses in Test cricket history — and Mark Waugh says it’s do or die for the tourists.
Dangerfield snubbed by teammates
Patrick Dangerfield is one of the contenders for the 2019 Brownlow Medal, but his teammates don’t think he’s in their best three players.
NBA legend getting tattoos removed
An attempt to honour Larry Bird in his home state has backfired with the basketball great asking the artist to make major changes.
Golf legend’s insane body transformation
He started by sculpting the most sensational calves ever seen on a golf course — and now Phil “Lefty” Mickelson has left behind his love handles.
Broncos coach savages Souths rival
Anthony Seibold has hit back at Jason Demetriou, saying the Souths assistant is “dirty” after missing out on the Broncos’ head coach gig.
Aussie’s boneheaded decision goes viral
One of Australian cricket’s favourite sons had a novel approach to playing a bouncer during a defiant century in England overnight.
Journo’s dust-up over Dusty’s ‘girlfriend’
A promotional appearance for AFL star Dustin Martin allegedly turned physical after a reporter asked about his rumoured “girlfriend”.
Can you tell which horse won this race?
The winner of this horse race seems obvious — but bookies and punters were left fuming when the result was overturned by officials.
Ronaldo: 2018 worst year of my life
The football superstar has revealed the personal heartache that led to the worst year of his life while also hinting at retirement.
Stiff penalties as sex pill problem spirals
An American sports league has been forced to issue a hard warning to its players about the dangers of sexual enhancement pills.
England warned over Ashes ‘abuse’
Amid all the hype around Jofra Archer lies the very real threat he will lose his X-factor if England mistreats cricket’s newest prodigy.
Aussie backflips: ‘Shoot me … England’
A single, horrifying bouncer has exposed Australia at the most important hour — and one Aussie legend has warned to prepare for more bruises.
Shattering blow for Lakers’ NBA hopes
LeBron James’ chances of winning a championship next season took a major hit after DeMarcus Cousins tore his ACL in practice.
Police stop sports boss at gunpoint
A case of mistake identity has led to a harrowing moment for the New York Yankees’ GM after he was stopped by gun-toting police.
‘Brittle’ England are Lord’s of nothing
Very few things are harder than having someone question your resolve but Mark Waugh has done exactly that to the English cricket team.
Big names dropped in All Blacks team
The reaction to New Zealand’s heavy defeat against the Wallabies in the Bledisloe Cup opener has been brutal as a senior trio was axed.
Bouchard ‘booty goals’ post melts internet
Tennis sensation Eugenie Bouchard might be making a run for Kim Kardashian’s throne with some cheeky comments about her backside.
Dethroned Barty sets up chaotic No. 1 scrap
Ash Barty has officially been punted from the throne of women’s tennis, but her overthrow has set-up a tantalising showdown for the No. 1 ranking.
F1 boss bites back at ‘not happy’ Ricciardo
An F1 rival has swatted away Daniel Ricciardo’s angry claims, despite admitting his team ignored the rules with a “risky” strategy.
‘Deep end’: Wallabies’ bad boy gamble
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has announced another backline re-shuffle that puts re-called bad boy James O’Connor right in the firing line.
Simmons’ sister slams racist Australia
The controversy surrounding the NBA star’s visit to Crown Casino has been given a second life on social media after his sister unloaded.
Star’s cheeky retirement dig at legend
Aussie slugger Chris Lynn has hijacked Kiwi legend Brendon McCullum’s big retirement announcement with some toilet humour.
‘Emotional’: Schumacher’s podium display
Mick Schumacher left close friends of his father “emotional” in his breakthrough podium celebration that was eerily familiar.
‘Can’t see how Australia loses from here’
Mark Waugh says you can “put the house” on Australia winning the Ashes while discussing potential changes for the Second Test.
Star’s career unravels after flight meltdown
A golf star’s career is in free fall as he prepares to face court over allegations he completely lost it during a first class flight to London.
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