‘Courageous’: Candid Fanning’s admission
Surfing legend Mick Fanning has called on young men to be open to help as he detailed his own mental health journey, following his brother’s death.
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‘Always with me’: Surfer mourns after tragedy
Australian surfing legend Mick Fanning has mourned the loss of his last surviving brother in an emotional post on social media.
Aussie’s freak act smashes world record
Australian surfer Laura Enever has literally entered the history books after she completed one of the most insane feats ever seen.
‘We will kill you’: Aussie cops death threats
Three-time world champion Gabriel Medina has sparked a fiery furore which has seen our top ranked Aussie surfer targeted in a vile attack.
‘Spine-tingling’ Sydney surf feat blows minds
A moment of lunacy in Sydney is dropping jaws around the globe with a superhuman pulling off “the craziest thing I’ve seen a human do”.
Kelly Slater drops Olympic bombshell
The world’s greatest ever surfer and 11-time world champion Kelly Slater has revealed his epic career is finally coming to an end.
Impossible act leaves surfing world stunned
Two-time surfing world champion John John Florence has pulled off a move so stunning no one who saw it could believe their eyes.
Legendary surf spot claims first kill
Tributes have flowed for a Brazilian surfing pioneer has become the first person to die at legendary big wave surf break Nazare.
World stunned as Aussie wins eighth world title
Surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore has written her name in the history books again, making the Aussie the undisputed GOAT of the women’s tour.
Transgender Aussie’s historic surfing win
Transgender surfer Sasha Jane Lowerson has claimed a historic victory in WA, having been crowned men’s champion three years earlier.
Busted surfer criticised for cheeky act
Surfer Mitch Parkinson raised the ire of authorities after trying to get away with a brazen move at a Challenger Series event.
‘Blown away’: Lifeline for Aussie after brutal cut
A week after a shocking career blow Sally Fitzgibbons has been given a stunning lifeline.
Lifeline changes everything for axed star
Aussie Sally Fitzgibbons was brutally cut from the championship tour, but an announcement has turned her misfortune on its head.
Surfing world stunned by dangerous act
The world surfing tour is trying to wrap its head around the moment a Hawaiian star had a moment of madness at the Margaret River Pro.
Star’s ‘wholesome’ Barty tribute is perfect
Three-time grand slam champ Ash Barty has already inspired a whole generation of Aussie tennis stars but her reach goes well beyond the court.
Kelly Slater’s Covid vax mystery solved
Kelly Slater previously spoke out against the “virtuous vaccinated” but it appears the surfing legend has now received the Covid-19 jab himself.
Slater breaks down after historic win
The world has been left in awe of surfing freak Kelly Slater after he did the unthinkable in a history-smashing victory at Pipeline.
Slater emotional after stunning surf world
Kelly Slater found it hard to find the right words when interviewed immediately following a wave that has stunned the surf world.
‘No chance’: Slater to be locked out of Aus
Kelly Slater has “no chance” of getting into Australia for upcoming events without being vaccinated, according to the federal government.
Hell breaks loose over Kelly Slater Covid call
Kelly Slater has been slammed for sharing divisive vaccination advice when responding to an Aussie star, triggering an Instagram firestorm.
Chumpy’s widow posts heartwarming update
The partner of Aussie snowboard champion Alex “Chumpy” Pullin has shared a heartwarming update on her miracle pregnancy.
Kelly Slater’s warning to female surfer
Maya Gabeira’s world record for the largest wave surfed by a female never would have happened if she followed Kelly Slater’s brash advice.
Kelly Slater savages bitcoin villain Musk
American surfing icon Kelly Slater has blasted Elon Musk after the billionaire Tesla owner rocked the cryptocurrency market last week.
Surfing world erupts over Fanning bombshell
Three years after stepping away from the sport, Australian great Mick Fanning has stunned the surfing world with a shock announcement.
‘Felt like puking’: 13yo prodigy’s absurd feat
Teenage prodigy Chrislyn Simpson-Kane has become the youngest woman to tackle one of surfing’s most famous swells in Hawaii.
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.
‘Holy s***’: Aussie star’s heroic act
An Aussie surf star has turned hero after running in to dangerous conditions to save the life of a swimmer who was in major trouble.
Pro surfing’s bizarre ‘cone of silence’
The World Surf League continues to treat its fanbase with a level of disdain unseen anywhere else in professional sport.
Shark attack death rocks surfing
The surfing world is reeling and an event featuring Australia’s brightest stars has been cancelled after a fatal shark attack in Hawaii.
Aussie stars beached after shark attack
A shark attack on a local surfer in Maui halted competition in the Roxy Pro just hours before two Aussie stars were due to hit the water.
Shark attack stalls Aussie surf stars
A shark attack on a local surfer in Maui halted competition in the Roxy Pro just hours before two Aussie stars were due to hit the water
Cause of ‘unimaginably cruel’ tragedy
The loss of five locals sent shockwaves through the Dutch surfing community, and the assumed cause of death is heartbreaking.
World surfing champion dead at 55
The surfing world is mourning the “horribly sad” death of Hawaiian legend Derek Ho, who made an indelible impact on the sport.
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.
Champ’s ‘chilling’ incident with stalker
Australian surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore was reportedly left shaken and upset following a “menacing” encounter with a stalker.
Surfing furore: ‘Absolutely a dick move’
The World Surf League’s title race exploded in unbelievable scenes in Hawaii as a championship contender produced a ruthless move.
Pure devastation for Sally Fitzgibbons
WOW, that was hard to watch. Perennial surfing bridesmaid Sally Fitzgibbons has been left at the altar in heartbreaking scenes in Hawaii.
Brazilian bombshell beating the boys
Not content with going down as one of the most influential female surfers in history, Maya Gabeira is now surfing bigger waves than the men.
13yo’s insane air has Kelly Slater in awe
The surf world collectively lost its mind after young Hawaiian ripper Jackson Dorian landed the type of air professionals dream of.
Surfer’s cruel reality after ’mutant’ wipeout
There is a cost to chasing the world’s biggest waves and this surf star is paying a heartbreaking price after a sickening wipeout.
‘I’m scared’: Olympics set for surf carnage
Olympic chiefs have given the go-ahead for their surfing competition to be held at one of the most dangerous waves on the planet.
Surfer’s disturbing ocean act confession
A professional surfer has gone into far too great of detail about an ugly incident that unfolded right before his heat got underway.
Kelly Slater smashed by Sydney swells
Eleven-time world champion Kelly Slater braved the conditions and tackled three-metre waves at Sydney’s Avalon Beach, and copped “a few beatings”.
Kelly Slater hits out in surfing furore
Surfing legend Kelly Slater has weighed in after a moment of madness sparked controversy and threw a spanner into the world title race.
Divorce sent Fanning to ‘rock bottom’
Aussie surf legend Mick Fanning has revealed the personal turmoil and devastating tragedies that left him “totally empty”.
Adorable photo of Mick Fanning’s newborn
He has encountered white pointer sharks, now Aussie surf legend Mick Fanning is staring down his biggest challenge yet — fatherhood.
Surfing icon’s ‘incredible’ announcement
Six-time Australian Male Surfer of the Year Mick Fanning shocked his girlfriend and the camera crew during a photo shoot in northern NSW.
Kelly Slater’s humiliating surfing exit
Surfing legend Kelly Slater has shown he is human after all when he crashed and burned spectacularly at the World Cup of Surfing.
Surfer’s frightening encounter with shark
A pro surfer has been filmed in an encounter with a shark, saying he was completely unaware the 1.5m predator had approached him.
Kelly Slater singles out bushfire ‘lessons’
Horrified by what he’s seen in a country he visits every year — surfing legend Kelly Slater has weighed in on the lessons in the catastrophe.
Aussie legend relives terrifying ordeal
It was a moment that left the sports world in awe, now Aussie surf champion Mick Fanning is facing up to one of nature’s biggest predators.
‘Insane’ surfing wipe-outs as Jaws roars
Kelly Slater couldn’t look away as a host of the world’s best big wave surfers tackled huge swell at Jaws — and simply tried to survive.
Cruel mistress ripped Sally’s heart apart
Sally Fitzgibbons has endured more heartbreak than any athlete should, and it’s taken a heavy toll on the Aussie surfing star.
Surfing Sally still has eyes on Olympic gold
Sally Fitzgibbons has used the COVID-19 enforced shutdown of the World Surf League tour to make herself a more complete surfer ahead of next year’s postponed Olympics.
Surf star reveals ‘terrifying’ abuse
Ellie-Jean Coffey has broken her silence on years of mental and physical abuse in the surf industry she says left her contemplating suicide.
Big change after pic sparks outrage
IT WAS a simple pic that caused a firestorm of controversy. The World Surf League has listened to the outrage and made an awesome decision.
Aussie’s stunning return to the water
After 17 months out of action with a devastating illness, Australian surfer Tyler Wright returned to action in amazing fashion.
Most important event in surfing history
The World Surf League has never seen a more climactic end to its season — and that’s before you consider the Olympic ramifications.
The future of Aussie surfing has arrived
On a magical day in Hawaii, two young Aussies put their hand up to begin a new era in surfing by booking a place on next year’s world tour.
‘The best wave ever ridden in Sydney’
The stars aligned at Manly on Wednesday to produce once-in-a-lifetime surfing conditions. Among the wipe-outs was one perfect ride.
‘It really made me fall in love again’
Aussie surf champion Stephanie Gilmore is chasing a record eighth title in 2019 but history is secondary to why she wants to remain champ.
Supercars, surf stars in sizzling fling
Supercars driver turned adult entertainer Renee Gracie has hooked up with a surfing star in an overt, public display. WARNING: Adult content
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