Need for speed: With Father Time and Paris approaching, Boomer handover begins
Veterans Patty Mills and Joe Ingles are pushing hard to make the final Olympics squad, but it’s the next generation of stars who will determine how far the team can go in Paris.
- by Jon Pierik and Roy Ward
Latest
This Collingwood comeback wasn’t quite enough; Bulldogs win but still ‘on edge’
On a frenetic day of footy, Sydney were pipped by Fremantle, there was a shock for Collingwood and Marcus Bontempelli shone for the Doggies. Geelong regained their form to take down a disappointing Essendon with Brad Scott frustrated by a lack of composure.
- by Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Andrew Stafford, Andrew Wu and Malcolm Conn
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NBA
Late NBA draft twist as Melbourne prospect realises dream, former United player chosen with final pick
The NBA dream of Melbourne-born Johnny Furphy has been realised, but only after another shock move during the second round of the NBA draft on Friday morning.
- by Jon Pierik and Roy Ward
‘Girls deserve better’: Billionaire businessman, Tesla chair take over WNBL
Billionaire Larry Kestelman and Tesla Motors chair Robyn Denholm will overhaul the Women’s National Basketball League after striking a deal with Basketball Australia.
- by Jon Pierik
‘You can’t tackle someone like that’: Concussion expert takes aim at Dangerfield call
A leading concussion expert has hit out at the AFL tribunal’s decision to overturn Patrick Dangerfield’s one-match suspension, but the coach trying to stop the Cats captain this week agreed with the call.
- by Jon Pierik and Scott Spits
NBA draft
NBA
Here’s Johnny! How a kid from Clifton Hill rose to the NBA draft
He comes from a family of sporting high achievers and is poised to become an instant millionaire this week.
- by Jon Pierik
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Trio of premiership Pies back in the mix; Danger plans for appeal, Tomahawk consults specialists
Scott Pendlebury headlines the list of premiership Pies on the verge of a return; Tom Hawkins meets with specialists to determine the extent of his foot injury, and Patrick Dangerfield prepares for a date with the tribunal.
- by Peter Ryan, Jon Pierik and Russell Bennett
Analysis
AFL 2024
The charts that show how the umpires stopped blowing the whistle
The AFL had encouraged umpires to pay more holding-the-ball free kicks in a league directive in late May but, after an early spike, this round had the lowest average since round two.
- by Jon Pierik
‘Top four, that’s still a big question mark’: Will the Bombers keep flying high, or crash?
The Bombers have enjoyed significant improvement and begin the run home to the finals in a strong position, but we’re about to find out if they are still the “contender” Leigh Matthews said they were a month ago.
- by Jon Pierik
Updated
NBA
‘A lot of history’: Giddey becomes fifth Australian to join the Chicago Bulls
Australian guard Josh Giddey has a new NBA home, and will soon be eligible for a lucrative rookie-scale contract extension.
- by Jon Pierik
Updated
AFL 2024
‘I wasn’t under anaesthetic’: Petracca details treatment for internal injuries
The Melbourne star explained how his condition rapidly deteriorated in hospital after he’d copped a blow to the body in his team’s King’s Birthday clash with Collingwood.
- by Jon Pierik
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