Analysis
Paris 2024
Trump, China and doping: Could USA’s power play cost them Olympic hosting rights?
The near-Orwellian powers of a US anti-doping act and subsequent protective action by the IOC threaten to disrupt the 2028 and 2034 Games in LA and Salt Lake City.
- by Roy Masters
Latest
Opinion
Paris 2024
Why Australia’s big hitters are struggling to make an impact on Games
A tearful Tina Rahimi was left speechless by her loss to Poland’s Julia Szeremeta. There are now just two of Australia’s contingent of 12 boxers still in contention.
- by Roy Masters
He only met his new horse six months ago, now Burton is eyeing a medal
Chris Burton and Shadow Man sit in a surprise third place after the dressage and cross-country stages of the three-day eventing competition. Now for the showjumping.
- by Roy Masters
The billionaire wrestling fan bankrolling an Olympic dream
He was a university champion as a young man in Canada and now Jack Cowin wants to help Australian wrestlers win a medal in Paris.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
State of Origin
Why Aerosmith and Origin have more in common than you might think
The Blues and Maroons will be living on the edge when they battle for interstate supremacy at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
- by Roy Masters
Opinion
NRL 2024
The first team to stem the tide of tries will emerge victorious
NRL coaches can be forgiven for feeling like King Canute when it comes to repelling attack.
- by Roy Masters
‘Better spending time in the sun at Henson’: Singo, Jets quit Perth NRL bid
John Singleton has withdrawn from a business case linking the Newtown Jets with a WA government-backed bid to become the NRL’s 18th team.
- by Roy Masters
Exclusive
Paris 2024
Hoy falls at final hurdle in bid for ninth Olympics
The Australian rider, who has won six Olympic medals since his Games debut at Los Angeles in 1984, has missed out on a ticket to Paris.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
State of Origin
‘Focus on the physical’: Inside the Blues’ emotional bonding session
Roy Masters joined the NSW squad for their jersey presentation and team meeting on Monday evening.
- by Roy Masters
Why the best laid plans of Madge and men go awry in Origin
There are four players who’ll run onto the MCG that will be targeted by their opponents.
- by Roy Masters
Opinion
State of Origin
Inside the Blues campaign: Why Maguire wants the spirit of ’85
The NSW coach has called on past glories to inspire his team for the 2024 State of Origin series.
- by Roy Masters
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