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Piastri’s poetry in motion could do Kipling proud
On his way to becoming Australia’s F1 superstar, Oscar Piastri was a starry-eyed young fella who dared what-ifs to play pitch-and-toss at an English school with a very special alumni.
Dawn of a fighting new era
Australia’s legendary, nationally treasured and endlessly courageous Olympian Dawn Fraser wants to beat her serious health complications and witness the wonder of the Brisbane Games in 2032.
McLaren family salutes Piastri and his rival
Amanda McLaren was four when her legendary father, Bruce, went to the great F1 garage in the sky after a fatal crash. Fifty-five years later, she’s applauded Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Singing the blues – captain Jake is running on borrowed time
He ain’t a plodder, but Jake Trbojevic no longer carries the aura of an on-field sheriff. At 31 years of age, his body must feel like it’s 100 after the beatings received and delivered. He’s been a mighty servant for the Blues, so what’s the matter?
Il Maestro gets a hero’s reception. Will Paris welcome an Italian Sinner?
Jannik Sinner was introduced to his Rome audience as ‘Il Maestro’. I doubt he’ll be so warmly greeted at the French Open after his doping ban. Parisians don’t need much encouragement to treat a foreign player like a contemptible scoundrel.
Are F1’s star-crossed lovers headed for divorce?
Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was thought to be the match made in revhead heaven. Formula One’s greatest star in cahoots with the most famous team. It’s a train wreck.
Old blokes rule – Wilson up to scratch at Gold Coast Pro
A day after Steph Gilmore beat world champion Caity Simmers, Julian Wilson’s comeback took off when he knocked over World No.1 Italo Ferreira at Burleigh Heads.
Steph Gilmore rocks up to the Gold Coast Pro and beats the world champ
Steph Gilmore jumped on stage and played electric guitar with Spiderbait … then defeated California’s world champion Caity Simmers at Burleigh Heads. Gilmore is hands-down the greatest female surfer in history – and Australia’s coolest athlete.
Griddy with delight: Piastri doesn’t miss a beat at Miami … except one
Oscar Piastri had a sobering thought after winning the Miami Grand Prix. He had to do a celebration dance called the Griddy. Normally he wouldn’t do it in a pink fit, but he was on a promise.
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