Lyon embodies off spin’s revival
Nathan Lyon’s 500th Test wicket is a milestone for the man – and the art of spin.
Cycling
Billion dollar men, women on top of the world: 2023’s biggest stars
In 2023 there were countless records broken, $1b contracts signed and GOAT claims cemented. But who was the best of the best? Jon Anderson ranks the year’s 50 best athletes inside.
World’s best cyclists are coming to Adelaide
Adelaide is set to play host to the world’s best track cyclists in one of the final qualification events before next year’s Paris Olympic Games.
Australian cycling rocked by anti-doping allegation
Australian cycling has been rocked on the eve of the world championships, with an emerging road race rider provisionally banned for an anti-doping violation five years ago.
Why this Tour scepticism is different to Lance Armstrong era
Lance Armstrong’s doping was exposed by David Walsh’s dogged pursuit of the truth. The award-winning reporter explains how scepticism about this year’s Tour de France is different on several fronts.
Mountain monster Vingegaard defends Tour de France title
Jonas Vingegaard is the back-to-back Tour de France champion, with the Danish Jumbo-Visma rider topping the podium in Paris after a gripping battle in the mountains with Tadej Pogacar.
Why it’s not over for Hindley despite brutal mountain stage
An extended ride up the highest peak of the Tour de France to date proved tricky for Jai Hindley, who had the yellow jersey snatched from his grasp. But there’s a silver lining for the Aussie.
Hindley loses yellow as Tour favourites turn up heat
Australian cyclist Jai Hindley enjoys just one day in leader’s yellow jersey as Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard show their class in stage six of Tour de France.
‘Lost for words’: Aussie star’s epic Tour de France win
With his parents on hand, an Aussie cycling star has put himself in contention to win the world’s biggest cycling race.
Cycling superstar from land where they prefer you keep your head down
Tadej Pogacar likes rap music, playing FIFA and Manchester City; unlike anyone else, he has been ranked the world’s best cyclist for more than 90 weeks in a row.
‘I missed my son’s birth because I was racing’
Mark Renshaw says life as a professional cyclist was selfish by definition. On the eve of Le Tour he discusses big egos, his commentating gig and why women’s racing is as exciting as men’s.
The Aussie who could win this year’s Tour de France
Jai Hindley created history when he became Australia’s first Giro d’Italia winner last year. Now he has Tour de France glory in his sights, writes Simeon Thomas-Wilson.
Fairness furore: cycling body swerves on transgender eligibility
The International Cycling Union says it will reconsider a policy that allows transgender women with reduced testosterone to compete in women’s events.
No back-pedalling from the man I am
Back after a torrid year, Mark Cavendish has Tour history in his sights.
‘Scraping by the poverty line’: Cyclist slams inequality in sport
An Australian cycling great is prepared to end a 13-year career at the top over a pay dispute that may change the course of the sport for up-and-coming riders.
Grand Tour glory awaits Aussie TDU winner
Australian cycling revelation Jay Vine is tipped for Grand Tour glory after his dominant performance to claim the ochre jersey at the Tour Down Under.
Ultimate Guide: 2023 Tour Down Under
The 22nd edition of the Tour Down Under is not far away and we have your guide to the event. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the first stop of the UCI WorldTour.
Adelaide the first stop in Froome’s climb back to the summit
Cycling legend Chris Froome says he is hoping the upcoming Tour Down Under can help him elevate back to the top of cycling in 2023.
Plapp’s historic ride as he goes back-to-back at the nationals
Plapp becomes the second rider in 40 years to win two straight men’s road race national titles after a dominant ride to beat international Aussie stars. Find out he prevailed.
Tour de France winners locked in for Down Under
Two Tour de France winners and a Vuelta a Espana champ are the latest riders locked into a star-studded Tour Down Under line-up.
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