Tiger Woods, Nike and the deal that changed the business of sport forever
From death threats and boycotts to scandals and world domination, the inside story of the 27-year partnership that has made the golfer half a billion dollars richer.
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Cam Smith is Australia’s wealthiest athlete – but you wouldn’t know it
Despite his incredible wealth, the bloke himself doesn’t seem to have changed at all. You could swear he’s still a bit of a battler.
Opinion: The Eels’ biggest priority shouldn’t be Lomax
Parramatta’s pursuit of Zac Lomax has become the talk of the town, but they have a much bigger problem in front of them. Plus why the clock is ticking for golfer Cameron Smith. WEEKEND READ
Why Premier is turning SA into surest bet for Australian sport
Investing in sport has made multiple state governments look silly, but South Australia is the exception. SHANNON GILL chats to Peter Malinauskas to find out how his state has made it work.
‘It’d be unbelievable, eh?’: Smith sets sights on Masters glory and Olympic tracksuit
Cam Smith admits he’s desperate for a green jacket and Olympic berth in his make-or-break bid for the Paris Games at next week’s US Masters.
The man who helped make Woods and Norman rich
After making millions for two of the biggest names in world sport, Hughes Norton was abruptly let go by both superstars. There was always going to be a book in it …
Why Aussie golf star believes in Olympic gold medal dream
No Australian has ever won an Olympic medal in golf, but Hannah Green’s incredible finish in Singapore has got her believing anything is possible.
Athletes v boardroom: Which women wield power in Aussie sport?
They hold some of the most important positions in Australian sport – but who wields the most power? We reveal all in this year’s Power 100.
Barty Party lives on? Ash gives answer over pro golf career
Ash Barty has lined up as a professional cricketer for the Brisbane Heat and is a three-time grand slam champion. Could she add golf to her resume?
Let him cook: Lee on Lululemon, Las Vegas and leaving home
Min Woo Lee is one of the best golfers in the world. He’s also a social media star, Nevada local, friends with NBA players and – now – a fashion designer.
Tiger Woods, Nike part ways after 27 years
The 15-time major golf champion had one of the longest, and most lucrative, endorsement deals in sports, but that is now over with a single social media post.
Norman’s dream for a world tour closer to fruition
Greg Norman is channeling Kerry Packer in his bid to realise an ambition he has held for decades.
From Paris to the MCG: 24 unmissable sports events in 2024
With all eyes focused on the Paris Olympics, 2024 is going to be a year that Aussie sports fans will never forget. JULIAN LINDEN takes you through a bumper year of sport.
2024 fearless sport predictions: shock shootout to decide Dally M
From NRL expansion to emotional retirements, redemption stories to rough decisions, and heroics and heartbreak on the world stage, we look into our Crystal Ball for the 2024 year in sport.
Ando’s Top 50: Who is Australia’s top sporting hero of 2023?
Australia’s swimmers dominated 2023, but which of them truly stood supreme? JON ANDERSON completes his list of the best of the best, revealing his top 50 sportsmen and women of 2023.
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.
Intrigue far from over in year golf battled for its soul
The PGA and LIV Golf squared off against each other all year, and the intrigue is far from over.
Top 50 sports women: Can anyone beat Kerr to No.1 spot?
This has been a watershed year for Australian female athletes. From the Matildas to our swimmers, they have made their mark at home and abroad. We reveal the top 50 for 2023.
LIV strike new blow to PGA golf with signing of Masters champ
Greg Norman and LIV Golf have done it again, this time signing one of the world’s best golfers, world no. 3 and reigning Masters champion, Jon Rahm to an almost half billion dollar deal.
Mixed emotions for Minjee Lee, Niemann creates history
South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai has held her nerve to win the women’s Australian Open in Sydney, denying Minjee Lee’s brave late charge. While the men’s Open went to a sudden-death playoff between Chile and Japan.
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