Record-breaking kid set to dethrone King Kyle
He’s smaller than his alpha-dog rivals and proof that brains really can beat brawn – meet David Popovici the teen sensation destroying records many thought would never fall.
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Surfing star details the harsh reality of her ‘job’
India Robinson discusses her comeback to the tour after her serious concussions and her motivation to be as successful as possible in order to keep her passion as her career.
Kookas coach won’t pick fresh faces ‘for the sake of it’
Colin Batch won’t be gifting test caps as the Aussies gear up for their pre-World Cup series against India. Core players including a soon-to-be 400-gamer will be given priority, if fit.
Volkanovski, Whittaker to prove doubters wrong
“Just watch me shock the world.” Alex Volkanovski plans to do what has never been done before.
Ex-Olympian stunned by swimming blindside, secrecy
The revolving door at Swimming Australia is in full swing again with the axing of yet another president. And the latest shock departure has caught the attention of FINA.
Olympic hero reveals hidden challenge behind success
She won three gold medals in record time at Athens, but Queensland Sporting Legend Jodie Henry reveals she was struggling with a hidden limitation the whole time.
Video: Tennis dad arrested over alleged assault on 14yo daughter
A viral social media video has set police into action with a father arrested for alleged domestic violence of his 14-year-old daughter on a tennis court.
Titmus loses world record to Chinese sensation
The hunter has become the hunted after Ariarne Titmus lost her world record in a dominant performance that is sure to leave ‘Arnie’ and coach Dean Boxall with food for thought.
Priority review of rowing’s trans code
Rowing Australia is reviewing its transgender policy that allows for trans athletes to ‘have a positive sport experience’ by competing and sharing hotel rooms according to the gender with which they identify.
‘I was in a bubble’ – shot of real life reinvigorates cricket career
Saskia Horley wonders now if she was too young for the success and attention that came as a teen tyro. Three years on she has a bag of new tricks to deal with her cricket career.
Who needs legs with a heart as big as Ryley Batt’s
Ryley Batt and the Steelers looked done and dusted. Then they became world champions.
Why Olympic sailing GOAT has called time ahead of Paris 2024
For two decades Olympic sailor Mat Belcher’s life has revolved around racing and representing Australia with pride. Now it is all about dance class, BBQ’s, family time and being a CEO.
Mick Inc: Surf star’s $20m business empire
Three-times world surfing champion Mick Fanning has built a $20m business empire in retirement.
Why Beachley is ‘relieved’ she’s no longer the GOAT
On Friday, Aussie surfing icon Layne Beachley was finally overtaken by Stephanie Gilmore. So was she disappointed? Anything but – and here’s why.
‘Freakin’ cool’: Gilmore the greatest of all time
Stephanie Gilmore has hailed her eighth world title as ‘freakin’ cool’ but was magnanimous in declaring her opponent, Carissa Moore the true champion and ‘greatest of all time’.
Gilmore in record books with eighth world title
Stephanie Gilmore doesn’t normally cry, but her against the odds world title – the eighth of her remarkable career – brought her to tears this morning at Lower Trestles.
Breakthrough funding as Olympics shifts to the future
The addition of extreme sports to the Olympic roster has brought an incredible diversity of athletes under the Sport Australia funding umbrella.
What it will take for an Aussie to win the World Surf League
Aussie surfing legend Barton Lynch reveals what it will take for Steph Gilmore, Ethan Ewing or Jack Robinson to take out the World Surfing League title.
Leisel applauds King Kyle’s mental health call
Swim champ Leisel Jones says Kyle Chalmers’ decision to speak about his mental health needs to be applauded, revealing the dangers if things unravel.
Not mutual: Four words suggest Ricciardo was sacked
Despite McLaren’s best efforts to suggest Daniel Ricciardo’s departure was a mutual decision, a video posted by the F1 star suggests otherwise. Read the inside story of his sacking.
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