Dual champion primed for third title after upset Pipe Pro win
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‘Brutal’: SailGP Sydney ends in drama and upset for some – but not all – Aussies
A pair of Australians were part of a major sting in the SailGP Sydney event – they just weren’t racing on the Aussie boat on a very expensive day of controversy and drama on Sydney Harbour
Australia’s ‘other’ teen sensation sets track record
Teenage star Gout Gout may dominate the headlines, but Australia’s ‘other’ teen sensation Cameron Myers is setting records of his own.
Aussie SailGP crew hit 93km/h but dodge drama, controversy and storm
Record penalties, flying starts, close calls, nosedives and cheeky moves – day one of the Sydney SailGP had it all and more. including one very happy Australian team.
Anything but smooth sailing for Americans ahead of SailGP
The world’s most technologically advanced sailing boats lit up Sydney Harbour ahead of this weekend’s SailGP, although the Americans ran into a spot of bother.
Kookaburras prepared for rocky road on way to LA
Australia’s Kookaburras are already making big strides under new coach Mark Hager. But, he has warned the path to the LA Olympics won’t all be smooth sailing.
‘It’s scary’: Speed race has SailGP guns on edge
SailGP gun Kyle Langford has given an insight into the wet, wild and high risk speed chase that could see 100km/h broken on Sydney Harbour – and the fear and pain involved.
Australian swimmers and SailGP team’s unique exchange
Two of Australia’s leading sports teams – SailGPs Flying Roos and the Dolphins – are collaborating in a hunt for “little gems” to deliver lucrative triumphs on the water and Olympic medals in it.
Concussions, crashes! Risky business in chase for 100km/h in SailGP Sydney
There were crashes, concussions and carnage at the last event but Aussie SailGP skipper Tom Slingsby is tipping a wild speed chase and an old rivalry reigniting on his home waters this weekend.
Thanks Kylie! How old soaps playing role in Aussie SailGP success
Soaps Neighbours and Home and Away – and a British Olympian who watched them – are strangely playing a part in the resurgence of the Aussie crew in the SailGP series hitting Sydney at speed.
Hockeyroos beat Spain in mixed FIH Pro League opener for Aussies
It was a mixed night for Australia’s national hockey teams as the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras took on Spain in the first match of their FIH Pro League title defence in Sydney.
Kookaburras and Hockeyroos are ready to conquer Paris demons
Australia’s national hockey sides will have an immediate opportunity to address their disappointing Paris 2024 campaigns as they prepare for the FIH Pro League matches in Sydney.
Rookie Kookaburra to replace nation’s most capped keeper
Victorian Jed Snowden to follow in his family footsteps and fill the boots of Australia’s recently retired most capped goalkeeper, as Kookaburra’s announce eight debutants for FIH Pro League.
NRLW gun Keeley Davis keeping close tabs on future teammates – and rivals
She is one of the pioneers of NRLW but now this rugby league talent is playing a hand in the development of her future teammates – and potential rivals.
One question the Fox sisters can’t stop asking as focus shifts to LA
Jessica and Noemie Fox hit home waters for the first time since their Paris Olympic success after months of celebrations, honours, new opportunities and one very interesting conversation.
Super Saturday! Rugby rising star’s incredible day out for Waratahs
It’s game on – twice – for this rising star of rugby who will be one of the busiest sportsmen in the country in Waratahs battles with NSW Pacifica this weekend.
Uncapped trio set as Hockeyroos return to Sydney
The Hockeyroos will be out for revenge with a host of fresh faces when they take on Olympic silver medallists China, and Spain, as the FIH Pro League returns to Sydney in February.
Records fall, new stars emerge at wet, wild NSW Country athletics champs
A 43-year old record was broken, a family record changed hands and stars of the future were identified at a wet and wild NSW Country Athletics championships. Stars and standouts
‘It hindered us’: Aussies sound SailGP warning after comeback from gear drama
Mishaps and drama rattle most sailors but when things don’t go Tom Slingsby’s way it just brings out the best in the Australian SailGP skipper and his crew as they proved with a crucial win
‘Collisions capsizes, anything could happen’; Aussies on alert in SailGP
It’s been a while since Australia has dominated New Zealand on the rugby pitch but it’s a different story when it comes to super fast sailing as an Aussie crew bent on redemption are showing
T-day! 100km/h speed barrier target in SailGP due to crazy technology
It’s T-day for some spectacular new foiling technology predicted to see crews “get loose” and crack 100km/h in racing for the first time in the SailGP world sailing series.
Rising stars to watch at NSW Country athletics championships
NSW country has a strong history when it comes to producing stars of the track and field and this looks set to continue. Athletes to watch at the 2025 NSW Country titles.
Helmets, crew experience, weather under the microscope in Sydney Hobart review
Helmets, booms brakes, crew experience and weather will all go under the microscope in a review into the death of two sailors and a man overboard in the 2024 Sydney to Hobart. Full details.
Son of Aussie swim legend signs MLB deal
He can pitch the ball at 152kmh and is named after one of baseball’s greatest legends. Now, it’s time for Australia’s latest teen sensation to take his first steps into Major League Baseball.
Crazy regatta delivers Etchells sailing trio our first world title of 2025
2024 ended in disaster for this Sydney Hobart trio but they are now our first world champions of 2025 after an oddball regatta where they won only one race and a kid ended up on the podium.
Ironman surf star drops retirement bombshell
Ali Day has dropped a bomshell about his future in surf as the 16 athletes to vie for the ironman and ironwoman surf series titles were determined at Newcastle. See who made the cut.
The 35 kilo 12-year-old making waves and beating Olympic champions
He might only be 12 but this young gun is holding his own in a fleet boasting America’s Cup stars, Paris Olympians and some of Australia’s leading sailors – up to seven times his age.
‘Young bugger’ takes down surf iron legend
A young accountant has done what a new generation of fired-up young Aussies have failed to do in recent times – take a major win off the biggest name in the surf ironman game.
Ice hockey axing ‘an unfortunate decision’
Ice Hockey Australia’s moves to abandon world championship matches in Melbourne over fears of Israel’s presence being a safety risk is an ‘unfortunate decision’, Anthony Albanese says.
Is this the final year for … Tomic, Simmons, Gorry, Volkanovski
Father Time, a change of scenery, and injuries – these are the high-profile Australian athletes facing tough decisions in 2025.
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