$6 million man: Petaia cashes in with powerhouse NFL deal
Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia’s NFL dream is about to take off – with the two-time World Cup star inking a deal in the world’s toughest league more lucrative than rugby’s highest-paid player.
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Unusual lead-in works wonders for Aussie SailGP crew in San Francisco
It might not be the most orthodox way to deal with a sailing issue but a chill out has worked wonders for the SailGP Australian crew in San Francisco. Day 1 winners, grinners and drama
‘I had a shocker’: SailGP gun Tom Slingsby upset, baffled by loss of special skill
A few weeks ago this skill was two-time world sailor and SailGP skipper Tom Slingsby’s superpower. Now it has disappeared and he is completely mystified. LA SailGP wrap
‘A tonne of it’: ‘Magic wand’ saves day for Aussies in SailGP LA
Tom Slingsby’s Australian crew had to grab one of the strangest – and low tech – pieces of equipment on their hi tech foiling catamaran to save the day at the LA SailGP regatta
Aussies emerge from SailGP ‘danger zone’ with masterplan for success in LA
Tom Slingsby has unveiled the Australian master plan to take the SailGP series lead from Great Britain while putting his team on high alert for drama and destruction at the LA regatta.
Meet the Aussie teen out to make NFL history … as a quarterback
Melbourne teen Isaac Woodhouse has been scouted by the NFL who believe he has what it takes to be the first Aussie to become a quarterback.
Text message reveals Travis Kelce retirement call
A text message read out of a popular TV show has revealed Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce’s future after weeks of speculation surrounding his NFL career.
‘Can’t say what happened’: Aussie Super Bowl hero’s ‘crazy’ party
Australian NFL star Jordan Mailata has revealed how he celebrated his historic role in the Eagles’ Super Bowl win – it didn’t involve any sleep.
Super Bowl has officially passed the Melbourne Cup in Aus
From the Rabbitohs to the pinnacle of American sport. Jordan Mailata cemented himself in Aussie sporting history, but his legacy may be greater than a Super Bowl win, writes Robert Craddock.
Bankstown boy Mailata’s story perfect for a Hollywood movie
South Sydney junior Jordan Mailata’s immense size cost him a future in rugby league. That same 203cm, 166kg frame helped Philadelphia Eagles to win Super Bowl LIX and the NRL world couldn’t be prouder.
Super Bowl rout: Dominant Eagles end Chiefs’ NFL stranglehold
Kansas City’s quest for NFL history has been ended, dismantled by a ruthless Philadelphia Eagles outfit, who claimed the second Super Bowl in their franchise’s history.
Ultimate Super Bowl guide: Swift, Trump and the Aussie hulk
From a Taylor Swift marriage proposal to the half time show and everything in between, we’ve got you covered – whether you’re a hardcore NFL fan, a Swiftie or just tuning in for the first time.
NFL Down Under 2026: Everything you need to know
The NFL is officially coming to Australia, and to get you ready for a piece of sporting history, we’ve got every question covered ahead of the Rams’ venture to Melbourne.
Why Aussie $300m man is ‘NFL history’s most unbelievable story’
He’s the first Australian to play in two Super Bowls – and could become the first to start in a Super Bowl victory. And that’s just the start. Because Jordan Mailata is set to become Australian sport’s $300m man.
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.
AFL’s collision course with NFL after major announcement
The NFL has confirmed that heavyweights the Los Angeles Rams will head to Australia next year to play a regular season game – but it could pit them against the AFL finals in a major clash.
NSW fumbles the ball on NFL hosting rights
It’s been described as an ‘epic fail’ — why did NSW pull funding for three NFL matches, handing Victoria a party days out from the Super Bowl, where a boy from Sydney will star once again.
History beckons as Swift’s Chiefs book Super Bowl date with Eagles
The Chiefs are one win away from the first three-peat of the NFL era, with a New Orleans showdown booked against a Philadelphia Eagles team hunting revenge.
Rams’ Wildcard win boosts LA as Dallas ponders Prime contender
There are just eight teams left standing in the NFL, while the Dallas Cowboys have approached a shock contender for their vacant coaching job.
Special Pies connection driving Eddie’s boy to gridiron glory
Joe McGuire — the son of ex-Collingwood president Eddie — is living the dream as a punter in the US. He speaks to JON ANDERSON about his experience and whether an NFL career is in his future.
Contenders or pretenders? Only six teams can win the Super Bowl
There might be 14 teams vying for the NFL’s richest prize, but less than half the field truly has a chance at glory. So who is actually in the mix to win next month’s Super Bowl?
Sackings, trade demands: NFL madness peaks final day of season
On the day the NFL’s playoff race was determined, coaches were sacked and superstars asked out, as the race to the Super Bowl officially began in America’s biggest sport.
Eddie’s boy’s punt pays in front of more than 90,000
Eddie McGuire was in the stands with more than 90,000 other college football fans to watch his son triumph in the famous Rose Bowl.
Golden hauls, spats, tears: Top 100 sporting moments of 2024
From Australia’s record golden haul at the Paris Games to controversies that split the sporting world – we look back at 100 moments that shaped the sporting calendar.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Hopoate threatens to defy Tigers exile
John Hopoate has put himself on a collision course with the Wests Tigers and chief executive Shane Richardson after threatening to defy a ban put on him by the club. That and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
$11m Aussie star creates NFL history
Australia’s $11 million NFL star Mitch Wishnowsky already has a booming resume as one of the best punters in the NFL – but he’s added another first in a remarkable turn of events.
Desperation or incompetence? The secret behind horrific NFL trades
With the NFL’s rules skewing heavily towards the offensive side of the ball, the need for a franchise quarterback is greater than ever. The result? Three of the worst trades in NFL history in one dismal 30-month period.
NFL superstar’s chilling question after ‘crazy’ pre-game arrest
Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill has opened up on his harrowing arrest ahead of his team’s first game of season, questioning how bad things could have gotten and commenting on the police fallout.
‘Ted Lasso in reverse’: Anonymous Aussies pulling NFL strings
It’s the biggest show in world sport and Australians have been playing key on-field roles in the NFL for years. Yet as SHANNON GILL finds out, there’s a bunch of Aussies playing crucial roles off the field as well.
$85m man standing between Mahomes and three-peat
The Kansas City Chiefs are eyeing an unprecedented three-peat through the genius of Patrick Mahomes. However standing in their way on the opening day is an $85m man who took a pay cut in a bid to win the Super Bowl.
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