Red Sox in World Series after ending Astros’ reign
The Boston Red Sox advanced to the World Series yesterday after defeating the defending champions Houston Astros 4-1.
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Curry’s best year may be yet to come
There is at least one person on the planet who thinks Stephen Curry can get better. His name happens to be Stephen Curry.
Sports industry’s fuzzy terror
The Philadelphia Flyers have unveiled a hairy, frightening friend. But ‘Gritty’ is just the latest in a long list of horror mascots.
Tiger tamed the beast — his ego
The American arrives at the Ryder Cup more popular than ever after his comeback victory.
AFL reject who took punt on NFL
Fortune has a way of changing fast for Michael Dickson, the Australian punter who has lit up the NFL.
‘A drop kick kick-off?’
Australian rookie punter Michael Dickson amazes the NFL by introducing a drop kick to America’s most popular sport.
NFL star retires mid-game
With his team facing a heavy loss, Vontae Davis had seen enough. He told stunned coaches he was retiring, then headed home.
Champ has zero to apologise for
Introducing Naomi Osaka: your 2018 US Open women’s singles champion. Her triumph should be a thunderclap for a sport in need of fresh stars.
One-handed NFL rookie to debut
Shaquem Griffin is poised to pen another chapter in a remarkable journey after the Seahawks announced he’d start the NFL season.
Nike courts Kaepernick controversy
A consumer campaign against Nike is under way after it starred a footballer who refused to stand during the national anthem.
Fox steps into the boxing ring
21st Century Fox has struck a four-year deal with Premier Boxing Champions for the rights to carry fights on Fox channels.
Nike backs NFL kneeler
Nike has chosen Colin Kaepernick to front a major ad campaign in a move that could draw US President Donald Trump’s ire.
Barty storms into final 16
Australian No 1 Ashleigh Barty has reached the last 16 of a grand slam for the first time at the US Open.
‘Images you hope never to see’
Battered Boomers arrive home as assistant coach Luc Longley claims Philippines coach incited his team to ‘come out and thug us’.
Decal removal ‘not the smartest’
Basketball Australia CEO admits it wasn’t the best move by team officials to remove floor decals, angering locals | WATCH
LA-Bron: James moves to Lakers
LeBron James is leaving home for Hollywood and an iconic team.
Big Ben now part of NBA history
Australia’s Ben Simmons has joined basketball royalty by winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
Simmons wins NBA rookie gong
Australia’s Ben Simmons has beaten Donovan Mitchell and Jayson Tatum to take out the NBA Rookie of the Year award.
Riders enjoying a bull run
The ‘Olympic Games of Bull Riding’ carries a $750,000 prize purse.
Warriors on brink of NBA title
Kevin Durant scored 43 points as the Golden State Warriors moved to within one victory of a third NBA title in four seasons.
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