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.
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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.
Basketballers pass on Trump trip
Basketball stars LeBron James and Stephen Curry say whoever wins the NBA title, neither will celebrate with Donald Trump.
Trump calls off Eagles visit
Donald Trump has cancelled a visit by the NFL champions, citing the dispute over players protesting during the national anthem.
Curry fires Warriors to 2-0 lead
Golden State guard hits an NBA Finals-record nine 3-pointers as he outshines Cleveland’s Le Bron James in 122-103 win.
Warriors outlast Cavs, LeBron
Golden State beat Cleveland in overtime in the NBA finals opener, withstanding LeBron James’ playoff career-high 51 points.
NFL stops dangerous narrative
The new US national anthem policy adopted by the NFL will help put to rest the myth that America is awash in police murders.
Warriors to meet Cavs in finals
Stephen Curry and Golden State turned all those Houston bricks into a road back to the NBA Finals.
Cavs eliminate Baynes’ Celtics
LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers have eliminated Aron Baynes’ Boston Celtics, advancing to the NBA Finals series.
Baynes returns to fire up Celtics
The Boston Celtics decision to promote Australia’s Aron Baynes back into their starting line-up proved a masterstroke.
NFL bans anthem protests
The National Football League will fine teams if players on the field refuse to stand for the national anthem, the league said.
LeBron turns the heat on Celtics
LeBron James knows the path to the NBA finals better than anyone in today’s game.
Baynes will eat your children
Big times don’t get much bigger. Aron Baynes is going man-on-man with arguably the greatest player in history, LeBron James.
Aussie makes NHL history in playoffs
Australia’s Nathan Walker has played a starring role in the Capitals’ victory which eliminated the Penguins from the NHL playoffs.
Simmons ‘can’t shoot a lick’
NBA legend takes aim at Australia’s Ben Simmons as Philadelphia 76ers keep title hopes alive with playoff victory over Boston.
Souths junior picked in NFL Draft
Australia’s Jordan Mailata, a former South Sydney Rabbitohs NYC player, was the 233rd pick in yesterday’s NFL Draft.
Aussies snapped up in NFL Draft
He stands at 203cm and weighs 158kg. Now ex-Rabbitohs young gun Jordan Mailata will join the reigning Super Bowl champions.
Mayfield No. 1 in NFL draft
Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield became Cleveland’s latest attempt to find its franchise QB, taken at pick one in the NFL draft.
Simmons’ 76ers told to play smart
Ben Simmons is excited by the rough stuff but his coach has urged the 76ers to respond to Miami with intelligence.
Thunder target ‘Slow-Mo Joe’
Oklahoma City successfully executed a strategy to pressure Utah’s Australian star Joe Ingles and target his lack of foot speed.
Baynes the lone Aussie NBA victor
Aron Baynes, Matthew Dellavedova and Thon Maker were bystanders as Boston and Milwaukee battled in an overtime NBA playoffs thriller.
Ben backs himself for honours
Ben Simmons has little doubt who should be the NBA rookie of the year … himself.
Augusta makes a mockery of stars
You go to top-class sport to watch greatness but the US Masters has a habit of reducing the best to rubble from time to time.
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