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How Christian Petracca is training for his comeback season

THERE WAS A time earlier this year when it looked like Christian Petracca might never play footy again. During Melbourne’s King’s Birthday clash with Collingwood back in June, Petracca suffered a lacerated spleen, four broken ribs and a punctured lung after an...

Olympic surfer Connor O’Leary is doing it for the culture

Less than three months out from his maiden Olympic Games, Japanese-Australian surfer Connor O’Leary sat down with Men’s Health to discuss his decision to switch national allegiances to Japan, the importance of heritage, prioritising self-care, and the morning routine powering him to the Olympics

Flite performance rider Matt McVeigh explains the rapid rise and undeniable appeal of efoiling

When Matthew McVeigh first got into efoiling, he had never even surfed. A few short years later, he’s transformed his physical and mental health, is a member of Flite’s elite performance team, and says the sport is only just getting started

Former rugby international Andrew Coombs diagnosed with dementia aged 39

THERE’S AN UGLY TRUTH in rugby union. No matter the amount of protective equipment used, or the amount of rule changes brought into place, head injuries are a pervasive and often unavoidable blight on the sport, with an impact that extends far beyond the playing...

From the bleachers to bliss: the link between sports fandom and happiness

PICTURE THIS: you're sitting in a sold-out stadium full of crazy, jubilant fans as your team clinches a win in the dying seconds of an important game. You're screaming your lungs out, united in collective joy with thousands of total strangers, all of you giddy on a...

Bronny James is coming back

THE BRONNY JAMES show is back in business. Four months after suffering a cardiac arrest, LeBron James’ eldest son has been cleared by doctors for a full return to the court. The University of Southern California (USC) freshman is expected to make his collegiate debut...

This Aussie basketball star just landed a singing side gig

THEY SAY YOU shouldn’t put all your eggs in one basket. Not to bet it all on one roll of the dice. And that it pays to be a jack of all trades. Pick your idiom on the subject—there’s plenty of them—but they all share the same message: it’s vastly beneficial to spread...

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Footballer Josh Cavallo Speaks Out Against Homophobic Crowd

After coming out, the Adelaide United footballer has continued to face abuse from the crowd and believes those who targeted him in a game at Melbourne Victory should be held accountable.

China Bans Footballers From Getting Tattoos In Order To Set “Good Example For Society”

Chinese footballers with existing tattoos have been ordered to remove or cover them up.

Lewis Hamilton Shares His Training and Nutrition Secrets That Keep Him On Top at 36

He may have 'lost' his world champion status, but Hamilton's training is still in the fast lane.

How Michael Clarke Transformed His Body In 12 Weeks

A transformation that proved every bit as satisfying as a Test hundred.

Conor McGregor Shared a New Angle of His Horrible Leg Break While Fighting Dustin Poirier

"Can see the leg was broke before I even stood up."

A-Leagues Star Josh Cavallo Makes History By Coming Out As Gay

Adelaide United’s Cavallo opened up about being a closeted footballer, announcing to the world via social media that he is gay.

With Tennis Stars Given A Vaccine Mandate, The Australian Open Might Look Very Different

As much of Australia grapples with the idea of vaccine mandates, the issue is set to come to a head at the 2022 Australian Open. But as many estimate that a sizeable contingent of players are actually unvaccinated, the Open is set to look very different.

What To Look Out For In The New NBA Season