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The secret behind Taylor Fritz’s rise to the top
WHEN I SPEAK to Taylor Fritz’s coach, Michael Russell, everything is going according to plan in the world no.4's quest to make it to the pointy end of the Australian Open. Fritz is coming off a straight sets thrashing of Chilean Cristian Garin and has only dropped a...
Why Alexei Popyrin could be our next big tennis star
The Aussie young gun stunned the world by taking out the Canadian Open overnight. Here’s why his future looks bright
Why Olympic runners are wearing luxury watches on the track
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George Russell on finding peace amid the pressure
THIS YEAR WASN’T supposed to be a particularly out of the ordinary one for George Russell. For the 26-year-old Brit, now in his third year at a Mercedes outfit striving to reclaim its place at the top of Formula 1 after two years of turbulence, 2024 was a chance to...
Nico Hülkenberg isn’t slowing down
TO COMPETE AT THE highest level of open-wheeled racing, nothing less than the absolute best will cut it. The competition on the Formula 1 track is nothing compared to the cutthroat nature of the battle for places on the grid. For every driver experiencing a lull in...
F1 future spotlight: the young drivers primed to take over the grid
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN a greater depth of racing talent than right now. Gone are the days when driving high-speed vehicles was only accessible for wealthy scions and heirs to vast fortunes. Now, pathways to Formula 1 are more open, and as a result, the drivers coming...
Verstappen continues 2024 dominance in Saudi Arabia
RED BULL TOP GUN Max Verstappen has stormed to his best-ever season start in Formula 1, setting him up for a fourth-straight crown, following his second-straight win and milestone 100th podium at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Dutch star was in control from the...
Alphonso Davies Explains Why Life As A Pro-Footballer Isn’t Easy
Alphonso Davies is one of the brightest young stars in world football and has the world at his feet. But life isn’t always easy at the top.
Portuguese Footballer’s Sexologist Wife Wants World Cup Squad To Masturbate Before Games
Vera Ribeiro, the wife of Portugal’s goalkeeper Rui Patricio, is a sexologist. She’s been outspoken in the past about the benefits of masturbation for sports performance, saying that players should knock one out before matches.
Mo Farah On His Go-To Food Choices When Fuelling For A Marathon
With four Olympic gold medals to his name, Sir Mo Farah shares his secrets to success and the nutrition and training strategies that have been key to his success.
World Cup: What Body Type Works Best For Football? A Professor Of Biomechanics Explains
There is one fairly consistent physical feature across footballers.
Meet The Socceroo Who Just Scored Lionel Messi’s World Cup Jersey
Cameron Devlin may not have had much time on the field, but that didn’t stop him from seizing the opportunity to nab the inimitable Lionel Messi’s milestone World Cup jersey.
Meet The Blind Surfer Taking On The World’s Biggest Waves
Matt Formston lost most of his vision to a genetic disorder as a child, but he’s never let that curb his ambition.
The Best Moments From The Socceroos Historic 2022 FIFA World Cup Campaign
The Socceroos defied the odds at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a record-breaking run on the world’s biggest stage. Here’s the best moments from the Socceroos campaign.
The Key to Ben Simmons’ NBA Comeback? Gaining Confidence, Seeking Therapy and Protecting His Mental Health
NBA star Ben Simmons spent more than a year sidelined due to injuries. Now he’s more confident, taking care of his mental health and looking like the same all-star calibre player who once dominated the league.
The Horrific Extent Of Tiger Woods’ Injuries Has Been Revealed
Famed golfer Tiger Woods has opened up about the injury toll he’s still grappling with after suffering a car crash two years ago.
The Socceroos Make History As They Head Into The Knockout Stages Of FIFA World Cup 2022
In a thrilling victory against Denmark, the Socceroos made history as they became the first Australian team to ever win two matches at any edition of the tournament. Here’s how the world reacted to their win.
Coach Graham Arnold Has Told Socceroos To Avoid Social Media During World Cup
As the Socceroos prepare to face Denmark for a place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Australia coach Graham Arnold has warned them of the perils of social media.