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How Jordan Mailata went from Rugby League reject to NFL star
THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES are back in the Super Bowl with a shot at revenge against the Kansas City Chiefs. Pivotal to their rise back to the top has been left tackle Jordan Mailata, who could play a deciding roll in the Super Bowl. “I’m so focused in on the game right...
Carlos Alcaraz’s body is the AO’s prime attraction
The 21-year-old Spanish wunderkind has shown up to the Australian Open with a beefed-up rig. Here’s how he did it
How athletes are using visualisation to make performance gains
Elite athletes use visualisation for everything from running 5Ks to riding bulls – and the science increasingly backs it up. So what can it do for you?
How training less helped Cam McEvoy win his first gold medal at 30
JUST THREE YEARS AGO, Cam McEvoy crashed out of the Tokyo Olympics in the heat stages, finishing 29th overall in the 50-metre freestyle, and 24th in the 100-metre freestyle. Then 27 years old, McEvoy was already on the older side for a sprint swimmer, and it looked a...
Usain Bolt on world records, mindset and an unparalleled legacy
IT’S THE DAY before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, a time when athletes’ nerves are typically jangling, as the moment they’ve trained their whole lives for finally arrives. But for 100m and 200m world-record holder and eight-time Olympic gold medallist,...
Jack Robinson on Olympic dreams, the power of meditation and dad strength
LIKE MOST AUSTRALIANS, Jack Robinson grew up nurturing dreams of Olympic glory. Unlike most Australians, Robinson was a child surf prodigy. Possessing a rare blend of otherworldly talent and unrelenting drive, Robinson’s natural skills made his ascendance to surfing’s...
Kyle Chalmers on silencing internal pressure, overcoming obstacles and creating a life outside the pool
IT'S JULY OF 2023 and we’re approaching the conclusion of the men’s 4x100 metre freestyle final at the 2023 FINA World Championships in Fukuoka. Australia is in third place with one leg to go. They’re in position to challenge for medals, but a shot at a gold medal...
How does Carlos Alcaraz compare at 20 to tennis’ all-time greats?
The Spanish wunderkind boasts two Grand Slam titles at the age of 20. But where does he rank among the all-time greats at the same age?
Tennis, motoring and a touch of the sublime
Kia Sunday at the Australian Open was a day to remember. MH was on the ground in Melbourne to experience the latest in EV automotive excellence, trade ground strokes with Dylan Alcott and watch Alex De Minaur and Andrey Rublev blow the roof off Rod Laver Arena.
Isaac Humphries is unshackled
After coming out in November 2022, the Adelaide 36ers centre remains the only openly gay professional basketball player in the world. With the NBL's Champion Pride Round underway, Humphries reflects on his journey and the reasons why he’s playing the best basketball of his career.
The 6 most memorable Australian Open moments of all time
The Australian Open is always a cauldron of heartache, drama, emotion and exhilaration. Here are our picks of the best moments in the tournament’s history.
Thanasi Kokkinakis and the curse of injury
The Aussie tennis player was once as highly touted as Nick Kyrgios. Then came injury.
How to achieve NBA-level mental fitness
We enlisted some of the league's top mental health experts to help you live better.
Andre Agassi on his Australian Open picks, fitness routine and new passion for pickleball
The tennis icon recalls the day he and Pat Rafter went to the ‘warrior zone’ and why he loves watching Nick Kyrgios play.
New Balance announced as the official apparel partner of the Australian Open
Tennis Australia’s top event just got a style upgrade.
These are Adam Scott’s picks of the world’s best golf courses
From exclusive clubs hugging picturesque coastlines to prestigious links oozing with history, these are courses the very best golfers dream of playing on.
The top 10 Aussie sporting moments of 2023
It’s been a big year for Australian sport. Here's ten of the nation's greatest sporting moments of 2023.
Aussie waterman Jamie Mitchell will always push himself to the limit
Big-wave rider, long-distance paddler and all-around daredevil, Jamie Mitchell has always felt at home in the water. For Mitchell, the ocean is not only a source of resolve, but a blank canvas on which he can paint a trailblazing legacy and pursue boundless challenges.
Why do super fit pro athletes keep suffering cardiac arrests?
They’re usually the last people you’d expect to have health issues, but recent incidents involving sporting stars prove that anyone can be at risk.