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Cristiano Ronaldo just turned 40 — here’s how he stays in shape
IT'S HARD TO believe, but Cristiano Ronaldo has just turned 40, and judging from his social feed and efforts on the pitch, he has no intentions of slowing down yet. The Al-Nassr star aims to keep pushing his fitness as he moves into his 40s, with no signs of...
The top 10 Aussie sporting moments of 2024
It’s been a big year for Australian sport. These are ten of the nation’s greatest sporting moments of 2024
How Christian Petracca is training for his comeback season
After a season-ending injury landed him in the ICU, the man known as ‘Trac’ is getting back on track, but he isn’t going easy on himself
Skateboarding phenom Kieran Woolley explains how he’ll keep calm in Paris
HE MAY ONLY BE 20 years old, but Australian skateboarder Kieran Woolley is already off to his second Olympic Games. The regular footer made his Olympic debut when his sport did – at the Tokyo Games in 2021 – at the age of just 17. Inexperience wasn't a factor though,...
Patty Mills on levelling up when it matters most
IT’S A WEDNESDAY afternoon in early July and Patty Mills is driving through the streets of Melbourne. He’s just finished his final training session before flying out with his fellow Boomers teammates, first to Abu Dhabi, and then on to Paris for the Olympic...
Olympic breaker Jeff Dunne breaks down how he mentally tackles his sport
ALL EYES WILL be on Jeff Dunne at the Paris Olympics. Most of those eyes will be attracted out of curiosity, as Paris 2024 will be the sport of breaking's – what a layman would describe as competitive breakdancing – Olympic debut. Dunne, and his fellow breakers –...
The 10 world records most likely to be broken at the 2024 Paris Olympics
LOGICALLY, WE HAVE TO assume that every world record will be surpassed at some point. Human athleticism is advancing at an unprecedented rate and it will continue on that trajectory. As a result, records that were once thought untouchable have started to come tumbling...
The best Aussie in the NBA right now is . . . Dante Exum
The former lottery pick joined the Dallas Mavericks this year after a couple of years in the basketball wilderness. Now he’s making the most of his second chance.
The AFL has been asked to implement safety measures to mitigate risk of concussion
As concerns grow over the impact of concussions and other head injuries on players’ physical and mental wellbeing, the AFL could need to make a change to protect their athletes.
Google search data proves Aussies are as sports obsessed as ever
Sports reigned supreme yet again in the minds of Australians, as the top Google searches of 2023 have revealed.
LeBron James is getting… better
The 38-year-old superstar just won the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament MVP. How far can he push the limits of human performance?
Adam Scott is still chasing dreams
Where do you go once you’ve reached the apex of your sport? For golfing royalty Adam Scott, the only possible answer is onward.
Daniel Ricciardo hints at future, reveals final goal before retirement
Following a turbulent 2023 season, the Honey Badger has big plans for his future.
Jordan Mailata can sing! And other athletes with hidden talents
The Aussie NFL star has a killer set of lungs on him.
Former rugby international Andrew Coombs diagnosed with dementia aged 39
Coombs is one of 295 retired players taking legal action against rugby’s governing bodies, as brain injuries continue to cast a shadow over the sport.
From the bleachers to bliss: the link between sports fandom and happiness
Grab your foam finger and head to a stadium because watching live sport might just be the most fun way to boost your mental wellbeing.
Bronny James is coming back
LeBron James’ eldest son has been cleared to play after a heart issue. What does this mean for the 2024 draft and what is a cardiac arrest?
This Aussie basketball star just landed a singing side gig
Former NBA player and Adelaide 36ers centre Isaac Humphries is expanding his horizons, announcing he’ll be headlining next year’s Adelaide Fringe festival.
How Richie McCaw challenges himself after retirement
Richie McCaw made a career of doling out batterings and bruises on the rugby field, and the legendary former All Blacks captain has taken a similar all-out approach to his fitness since retiring. As an F45 ambassador, McCaw keeps finding new ways to push himself, and he’s reaping the rewards.