David Lord has been remembered as an icon of Australian sports journalism following his death, aged 84. The renowned writer and broadcaster was an accomplished cricketer in his youth, captaining Mosman in first grade, before spending several decades covering a range of sports for newspaper,… Read More »RIP, David Lord: Australian sports journalism icon ‘always thoughtful and thought-provoking’
The in-form ACT Brumbies have returned from their bye week raring to go and more mentally switched on than they’ve been all year, Stephen Larkham says. But the coach insisted his third-placed side must not rest on their laurels as the business-end of the season… Read More »‘Doesn’t count for anything’: Bernie gets serious with Brumbies as race for top two finish heats up
Former AFL star Ben Cousins believes his ‘life’s never been better’, following a years-long battle with a substance abuse problem. The 2005 Brownlow Medallist, Cousins’ standing as one of the game’s modern greats was tarnished after drugs derailed his career, causing him to be sacked… Read More »AFL News: ‘Never been better’ – Cousins opens up on past in Front Bar appearance, Pies to swoop on star Dog?
Fijian Drua will try to end the 7-0 streak of the table-topping Hurricanes to kick off a spicy weekend of action that has split the tipping pool. The Reds have been given another chance by the panellists after their shocker against Moana Pasifika last weekend,… Read More »The Roar’s Super Rugby expert tips and predictions, Round 9: Big test for Les, Blues backed to best Brumbies
LeBron James is going back to the Olympics for the first time in 12 years. Steph Curry is headed to the games for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eyes on history. And they’re just part of the star-studded roster the… Read More »‘An iconic roster’: LeBron, Steph, KD headline all-star cast for Team USA’s shot at Olympic glory