The body of former Socceroos defender Stephen Laybutt has been found by police after a search in Northern NSW. Laybutt, 46, had been reported missing over the weekend near Casuarina, where he had been visiting friends. A large search was organised by NSW Police, with… Read More »Tributes flow as ‘extremely courageous’ ex-Socceroo found dead in Northern NSW after police search
A former New Zealand cage fighter and jiu-jitsuu champ who played six minutes for the Crusaders has been touted as a shock call up for England’s Six Nations squad. Ethan Roots, 26, was born in New Zealand to an English father and Maori mum and… Read More »Rugby News: The Kiwi ex-cage fighter in line for shock England 6N call, Rennie on the ropes, Skelton adds to Dan pain
There was a time when Nick Kyrgios couldn’t bring himself to summon a single generous word for Novak Djokovic. But watching him from the commentary box at Melbourne Park, the Australian now offers a rather different angle on his old avowed foe, declaring: “He’s in… Read More »Bradman, Jordan, Ali … Djokovic? Kyrgios claims Novak ‘in the conversation for greatest athlete ever’
Sitting beside Alex Ferguson in the directors’ box at Old Trafford, Sir Jim Ratcliffe took in a Manchester United game in person for the first time since agreeing a deal to buy a quarter stake in the boyhood club he hopes to restore as a… Read More »Ange spoils United’s big day as makeshift Spurs fight to draw in front of new Old Trafford owners
One of the best moments of the A-Leagues’ inaugural Unite Round took place in front of just over a thousand fans, while most of those tuning in on TV were watching a different game. Canberra United’s veteran striker Michelle Heyman became the first A-League Women… Read More »Is the A-Leagues’ Unite Round worth persisting with next season?