South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2014 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been granted parole effective from January 5, the Department of Correctional Services says. Known as the “Blade Runner” for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, Pistorius went from a public… Read More »Oscar Pistorius paroled decade after killing girlfriend
Kyle Flanagan has backed St George Illawarra’s pursuit of Tom Dearden and says he hopes Ben Hunt stays at the club, even if it costs him a spot in the Dragons halves. Flanagan is now two weeks into his first pre-season in Wollongong under father… Read More »Might be awkward around Flanagan family dinner table but Kyle happy for Shane to chase Dearden
Cameron Smith has fought back tears describing his worst day as a pro golfer, the local favourite shooting a seven-over 78 to miss the cut in his Australian PGA Championship defence. While Min Woo Lee and Adam Scott are primed for a title shootout, the… Read More »Worst day of my career: Smith chokes back tears after PGA disaster as star duo trade shots in red-hot battle for lead
For years Rugby Australia has been going into battle with their hands tied behind their back. Now, they’ll have a fighter’s chance after securing finances to borrow up to $80 million over the next five years. After considering following New Zealand Rugby’s $NZ200m path of… Read More »Cash-strapped Rugby Australia sign $80m debt deal to help give game second life ahead of Lions, World Cups
Michael Maguire is poised to be confirmed as head coach of the NSW State of Origin side after stepping down as coach of New Zealand’s national team. South Sydney’s 2014 premiership-winning coach has been linked with the job vacated by Brad Fittler since October, when… Read More »‘Ultimate professional’: Maguire quits Kiwis, leaving way clear for Origin job