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North Melbourne young gun primed for big AFL pre-season after US trip that included visit to Golden State Warriors

Nick Daicos and a working holiday in the United States have given Harry Sheezel inspiration as the North Melbourne rising prospect prepares for his second AFL season. Sheezel and his teammates officially started pre-season this week, with the Kangaroos coming off another barren season that… Read More »North Melbourne young gun primed for big AFL pre-season after US trip that included visit to Golden State Warriors

‘No longer have any trust or faith’: Rugby Australia chairman told to resign by SIX states, EGM looms with ‘gloves off’

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan says he won’t bow to pressure to resign despite a move against his leadership on Friday evening. But he might have to. After weeks of working in the shadows, six state unions, led by Queensland Rugby Union chairman Brett Clark,… Read More »‘No longer have any trust or faith’: Rugby Australia chairman told to resign by SIX states, EGM looms with ‘gloves off’

‘Can’t make mistakes or I die’: Tszyu’s ridiculous descent into hyperbole as he prepares to defend family honour

Feeling like a Roman gladiator, Nikita Tszyu is treating his looming showdown with Dylan Biggs like a “life-or-death” battle as he fights to preserve the famous family name. Tszyu (7-0, 6KOs) and Biggs (10-0, 7KOs) will square off for the Australian super-welterweight title at the… Read More »‘Can’t make mistakes or I die’: Tszyu’s ridiculous descent into hyperbole as he prepares to defend family honour

‘Beyond soccer’: Incredible moment dad celebrates Luis Diaz beating Brazil with WCQ double days after kidnap drama

Brazil have lost their second consecutive World Cup qualifier as Colombia fought back to win 2-1 against the five-times champions, who are winless in the last three games and dropped to fifth in the South American standings. It was a cathartic evening for Liverpool forward… Read More »‘Beyond soccer’: Incredible moment dad celebrates Luis Diaz beating Brazil with WCQ double days after kidnap drama