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Sport February 16, 2019
‘I want us girls to learn self-defence’
For 11-year-old black belt Evie Cassel, taekwondo has provided an education in life as well as sport.
Sport February 9, 2019
AFLW brings positives for sport
Season three of AFLW has kicked off, but beyond the on-field results and player performances, there’s a lot at stake for women in general.
Sport February 2, 2019
How politics, power struggles and the 2022 FIFA World Cup are all at play in the detention of Melbourne-based soccer player and Bahraini refugee Hakeem al-Araibi.
Sport February 2, 2019
NBA rookie Jonah Bolden on life with the Sixers
Never short on self-belief, 23-year-old NBA rookie Jonah Bolden has found success with the Philadelphia 76ers. But his interests don’t just lie on the basketball court.
Sport January 26, 2019
The sacking of Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic
The dumping of Matildas coach Alen Stajcic has polarised Australia’s soccer community, with claims of everything from a psychological damaging team culture to a manipulative ‘lesbian mafia’.
Sport December 22, 2018
For cricket fans disillusioned and despondent over Australia’s ignominious fall from Test cricket grace, the current series against India promises the best Christmas gift of all.
Sport December 15, 2018
Down to a fine dart: Kyle Anderson, 31, darts player
With a world ranking of 27, Kyle Anderson has hit the bull’s-eye as a professional darts player.
Sport December 8, 2018
Honoured roller: Brendan Dowler, 50, wheelchair basketball coach
Wollongong Roller Hawks coach Brendan Dowler on winning gold and silver at the Paralympic Games.
Sport December 1, 2018
Hockey mountains: Blake Govers, 22, hockey player
Kookaburras forward Blake Govers on the hurdles faced by professional hockey players and the bittersweet moment he was selected for the 2018 World Cup.
Sport November 24, 2018
No sound barrier: Sean Walsh, 21, cricketer
From a local pitch in Rockhampton to the Deaf T20 World Cup in India: Sean Walsh on his pride at inspiring deaf kids and the planning and awareness that is necessary in his sport.
Sport November 17, 2018
Going off: Sophie Molineux, 20, cricketer
As she competes in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20, Australian cricketer Sophie Molineux talks about the advantages of being a left-handed all-rounder and why she no longer bowls a wrong ’un.