Andrew Prentice, Sport Reporter, Australia

I am a passionate sportswriter who loves punching out engaging yarns on athletes and teams from all walks of life. I previously worked at News Corp for over a decade and one season with NRL.com before joining the Mail team in fulltime sport when the section was launched in March this year.

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Revealed: The Premier League link to $10million Golden Eagle race at Royal Randwick this Saturday

31/10/25 04:02

A number of Premier League stars from Brighton & Hove Albion (pictured left and right) will be very interested in the staging of the Golden Eagle over 1500m at Royal Randwick this Saturday. The second-richest race in the country jumps at 4.45pm AEDT....read

'Bats out for Benny': Shattered cricket community gather at heartbreaking memorial for teenager killed at training
31/10/25 12:39
A shattered cricket community has come together to celebrate the life of Ben Austin, the youngster who died this week after he was struck by a ball when batting in the nets.
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Rabbitohs star Tyrone Munro to defend assault charges - but here's why he won't play in the NRL until next April
30/10/25 05:49
South Sydney rising star Tyrone Munro will fight serious assault allegations which have resulted in the winger being sidelined by the NRL. His matter will be heard on April 27 in Burwood Local Court.
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Revealed: The blunt warning for A-League stars from Socceroos coach Tony Popovic ahead of the World Cup
30/10/25 04:34
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has issued a blunt warning to A-League stars - and it could be ominous given the 2026 World Cup begins next June. Matches will be played in the US, Canada and Mexico.
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Former NRL bad boy Todd Carney joins the Gold Coast Titans - 'love to help the club become a force'
30/10/25 01:45
Former NRL bad boy Todd Carney has joined the Gold Coast Titans as a pathways coach. The 39-year-old stated he would 'love to help the club become a force which starts at grassroots level.'
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Footy bombshell as star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen QUITS Melbourne Storm to weigh up his playing future
30/10/25 12:08
Ryan Papenhuyzen has stunned NRL fans after quitting the Melbourne Storm to consider his playing future. It comes as rumours swirl he will join rebel Rugby competition R360 on a lucrative deal.
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AFL stars Dion Prestia and Steven May CHARGED over Boxing Day brawl which saw two men hospitalised
29/10/25 10:27
AFL stars Dion Prestia and Steven May have both been charged following a brawl outside a pub in Victoria on Boxing Day last year. Two men were hospitalised following the alleged incident.
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Footy star stood down by the NRL over assault and stalking charges
28/10/25 04:42
Tyrone Munro is facing an uncertain future after the Rabbitohs winger was stood down by the NRL under the no-fault stand down policy. It follows the flyer being charged for alleged domestic abuse.
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Ange Postecoglou linked to shock Celtic return after being brutally sacked by Nottingham Forest
28/10/25 12:17
Celtic have parted company with Brendan Rodgers, with speculation Ange Postecoglou could return to the club he led in two highly successful seasons before moving to England in 2023.
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Matildas star Steph Catley declares who should be team captain ahead of clash against England
27/10/25 11:05
Matildas star Steph Catley has weighed in on who she believes should captain the national team after striker Sam Kerr returned last weekend following her knee reconstruction.
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Cox Plate 2025 recap: Via Sistina digs deep to triumph at Moonee Valley - as Kiwi jockey James McDonald enters the Australian racing record books
25/10/25 07:50
It was going to take a very special run to defeat Via Sistina in the Cox Plate - and Buckaroo almost silenced the capacity crowd at Moonee Valley on Saturday with a run for the ages.
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Multiple photographers injured on the Gold Coast after Supercars star Brodie Kostecki CRASHES his car
25/10/25 05:20
Four photographers were rushed to hospital after suffering injuries when Supercars star Brodie Kostecki crashed his car into a wall during the Gold Coast 500 qualifying on Saturday.
Cox Plate 2025 preview: Why the result of the time-honoured, Group 1 race appears to be a formality
25/10/25 02:24
Via Sistina is poised for another Cox Plate triumph on Saturday at Moonee Valley - and it would take a brave punter to back against the mare, who has gun jockey James McDonald in the saddle.
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Why Young Socceroos star Rhys Youlley rejected offers from rival A-League clubs and considerable interest abroad to sign with Sydney FC
24/10/25 11:57
Young Socceroos midfielder Rhys Youlley was spoilt for choice when it came to his football future - but ultimately, the chance to return to Sydney FC made the decision an easy one.
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Why Matildas superstar Sam Kerr thinks she DESERVES to be handed back the captaincy - 'some people are just born natural leaders'
24/10/25 10:54
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has declared she wants the captain's armband back - and also raised plenty of eyebrows with football fans after labelling herself a 'born natural leader.'
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Footy's hottest WAG Chelsea Becirevic launches new business with towering AFL star boyfriend Ivan Soldo
24/10/25 03:33
Chelsea Becirevic - better known as Australia's hottest WAG - has officially launched a new business venture with her AFL star boyfriend Ivan Soldo. The couple have been dating since 2022.
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Footy star Nathan Cleary declares he wants to be a parent with Mary Fowler - but there's a significant twist
24/10/25 01:21
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary has confirmed he can't wait to be a dad - but speaking ahead of this weekend's first Ashes Test at Wembley, the Kangaroos halfback knows it won't be anytime soon.
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Por qué un importante grupo de aficionados al fútbol europeo quieren ver el histórico duelo de la Serie A entre el AC Milan y el Como en Perth CANCELADO
23/10/25 10:50
Un importante grupo de aficionados europeos ha instado a la Serie A italiana a que siga el ejemplo de España y cancele el choque entre el AC Milan y el Como, fijado para Perth en 2026.
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Revealed: How a team bonding session in Manly Sea Eagles territory inspired the Broncos to NRL premiership glory
23/10/25 05:16
Broncos assistant coach Ben Te'o has revealed how an old school bonding session on Sydney's northern beaches in May revived the fortunes of his team, who ended up NRL premiers.
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Australian motorsport mourns death of Garry Rogers - 'titan of the industry that knew how to have fun while being as hard as nails'
23/10/25 01:46
The Australian motorsport community is mourning the death of Garry Rogers, who died on Thursday aged 80. He has been remembered as a 'titan' of the industry who was widely respected.
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Aussie cricket identity backs England captain Ben Stokes to fire ahead of the Ashes - 'in unbelievable condition'
23/10/25 12:28
Former Australian star batsman Ryan Campbell has backed England captain Ben Stokes to fire ahead of the Ashes, declaring the all-rounder is currently in 'unbelievable condition.'
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Why prominent European football fans want to see the historic Serie A clash between AC Milan and Como in Perth next February CANCELLED
22/10/25 11:10
A leading European fans' group has urged Italy's Serie A to follow the lead of Spain's La Liga competition by cancelling the clash between AC Milan and Como, which is set down for Perth in 2026.
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Steve Smith's left-field preparation for the Ashes - as he offers priceless advice to young gun Sam Konstas
22/10/25 02:06
Aussie star Steve Smith is adamant six weeks in New York has him perfectly poised for the Ashes series - before warning England that standing in as captain lifts his batting to another level.
Ange Postecoglou's shock supporter following his sacking at Nottingham Forest - 'can't see the sense in it'
21/10/25 05:33
Kangaroos rugby league coach Kevin Walters has weighed in on Ange Postecoglou's sacking from Nottingham Forest, labelling the decision 'crazy, scary and unrealistic.'
Aussie tennis star Alex de Minaur achieves major career milestone: 'pretty cool moment'
21/10/25 01:49
He is yet to win a grand slam title, but Australia's top-ranked tennis player Alex de Minaur has chalked up a significant personal milestone after turning professional in 2015.
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Two-time Cox Plate champion dies just days before the race he dominated: 'You don't get any better than him'
21/10/25 12:07
The Australian racing industry is in mourning following the death of a two-time Cox Plate winner. It comes just days before the staging of the 2025 race at Mooney Valley Racecourse.
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The 2025 Everest recap: Brilliant Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising blitzes the field in front of 50,000 eager punters at Royal Randwick
18/10/25 05:38
Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising has won the world's richest race on turf, the $20million Everest - over 1200m at Royal Randwick. Tempted finished second with Jimmysstar third.
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Footy fans stunned as Collingwood cult hero Mason Cox is NOT offered a new contract for 2026 - 'its been an unbelievable journey'
18/10/25 04:55
An AFL cult hero who made his debut in 2016 has been moved on by his club. The premiership player is keeping fans guessing after not confirming if he will retire or join a rival next year.
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Shattered family and friends farewell murdered UFC star Suman Mokhtarian after 'targeted' attack in Sydney
18/10/25 03:06
Former UFC star turned coach Suman Mokhtarian was farewelled by loved ones on Friday after he was killed in a brazen daylight shooting earlier this month in Sydney's northwest.
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NRL star James Tedesco reveals the stunning secret to his late career burst of form that saw him easily win the Dally M medal this season
17/10/25 05:56
NRL star James Tedesco has revealed how he took his game to new heights this season with the Roosters, which culminated in the fullback winning his second career Dally M medal.
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The 2025 Everest: Why pre-race favourite Ka Ying Rising won't win and is 'hopeless' according to fearless Australian punter Ben Scarf
17/10/25 02:55
Royal Randwick is the place to be in Sydney on Saturday for The Everest - and Australia's most fearless punter has outlined who will win and why ahead of the Group 1 race over 1200 metres.
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Bulldogs release new logo and fans are NOT happy, accusing the NRL club of using AI: 'looks like Temu Paw Patrol'
16/10/25 11:49
Canterbury have released their new logo ahead of the 2026 NRL season - and many Bulldogs fans were quick to voice their disappointment. One even stated online the design was a 'Temu Paw Patrol.'
Footy star reveals his baby joy after being left devastated by a vile rumour about his private life
16/10/25 04:46
Port Adelaide Power captain Connor Rozee is on cloud nine following the birth of his second child.
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Footy cult hero Beau Ryan is caught on a security camera in a VERY rude act in front of his radio boss's house
16/10/25 01:25
The former Wests Tigers and Cronulla star didn't try to hide what he was busted doing when he was confronted about it on live radio.
Aussie cricket stars get slammed for mocking India in controversial video that was quickly deleted
16/10/25 12:27
Some of the biggest names in Aussie cricket, including Josh Hazlewood and Glenn Maxwell, have been caught up in the furore over the clip.
Footy star reveals the sliding doors moment that rescued him from a hellish life - 'pure luck that we ended up in Australia'
15/10/25 06:25
A-League star Al Hassan Toure and his family arrived in Australia in 2004, but life could have been very different for the Sydney FC recruit.
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Footy legend Brendan Fevola reveals the AFL's 'new woke' as he blasts star from his own club for being a crybaby
15/10/25 05:00
Brendan Fevola is Carlton through and through after playing 187 games for the club, but that didn't stop him from launching into one of the Blues' biggest stars.
Cricket legend delivers an ominous prediction for Nathan Lyon as the decorated off-spin bowler approaches Test retirement
15/10/25 02:45
The pinnacle of Test cricket is just weeks away from starting in Perth, and a high-profile Aussie great has some bad news for the spin bowler.
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Devastated footy star opens up about the shattering moment he learned his mum had died suddenly aged just 59
15/10/25 02:36
Footy star Jackson Hastings lost his mother Megan in July. Now he has revealed what hurts him the most about her death.
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Footy star Josh Papalii reveals why a simple moment he shared with his autistic son was better than winning a NRL grand final or playing for Samoa
14/10/25 06:20
Josh Papalii has a playing CV many would envy - but the Canberra Raiders enforcer has revealed a recent day that provided him with more joy than any of his on-field exploits.
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See the moment Aussie cricket star simulates a sex act as he faces punishment over wild celebration
14/10/25 05:08
Aussie cricket young gun Joel Davies has come under fire over what he did straight after taking a wicket in Sydney on Sunday.
Why footy fans are joking about this romantic photo of the moment Danika Mason got engaged to her footy star boyfriend Liam Knight
14/10/25 01:53
Many footy fans were delighted for Mason after she announced her engagement to her ex-NRL star partner, but others saw the lighter side of their big moment.
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Dave Hughes posts stomach-churning video from hospital as his serious footy injuries come back to haunt him
13/10/25 11:56
The comedian was originally hospitalised after being smashed in the AFL Legends footy match last month, and now he has been forced to return for more treatment.
Footy star reveals lonely battle with mental illness - while his club's fans accused him of partying excessively
11/10/25 05:16
Elijah Hollands is confident he can be a force next season for Carlton following a life reset at a mental health retreat. The midfielder only featured in five games for the Blues this season.
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Will the launch of the Australian Championship help revive the embattled A-League? Or bury it?
11/10/25 01:29
The Australian Championship launched on Friday night at Lakeside Stadium when South Melbourne lined up against Sydney Olympic FC - and a passionate crowd of over 6000 fans told the story.
Bathurst champion Allan Moffat's heartbreaking battle with dementia - as friend reveals Supercars legend hid the condition from his family
10/10/25 06:02
A close friend of Supercars legend Allan Moffat has revealed the four-time Bathurst champion's daily battle with dementia. Moffat, 85, first showed signs of the disease in 2016.
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Broncos star Payne Haas creates club history - as teammate Patrick Carrigan arrives at presentation night in style
10/10/25 05:13
Broncos enforcer Payne Haas has etched himself in club history after he was yet again crowned the club's Player of the Year at Thursday's Presentation Ball at The Star in Brisbane.
Socceroos stars confronted by furious supporters after REFUSING to play in Iran
10/10/25 02:19
Socceroos stars Jason Cummings and Jamie Maclaren have come under fire with local fans after refusing to play in Iran for Indian champions Mohun Bagan due to ongoing safety fears.
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Living the dream! Channel Nine footy presenter Danika Mason enjoys Italian holiday with former NRL star
10/10/25 12:08
Footy presenter Danika Mason has been reunited with her boyfriend, jetting off to Italy just days after the NRL Grand Final. Mason posted a series of images on Instagram from Sardinia on Friday.
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Football star previously named the league's MVP makes bombshell move as he faces court over betting scandal
09/10/25 06:17
The former player of the year faced a Sydney court on Thursday after being charged with facilitating and engaging in conduct that corrupts the betting outcome of an event.
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Tennis fans want Rafael Nadal to make a huge change after seeing viral photo of sporting legend
09/10/25 05:34
The 39-year-old retired from the ATP circuit last year after winning 22 Grand Slam titles, and he looks markedly different in a photo that has drawn strong reactions from fans.
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How UFC star who was shot dead in Sydney revealed his life was going off the rails on famous TV show
09/10/25 03:52
Aussie UFC star Suman Mokhtarian was shot dead in Sydney's north-west at around 6pm on Wednesday night.
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Bailey Smith gets offered a movie role alongside a VERY controversial footy legend
09/10/25 01:55
AFL star Bailey Smith's name has been up in lights thanks to his skill on the field and controversies off the pitch - and now he could find more fame on the silver screen.
He was previously a laughing stock when coaching the Wests Tigers - here's why the Broncos are blessed to have Michael Maguire at the helm
04/10/25 06:25
Matt Ballin has revealed why Michael Maguire's hard-nosed style has paid off this season for the Broncos - and how they plan to contain the Melbourne Storm in Sunday's Grand Final.
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Why giant-slaying run from state league football side could prove to be an international embarrassment for the embattled A-League
04/10/25 02:16
Heidelberg United's run to the Australia Cup final has been impressive - but if the part-time footballers from Victoria hoist the silverware on Saturday night, it will be an own goal for the A-League.
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Allan Langer's savage sledge aimed at Broncos star Ben Hunt after THAT grand final dropped ball in 2015
04/10/25 01:12
NRL legend Allan Langer is renowned for his sense of humour - and he delivered a sledge for the ages the day after Ben Hunt's infamous knock on in the 2015 NRL Grand Final.
Revealed: Who punters like ahead of the 2025 NRL Grand Final - including one multi where a footy fan could land over $36,000 from a $200 outlay
03/10/25 09:00
The Daily Mail spoke to the TAB about some bold bets leading into this weekend's NRL Grand Final between the Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos - and punters didn't disappoint.
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Football manager blasted by OWN FANS after replacing Socceroos star - 'you don't know what you're doing'
03/10/25 06:20
Watford manager Paulo Pezzolano has defended the decision to replace Socceroos young gun Nestory Irankunda after just 35 minutes in a Championship fixture against Portsmouth.
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WAG reveals shocking troll who targeted Socceroos star - who turned out to be a BOARD MEMBER at his European club
03/10/25 02:34
The wife of Socceroos star Jackson Irvine has exposed an online troll who publicly criticised the midfielder on Instagram - but in a shocking twist, the footballer knows the perpetrator.
Awkward! Zach Merrett wins SIXTH best and fairest medal - but his future with Essendon remains clouded
03/10/25 12:33
After winning his sixth Crichton Medal on Thursday night as Essendon's best and fairest winner, attention now turns as to whether Zach Merrett remains at the struggling AFL club.
How one footy star created huge red carpet buzz at the Dally M awards in Sydney by stepping out with his teammate's very talented sister
02/10/25 07:25
Dolphins rookie Tevita Naufahu impressed many footy fans this year in the NRL - and the winger also turned heads at the Dally M awards on Wednesday night given who was on his arm.
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See the moment international footy star knocks out a police officer with a vicious punch inside a popular nightclub
02/10/25 07:22
A footy star who played international rugby for Tonga has been found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm after punching an off-duty police officer at a nightclub.
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NRL team issues grovelling apology and deletes social media post that mocked woman's speech impediment
02/10/25 03:06
Jessie Yendle was left shocked and humiliated after footage of her was used by the New Zealand Warriors and other famous sporting teams.
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Footy fans claim star was ROBBED of the game's highest honour at the Dally M awards - and her coach is to blame
02/10/25 12:40
Footy fans have claimed Broncos NRLW star Julia Robinson was robbed of the Dally M Medal in a count that went down to the wire on Wednesday night.
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See footy star's heart-warming exchange with little boy after winning the AFL grand final - as his teammate loses his mind in front of 100,000 fans
27/09/25 09:35
Brisbane Lions star Cam Rayner warmed the hearts of countless footy fans following his exchange with a starry-eyed youngster after winning the AFL grand final on Saturday at the MCG.
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See the stunning moment AFL grand final performer pleads for help in the middle of his song as he's hit by horror technical stuff-up at the MCG
27/09/25 05:24
Aussie music legend Mike Brady has endured a nightmare moment on stage at the AFL grand final, with soundtrack issues flattening his performance of Up There Cazaly.
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Why footy fans were outraged by the AFL's shock grand final music move hours before the big game even starts
27/09/25 04:19
Footy fans are up in arms after confirmation music will be blared across the MCG when players boot goals in the grand final. One supporter felt the development was 'incredibly disheartening.'
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Olympic great Leisel Jones breaks new ground as she reveals huge step she's taken in her battle with hair loss
26/09/25 06:15
The triple Olympic gold medallist is suffering from a problem that's far more commonly associated with men, but affects millions of women worldwide.
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The footy world turns on fans who slammed the AFL for picking a woman to decide the grand final's biggest honour
26/09/25 03:19
Channel Seven star and former All Australian representative Kate McCarthy is at the centre of a storm being played out on social media.
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Footy star Victor Radley pulls out of ANOTHER big event after $200,000 hit over cocaine scandal saw him postpone his wedding
26/09/25 01:47
Roosters enforcer Victor Radley has made a bold move in the wake of the sensational cocaine scandal that saw his name referred to in a court summons.
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Danika Mason's footy star boyfriend 'makes a huge backflip' that could leave the popular Channel Nine sports presenter VERY happy
25/09/25 06:44
Danika Mason's footy star boyfriend Liam Knight has recently been on a romantic holiday in Australia as he takes a break from playing in England.
Marty Sheargold takes a shot at his critics as he tries to revive his career after sexist Matildas outburst cost him his radio job
25/09/25 02:20
Media identity Marty Sheargold lost his job with Triple M radio in February over a wild rant that saw him get slammed from pillar to post.
AFL boss takes shots at footy legend turned TV star Jonathan Brown for getting chucked off a plane by military police when a trip to Thailand got out of hand
25/09/25 01:13
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has taken a playful swipe at footy legend Jonathan Brown at a function in the lead-up to Saturday's grand final.
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Why Melbourne Storm star Will Warbrick feared his NRL career was over - 'mind was going a bit wild'
24/09/25 03:19
Melbourne Storm winger Will Warbrick has revealed why he feared his NRL career was over. The cross-code star has only featured in five games this season, but is now chasing Grand Final redemption.
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Watch the behind-the-scenes footage of Matt Rowell's Brownlow Medal win that has raised the eyebrows of footy fans
23/09/25 09:21
Heart-warming footage has emerged of the moment AFL star Matt Rowell caught up with his family after winning the Brownlow Medal on Monday - but not everyone agreed with the outcome.
Revealed: The savage taunt from Geelong great Patrick Dangerfield aimed at anxious Carlton fans
23/09/25 05:14
Decorated Geelong midfielder Patrick Dangerfield taunted Carlton fans in a live interview during the Brownlow Medal coverage on Monday night in Melbourne.
Why Aussie cricket great Brad Haddin was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery - 'I live to tell the tale'
23/09/25 02:22
Australian cricket great Brad Haddin is recovering at home following recent emergency surgery. He has since declared the operation was a success at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
The bizarre Reece Walsh statistic that is BAD news for Brisbane Broncos fans
23/09/25 01:32
It is a statistic that will leave Broncos fans on edge, and it involves fullback Reece Walsh and the Panthers. The premiership heavyweights do battle this Sunday at Suncorp Stadium.
How NRL star Tom Starling overcame his battle with the NSW Police to become a key figure for the Raiders
20/09/25 07:30
Tom Starling knows it - his NRL career looked to be in limbo following a brawl with NSW Police in 2020. The footy star came out the other side and is now eyeing off a maiden premiership.
Remember the name! Melbourne City hand professional contract to winger Akeem Gerald - and you won't believe how old the rising star is
20/09/25 06:00
A-League club Melbourne City has rewarded winger Akeem Gerald with his first professional contract aged just 15. The young gun has signed a three year contract with last season's Grand Final winners.
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