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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Matildas star Kyra Cooney-Cross reveals her mum's bittersweet hospital wedding after horror cancer diagnosis

20/01/26 12:37

Kyra Cooney-Cross's mother Jess got the shattering news two weeks ago....read

La gran preocupación por la salud de Novak Djokovic asoma la cabeza en sólo 12 minutos con el Open de Australia a la vuelta de la esquina
15/01/26 10:24
A sus 38 años, intenta conquistar su undécima corona de Grand Slam en Australia.
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La sensación juvenil australiana marca en su debut con el Roma italiano, con su PRIMER toque en el fútbol profesional
14/01/26 11:14
El fútbol australiano tiene oficialmente una nueva estrella, después de que Antonio Arena, de 16 años, marcara en su debut con el Roma, un grande de la Serie A.
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Tom Silvagni's victim shares note thanking supporters after he was sentenced to jail for rape
19/12/25 02:56
Tom Silvagni's victim has thanked her supporters after the convicted rapist was sentenced to six years and two months' jail.
Double Ashes horror for Australia as one of the team's biggest stars is caught up in worrying scenes
12/11/25 02:56
High drama struck at the NSW vs Victoria Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday afternoon.
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Revealed: The shocking number of women's footy stars who are abusing alcohol and suffering from ongoing eating disorders
12/11/25 02:24
If you thought Australia's male footy stars were the only ones with drinking problems, a new report will make for sobering reading.
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English cricket legend Ian Botham says Poms have made a HUGE mistake that could ruin their chances in the Ashes: 'It's borderline arrogance'
11/11/25 11:58
One of the greatest cricketers England has ever produced has lashed out at the tourists ahead of the first Test in Perth on November 21.
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Aussie Olympics hero Jess Fox reveals her painful road to recovery after shock surgery to remove a tumour
11/11/25 06:30
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox has revealed the arduous sporting journey which awaits following surgery to remove a tumour in her kidney.
Piers Morgan apologises to Novak Djokovic after branding him a liar and a cheat over Australian Open scandal
11/11/25 02:49
The polarising broadcaster tore into the Serbian Grand Slam legend in January 2022 after an incident that made headlines around the world.
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Aussie newspaper starts Ashes war of words by giving England captain Joe Root a VERY sexualised two-word nickname
11/11/25 12:01
He is England's highest run-scorer at Test level - but that hasn't stopped an Aussie newspaper from brutally targeting captain Joe Root on its front page.
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Show me the money! Why Broncos superstar Payne Haas may have played his last game in the NRL
08/11/25 06:40
A head-turning $3million contract offer from rebel rugby union competition R360 could result in Broncos enforcer Payne Haas quitting the NRL, effective immediately.
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Why memorial round for cricketer Ben Austin was suddenly postponed - after moving tribute at scene of the tragedy
08/11/25 05:10
The planned memorial round for cricketer Ben Austin in Melbourne has been postponed. It comes after the teenager was struck in the neck before a T20 game and then died on October 30.
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Why the son of an Australian rugby legend is playing for Italy against the Wallabies this weekend - 'going to be a really weird one'
07/11/25 11:23
Rising rugby star Louis Lynagh, the son of Australian rugby legend Michael Lynagh, has admitted it will be 'really weird' to line up for Italy against the Wallabies this weekend.
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Why Sydney FC star Pat Wood 'can't believe' he is about to chalk up 100 appearances in the A-League
07/11/25 10:00
Sydney FC striker Pat Wood is only 23, but he is on the verge of an achievement many professional footballers would love to have on their CV. He told the Daily Mail it 'means everything.'
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Ian Healy recalls his brutal snubbing from Test selectors which denied him a home farewell in Brisbane
07/11/25 05:44
Australian cricket legend Ian Healy has recalled his brutal snubbing in 1999 which saw the decorated wicketkeeper denied a farewell Test in Brisbane, with Adam Gilchrist ushered into the XI.
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Angry Aussie tennis legends say Nick Kyrgios's Battle of the Sexes match with Aryana Sabalenka is going to be an absolute farce
07/11/25 03:33
Two Aussie tennis legends have questioned the relevance of the upcoming 'Battle of the Sexes' match between Nick Kyrgios and women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
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La trágica imagen que hizo llorar a Novak Djokovic durante un torneo de tenis
06/11/25 01:50
La imponente victoria de Novak Djokovic en la segunda ronda contra Alejandro Tabilo en el Campeonato Helénico de Atenas parecía rutinaria... hasta que terminó el partido.
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Australia's top football league is struggling BADLY. Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer reveals what's gone wrong - and the moves that must be made to fix it
06/11/25 05:03
The A-League is fading into obscurity with an alarming drop-off in crowds. Now one of Australia's biggest soccer stars has revealed how he'd fix things if he was in charge.
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How one tragic image left tennis superstar Novak Djokovic in floods of tears at tournament
06/11/25 01:50
Novak Djokovic's commanding second-round win over Alejandro Tabilo at the Hellenic Championship in Athens seemed routine - until the match was over.
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England's famous Barmy Army reveal which Aussie star they are going to target in the Ashes
06/11/25 12:25
England's loud supporter group the Barmy Army are famed for letting rip at the Aussies with their creative songs, and one star in the baggy green is in their crosshairs.
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NRL team owner slams footy legend in fiery outburst on his OWN radio show
05/11/25 06:26
Gold Coast Titans majority owner Rebecca Frizelle has slammed Corey Parker on live radio after the footy great got the club offside with a stunning accusation.
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Dad pays a heartwarming tribute to teenager who was killed in freak cricket accident - but what happened next will make your blood boil
05/11/25 05:01
A father has called for 'respect' in the community after his tribute to cricketer Ben Austin came to an outrageous end.
Australia's most jacked politician shares his gruelling workout after controversially being kicked out of parliament's sports club
05/11/25 02:02
Independent senator David Pocock has shared his gruelling workout on Instagram - and the former Wallabies captain has clearly kept in shape since retiring from professional rugby in 2019.
Teen cricket star reveals his brush with death on the field after 17-year-old was killed in freak accident that threw the sport into shock
05/11/25 01:29
Cricket star Jack Sullivan has revealed how he cheated death in a recent T20 match at the MCG when turning out for the Melbourne Cricket Club against a national Indigenous XI.
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How Jamie Melham went from 'little fat kid' to winning the Melbourne Cup after battling back from white powder and Covid scandals
04/11/25 06:34
Jamie Melham will forever be etched in Australian racing record books following her triumph in the Melbourne Cup on board Half Yours - but it could have been a very different story.
Ariarne Titmus reveals huge news about her love life after shocking the world with swimming retirement
04/11/25 03:59
Aussie Olympic swimming legend Ariarne Titmus has revealed some big news in her personal life following her recent retirement from the sport at 25.
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Creepy twist as AI successfully picks Half Yours as the winner of the Melbourne Cup
04/11/25 01:22
A team from leading financial services company Macquarie Capital as well as an artificial intelligence (AI) model have crunched the numbers for the Melbourne Cup - and both declared the same winner.
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Revealed: The WILDEST bets on the 2025 Melbourne Cup - including one punter who could lose $500,000
03/11/25 11:39
It is the race that stops a nation - and for one fearless punter, the 2025 Melbourne Cup could be life-changing. In-form jockey Mark Zahra will be tasked with the ride of Al Riffa at Flemington.
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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 will be very interested in the staging of the Golden Eagle race over 1500m at Royal Randwick this Saturday.
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'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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