Francis Leach
How Kerry Packer conquered Don Bradman to reshape Australian cricket.
In 1978, Australian cricket was in the midst of a protracted civil war. Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket had ripped up the rule...
Australia’s women cricketers set out to make 2019 a year they’ll never forget
Elyse Villani is wary of clichés. But to hell with it … because it’s true. “I am living the dream, it’s a...
Saints legend Nick Riewoldt calls for overhaul of AFL’s illicit drugs policy
“They’re taking the piss.” That’s the assessment of former St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt regarding AFL players who are using loopholes in...
The bigots come out to play as sport fights to be for everyone
Are you ready for another footy season? Are you ready for another dose of racism and bigotry? Well in 2019, you didn’t...
‘New era’: Milicic names Matildas squad for Cup of Nations
‘Hit the ground running’ is the mission statement for freshly appointed Matildas coach Ante Milicic, who unveiled his squad for the upcoming Cup...
Scandalous summer won’t hit the NRL where it hurts, but the sport must act
The NRL didn’t have an off-season over summer. Instead, its players went about putting together their own sordid reality TV show –...
Top shots: Capturing the summer of sport in perfect pictures
It’s all about the moment. Getty Images chief sports photographer Cameron Spencer spends his days behind the camera watching and waiting for...
Ante Milicic named as new Matildas coach amidst Stajcic sacking fall out
Football Federation Australia has given former Socceroo Ante Milicic the job of restoring unity within the Matildas and winning this year’s World...
Stars shine in Hobart to breeze past Hurricanes
Melbourne Stars will have a shot at their second Big Bash League title after seeing off Hobart Hurricanes in Hobart on Thursday...
Sport Australia tackles concussion and insists we should play on
Let the kids play – that’s the message from Australia’s peak sporting body, Sport Australia, with the launch of a website designed...