Alexander Volkanovski has offered to roll the dice and take a UFC blockbuster against Charles Oliveira before the year is out – while also warning new featherweight champ Ilia Topuria to “stay in your f***ing lane” with his new bad guy schtick. Speaking with Fox Sports Australia this week, Volkanovski is also predicting his incredible...
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Superstar trade could happen ‘this weekend’; key calls to decide Aussie’s future: NBA Rumour Mill
One of the NBA’s household names might soon be on the move. ESPN’s NBA insider Brian Windhorst offered Tuesday on ‘Get Up’ that the Clippers could trade star forward Paul George by “this weekend.” Windhorst explained that George has a “different menu of options,” including opting into the final year of his contract with the...
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The ‘coming out party’ and ‘F-U’ dunk behind Australian Johnny Furphy’s ‘meteoric’ NBA Draft rise
When Ash Arnott first laid eyes on Johnny Furphy, the then-14-year-old looked more likely to have a future as the frontman for Australian indie rock band Ocean Alley than as a player in the NBA. “A little surfer boy,” as Arnott described it to foxsports.com.au, with the blonde hair to match. Although Arnott, now assistant...
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‘A lot of fear’: Aussie’s honest admission on recovery from ‘bad place’ to Wimbledon dark horse
When dual Wimbledon quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic walks through the gates at the All England Club next week, it will be another significant step towards overcoming the fear she has felt on the court over the past 12 months. Although disappointed with a 6-1 7-6 (8-6) loss to Yulia Putintseva in a WTA Tour final in...
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Mystery at the top could spark chaotic NBA draft as intrigue surrounds rising Aussie: Ultimate Guide
The 2024 NBA Draft has almost arrived and there’s plenty of intrigue as to how it will shake out. Unlike last year with Victor Wembanyama, there isn’t exactly a clear consensus as to who will go first, although two names are firming as the likeliest candidates. There’s also an Aussie flavour to the draft, with...
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Aussie coach defends ‘difficult’ Starc snub as must-win Cup blockbuster looms — T20 LIVE
Australian coach Andrew McDonald defended the decision to leave Mitchell Starc out of the team for the loss to Afghanistan that has forced his side into a must-win game against India on Tuesday morning amid a whirlwind run of matches. Just 48 hours after the loss in the second of three Super Eight games, the...
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‘Cool-headed’ Ajla charges into final; bad back cruels Aussie’s Wimbledon seeding dream
Ajla Tomljanovic will play for the biggest title of her career in Birmingham on Sunday but Jordan Thompson’s dream of securing a Wimbledon seeding has been dashed after he injured his back during a tight semi-final loss at the Queen’s Club in London. Whether Alex de Minaur receives a coveted top 8 seeding for the...
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Oklahoma City Thunder trades Josh Giddey to Chicago Bulls in stunning NBA move
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey has been traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Chicago Bulls. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the bombshell deal on Friday morning (AEST), with Giddey traded to the Bulls in exchange for two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso. Andrew Schlecht, who covers the Thunder for The Athletic, confirmed later in...
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‘Nagging skip to give me a go’: Aussie reveals secret T20 weapon waiting to be unleashed
Australian master blaster Tim David believes he can become a short-form double threat and has been working hard on his bowling craft in the nets. The Western Australian is soaking up the experience of bowling at training alongside Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar in the Caribbean during the T20 World Cup and is serious about...
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T20 World Cup 2024: Talking Points, analysis from group stage, Pakistan eliminated, USA qualifies for Super Eights, Australia, video, highlights, cricket news
And then there were eight. We’re halfway through the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States, with the Super Eight stage tournament set to get underway on Thursday morning AEST. To the surprise of many, both host nations have qualified for the Super Eights, while former champions Sri Lanka and Pakistan were...
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‘We partied hard’: Collingwood larrikin delivers one of the all-time HoF speeches
Collingwood cult hero Dane Swan was immortalised on Tuesday night as he was inducted into the AFL’s Hall of Fame. Swan won the 2011 Brownlow Medal and has three Copeland Trophies to his name, along with five All-Australian blazers. He delivered one of the all-time great Australian Football Hall of Fame acceptance speeches. Watch the...
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Celtics win record-breaking NBA title despite surprise Aussie shining light for Mavericks
Sixteen years ago today, the Celtics won their 17th NBA Championship. Now it is a record-breaking 18 after Boston cruised to a 106-88 win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to claim the series 4-1 and another title. With it, the Celtics passed the Los Angeles Lakers, who they were previously tied with for...