Month: June 2021
Finger pointed at Maroons over Ponga setback
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien is highly sceptical that Kalyn Ponga will feature for Queensland in this year's Origin series.
Star unloads on Roland Garros over 'equality' row
Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka has criticised Roland Garros organisers over what she describes as an equality problem at the tournament, following her fourth-round exit in Paris.
Fuming Warriors boss 'sick of' crushing exits
Warriors chief executive Cameron George says the club is "sick of people leaving" and has lauded the value of consultant Phil Gould, who he's praised as having "one of the smartest footy brains".
Mayweather vs. Paul: Luis Arias out-muscles Jarrett Hurd for split decision victory
Jarrett Hurd was a great champion but hasn’t looked the same since losing against Julian Williams. He didn’t impress against Luis Arias. Jarrett Hurd once commanded the super welterweight division, but a 2019 loss to Julian Williams changed all that. In one appearance since his lone loss, he hasn’t looked the same. On the Floyd […]
'Unacceptable' F1 debacle leaves teams furious
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has slammed tyre manufacturer Pirelli, after a left-rear failure cost him victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
U.S. Women’s Open collapse will stick to Lexi Thompson for a long time
Lexi Thompson led the U.S. Women’s Open by five shots at one point but, in a scene becoming all too familiar, saw her dreams crushed in the end. Lexi Thompson tried to smile, tried to hide the tears in her eyes, but there was no escaping the emotion she was feeling after finishing the final […]
LeBron James shows support for ex-NFL player turned boxer Ochocinco after debut
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James gave ex-NFL star Chad Johnson, formerly Ochocinco, a salute after his boxing debut as a Mayweather vs. Paul undercard. LeBron James appreciates when another athlete does something cool. So it’s only right James gave a nod to Chad Johnson, once Ochocinco, as he made his boxing debut. On Saturday, […]
'Last resort' defence for golf's COVID 'nightmare'
Patrick Cantlay delivered a clutch birdie late in the round and a 12-foot par putt in a playoff to win the Memorial on a Sunday filled with drama, a little rain and no Jon Rahm.
Chad Johnson quips he’s ready to fight Conor McGregor next
Would you want to see Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson take on Conor McGregor? Former NFL star Chad Johnson (aka Chad Ochocinco) made his boxing debut as part of the undercard for Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul, taking on Brian Maxwell in an exhibition bout. Despite getting knocked down, Johnson had a valiant effort, going the distance […]