Month: March 2024
Olympic chief allegedly targeted by Russian prank
The International Olympic Committee believes its president Thomas Bach fell prey to a prank telephone call amid rising tensions with Russia over restrictions on its athletes competing at Paris 2024.
Where did the all-time leading scorers in NCAA tournament history go to high school?
Few postseasons in sports-both professional and collegiate-can transform a player into a legend like the March Madness of the NCAA tournament. Buzz-beaters. Defensive dominance. Even a flare for the camera, introducing a local to the nation, a Prince of the Cinderella Story.
'Crazy' weekend disqualified Ricciardo rose to stardom
"Maybe it is too good to be true," Daniel Ricciardo winced recounting the moment he knew his Australian Grand Prix podium would be taken away.
'No hard feelings': Why star chose to forgive rival
North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin says he harbours no hard feelings towards St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster, after a brutal hit that left the Roo severely concussed on the eve of the 2024 season.
Olympic dream almost killed Shaun. A cruise ship circus saved him
Sucking in deep breaths with a scared look and a reflective gaze, Shaun Swadling recalls a very public nervous breakdown, a suicide attempt and running away to become a circus performer on a cruise ship.
Secret Roosters recruit that gave Teddy new life
By his own admission, James Tedesco has been a little slow off the blocks in recent NRL seasons.