Pipped by Adriano de Souza but Mick Fanning wins profound admiration
David Sygall Australia thought it had cause to celebrate an almost unbelievable world championship victory. But the fact that Mick Fanning couldn't quite get there took nothing away from his extraordinary effort.
Jason Day's wife Ellie injured after LeBron James crashes into her
David Sygall The wife of Australian golfer Jason Day has been put on a stretcher in a neck brace after basketball superstar LeBron James barrelled into her.
Rio Olympics 2016: Olympians grapple with social media policy, after warnings from Anna Meares, Sally Pearson and Emily Seebohm
David Sygall The exponential rise of social media is best summed up by the fact that in Beijing in 2008 it was a non-issue and in London in 2012 it cost Australia medals.
Rio Olympics 2016: Swimmers need support to lift gold tally, Australian Olympic Committee says
David Sygall A top-five finish for Australia at the Rio Olympic Games – reversing a downward trend that has lasted more than a decade – will rely on traditional powerhouse swimming maintaining its...
Sydney Kings, Cold Chisel, Elton John, then it's curtains for Sydney Entertainment Centre
David Sygall If its walls could talk, the Sydney Entertainment Centre would tell tales of a pioneering era in Australian sport and music.
Sydney Kings to fight like those who beat 'violet crumbles' tag, says Tom Garlepp
David Sygall The Kings are doing it tough, but they plan to fight like their predecessors before them when they face the Wildcats in the last game at the Sydney Entertainment Centre
Ex-NHL player Patrick O'Sullivan details horrific abuse at hands of monster father
David Sygall A former NHL player has written a harrowing account of growing up with a sadistic father trying to live out his failed sporting dream through his son.
Facebook Year in Review 2015: Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Ronda Rousey rule
David Sygall Some of the greatest names in sport are on the list, but so is a notable newcomer.
Tyson Fury sparks even more anger with sexist tweet to Jessica Ennis-Hill
David Sygall He spoke a good game before he won the world heavyweight championship, but Tyson Fury's mouth is still very much in overdrive.
Safety fears cause cancellation of world squash championship
David Sygall Security concerns have caused the World Team Squash Championship in Egypt to be postponed. And the Egyptians aren't happy.
FFA debacle shows that fans are no longer passive participants in sport
David Sygall Organised and passionate - sporting fans have discovered their voice, and their power.
Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon credit country upbringing for success
David Sygall Country NSW's finest will battle it out in the Regional Bash finals at the SCG. And two of Australia's leading Test players know what it means to do well.
NBA prospect Ben Simmons dominates for Louisiana State University Tigers
David Sygall In the US they call him a 'phenom'. They've compared him to LeBron James and Magic Johnson.
Jordan Spieth sinks hole-in-one early in Tiger Woods' Hero World Challenge
David Sygall He's the ace who sinks aces. For Jordan Spieth the beat goes on.
I can save Tiger Woods from career-threatening back injury, says Rocco Mediate
David Sygall One of the greatest careers in golf appears to be headed towards a premature end. But the man Tiger Woods beat in an epic playoff at the US Open in 2008 believes he can change that.
Lionel Messi sends close friend LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant heartfelt retirement message
David Sygall Things haven't been going very well for Kobe Bryant this season. But this classy message from one of his good friends might have lifted his spirits.
Conor McGregor posts daunting training video before UFC 194 fight with Jose Aldo
David Sygall It's a jaw-dropping training video, but Jose Aldo thinks he'll do to Conor McGregor what Holly Holm did to Ronda Rousey
Eight year old Atlanta Hawks fan tells coach how to beat LeBron James's Cleveland Cavaliers
David Sygall A chance finding in a school library led young Hawks fan 'Eli' to pen a potentially game-changing letter to 'Coach Bud'.
Muhammad Ali's grandson Biaggio Ali Walsh making waves in college football
David Sygall There are athletes with a fine pedigree and then there is Biaggio Ali Walsh.
Brooklyn Nets rookie Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has a massive tattoo - of himself
David Sygall It's the kind of body art that makes Australia's heavily-inked cricketers look humble.
