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Glass bottle narrowly misses Raiders players
Dean Ritchie AN idiotic Canterbury fan is facing a lengthy ban - possibly life - for throwing a glass bottle of Wild Turkey at the Canberra interchange bench.
Where’s that finger going, Josh?
JOSH “Grub” Reynolds was in everything on Monday night. Raiders halfback Aidan Sezer can vouch for that, and then some.
The reason Samuels was all wrong
James Matthey MARLON Samuels has a right to free speech, but one Aussie legend thinks there’s a big problem with his attack on Shane Warne.
Grub pulls a Hoppa during scrum
POLL: The Bulldogs’ Josh “Grub” Reynolds was sprung on camera making questionable contact with an opponent’s nether regions. All eyes now turn to the match review committee to see if he’ll be punished.
Rousey’s ex takes savage dig at current BF
Jaclyn Hendricks BRENDAN “Hollywood” Schaub has no problems whatsoever with being dumped by Ronda Rousey — but he does have harsh words for her current beau.
Scoreboards to skateboards for Beveridge
LAUREN WOOD NEXT time you drive past the local skate park and spot the youths popping ollies and kickflips, it might be worth looking a little closer.
EPL star wants to be NFL kicker
Lindsay Claiborn CHRISTIAN Fuchs has a backup plan in case this whole professional soccer player thing doesn’t work out as a career.
State in talks to secure AFL games
SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON THE State Government has officially entered discussions to fund a new deal that ensures AFL games continue to be played in Hobart.
Sports Life
How Space Jam saved the Bulls
IF Bugs Bunny hadn’t recruited Michael Jordan to battle space aliens, the Chicago Bulls might never have won the NBA finals.
Surfer’s ludicrous party bill
WHEN Aussie surfer Matt Wilkinson won the iconic Bells Beach title, he knew he had to celebrate. Hard.
The Warne-Samuels feud explained
MARLON Samuels’ attack on Shane Warne has been described as disrespectful, but it’s important to understand the background.
Garry Lyon ‘not in a good space’
SAM Newman has revealed he has spent time with Garry Lyon on a number of occasions since the Footy Show scandal erupted.
WrestleMania 32: How to watch, Australia start time
THIS year’s WrestleMania looks way different to what anyone expected. Here’s what may go down at the WWE Super Bowl in Texas.
‘He hates me ... my face is real and his isn’t’
AFTER his matchwinning masterclass in the World Twenty20 final, West Indies star Marlon Samuels lashed out.
Pippen’s ballsy smackdown of NBA’s best
THE GOLDEN State Warriors are on the verge of making NBA history, but there is one team former NBA All-Star Scottie Pippen says they’d never beat.
Why 2016 is ‘Stone Cold’ Kyrgios’ year
ONE of tennis’ top athletes has made an interesting prediction about Nick Kyrgios’ season, and it draws similarities to one of sport’s biggest cult figures.
One regret over Black Power salute
JOHN Carlos will forever be remembered for his role in the Black Power Salute at the 1968 Olympics, but he has one big regret over the protest.
‘Sickening, shocking’ tragedy
A YACHT’S crew was unable to resuscitate a British sailor as she died while competing in a round-the-world race.
Identical four foot-wide tushies
TWIN sisters have revealed the incredible story of the gym program that gave them their shapely badonkadonks and social media stardom.
America ruins the spectator snack
IN Australia, we’ve the meat pie to chow down on while watching the footy. But the US has violated the spectator snack mercilessly.
‘I’ve scratched the joint off my list’
AUSTRALIA’S leading surf writers are divided over what’s causing a spike in shark attacks but two say they’re so spooked they won’t surf at certain beaches.
‘The dumbest thing you could ever do’
UFC BOSS Dana White has slammed one of the sport’s biggest names after the fighter was arrested for an all-too-familiar offence.
Boxing knockout always mistaken for Angelina
ZARINA Tsoloeva is proving to be a real knockout — as fans are dazed by her resemblance to Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie.
Jenneke ready to shake the jiggle
FOUR years and 60 million YouTube views later, Michelle “Jiggling” Jenneke wants to make a mark of a different kind.
‘We’ve never been this humiliated’
ALL Lionel Messi wanted to do was show his support, but somehow he managed to upset the whole of Egypt in the process.
#Rainbowlaces campaign — giving homophobia the boot
A NUMBER of high profile sportsmen and women are donning specially designed rainbow laces in an effort to kick homophobia out of sport.
Footy Show host’s classy response to haters
REBECCA Maddern has responded to the flood of abuse she received on social media after she was announced as The Footy Show’s new host.
Letter every parent should read
IN A touching and important open letter to her daughter Ava, Annika Sorenstam has some wise words of advice.
Foxtel adds three new free sport channels
THE subscription TV battle has taken another twist, with broadcaster beIN Sports signing a deal for its channels to be offered as part of Foxtel’s package.
How the Shaq-Kobe feud began
KOBE Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal were never exactly friends, but now the turning point in their relationship has been pinpointed.
Sport’s secret mega-rich list
YOU don’t have to be a superstar to be the envy of sport’s richest athletes. These are the guys Shaq and Greg Norman look up at.
NFL star’s incredible discovery
WE’VE all found things we forgot we had while moving home but what Sean Weatherspoon uncovered is next level.
Woman breaks into Warner, Falzon’s home
A WOMAN has been charged with breaking into the home of Test cricketer Dave Warner and wife Candice Falzon’s with the intent to “reside there”.
NBA teammate’s ultimate betrayal
THE LA Lakers are in a bad way, with a young player shunned for releasing a video that incriminates another star for cheating.
Savvy tipster’s $100,000 score
IF BRAGGING rights weren’t enough, this year’s footy tipping comp has seen one punter walk away with a huge sum of cash after only one round.
Conor McGregor’s major flaw
ONE element of McGregor’s brand is holding him back from building his network within the fighting game, and giving him the reputation of a “prostitute.”
‘I’ve learnt a lot about gratitude’
WHEN hubby Sam Burgess was taken off the field in a neck brace, Phoebe Burgess was in the middle of a happiness experiment.
The Rock reveals life-changing abuse
WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of entertainment’s most popular figures, yet his larger than life personality comes from a devastating moment.
Why footy star had to do the ‘bald nut’
NOW you see it, now you don’t. There was a funny reason this AFL footballer had to get rid of his locks before the season-opener.
‘Every night he damn near killed himself’
THOUGHT Brock Lesnar’s UFC career was brutal? The fight superstar’s close confidante has just given a shocking insight into his early WWE career.
This nine-year-old could kick your butt
DON’T let the tutu fool you. This insanely fit nine-year-old girl is one person you don’t want to bet against in a race.
Miley’s shameless NBA pick-up line
POP princess Miley Cyrus is right back at it again after she was filmed hitting on an NBA bad boy in an audacious pick-up attempt.
Millionaire athlete’s humiliating injury
TO SUFFER such a severe injury in this way is just plain embarrassing for any professional athlete.
Jimmy Bartel opens up about his family’s secret
LONG READ: He’s a premiership player, Brownlow medallist and victim of domestic violence. Now AFL star Jimmy Bartel has spoken about the terror he endured at the hands of father Terry.
Maybe you shouldn’t eat that
THERE’S a long list of “dos” and “don’ts” when running a marathon. Thousands of Chinese runners added a new “don’t” to that list.
‘Attractive WAGS welcome, ugly ones not’
WHEN you’re the manager of an international football team, some topics are best left alone. Martin O’Neill didn’t think so.
Sport’s biggest dope breaks record
THIS rugby player was caught with a record-setting cocktail of performance-enhancing drugs in his system — including one to resize his mammary glands.
NBA reacts to North Carolina’s anti-LGBT law
THE fate of next season’s NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte is in question after a ’discriminatory’ law was passed in North Carolina.
Disturbing reason gay player picked
THE St Louis Rams made history by drafting Michael Sam as the first openly gay player in the NFL, but there may have been strings attached to that move.
Federer reveals bizarre cause of injury
ROGER Federer has explained the strange mishap that forced him to undergo surgery for the first time in his amazing career.
Giant’s $1 billion breakdown
YOU can actually pinpoint the exact decision that caused Manchester United to spiral into a $1 billion financial nosedive.
Surf star’s heartbreaking Instagram post
THREE months after suffering a frightening brain injury, one of Australia’s best surfers has revealed he still can’t stand on a board.
‘What in the f*** was that?’
NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers believes he has proof he saw a UFO, detailing his close encounter of the third kind.
Curry insult that cost Nike $14 billion
STEPHEN Curry is the NBA’s hottest property right now and Under Armour is reaping the benefits. It could have been Nike - if not for one careless insult.
Playboy’s new billionaire love interest
HE’S dated the likes of Madonna, Cameron Diaz and Kate Hudson but baseball’s richest man has found someone richer.
Nike’s careless $14bn blunder
STEPHEN Curry is the NBA’s hottest property and Under Armour is laughing. It could have been Nike - if not for one careless insult.
Tennis legend fears for daughter
EX-world No.1 tennis star hits out at “no brain” Instagram fans, over concerns his model daughter has an eating disorder.
Why is this half-naked man on camera?
IT seemed like a regular interview for former NBA star Nate Robinson, until a strange, shirtless man on an electric bike showed up.
Dropped for delicious ‘addiction’
THIS footballer has sacrificed the chance to play on the international stage after refusing to give up his guilty pleasure.
Serena delivers stinging backhander
UNDERFIRE world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has attempted to “clarify” controversial comments he made after Serena Williams hit out.
Hulk’s perfect sex tape sledge
HULK Hogan’s sex tape damages payout has now reached an astonishing $140 million and the WWE legend added an extra, signature slap for Gawker.
Hulk ‘penis-shamed’ by talk show host
HULK Hogan broke down in tears after hearing the verdict to his sex tape lawsuit. Apparently, only women have the right to cry.
Punter’s incredible payday
WHEN you lay out a cheeky $20 on a bet, you don’t expect to be rewarded in the way this lucky sports fan was.
NFL version of Boonie’s drinking record
THE legendary drinking session of a player described as “the whitest dude on the planet” and the crazy night four men set out to break it.
MJ is finally succeeding as an owner
MICHAEL Jordan’s all-around success is finally translating into his tenure as an owner.
Face-plant is purest fail in sport
HIGH school can be unforgiving at the best of times. Here’s what happens after you become a viral star for all the wrong reasons.
Why Ireland had to reject McGregor
CONOR McGregor is a national treasure in his home country of Ireland, but that’s working against him in this instance.
NFL’s biggest ever mammoth
THIS beast is set to become the heaviest ever player drafted in the NFL. The scary thing is “The Annihilator” hasn’t finished growing.
NBA star’s injury could cost him millions
NEW Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis will not play another game this season, and it might end up costing him $24 million.
John McEnroe’s son broke and cheated
RICH kids do not always become rich adults. His tennis legend father may be worth $50 million, but this guy still wants your charity.
‘If I were a lady, I’d get down on my knees’
SERENA Williams has issued a brutal response to a tennis official over his unbelievable comments about female players.
Star’s disturbing ‘paper cut’ injury
WARNING: Gross content. An ice hockey player’s unfortunate injury may turn you off ever going ice skating again.
King Hayne courts NFL ‘peasants’
NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne has described his rollercoaster NFL adventure as leaving his “kingdom” to join the “peasants”.
Inside the real world of cheerleading
THE world of a professional cheerleader is not glitz and glamour. There’s a twisted dark side that is only now being talked about.
Hulk’s huge sex tape payday
IT was the lowest point of his life, but Hulk Hogan has been awarded a massive payday for damages over his leaked sex tape.
‘The Olympics should be concerned’
FORGET blood doping, the big new thing is “brain doping”. Athletes are shocking their brains to increase performance but does it really work?
Gay athlete pens shocking letter
A PRO baseballer has sent shockwaves through the sporting world by revealing the shameful secrets of the locker room.
Model’s ‘orgasmic’ weight-lifting session
VERY few people actually like exercising, but this model’s experience might convince you to hit the gym more often. Who knew squats could be so fun?
Wild brawls don’t get uglier than this
FISTS and feet flew in a crazy melee between angry fans and professional basketballers after a game. Check out the video here.
‘It’s a witch hunt, to tell you the truth’
THE man behind some of the greatest names in tennis has unleashed a stinging attack on how the Maria Sharapova controversy has unfolded.
‘The biggest humiliation of my life’
HE IS one of the most feared men ever to enter the Octagon. But there’s an embarrassing moment he’ll live with forever.
Is WWE to blame for Trump’s rise?
IN 2007, Donald Trump was a key part of the second most financially-successful WrestleMania in history. He’s still in character.
Father picks son over $17 million
A DAY after this star announced his retirement, the shocking — but heartwarming — reason why became known.
Coach fired for sexual advances to reporter
A COACH has been fired for suggesting a female reporter would get better access if she had a threesome with him.
‘I did cocaine with Mike Tyson’
THIS Hollywood star recounts the time he locked himself in a bathroom with Mike Tyson and did drugs while discussing the finer points of racism.
What kind of diet is this?
THIS baseball pitcher needs to be in the best shape possible to perform well for 162 games a season, so how the hell is he eating all this?
Proof Pearce has turned a corner
THE long road to redemption for Mitchell Pearce has begun and the former Roosters skipper is already surprising people.
Trump’s bizarre Aussie shoutout
THIS Australian celebrity keeps having his name dropped by Donald Trump in one of the stranger subplots to the US election.
Instagram king’s crazy wager
EVERY one of this wild man’s 16 million followers are about to witness him undertake the biggest dare of his playboy life.
UFC offered Hunt $400k ‘to make him go away’
HE’S headlining their Brisbane card this Sunday but the UFC offered Mark Hunt big bucks leave the sport.
Fresh blow for Maria Sharapova
THE hits keep coming for former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova in the wake of her positive drug test.
These fans are the lowest of the low
THUGGISH fans of a major football club have been filmed humiliating homeless women in the street in an ugly spectacle.
Has Ronaldo moved on from ‘bromance’?
RUMOURS had been swirling that Cristiano Ronaldo had been getting cosy with his Moroccan kickboxing friend, however social media suggests he has moved on.
Lesson we can learn from El Masri case
IT APPEARS former rugby league star Hazem El Masri is not only a “gentleman of a the game” but also exercises good judgement under pressure.
Hamilton: ‘They treated me like dirt’
FORMULA 1 star Lewis Hamilton has blown up about his “worst casino experience ever”.
Daniel Ricciardo’s big sacrifice
DANIEL Ricciardo and Red Bull are looking down every possible avenue to close the gap to Mercedes.
Epic party before going to jail
WHAT do you do when you know you’re going to jail for up to 10 years? Well, if you’re Adam Johnson, this, of course.
‘He pretty much ripped my d*** off’
AN AUSTRALIAN rugby league player has spoken of his horror at having his penis torn in a tackle. Warning: Graphic content.
The evidence that changed El Masri case
HAZEM El Masri was due to face a hearing this week on charges of domestic violence, when a secret video recording emerged.
Schumacher’s tragic ‘secret dream’
MICHAEL Schumacher’s manager has opened up on the F1 legend’s “secret dream”. It unfolded in the most tragic way imaginable.
Meet the NRL’s dumbest players
NOBODY can be this dumb, it’s just not possible — unless you play in the NRL that is. This stupidity is just embarrassing.
Crowe’s emotional goodbye to cousin
RUSSELL Crowe was among a host of people who attended the funeral of his cousin and New Zealand cricket great Martin Crowe.
Horror stories of female sports reporters
ERIN Andrews was stalked by an obsessed fan who secretly filmed her naked in a hotel — but she’s not the only woman in her profession to face this kind of abuse.
UFC commentator’s regrettable wager
A UFC commentator made a scarring bet ahead of Conor McGregor’s fight against Nate Diaz. And it backfired, badly.
‘They shouldn’t have done it’
THE reaction has flowed in thick and fast to the “sad and tacky” Billy Brownless interview some critics claim should never have been done.
‘The worst rumour I’ve heard’
BILLY Brownless tackled rumours Garry Lyon was seeing his 20-year-old daughter head on during an emotional interview.
How Footy Show will tackle Billy Brownless
SAM Newman has discussed how the Footy Show plan to deal with the Billy Brownless-Garry Lyon fallout on tonight’s show.
Footy boss fails cheating 101
RULE number one: do not leave your mobile phone lying around — particularly if it provides access to your Twitter account.
