NSW Swifts v Queensland Firebirds

Round 13 Netball round 13: What we learned

THERE were close calls, upsets and great netball as the looming finals series provoked top-notch games on both sides of the Tasman in round 13 of the ANZ Championship. WEEKLY WRAP.

History Triathlete Carfrae smashes ironman record ... and beer

Triathlete Carfrae smashes ironman record ... and beer
AUSTRALIAN triathlon star Mirinda Carfrae is back on track to resume her reign as queen of the Hawaii ironman after smashing the course record at Ironman Austria — and a celebratory beer.

MUST WATCH Video: The most complicated handshake of all time

Video: The most complicated handshake of all time
WITHIN every sport team there’s usually a few players who come up with a personalised handshake, but we’ve never seen one as elaborate as this.

Rio 2016 Huge shock at US Olympic swim trials

Huge shock at US Olympic swim trials
THE first day of the US Olympic swimming trials has produced a massive surprise with London gold medallist Ryan Lochte missing qualification in his pet event.

Celebrations Beach volleyballers make Rio Olympic cut

Beach volleyballers make Rio Olympic cut
AUSTRALIA’S beach volleyball women will lead the way in their sport with a second team making the cut for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

NBA Delly goes ‘undercover’ at cafe, fools no-one

Delly goes ‘undercover’ at cafe, fools no-one
FRESH off Cleveland’s dramatic victory in the NBA Finals, Aussie Cavaliers hero Matthew Dellavedova served some unsuspecting fans at an Ohio cafe.

NBA NBA marches at Pride Parade in historic first

NBA marches at Pride Parade in historic first
COMMISSIONER Adam Silver was front and centre as the NBA and WNBA became the first pro sports league to march in the New York Pride Parade.

NBA Australia on verge of impossible NBA dream

Australia on verge of impossible NBA dream
ONLY 18 Australians have ever made it to the NBA but the nation could have a whopping ten representatives next season alone.

Torrid test Swifts survive thriller against Mystics

Swifts survive thriller against Mystics
A FABULOUS final five minutes against Mystics saw the NSW Swifts just escape making headlines as victims of the biggest upset in the ANZ championship this season. Amanda Lulham reports.

PGA Tour Video: Player picks worst moment to hit shank

Video: Player picks worst moment to hit shank
PGA Tour debutant Jon Rahm picked a particularly unfortunate time to hit the worst shot a golfer can ever experience, with his disastrous shank caught by shot tracker.

Athletics Mighty jump to send Kurtis to Rio

Mighty jump to send Kurtis to Rio
ADELAIDE teenage pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall has leapt into Rio Olympic selection in Germany on the weekend with a giant PB as he prepares for the under-20 world championships.