The Grand Prix of Road America is historically one of IndyCar’s marquee road course races, and for good reason. This picturesque Wisconsin track poses a unique challenge for drivers, with four miles of twisting turns to deal with on every lap. In a rare week where the drama in the buildup may have outpaced the […]
Titmus grabs back world record by edging out rival in thriller at Olympic swim trials
Ariarne Titmus says breaking the 200m freestyle world record is a bonus from her unparalleled duel in the pool with compatriot Mollie O’Callaghan. Titmus took the record from O’Callaghan in a stunning battle on Wednesday night at Australia’s Olympic swimming selection trials in Brisbane. The 23-year-old clocked one minute 52.23 seconds, bettering O’Callaghan’s benchmark of […]
Tony Popovic, 0-5 and out: Victory coach departs after latest Grand Final failure
Melbourne Victory are on the hunt for a new A-League Men head coach after confirming Tony Popovic will not renew his contract. Former Socceroos defender Popovic spent three seasons at the Victory, leading the club to an Australia Cup title as well as an ALM semi-final and grand final. The 50-year-old’s final act in charge […]
Abdo talks up PNG but Bears could snubbed yet again – Jets set to jump the queue with Perth to be next new team
Andrew Abdo has emphasised the NRL must believe a Papua New Guinea team can be genuinely competitive before it is given the green light to enter an expanded competition. The league will take the next step towards expansion in coming weeks, with a bidding process to be unveiled following the next ARL Commission meeting on […]
Samoan bolter, sevens stars picked in Joe Schmidt’s latest selection as Wallaby coach
Josh Canham’s tear-stained face will go down as an enduring memory of his hometown club’s heartbreaking Super Rugby farewell, but the young lock’s big-hearted performances have put him a step closer to a Wallabies debut under Joe Schmidt. Canham, to no one’s surprise, is one of a dozen Rebels who The Roar believes are required […]