The 2023-24 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers was a narrative of high expectations met with stark reality. The Lakers, a team rich in talent and history, aimed to reclaim their status as championship contenders but faced several challenges throughout the season. Despite the excitement around their roster, including stars like LeBron James and […]
Come on, Eileen for Aus-tra-li-aye: Weightlifter ready to hit high notes at Olympics
Eileen Cikamatana had to wait for her Olympic debut and now she plans to make it count. The Fijian-born star will join Jacqueline Nichele and Kyle Bruce in Australia’s weightlifting team for Paris. All are 24 and all will be at their first Olympics, with the biggest focus on Cikamatana. She has won gold at […]
Maguire brings in legendary ‘no dickheads’ All Blacks guru to give the Blues a mental edge for Origin mission
Gilbert Enoka, the bare-footed New Zealander who reinvigorated the All Blacks, has emerged as Michael Maguire’s secret weapon for the Blues’ mission to reclaim the State of Origin shield from Queensland. Enoka, who describes himself as a mental skills coach, has a 21-year history with the All Blacks and is credited for playing a large […]
‘Not interested in having you’: Mitchell calls out racist social media trolls after Hawks’ win
Hawthorn celebrated the 10-year anniversary of their 2014 premiership in style with a 27-point victory over Adelaide at the MCG on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks led from start to finish in another impressive performance, with the home side dominant from the first bounce and 29 points clear at half time, with vice-captain Dylan Moore arguably […]
‘Grabbed me around the throat’: England man mountain Hill in strife after grandstand incident with fan
A 28-year-old man has claimed he was grabbed around the throat and left with a cut above his eye after an incident involving Sale Sharks’ England forward Jonny Hill following Bath’s Premiership play-off victory. Hill is currently recovering from injury, having not played since January, and watched the game with Sale’s coaching team in the […]