Straight bat outta Compton: Why LA gang members are embracing the gentleman’s game
Cricket returns to the Olympics in Los Angeles with millions invested in the sport, more to be made, and an American history that stretches from the founding fathers to LA gangbangers.
- by Dan Walsh
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Why a four-match losing streak earned this NRL coach a five-year deal
The Warriors have churned through eight coaches in 12 seasons but a losing run in April convinced the club to go all-in on their award-winning rookie coach.
- by Dan Walsh
Why NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes could be competing against Australia for Olympic gold
The NFL and their players want to be involved in the flag football competition at the Olympic Games.
- by Dan Walsh
Wests Tigers junior player charged with murder of underworld figure
Nineteen-year-old Masei Tavui was arrested on Tuesday afternoon and charged with one count of murder after Dejan ‘Danny the Serb’ Radulovic’s death on July 29.
- by Michael Chammas and Dan Walsh
Why Australia are no sure things to get a start in cricket’s Olympic return
The lure of Games gold could keep the world’s brightest T20 stars playing for their countries. But Australia have work to do to make sure they’re on the plane to Los Angeles.
- by Dan Walsh
The heartache and horror stories of rugby league’s biggest comebacks
The 1989 crossbar alleged to be “two inches too high”. The Eel whose career ended on the spot and a Dragon’s despair in the company of the prime minister. This is the other side of an NRL comeback for the ages.
- by Dan Walsh
Undisputed champions: Inside the Panthers sheds
The biggest roar in the Penrith change rooms came when Nathan Cleary added the final piece to the club’s undisputed championship belt - watch the video.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Dan Walsh
NRL grand final player ratings: How Panthers and Broncos fared
We rate the performance of every player from Sunday night’s decider between Penrith and Brisbane.
- by Dominic Brock and Dan Walsh
Sydney temperature records smashed for the start of October
From east to west, no part of Sydney has been spared from sweltering heat, with people flocking to beaches and keeping cool in the shade.
- by Angus Dalton, Dan Walsh and Christopher Harris
NRL grand final 2023 as it happened: Panthers beat Broncos to claim three-peat
Can Penrith seal a third straight premiership or will Brisbane spring one final surprise in a season full of them? Follow all the action from Accor Stadium.
- by Billie Eder, Emma Kemp and Dan Walsh
‘It’s time I give something back’: Heartache driving Penrith cult hero’s title bid
Dally M rookie of the year Sunia Turuva will kiss a photo of his late mother on his way out the door on grand final day.
- by Dan Walsh