Legendary Australian racehorse Black Caviar has died not long after giving birth. The beloved mare had been battling an illness for some days and connections made the heartbreaking decision to put her down on Saturday morning following the birth of the colt foal. Peter Moody, the trainer who steered Black Caviar to a stunning record … Read more
The coach of four-time Australian Olympian Lisa Weightman has taken a sarcastic swipe at Athletics Australia in the wake of her well documented marathon snubbing. Weightman was controversially overlooked for what would have been her fifth Olympic berth in Paris when Athletics Australia chose Jess Stenson, whose qualification time was slower than Weightman’s, Sinead Diver … Read more
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary could finally smile after looking like a broken man on Thursday night. Cameras spotted Matildas superstar Mary Fowler with the Penrith co-captain on Friday, as Cleary went to get scans. The 21-year-old Fowler is back in Australia after the Matildas’ disappointing Olympics campaign. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download … Read more
Retiring Essendon great Dyson Heppell refused to be handed a farewell AFL game if he didn’t deserve it. The 32-year-old was dropped after the Bombers’ Round 20 loss to St Kilda and has since announced 2024 would be his last year in the game. Bombers coach Brad Scott could have recalled the former captain for … Read more
There will be an even stronger Aussie accent at Tottenham Hotspur this year, with Matildas defender Clare Hunt joining compatriot Charli Grant at the English Women’s Super League club. Hunt has signed a three-year deal with Spurs after playing for a season in France with Paris Saint-Germain. The centre-back has become an integral part of … Read more
Sydney and Parramatta have been dealt “extreme” conditions for their NRL clash at Allianz Stadium on Friday night. Heavy rain in Sydney has given the stadium’s drainage a serious workout for the clash between the finals-bound Roosters and struggling Eels. Water above the surface is inches deep, making for a slippery affair. Know the news … Read more
Australian Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has separated from husband James Murch after 15 years of marriage. Freeman, 51, and Murch, 49, confirmed in a statement they have decided to part ways and said their focus was on their 13-year-old daughter Ruby. “After 15 years of marriage we have unfortunately separated. We continue co-parenting and this … Read more
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has again addressed the future of his forgotten superstar Bailey Smith. Smith has been out of AFL action this year with an ACL injury he suffered last December, and he is also out of contract. Rumours have been swirling all season that he will depart the Bulldogs, with Geelong and … Read more
A Kyle and Jackie O Show producer went to extraordinary lengths to secure Australian breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn on the radio show, it was revealed on Friday. The 36-year-old, who lost her three battles in the Olympics debut of the breaking event but gained worldwide attention, had remained quiet post-Olympics until she broke her silence … Read more
Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary has suffered a potentially serious shoulder injury during the 24-22 loss to Melbourne Storm on Thursday night. With the scores tied at 22 and less than 15 minutes remaining, Cleary took a hit-up and came up clutching his left shoulder. He looked in immediate discomfort as the team doctor was called. … Read more
