Category: Sport
The Purchas Cup 2025 was officially launched last night with an opening ceremony at the All Blacks Experience in central Auckland, ushering in one of the most significant events on the inclusive rugby calendar. The evening began with a mihi led by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s Joe Royal, followed by speeches from NZ Falcons President Tom […]
After a stunning upset win by South Florida over the Florida Gators, it wasn’t just the final score — 18-16 — that had fans buzzing. It was the emotional on-field celebration between kicker Nico Gramatica and punter/holder Chase Leon that truly caught fire online. A photo of the duo embracing — with Gramatica cradling Leon’s […]
The South Florida Bulls delivered a massive upset on Saturday, toppling the heavily favoured Florida Gators with a last-second field goal. But while the win itself was headline-worthy, it was what happened after the game that truly captured fans’ hearts — and imagination. Following his 20-yard game-winning kick, Bulls placekicker Nico Gramatica ran to celebrate […]
The California high school volleyball player at the centre of conservative outrage has spoken publicly, insisting she is “just a normal kid.” AB Hernandez, a student at Jurupa Valley High School near Los Angeles, has faced protests and political attacks over her participation on the girls’ volleyball and track-and-field teams. At least three schools have […]
Adelaide Crows player Izak Rankine has publicly apologised after receiving a four-game ban from the Australian Football League (AFL) for using a homophobic slur during a recent match against Collingwood. The initial penalty could have been five matches, but AFL CEO Andrew Dillon confirmed that a “compelling medical submission” from the Adelaide Football Club influenced […]
Cisgender Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has taken her case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after World Boxing barred her from competing unless she submits to a genetic sex test. The controversial ban comes just days before the start of the World Boxing Championships. Earlier this year, World Boxing introduced a new policy […]
Former West Coast Eagles defender Mitch Brown has become the first current or former male AFL player to come out as gay or bisexual, in a move he hopes will make others in the game feel seen. The 36-year-old, who played 94 matches for the Eagles between 2007 and 2016, revealed he identifies as bisexual […]
The Rainbow Crows, an LGBTQ+ supporter group for Adelaide Football Club, have condemned rising homophobia online following Izak Rankine’s suspension for using a homophobic slur during a match against Collingwood. After days of speculation, the AFL confirmed last Thursday that Rankine would serve a four-match ban. He was reported for calling a Collingwood player a […]