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Few NRL players have packed as much drama into a career as Kalyn Ponga. By 26, the Newcastle Knights captain has navigated contract controversies, a leaked toilet-cubicle video, and a family tragedy — all while cementing himself as one of the league’s most electrifying fullbacks. Age: 26 (born 30 March 1998) · NRL Club: Newcastle … Read more

When an athlete goes from representing New Zealand at the Olympics to playing in the NRL grand final qualifiers, you expect a straight-line career graph. Will Warbrick has been rewriting that graph with a concussion that sidelined him for months and a looming move back to his home country. Born: 6 March 1998, Kawerau, New … Read more

Few stories in tennis this year have resonated quite like Belinda Bencic’s. The Olympic gold medalist returned from maternity leave in 2025 and promptly stormed to the Wimbledon semifinals (ESPN), a run that felt both improbable and inevitable. Age: 28 (born March 10, 1997) · Highest WTA Ranking: No. 4 · Olympic Gold Medal: 2020 … Read more

Few AFL players generate as much conversation about their future as Ben King in 2025. The Gold Coast Suns forward has become a central figure in the free agency period, balancing individual success with the unique spotlight of being half of the league’s most famous twin duo, with a contract decision looming and comparisons to … Read more

Tony Lockett, known as “Plugger,” holds the VFL/AFL goal-kicking record but remains one of the sport’s most reclusive figures. Decades after his final game, he has surfaced with a rare public interview, shedding light on his dramatic weight loss and his life away from the spotlight. Career goals: 1,360 · Games played: 281 · Brownlow … Read more

Most people know Cody Simpson as the teen pop star who sang “La Da Dee” before disappearing from the charts. Fewer realise he spent years training for the Olympics, then came back to music after a vocal cord injury. This profile tracks his journey from Gold Coast to Hollywood to the swimming pool — and … Read more

Few moments in cricket match the tension of a qualifier – one game can decide a nation’s place in the T20 World Cup. The 2026 edition expands to 20 teams, and the ICC (world cricket’s governing body) has confirmed that 8 of those spots will be filled through regional qualifiers spanning 2024 and 2025. This … Read more

Few sporting events capture the tension of a State of Origin decider. The 2025 series reached its boiling point on a humid Brisbane night at Suncorp Stadium, where the Queensland Maroons unleashed a devastating first-half blitz to defeat New South Wales 24–12 and seize the series 2–1, with the full breakdown of how the Maroons … Read more

If you’re planning to catch eight NRL games live at Suncorp Stadium this May, you’re already wondering which ticket pass to grab and how to secure one before they disappear. The 3-day and 4-day passes for the 2026 NRL Magic Round are already gone, but 1-day passes remain available for Friday and Saturday. Event dates: … Read more