International

Pre-fight training in the UFC, otherwise known as ‘camp’, is a relentless exercise in physical punishment and mental refinement, in which coaches equip their fighters with the tools to push past perceived breaking points. How hard is it? Well, let’s put it this way: for many athletes, the fight is often the fun part

From American powerhouses like the Boston Celtics and Kansas City Chiefs, to homegrown high achievers like the Penrith Panthers, every now and then, a team is so dominant, it’s just not fun anymore. But how do today’s ladder toppers compare to the all-time greats?

The win was a personal triumph for the Flying Roos’ skipper and Rolex Testimonee, adding lustre to an iconic career.

With pro wrestling on the cusp of a new golden age, a select group of local performers has risen from Australia’s humble indie scene to achieve global stardom. Now, they’re returning home for the biggest show ever to take place on our shores.

Super Bowl Sunday—sorry, Super Bowl Monday for Australians—is less than a week away. Here’s everything you need to know about who’s playing, who’s performing, when to tune in and much more.

Coaching in professional sports invites a level of pressure and scrutiny rivalled by few other professions. But while the mental demands placed on players have received significant attention in the past decade, the psychological make-up of the men and women overseeing them from the sidelines is largely unexplored. What drives these unique individuals? And what character traits are required to take on a role that, by nature, requires everything you’ve got?

This might be the year Australian sport made good on the promise it’s always held: to become a pastime everyone can enjoy.