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AFL Round 15 Preview: Pies look to make it ten in a row

Will the Pies get their revenge on the Blues? The leagues most famous rivals kick the round off tonight, while the Bombers, Kangaroos and Hawks try to continue their winning ways, Jake D’Amato previews the round.

AFL Round 14 preview: The business end

After all teams have had their rests it’s time to get to the business end of the season. Can Carlton return to form? Will North threaten the eight? Will Richmond finish ninth? Jake D’Amato asks.

AFL Round 15 Preview: Pies look to make it ten in a row

Will the Pies get their revenge on the Blues? The leagues most famous rivals kick the round off tonight, while the Bombers, Kangaroos and Hawks try to continue their winning ways, Jake D’Amato previews the round.

AFL Round 14 preview: The business end

After all teams have had their rests it’s time to get to the business end of the season. Can Carlton return to form? Will North threaten the eight? Will Richmond finish ninth? Jake D’Amato asks.

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AFL Round 16 Preview: Nearing the business end

Brisbane, North, Carlton, Fremantle, St Kilda and Richmond jostle for the remaining spots in the top-eight, while Sydney and West Coast take us back more than half a decade in a fight for league supremacy. Michael Pollock reviews.

AFL Round 15 Preview: Pies look to make it ten in a row

Will the Pies get their revenge on the Blues? The leagues most famous rivals kick the round off tonight, while the Bombers, Kangaroos and Hawks try to continue their winning ways, Jake D’Amato previews the round.

AFL Round 14 preview: The business end

After all teams have had their rests it’s time to get to the business end of the season. Can Carlton return to form? Will North threaten the eight? Will Richmond finish ninth? Jake D’Amato asks.

upstart takes on the EURO: Day Ten

The ‘group of death’ has lived up to the high expectations with all four sides still able to qualify. But can anyone get the better of the Germans in EURO 2012? asks Jake D’Amato.

AFL Round 11 Preview: Time to get serious

This weekend stands to separate the boys from the men and the pretenders from the contenders in an intriguing round of football, writes Jake D’Amato.

Unheralded heroes of the AFL

Every football team has its stars, but what about the rest? Michael Pollock takes a look at some of the AFL’s most important, yet unappreciated players.

Roland Garros Men’s Preview

Can Novak Djokovic complete a historic Grand Slam? Will the king of clay Rafael Nadal rule again? Or will it be the Fed-express adding to his 16 Grand Slam titles. Ryan Lepore writes.

Roland Garros Women’s Preview

The women’s game is the most competitive its been in years, with seven different winners at the past eight Grand Slam events. Ryan Lepore previews who will reign supreme on the red clay of Roland Garros.

Live life the Seb Terry way

Australian Seb Terry is inspiring others with his zest for life and his generosity as he tries to complete 100 things he’s always wanted to do. upstart’s Jake D’Amato spoke to him to find out more about his incredible journey.

Champions League Final Preview

Can Roberto Di Matteo become one of the greatest interim coaches ever by leading Chelsea to victory? Or will Bayern Munich give their home crowd something to cheer about by lifting their fifth title? asks Jake D’Amato.

Voluntary writing job opportunity

Passionate about women’s rights and gender issues? Want to gain experience as a writer? Check out the opportunity that The Safe World International Foundation are giving you!

FA Cup Final Preview: Chelsea vs. Liverpool

This Sunday, Chelsea and Liverpool battle at Wembley for the FA Cup. upstart’s Jake D’Amato looks at Chelsea’s chances of capturing its fourth title in six years, and the possibility of Liverpool completing a domestic cup double.

NBA Playoffs Preview

A shortened and more intense NBA season has come to a close – all of the seeds are set and ready for an unpredictable playoff series. Jake D’Amato looks at the teams’ chances in the opening series match-ups.

Hyundai A-League grand final preview

Can Brisbane waltz to back to back A-League titles or will they be overcome by Perth Glory? Jake D’Amato takes a look at both sides’ chances prior to the highly anticipated match-up.

Champions League semi-final preview

There are only four teams left to fight for the illustrious UEFA Champions League title. Who will advance to the final? Barcelona faces a rejuvenated Chelsea side, and Bayern Munich come up against the high scoring Real Madrid. Jake D’Amato examines each team’s prospects.

Grin and bare it

Been to the dentist recently? As more Australians are finding it hard to afford dental treatment, Patrick Hatch says the state of our teeth isn’t anything to smile about.

Demons can hold their heads high after horror week

Today marks the end of a horror week for the Melbourne Football Club, but it may be a positive with the club presenting a united front in the face of Jason Mifsud, Ben Polis and racism allegations.