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V8 Supercars: Bathurst 1000 Preview

With the Bathurst 1000 kicking off over the weekend, Joel Peterson takes an in-depth look at the top five driving combinations.

A-League: Season Preview

Harry Kewell and Brett Emerton’s return to the A-League is set to dominate the opening weekend. Tom Midwood takes an in-depth look at how each team will fare in the 2011/12 season.

Black Caviar’s return kick-starts the Spring Racing Carnival

The sound of last Saturday’s final siren in the AFL grand final didn’t just signify the end of another footy season, but also the beginning of another exciting spring carnival of racing. Ben Asgari previews the season’s opening weekend.

Collingwood’s opportunity lost

Collingwood promised much in 2011 but ultimately failed to deliver. Liam Quinn says that even though the stage is set for continued success, last weekend was an opportunity lost.

From the grandstand: Kennett for commission

Many AFL fans will be thrilled to see the back of Jeff Kennett when he officially finishes up as Hawthorn president in December this year. But Ben Waterworth believes the outspoken figure should stick around and put his strong opinions to good use.

Australian University Games – Day One

The 2011 Australian University Games were held on the Gold Coast last week. upstart’s Ryan Murphy spoke with some members of the La Trobe team on Day One.

AFL Grand Final Preview: Expect a classic

Can Collingwood go back-to-back? Or will Geelong claim its third flag in six years? Giulio Di Giorgio, John Takemura and Liam Quinn preview tomorrow’s highly anticipated AFL Grand Final.

What to do if you’re not watching the AFL grand final

It may be the biggest sporting event on the Australian calender, but Laura Carroll won’t be watching the AFL grand final this Saturday. Here’s her suggestions on what to do if you’re also anti-Grand Final.

AFL Brownlow Medal running diary

The AFL’s highest individual accolade, the Brownlow Medal, was awarded to Collingwood’s Dane Swan last night. Liam Quinn kept a running diary of the night’s proceedings.

AFL Brownlow Medal Preview

Who will be the 2011 season’s best and fairest player? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview tonight’s Brownlow medal count.

AFL Preliminary Finals preview

We’re a week out from the biggest event in the Australian sporting calendar. Giulio Di Giorgio and John Takemura predict Collingwood and Geelong will face off for the flag next week.

AFL Footy Preview: Semi-Finals

John Takemura and Liam Quinn predict Sydney and West Coast as winners in this weekend’s AFL semi-finals.

Has expansion killed AFL competitiveness?

As the 2011 home and away season closes, questions are being asked as to why AFL crowd attendance has dropped off. Michael Nolan talks to Dr Liam Lenten about the growing problem.

From Demon to Giant: No club loyalty

Can Tom Scully grow into a truly great AFL player after leaving the Demons? Aubrey Hamlett discusses the fickle business of professional sports.

What do a Sun and a Rebel have in common?

The Gold Coast Suns and the Melbourne Rebels made their inaugural debut in the 2011 AFL and Super 15 season. Aubrey Hamlett compares the highs and lows of the new teams.

UEFA Champions League 2011/2012 Preview

The UEFA Champions League returns next week much to the joy of football fans. Daniel Baricevic gives his tips and key players for the 2011/2012 competition.