Ollie Lewis - Assistant Sport Editor (Australia)

I joined Mail Sport in August 2019, initially specialising in UFC and boxing before the launch of our Australian sport website, covering AFL, NRL and cricket. I've covered live football at Wembley, the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka and the UFC in London.

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Socceroos 0-1 Bahrain: Australia suffer humiliation in World Cup qualifying clash with football minnows... and fans insist there is only one person to blame

05/09/24 01:31

The loss, in the side's first game on the Gold Coast, is a massive setback to begin the third round of qualifying that continues in Jakarta against Indonesia on Tuesday....read

UFC superstar Israel Adesanya appears to SPIT at driver in apparent road rage incident
05/09/24 01:05
The Last Stylebender missed out on the chance of reclaiming his middleweight world title and cast doubt over his future in the Octagon following the fight, which he lost by submission.
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Champions League winner and former Manchester United star announces shock career move after making just ONE appearance for last club... ending eight-month search for new home
05/09/24 09:45
The midfielder, who won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012, is heading to Australia after signing with A-League outfit Western Sydney Wanderers.
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Can YOU work out why this Aussie batter was not given out?
05/09/24 07:42
The Aussies, taking on Scotland in the first match of their T20 series, were 113-2 in the seventh over when Scottish spinner Mark Watt readied himself to bowl at batter Josh Inglis.
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The bizarre offer Raygun received from Richard Branson and Boy George in the wake of her viral Olympic Games breakdancing routine revealed
04/09/24 01:11
The Australian breakdancer, real name Rachael Gunn, made the stunning revelation during her first TV interview following her disastrous Paris routine on Network Ten's The Project.
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Australian breakdancer who went viral with disastrous Olympic Games performance Raygun makes stunning admission she KNEW she was 'going to get beaten' in Paris
04/09/24 12:23
Gunn, 37, discussed the overwhelming response to her routine, including Jimmy Fallon 's sketch, and addressed the conspiracy theories that arose following her effort at the Olympics .
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Revealed: Global superstar set to headline NRL grand final... but fans are NOT happy about it
04/09/24 10:25
The Grammy-nominated star hung out with Souths players before the season curtain-raiser in Las Vegas earlier this year, and shared his delight in getting the call up for the big game.
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Raygun breaks silence on Jimmy Fallon sketch after American TV star brutally mocked Australian breakdancer following viral Olympic Games performance
04/09/24 10:04
Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, became an overnight sensation for her comical routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics , which became the event's most talked-about moment.
Raygun reveals what happened immediately after disastrous Olympic Games performance and the four-word message that left her fearing the worst
04/09/24 09:37
The embattled breakdancer, 37, became an overnight sensation for her comical routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics , which became the event's most talked-about moment.
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Former Champions League star joins OnlyFans! Ex-Bayern Munich and Juventus forward promises to 'make fans happy' after signing up to subscription platform
04/09/24 07:56
The winger announced the launch of his OnlyFans page, joining a number of professional athletes who have begun sharing behind-the-scenes content on the subscription platform.
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Sam Docherty shares incredible news just hours after announcing miracle comeback for Carlton's finals push
03/09/24 03:20
Just hours after confirming he will play a part in this year's finals for Carlton, the veteran defender and his wife revealed they will welcome a second child to their young family.
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Paralympian who was denied bronze in heartbreaking fashion suffers second devastating blow by the barest of margins
03/09/24 12:29
Jaryd Clifford is cursing his luck after the heartache of his 5000m disqualification was compounded by the Australian finishing fourth in the 1500m by one-hundredth of a second.
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Raygun: Olympic Games breakdancer Rachael Gunn set for world-first TV interview after Paris disaster saw her become internet sensation
03/09/24 10:21
Gunn, who goes by the stage name of Raygun, became an overnight sensation last month after stealing the show with her breakdancing performances in the first women's competition.
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Horse owner reveals how she survived 'world's most painful disease' after being told by doctors she had no hope of overcoming 'cruel' illness: 'I was being tortured non-stop'
03/09/24 09:07
Crameri, who part owns star galloper Fully Lit, has battled Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a rare and painful neurological condition, for four years.
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Footy club calls for emergency help after unbelievable sighting leaves officials stumped
03/09/24 07:58
The Sandgate Hawks took to social media last week to share the mystery that left officials stumped, with a six-foot tree planted in the ground overnight on Wednesday, August 28.
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Footy star caps remarkable turnaround from reserve grade to prestigious prize just two years on from harrowing mental health battle
02/09/24 02:01
Angus Crichton was handed the prestigious honour at a gala dinner at The Star in Sydney on Monday night, capping an incredible turnaround for the Sydney Roosters star.
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Jake Kelly: Footy star, 29, stuns club with shock retirement decision as 'courageous' reason behind his call to walk away from the sport is revealed
02/09/24 10:45
Despite appearing to have plenty of footy ahead of him, the utility player has told the club that he wishes to focus on the 'next phase of his life'.
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Lauren Parker wins GOLD in the women's triathlon at the Paralympic Games as Aussie star braves River Seine to complete redemption arc after Tokyo heartbreak
02/09/24 09:54
Lauren Parker has buried the pain of her Tokyo heartache, completing Paralympic redemption by sealing a gold medal in a dominant PTWC triathlon win.
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Footy star opens up on horrifying moment he first realised he suffered 'shark bite' injury before being rushed into emergency surgery
02/09/24 08:58
WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The Newcastle Knights forward's leg was reminiscent of a 'hot dog bun' after he suffered friendly fire from teammate Dylan Lucasduring the team's win over Souths.
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Footy star reveals devastating toll of family tragedy after his younger brother drowned aged just 18 months old
02/09/24 07:56
It has not all been smooth sailing for the Queenslander, though, with a string of concussion issues and the devastating loss of his younger brother having a major impact.
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Cheating row erupts at Paralympics as Italian rower is stripped of his medal after being caught breaking a rule in his boat
01/09/24 03:42
Giacomo Perini, 28, has been excluded from the final results after an investigation revealed that he had been using an illegal device during the race.
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Paralympic Games: Cheating row erupts as Italian is caught using a mystery device during rowing final
01/09/24 01:29
Aussie rower Horrie crossed the finish line in fourth in the men's PR1 single sculls final but was elevated to bronze medal position after a rival was found cheating.
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Sorry Noni Madueke, you're wrong. Wolverhampton is NOT 's***'... here are five reasons why
01/09/24 01:02
The Chelsea star, having made the trip from plush London to Wolverhampton, was less than impressed with what he was met by after travelling 140 miles to the Black Country, taking to social media.
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Paralympic Games: Amputee swimmer wrongly disqualified over little-known rule as chaos descends on Paris pool
01/09/24 12:42
Iraq-born Australian star Ahmed Kelly, who is missing both arms below the elbow and both legs completely, was disqualified by officials following his heat in the men's 150m medley SM3.
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Inside furious post-match bust up as footy coach LOSES IT with rival player after heated clash left three of his stars injured: 'Out of order'
01/09/24 12:01
The Canberra captain went to the sin bin for laying a hip-drop tackle on Smith during the first half of the Raiders' 14-12 win, which ended with the Roosters hooker on the sidelines.
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Matildas superstar Katrina Gorry's mystery absence explained as English team West Ham suffer thumping defeat by Leicester
01/09/24 10:17
In Sunday's third versus fourth play-off, Leicester scored three goals in the first half and led 5-0 late before West Ham substitute Viviane Asseyi struck in the 90th and 96th minutes.
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Disqualified Paralympian claims he's too FAST for running guide in unearthed interview before Paris Games heartbreak
01/09/24 09:35
Officials disqualified Australian distance runner Jaryd Clifford's effort because he dropped the tether linking him with his guide just moments before crossing the finish line.
Oasis tour: Is this the REAL reason Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher got back together? How six-word message helped inspire UK and Ireland comeback tour
01/09/24 08:32
A chance meeting between Oasis front man Liam Gallagher and AFL legend Kevin Sheedy may have set the wheels in motion for the band's incredible comeback tour.
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John Schultz: Footy great dead aged 85 as tributes flood in for legendary Brownlow Medal winner and team of the century entrant
01/09/24 07:01
Schultz is an icon among Bulldogs fans owing to his tenure with the Footscray Football Club in the 1950s and 1960s, where he played 188 games.
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Paralympian breaks down in tears after being cruelly robbed of bronze medal after BIZARRE moment as he crossed the finish line
31/08/24 09:13
A 'numb' Jaryd Clifford is reeling from the heartache of being told his Paralympics bronze medal had been snatched away from him after the 5000m runner was disqualified for a breach of rules
Max Gawn reveals how Christian Petracca really feels about Melbourne amid bombshell trade stance following nightmare season
29/08/24 10:12
Max Gawn has admitted that Christian Petracca does feel disgruntled with the Melbourne Football Club, amid reports the superstar midfielder wants to move elsewhere.
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Australian cricketer makes heartbreaking decision after being riddled by concussion issues throughout nightmare career
29/08/24 09:43
According to 9News, the 26-year-old made the decision to walk away from the sport several months ago, but his retirement was formalised by Cricket Victoria only this week.
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Footy star rocked by family tragedy but stuns club with 'incredibly brave' decision
29/08/24 08:37
South Sydney Rabbitohs announced that Fernando passed away on Wednesday, leaving their 19-year-old star and his family devastated.
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Former international cricket star under investigation amid allegations of serious misconduct towards female player
29/08/24 08:17
As first reported by the Herald Sun, ex-Victoria women's cricket coach Samaraweera has been accused of alleged historic conduct relating to the woman, who played at a professional level
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Watch shocking moment boxer's brother storms ring and PUNCHES rival coach in ugly scenes as legend calls for incident to 'go to court'
28/08/24 01:00
Australian boxer Zerafa, unimpressed with his opponent's withdrawal, expressed his anger towards Browne with a verbal tirade, prompting the loser's coach to march the boxer across the ring.
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Paralympic Games champion outlines the problem that is bigger than doping ahead of Paris competition
28/08/24 11:18
Australian Paralympic Games champion Vanessa Low has warned that classification issues pose a bigger problem than doping at this year's sporting bonanza in Paris.
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Tennis star drops brutally honest truth bomb after smashing her racquet to pieces during disastrous US Open match: 'Do I even want to do this anymore?'
28/08/24 09:32
The crestfallen Australian No.1 pulverised her racquet into pieces after falling 6-3 4-6 7-6 (10-6) to Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara in a three-hour, 16-minute rollercoaster of emotions.
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Dustin Martin's bikie uncle proves he IS Aboriginal and therefore cannot be deported from Australia
28/08/24 08:50
The hearing has reportedly been vacated after Dean Martin provided further evidence to the court last week which proved his Aboriginal descent.
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Footy club chief makes sad announcement amid health battle
28/08/24 08:09
The 72-year-old says he will step down when he deems the time is right, with the Pies boss currently battling myeloma, a type of blood cancer.
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Nick Kyrgios aims ANOTHER swipe at Jannik Sinner following drug test controversy as outspoken tennis star raises major question over world No 1's massage cream defence
27/08/24 01:32
Nick Kyrgios has insisted he 'stands by every word' of his criticism of Jannik Sinner 's doping case, with the Australian tennis star saying he will lead the fight to save 'the integrity of the sport'.
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Mary Fowler reveals what really happened in Paris as Matildas star explains key theory for Olympic Games disaster
27/08/24 12:05
Tony Gustavsson's side travelled to France with full confidence after their incredible fourth-place finish at the World Cup last year, leading to hopes of a medal at the women's football tournament.
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Kane Cornes announces shock career move that has split footy fans
27/08/24 11:12
The Port Adelaide great has established himself as one of the most divisive figures in footy due to his strong opinions on the game, which he has aired on Nine and SEN for the duration of his career.
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AFL: Major twist after goal umpire was hit in the head with a bottle launched by a fan in disgraceful scenes
27/08/24 10:23
Umpire Steven Piperno was replaced halfway through the second quarter of a clash between Carlton and St Kilda at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on Sunday after a bottle was thrown.
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Paralympic Games: From a bear attack survivor to a mine blast hero... meet the brave athletes to watch in Paris
27/08/24 10:04
Australia took home 21 gold medals last time out in Tokyo, with their best ever performance coming in Sydney 24 years ago when they topped the medal table with 63 golds.
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Harry Garside unveils new girlfriend as Australian boxer reveals how he found love after Olympic Games heartbreak
27/08/24 07:47
The 27-year-old pugilist made an inspirational comeback to the ring after he was cleared of domestic violence allegations made by former partner, Ash Ruscoe.
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Russell Crowe leaves Joe Rogan stunned with VERY graphic behind-the-scenes story from Ricky Hatton's iconic win over Kostya Tszyu
22/08/24 03:00
Russell Crowe has revealed the lengths he went to in order to help his close friend Kostya Tszyu in an experience that gave the Hollywood superstar a front-row view into the brutality of boxing.
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Transgender cricketer who was BANNED from international sport announces surprise career move
22/08/24 12:57
McGahey, 30, made history in 2023 after becoming the first transgender person to play international women's cricket when she represented Canada in six T20 World Cup qualifiers.
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Sam Landsberger: Footy club reveals touching gesture for sports reporter killed after being hit by a truck on his way to work
22/08/24 11:21
Herald Sun AFL writer Landsberger, 35, was hit by a truck on his way to work in Richmond, Melbourne, on Tuesday morning, leaving his heartbroken family and friends devastated.
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Australian women's soccer team featuring trans players makes grand final after 'scoring 65 goals and conceding just four' in undefeated season
22/08/24 10:27
Sydney-based Flying Bats FC made headlines around the globe earlier this year after it was revealed that five of the team's women's side were made up of male-born players.
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Raygun: See how a COMPUTER tries to recreate Rachael Gunn's dismal Olympic Games performance
22/08/24 09:36
Raygun, real name Rachael Gunn, became one of the biggest stories of the Paris Games when she was widely mocked for her routines , which included her mimicking a kangaroo.
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Mary Fowler flies out of Sydney after holidaying with footy star boyfriend Nathan Cleary - who is nowhere to be seen
22/08/24 07:52
The 21-year-old returned home after the Matildas' disappointing Paris Olympics campaign , which saw them fail to progress past the pool stage.
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Is this the RUDEST bet in footy history? How star promised to have painful surgery on a very private part of his body if his team won the NRL grand final
21/08/24 02:52
The Sharks put together an insane run of 16 consecutive wins, including their grand final victory over Melbourne Storm, to end their premiership hoodoo in style.
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Wally Lewis steps out in rare public appearance with new partner Lynda Adams at the NRL Hall of Fame awards night
21/08/24 01:07
The Queensland great, 64, was in attendance as Ron Coote joined him as an Immortal after the South Sydney Rabbitohs legend saw his status elevated at the SCG.
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NRL Hall of Fame: Ron Coote announced as 14th Immortal
21/08/24 11:20
Coote was officially revealed as the latest Immortal at a gala dinner at the SCG on Wednesday, rewarding him for a career that dominated the 1960s and 1970s.
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People are all saying the same thing about the NRL Hall of Fame ceremony with VERY annoying detail distracting fans
21/08/24 10:45
Eleven former players were inducted into the men's Hall of Fame in Sydney, including Sam Burgess, Cameron Smith and Les Boyd, while one legend is set to be elevated to Immortal status
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Sam Landsberger's heartbreaking final moment revealed: Father of dead footy journalist lifts lid on events that led to son's tragic death after he was hit by a truck
21/08/24 10:36
The footy world is in mourning after Herald Sun reporter Landsberger died on his way to work on Tuesday morning after a traffic collision in Richmond, Melbourne.
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Nick Kyrgios returns to the court in surprise US Open appearance with Naomi Osaka just hours after Jannik Sinner's drug test controversy... as Aussie pays special tribute to Kobe Bryant
21/08/24 09:37
The duo wore Kobe Bryant jerseys in a fitting tribute to the NBA legend, but were unable to get past Taylor Fritz and Amanda Anisimova in their doubles match.
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TV star turned AFL club boss David Koch slams footy player for 'poor-shaming' his team's fans with shocking insult
21/08/24 08:53
The Power chairman was particularly scathing of pre-match comments made by Crows forward Josh Rachele, in which he claimed Port supporters had no teeth.
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NRL Hall of Fame: Footy legend Andrew Johns explodes over his shabby treatment by organisers of the most prestigious award - and makes a startling confession
21/08/24 07:55
Johns is one of three living Immortals alongside Wally Lewis and Mal Meninga, but said that none of the trio had been consulted regarding the next inductee into their club.
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Mark Bickley: Footy legend reveals terrifying ordeal after his badly hurt 12-year-old son phoned and simply said: 'Help me, help me, help me!'
21/08/24 01:09
Adelaide Crows all-time great Mark Bickley and his wife Tory have opened up about the shattering moment they received a phone call no parent ever wants to be on the end of.
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Under-eights football match descends into chaos as parents clash in ugly brawl... and official pinpoints the reason why violence has escalated
20/08/24 01:08
Clubs are concerned by an escalation in violence at the under-eights competition between parents, while the referee for last weekend's game was also just 12 years old.
Sam Landsberger accident: How sports journalist won over legions of fans just days before his tragic death
20/08/24 10:16
Landsberger, 35, died in hospital following the shocking collision in Richmond on Tuesday morning, with tributes pouring in from heartbroken colleagues in the wake of his passing.
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Raygun: How Rachael Gunn predicted her Olympics routine would be turned into a 'joke' a year before she became the biggest story of the Paris Games
20/08/24 09:36
The 18-page document analyses a range of talking points, but also discusses the possibility of huge media attention catapulting the sport into the stratosphere.
Sam Landsberger accident: Footy world sent into mourning after journalist's shock death aged 35
20/08/24 08:17
Police were called to a collision in Richmond at around 10.20am on Tuesday morning at the intersection of Bridge Road and Church Street.
Footy legend BOYCOTTS Hall of Fame ceremony because of his bitter rival - even though it means he'll miss out on honouring a great mate
20/08/24 07:57
Brohman's bitter 41-year feud with Origin rival Boyd was reignited last week after the NSW enforcer was listed among 11 new inductees into the illustrious group of footy legends.
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Revealed: How Olympics hero was ALREADY planning shock defection to Great Britain when he won silver medal in Paris as Australians call for him to be punished
20/08/24 07:27
Richardson's defection was not a knee-jerk decision, but the result of months of planning unbeknownst to his teammates and closest friends.
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Raygun: Fans rally behind viral breakdancer Rachael Gunn after she opened up on the mental toll of vicious online trolling following Olympic Games
15/08/24 02:06
Gunn, 36, better known by her stage name Raygun, became an overnight sensation at the Olympic Games in Paris after her breakdancing performance fell flat with the judges.
Olympic champion makes stunning revelation about Paris village
15/08/24 01:09
Olympic athletes were forced to share one toilet roll between four people and were not provided with clean bedsheets in the athletes' village.
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Raygun's statement in full: Read Australian breakdancer's personal message to the world after Olympic Games performance
15/08/24 01:06
Raygun has spoken for the first time to share her thoughts on her performance, the online onslaught and the wild conspiracy theories during a personal message posted on Instagram.
Raygun breaks silence with heartbreaking message after Olympic Games disaster as viral breakdancer addresses wild conspiracy theory in wake of Paris performance
15/08/24 11:21
The 36-year-old university lecturer has kept a low profile in the wake of her routine in Paris which saw her become an overnight sensation and thousands of memes generated on social media.
Darryl Brohman vs Les Boyd: Footy legend delivers brutal five-word response to arch nemesis after 41-year feud was reignited following controversial Hall of Fame decision
15/08/24 11:14
Brohman took to social media platform X to vent his fury after NSW Blues legend and Origin rival Boyd was one of 11 need inductees into the NRL Hall of Fame.
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Olympic champion makes stunning revelation about the shocking conditions in Paris village: 'We were living in filth'
15/08/24 10:44
Olympic athletes were forced to share one toilet roll between four people and were not provided with clean bedsheets in the athletes' village.
Olympian reveals what happened when Raygun returned to the athletes' village after viral breakdancer's disastrous Paris performance
15/08/24 10:17
Raygun has been ruthlessly mocked online and has chosen not to return to Australia with her teammates given the decisive response to her performance back home.
Footy star looks UNRECOGNISABLE nearly 20 years on from shocking tackle that left him unconscious
15/08/24 09:21
The former Sharks forward was just 19 years of age when he fell victim to one of the most shocking incidents in NRL history, but went on to enjoy a commendable career.
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Inside Latrell Mitchell's weekend in the country town where he was photographed with an unknown white powder
15/08/24 08:08
Latrell Mitchell's trip to the remote city in central west New South Wales will only be remembered for the photograph that has rocked the world of footy this week.
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Blonde woman at the centre of Latrell Mitchell's white powder photo posts an APPALLING threat to the person who 'leaked her photo'
15/08/24 01:44
The woman who outed herself as the mystery blonde in the photo that has seen the NRL launch an investigation into Mitchell has been accused of leaking the image - and she has hit back.
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Darryl Brohman vs Les Boyd: Footy star turned commentator explodes over NRL Hall of Fame honour for rival who broke his jaw - and fans agree
14/08/24 03:39
The decision to award former NSW forward Les Boyd with Hall of Fame status has angered ex-Origin rival Darryl Brohman, who led the outcry against the decision.
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Top footy coach suddenly quits to leave club in turmoil after 10 years in charge: 'I no longer have the appetite'
14/08/24 02:00
The 2020 premiership coach has opted not to seek a contract renewal at the end of the season, meaning his stint as the longest-serving coach in South Fremantle's history is over.
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Snoop Dogg joins Adele and Jimmy Fallon in mocking Raygun after breakdancer became a viral sensation following Olympic Games flop
14/08/24 01:26
The Australian became an overnight sensation following her disastrous breakdancing performance in Paris, in which she failed to score a single point from her three routines.
Olympic marathon runner who pulled out just 1.2km into race receives BRUTAL insult from top athletics coach following her Paris disaster
14/08/24 10:49
Diver, 47, was forced to pull out of the women's marathon at the Olympic Games last week just 1.2 kilometres into the race, later citing quadricep cramps as the reason for her withdrawal.
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