If only he had reined in his mouth, Eddie McGuire would still be known as the sideline hero who helped Adam Goodes resolve the ape remark of a young Collingwood fan. But with his King Kong remark on Wednesday morning, ironically just five days after he praised and glorified Mr Goodes, Mr McGuire had given racism a face in Australia.
As if the racist rant he received from a Collingwood fan on Friday was not enough, Adam Goodes suffered yet another backlash, this time from the group's very own president, Eddie McGuire. Not only was it a conduct unbecoming of a group president, but it was purely racial and discriminatory as well.
Famous soccer player David Beckham is now officially retired from his sports career. As the 38-year-old English footballer embraces the new chapter in his life, images about the former soccer player exploded on the internet to give tribute to a legend.
Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett-Murray was stabbed defending himself last night at the house of his girlfriend in Reservoir. According to reports,the stabbing took place after a fight ensued between him and his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend.
The Footy Show on Channel 9 has released a statement on their Facebook account apologizing to the family of 18-month old Bella whom they labelled "ugly" on the show last Thursday,
David Beckham has made emotional announcement of his retirement from playing football
Kobe Bryant and mom in a he-said/she-said dispute over Kobe’s childhood mementos.
World number one Tiger Woods is hopeful that his experience at TPC Sawgrass will help him win a second Players Championship title.
Vijay Singh is suing the PGA Tour after being cleared of doping allegations involving deer antler spray.
Tony Jacklin doesn't believe that Colin Montgomerie deserves to have been elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
David Beckham pays tribute to retiring Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson saying "Without him I would never have achieved what I have done in my career."
As part of the transition from Australian Water Polo to Water Polo Australia Ltd, the sport's governing body has embarked on a national rebranding project.
Water Polo Australia (WPA) is one of the big winners in the Australian Sports Commission's (ASC) government investment allocations for 2013-14 with an increase of 21.5% on last year's allotment.
David Beckham is popular all over the world as the king of soccer and the husband to “Spice Girls” singer, Victoria Beckham. With the latest news, it looks like David will be more known for his taste in music. According to reports, Beckham bends to the music of Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and the Jonas Brothers.
Rory McIlroy insists he will take his time over whether or not he should represent Ireland or Great Britain at the 2016 Olympics.
Cristie Kerr was crowned LPGA Kingsmill Championship winner for a third time after beating Suzann Pettersen in a sudden death play-off.
Sports memorabilia... Why are these small or sometimes bigger collectible items so desired by people? Even with uncertain economic conditions, the global financial crisis and ongoing social turmoils, some people are just so keen on getting them regardless of hefty sums which they will have to pay to buy sports memorabilia. Indeed, sports collectibles are very much appreciated when it comes to their importance, significance and value as well.
NBA superstar Jason Collins became a hot topic after publicly admitting about his homosexuality. Though the social networking sites were flooded with mixed reactions, the first active gay basketball player managed to say “Thank You” to the supportive fans that sent well-wishing messages on his decision to finally come out.
Cycling Australia (CA) today confirmed that it will undertake a review of Mountain Bike Australia's (MTBA) Elite Development Program (EDP) in order to ensure that its affiliate MTBA is conducting the EDP in a manner that is best-practice and is broadly conforming to the strategies and objectives stated in the recently announced Australia's Winning Edge (AWE) from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).
Louis Oosthuizen believes that Tiger Woods should have been disqualified from the Masters after an incorrect drop.
Kieran Pratt kept Australia's flag flying high on the world stage again after carding a flawless five-under-par 67 to take a share of the first round clubhouse lead at the weather-disrupted Ballantine's Championship on Thursday.
With 100 days to go for the start of the 2013 Summer Universiade, taking place in Kazan (RUS) from July 6-17, the new Aquatics Palace in the capital of Tatarstan is getting ready to welcome the swimmers to this major event.
Following Robert Pattinson’s not-very-surprising departure from LAX Sunday, April 21, a series of photos of Kristen Stewart hanging out with Friends and being driven by a man with great resemblance to Rupert Sanders came out. These had consequently sparked rumors that she is onto another cheating scandal that could rock the newly reconciled and revitalized Robsten Romance.
Last Friday, Kris Humphries finally decided to end his feud with his wife for 72 days, Kim Kardashian. It was reported that the basketball player ended his legal battle with the reality star because he feels sorry for her.
Sans Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson has been spotted having a great time, paddle-boarding and dining out with friends in Malibu beach. Appearing as scruffy as he has been in recent days, Robert still looks hot covered up with gray hoodie and his eyes hiding in dark glasses.
London Olympic gold medalist Anna Meares and bronze medalist Shane Perkins headline the 2013-2014 National Sprint Program announced by Cycling Australia in partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport.
Masters champion Adam Scott is certain that Tiger Woods will break Jack Nicklaus' long-standing record of 18 major victories.
While Guan Tianlang flabbergasted viewers when he made the cut at last week's Masters tournament, his record as the youngest ever player on the European Tour will be short-lived.
In a virtual admission that eight-division title holder Manny Pacquiao's stock is dwindling, boxing promoter Bob Arum agreed that if the fifth match between Manny and Juan Manuel Marquez would take place, the Mexican boxer would get the larger purse.
Music artists have joined athletes as they took to Twitter to offer prayers and support for victims of Boston Marathon explosion. From 'American Ido'l judge, Nicki Minaj to singer actor Justin Timberlake, and Michael Phelps to Floyd Mayweather, these celebrities have taken a moment of their time and shared it to the victims and their families to one of the most devastating explosion in Boston, seen as act of terrorism.
