South-eastern Asia

Jeff Fenech undergoes emergency heart surgery, in recovery after medical issues, Aussie boxing great, latest news

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[ad_1] Australian boxing great Jeff Fenech has undergone emergency open heart surgery in a Sydney hospital on Thursday after having privately battled for almost two weeks with infection, high temperatures and “grotesque” swelling. Due to commentate Wednesday night’s hyped Wollongong showcase involving undefeated Australian Sam Goodman, Fenech was instead rushed to hospital 24 hours earlier … Read more

Melbourne United vs Illawarra Hawks game three preview, free throw issues, Perth Wildcats vs Tasmania JackJumpers, playoffs news

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[ad_1] Melbourne United has been the NBL’s best team all season but must overcome its “mental” demons to beat the Illawarra Hawks and reach a fourth grand final series in seven years. Seven-time MVP Andrew Gaze says that is United’s harsh reality and the league’s No. 1 side faces a battle of the mind to … Read more

Sam Goodman vs Mark Schleibs weigh-in results, video, ‘where’s your father’ taunt claims

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[ad_1] Mark Schleibs has branded Australian boxing’s most famous supporter group “scumbags” after Mad Bunch members allegedly shouted “Where’s your father?” during a weigh-in scuffle at Wollongong Entertainment Centre on Tuesday. Schleibs made the claim shortly after security were forced to separate himself and undefeated world No.1 super bantamweight contender Sam Goodman. Despite having been … Read more

Felipe Massa sues Formula 1 over the outcome of the 2008 world championship, Lewis Hamilton’s first title, legal action against the FIA, Bernie Ecclestone, Singapore Grand Prix

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[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton’s maiden world championship in 2008 will come under legal scrutiny when title runner-up Felipe Massa takes the FIA, Formula 1 and former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone to court over their handling of that year’s controversial Singapore Grand Prix. Massa, who believes he is the rightful 2008 title winner, is reportedly seeking between … Read more

How Nonito Donaire is helping Mark Schleibs, Sam Goodman v Mark Schleibs, how to watch, stream details, start time, when is it, latest, updates

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[ad_1] Mark Schleibs is vowing to score one of Australian boxing’s greatest ever upsets via left hook after working closely with the Filipino legend famed for them. While he may be a heavy underdog in Wednesday night’s showdown against undefeated Australian star Sam Goodman, Schleibs insists he will KO the world’s No.1 ranked super bantamweight … Read more

Qatar Grand Prix preview, season guide, rider market, silly season, championship defence, Francesco Bagnaia, Jack Miller

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[ad_1] Hope springs eternal during the MotoGP pre-season. Riders don their freshly coloured overalls and mount their newly minted machines brimming with optimism for the campaign ahead. Anything seems possible in the pre-season. But in 2024 the hope spring is running dry. Watch selected NRL & AFL games, along with every F1 race live in … Read more

Bondi legend dies surfing in Indonesia

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Well known expat Gunther Kitzler was surfing the famous G-Land break in east Java when he was knocked unconscious. Picture: 7 News

[ad_1] A highly respected Australian surfer, remembered as one of Bondi’s best boardriders, has died in a remote corner of Indonesia. Local authorities found Gunther Kitzler’s body at 12.45pm (AEDT) on Tuesday following a 24-hour search. Kitzler was swept away by strong currents from Grajagan Beach, a popular surf spot known as G-Land. Well known … Read more

LIV Golf ends fight for OWGR points, world rankings, PGA Tour 2024 latest news

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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 02: Greg Norman,LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner looks on during day two of the LIV Golf Invitational - Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 02, 2024 in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

[ad_1] The Saudi-backed LIV Golf League has withdrawn its application for Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points, according to multiple US reports on Tuesday. Sports Illustrated, ESPN and The Golf Channel reported LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman told players in a letter on Tuesday the effort for recognition that began in July 2022 has ended. … Read more

Joaquin Niemann forces majors U-turn as PGA Championship hands special invite

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[ad_1] Chile’s Joaquin Niemann, coming off his second LIV Golf victory of the year last weekend, has received a special invitation to May’s PGA Championship, according to multiple reports on Monday. Niemann told golfwrx.com on Monday about the entry, which was confirmed by Sports Illustrated and The Golf Channel. It is the latest sign of … Read more

Adrian Meronk dealt slow play penalty that costs him $385,000 in prize money

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[ad_1] LIV Golf showed what a serious business it can be on the weekend after dishing out a brutal penalty to new recruit Adrian Meronk that cost him about A$385,000. The Pole was penalised for slow play in Jeddah and handed a one-shot penalty. It dropped him from a share of fifth-place with Jon Rahm … Read more