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Inglis signs new deal with Storm
Ending speculation he may heading to European Rugby, Greg Inglis has singed a new four year deal with the Melbourne storm worth more than $1.8m. It has also been revealed that Greg is in line to become the face of an Indigenous leadership campaign run by the NRL. Inglis is set to become the poster […]
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Kyle Vander-Kuyp the Master Mentor
Deadly Vibe Issue 137 On the eve of the Beijing Games, Deadly Vibe caught up with champion hurdler Kyle Vander-Kuyp to talk about his new role as a mentor for our next generation of track stars. STORY: The eyes of the word turn to Beijing this month, and to the 2008 Olympics games. But as […]
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Sandow wins George Green Medal
South Sydney halfback Chris Sandow has been awarded the inaugural George Green Medal as the NRL’s Indigenous Rising Star. Adding to the achievement, Sandow was also selected in the Indigenous squad to play at the Rugby League World Cup. The Indigenous team who play New Zealand Maori as part of the Rugby League World Cup’s […]
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Mills stars against Team USA
In one of the biggest moments of his young career, Indigenous basketballer Patrick Mills has stared in the Boomers exhibition match against Team USA in the lead up to the Beijing Games. The 19-year-old, who was raised in Canberra, recently finished a hugely successful first year at St Mary’s College in the United States where […]
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Wesser joins Rabbitohs
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have announced the signing of representative fullback Rhys Wesser for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Wesser, 29, has played 172 NRL games for the Penrith Panthers, scoring 112 tries since making his debut in 1998. Wesser has also represented Queensland in four matches in 2004 and 2006. Rhys was also part […]
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Cool Willie (Willie Kickett)
You only need a few moments speaking with Willie Kickett to understand just why they call this talented young boxer from Western Australia “Cool Willie”. It’s less than a week before one of the biggest fights of his young career, and Willie couldn’t sound more relaxed. Having grown up in Balga, Perth, and coming from […]
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X Factor (Chad Reed)
Having conquered the world Supercross circuit twice, Chad Reed has returned to home to Australia to take motor sport to a whole new level. It was touted as the most amazing finish to a world Supercross series yet. Only three weeks after breaking his shoulder in a crash during practice, Chad Reed needed to finish […]
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Mundine outpoints Crazy Kim
Despite being knocked to the canvas early in the fight and needing to overcome a nasty gash above the right eye, Anthony Mundine was the clear winner last night in his bout with Japan’s Crazy Kim. Held in Newcastle, the bout was Mundine’s first outside of the super middleweight division in which he was twice […]
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Inglis voted best in league by peers
Greg Inglis has become the youngest player in the history of Rugby League Week magazines player poll to be voted best player in rugby league by his peers. 100 players from all NRL clubs voted anonymously in the poll, with Inglis toping the vote count with 22 while last years winner Johnathan Thurston and fellow […]
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Jawai signs two-year deal with Raptors
After becoming the first Indigenous Australian to be drafted into the NBA last month, Nathan Jawai has signed a two-year guaranteed deal with the Toronto Raptors. Originally drafted by the Indiana Pacers, Jawai’s trade to the Raptors was made official yesterday but was the Draft’s worst kept secret. Jawai will play alongside fellow draftee and […]
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Courageous Campbell gets Titans home
An amazing try saving tackle by Preston Campbell on a player 37 kilograms heavier handed the Gold Coast Titans a massive upset victory over the Sydney Roosters last night. With the Titans leading by only four points in the dying minutes of the game, Campbell dropped his shoulder to bring down a charging Willie Mason […]
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Ban racist fans for life, says Thurston
Australian half back Johnathan Thurston yesterday demanded NRL officials impose “life bans” on fans who racially abuse players from the stands. Thurston’s comments come in the wake Penrith prop Petero Civoniceva reacting to racial abuse from a group of Parramatta fans during his clubs clash with the Eels at Parramatta stadium. One of the fans […]
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Thurston seals Queensland Origin supremacy
It took a flash of individual brilliance from Johnathan Thurston to hand Queensland their third successive State of Origin series victory at a packed ANZ Stadium in Sydney last night. With scores locked at 10 all and only 13 minutes remaining, Thurston took the ball at speed just inside the Queensland half, squared himself to […]
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Sandow kicks Souths to miracle win
The dream start to Chris Sandow’s NRL career continued last night when the 19 year-old South Sydney halfback, playing in only his third NRL game, kicked yet another a game winning field goal for the Rabbitohs, handing them a remarkable victory over the Cowboys in Townsville. Described as the Aboriginal Allan Langer, Sandow’s promotion to […]
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Jawai drafted by Indiana Pacers
Nathan Jawai has become the first Indigenous Australian to be drafted into the NBA after being selected by the Indiana Pacers in yesterday’s draft. Jawai was selected in the second round with the 41st pick by the Pacers and became only the 10th Australian to be drafted in the NBA. While there is nothing unusual […]
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Inglis magic sinks Cowboys
Greg Inglis has continued his scintillating State of Origin form, helping Melbourne surge to the top of the NRL ladder once more after running in three of the clubs nine tries in a 41 – 20 drubbing of North Queensland on Saturday night. Utilising his now trademark fend, Inglis dispensed of Maroons teammate Johnathan Thurston […]
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