Adam Pengilly
The Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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‘It’s been a long few years’: Emotional Hannah Green snaps LPGA Tour drought
The world No.27, who hasn’t won on the elite women’s circuit since 2019, survived a three-way play-off to triumph in California. → Read More
Flanagan’s Bulldogs future to hinge on potential player swap with Manly
The chances of joining his father Shane at the Sea Eagles looms. But the Bulldogs might not let him go unless they can get help to alleviate their injury crisis. → Read More
Expert breakdown of NRL round 9 matches
The Sharks will look to lock down a top-four spot before the ladder-leading Broncos face South Sydney in a Friday night blockbuster. Here’s all you need to know. → Read More
Power hitters are destroying historic golf courses. The Masters has a radical solution
For the second year in a row, Augusta National has been forced to lengthen one of its five-par holes. Is there any way to slow down golf’s huge hitters? → Read More
The verdict that sealed Jarryd Hayne’s fate in life and football
Hayne, a convicted rapist, will face court on Thursday when prosecutors will apply to have him taken into custody ahead of sentencing. → Read More
‘C’mon Aussie!’ The inside story of how Adam Scott won The Masters
From Marc Leishman’s famous fist-pump to Angel Cabrera’s excruciating chip and the caddie who told Scott in near darkness how to read the winning putt, the former world No.1 tells all 10 years on from one of Australia’s greatest sporting triumphs. → Read More
The case for all 17 teams making, or missing, the top eight
It’s the eve of the new season and every fan is filled with hope. But is it justified? We run the rule over each team to gauge their chances of making the finals. → Read More
‘Responding ... that’s the normal way of doing it’: Hewitt fires shot at Kyrgios
Australia’s United Cup captain has criticised Nick Kyrgios over his withdrawal from the United Cup after Alex de Minaur’s loss in Sydney on Thursday night. → Read More
Cups and downs: The good, the bad and the ugly side of sport in 2022
Sydney Morning Herald and Age reporters break down the biggest talking points of the year in an article that will be updated with a new sport every day. → Read More
The Socceroos paused for a moment
In his 1000th professional game, the Argentine scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout match. This is how he made the goal which broke Socceroos’ hearts. → Read More
The heart attack survivor standing between the Socceroos and history
Christian Eriksen is a cross between Tom Brady and Cameron Smith, the man who runs the Denmark team and hits an array of passes with the finesse of a golfer. What makes him so good? → Read More
The subtle change Parramatta have made to help Waqa Blake under Nathan Cleary’s floating bombs
The Eels winger says he’s ready for round two with the best kicker in the game, but is there any way to improve your chances under Nathan Cleary’s mesmerising floating bombs? → Read More
Free Billy: Kikau escapes ban for NRL grand final
The back-rower had feared he’d played his last game for the Panthers after being put on report for a shoulder charge in their grand final qualifier. → Read More
Dragons reject young gun Sloan’s request for early release
St George Illawarra’s board has told their boom fullback he remains a big part of their future despite Tyrell Sloan asking to leave his contract early. → Read More
NRL finals week two previews: Expert analysis of the head-to-head match-ups
The Eels and Sharks get a second chance against two teams on a roll after dumping out perennial premiership chasers the Storm and Roosters in week one of the finals. → Read More
‘It was an offer I couldn’t ignore’: Smith, Leishman join LIV Golf
After months of speculation, two of Australian golf’s highest-profile stars have officially agreed to join Greg Norman’s Saudi-backed tour. → Read More
Cement trucks, defamation and investigations: The best NRL coaching blow-ups
Ricky Stuart’s stunning spray of Penrith’s Jaeman Salmon has gone straight into the hall of fame. Here are six of the best post-game meltdowns. → Read More
Seven Manly players to boycott NRL match over pride jersey
Manly officials held emergency talks on Monday night before seven of their players said they would boycott Thursday’s game against the Roosters over the club’s pride jersey. → Read More
NRL round 19: Key takeouts
Late slumps and surges on the ladder, and a last-second bunker decision that will be a talking point all week. Here’s what we learnt from the weekend’s rugby league action. → Read More
Fittler to spring selection surprise for Origin decider amid prop shortage
The NSW coach has opted for experience in the opening minutes of the clash in Brisbane as the Blues prepare to make a late change. → Read More