Michael Lynch
The Sydney Morning Herald
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Socceroos qualify for 2022 World Cup after Redmayne shootout heroics
Graham Arnold’s gamble to bring in Andrew Redmayne for the penalty shootout paid off handsomely when the Sydney FC stopper produced the crucial save for Australia. → Read More
Smith didn’t know if he’d ‘get back on the straight and narrow’, Kennett calls for overhaul
Bulldogs young gun Bailey Smith has spoken out after footage emerged of him with an illicit substance, while Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says the AFL needs to drastically tighten its illicit drugs policy. → Read More
Socceroos’ World Cup dreams still alive
An Ajdin Hrustic thunderbolt six minutes from time gave Australia a 2-1 win over the UAE to put them into the final World Cup qualifier against Peru next week. → Read More
From kings of Oceania to Asian minnows: Behind the Socceroos’ decline
Australia were once the big beasts of Asian soccer, feared by regional rivals. Now they are scrambling to qualify for the World Cup. → Read More
Kambosos crashes to unanimous loss as Haney takes titles
American Devin Haney fought a smart fight to outbox Australian George Kambosos to unite all four lightweight world title belts in a unanimous decision. → Read More
Six things we learned from the Australian Grand Prix
It’s been a long time between drinks for Formula One’s most storied team and its frenzied fan base, but the Scuderia does now look to have a car that is a very serious world title challenger and a driver to match. → Read More
Ferrari fans in raptures as Leclerc dominates Australian Grand Prix
Ferrari star Charles Leclerc was in imperious mood as he dominated the Australian Grand Prix from start to finish to increase his lead in the drivers’ championship as Max Verstappen’s overheating engine forced his Red Bull out of the race. → Read More
Painting the town red: Ferrari’s on fire, and the fans love it
Carlos Sainz, star Ferrari star driver, says new regulations and a total reboot have helped Ferrari turn itself around. → Read More
Everything you need to know about the Australian Formula One Grand Prix
Formula One returns to Melbourne this weekend after a two-year hiatus. Here’s everything you need to know about the event. → Read More
Davidson blasts Victory to FFA Cup glory
Melbourne Victory have won the FFA Cup after a stunning free kick from Jason Davidson put them on the road to success in the final. → Read More
Victory fined for fans’ homophobic chanting but no bans handed out yet
Victory have been fined $5000 by Australian soccer’s governing body after a small group of fans directed homophobic chants at Josh Cavallo, although the individual perpetrators have not yet been banned. → Read More
Socceroos to play World Cup qualifier in Melbourne in January
The Socceroos will play in Melbourne for the first time in more than four years when they host Vietnam in a must-win World Cup qualifier at AAMI Park early next year. → Read More
‘Hard to stay upright’: Dive mars A-League, Sky Blues in strife, Ange’s lasting legacy
In this week’s A-League wrap, Adelaide striker Kusini Yengi attracts scorn for a quality dive, the Jets finally strike import gold, and a young Perth goalie makes his mark. → Read More
Talent, nerve and cash, lots of cash: Oscar Piastri’s $6.5m Formula 1 dream
How a boy from bayside Melbourne made it to the cusp of the Formula One grid. → Read More
Curious echidna holds up race as Mostert wins Bathurst 1000
Race officials deployed a safety car after the echidna sauntered across the track as the Supercars charged round the twisting, tortuous Mount Panorama circuit. → Read More
No comeback winner for Jamie Kah at Mornington
Jamie Kah’s hopes of landing a winner on her first two rides back at Mornington fell flat after she could only manage two second-placed returns on two hot favourites. → Read More
A-League season guide: The teams that can challenge Melbourne City and Sydney
The A-League returns on Friday night amid great excitement. Our experts assess the big changes and burning questions for each of the 12 clubs. → Read More
Star Euro stayer Spanish Mission sold to Cup-winning owners
Brae Sokolski and his ownership group have swooped to buy Cup third Spanish Mission, to be trained by Peter Moody, whose Incentivise will have light autumn. → Read More
Verry Elleegant wins 2021 Melbourne Cup
Verry Elleegant has won the 2021 Melbourne Cup, with jockey James McDonald aboard for his first Cup victory. → Read More
Through triumph and tragedy, Damien Oliver is racing’s great survivor
Damien Oliver has seen death, despair, triumph and joy, been banned and derided, rehabilitated and restored. Yet through the decades, he has remained on top. → Read More