American Football
‘I miss them’: Aussie NFL hopeful breaks down when talking about home
Australian Archie Wilson signed with Nebraska after a tryout over FaceTime, but homesickness has taken its toll on the 19-year-old.
- Billie Eder
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Australian teen Archie Wilson on homesickness while playing football in US
Nebraska freshman Archie Wilson was overcome with emotion after moving away from home.
Guilt, ambition and a ponytail: Australian dancer makes the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader squad
Two decades on from when she first learned how to dance, Faith Ward has clinched one of the most competitive dancing gigs in the world.
- Kayla Olaya
The Aussie NFL punter making $84,000 a kick
Australian Michael Dickson has become the highest-paid punter in the NFL after the Seattle Seahawks re-signed him for another four years.
- Billie Eder
Could a 40-year-old Quade Cooper take on the NFL’s biggest stars? He thinks so
The former Wallaby was denied an Olympic debut almost a decade ago. In 2028, his dream might finally come true … but not in rugby.
- Billie Eder
$700m quarterback could be an Olympian after NFL gives stars green light
Three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes and a number of his fellow stars could be Olympians in 2028 after the NFL gave players the go-ahead to try out for the US flag football team.
- Billie Eder
‘A massive adrenaline rush’: From Aussie rules to US college stardom
Prized for their long-range kicking skills, Australian footballers are taking a punt on sporting glory in America.
- Sarah Smiles Persinger
NFL’s love affair with Australian punters continues with Jeremy Crawshaw drafted by Denver Broncos
The 23-year-old from western Sydney aspired to be a Penrith Panther before discovering his talent for kicking a Sherrin. Now he’s on the verge of playing in the NFL.
This Sydney council wants to give the keys to the city to Jordan Mailata
There’s just one problem: Despite visiting Australia, the Super Bowl champ didn’t pop in to collect the keys.
- Frances Howe
‘We shared this dream’: How Petaia’s late father inspired NFL switch
The journey of namesake Jordan Mailata, as well as words from his late father, inspired Jordan Petaia to embark on a cross-code switch to the NFL.
- Adrian Proszenko