Oscar Pistorius has run from the Paralympics to the Olympics and will find himself most likely running in a South African penitentiary for at least 10 months of a five-year sentence for killing Reeva Steenkamp in a locked toilet.
The recent off-field saga surrounding the Wallabies is not a one-off drama - it is one episode of a mini-series that has been running for a few seasons.
Women's rugby is well and truly entrenched into the Games culture now with the inclusion of women's sevens in the 2016 Rio Olympics and the recent announcement it will also be included in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
If the Aussies get a lot of laughs out of mimicking Benji Marshall's home town of Whakatane on the Footy Show, how will they react to the surname of the latest Silver Fern, Temalisi Fakahokotau?
It is hard not to get on the bandwagon regarding Aaron Cruden's time-out from the All Black tour due to a booze and snooze session that caused him to miss his flight. He isn't the first All...
At a recent ''Young women in leadership'' workshop hosted by Massey University, we asked a group of year 12 female pupils to discuss who they considered to be a leader.
This weekend is an opportunity to acknowledge the important role fathers play in not only the institution of the family but also in the institution of sport.
The news that Tiger Woods is finally parting ways with his swing coach of four years, Sean Foley, evoked discussion in my workplace about the delicate relationship that exists between coach and athlete.
The All Blacks may have missed the opportunity to make the record books again in terms of reaching the elusive 18 consecutive wins - but what are the odds of their winning streak coming to an end at the hands of the Wallabies at the 18th hurdle not once but twice?
Much has been written about the culture of the All Blacks, particularly when it comes to their success over a long time (they have won 390 tests for a 76.2% winning record), despite their many failed attempts to win the Webb Ellis Trophy.
Philadelphia is full of landmarks that remind visitors of this city's significant role in American history.
What is it about getting a group of elite athletes from different countries together to fight it out for medals that makes compelling viewing?
Chef de mission Rob Waddell hit the nail on the head when he said Valerie Adams, chosen to carry the flag for New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games, was ''arguably New Zealand's greatest sportsperson and a true inspiration, especially to young people. Not only is she an outstanding athlete, she's also an outstanding New Zealander''.
The Blues franchise seems to be the place where players go when nobody else wants them, but the faith shown in these players doesn't seem to instil loyalty to the struggling team.
''Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regret so love the ones who treat you right and forget the ones who don't. Remember everything happens for a reason. If it changes your life, let it. No-one said it would be easy. They just promised it would be worth it to live your life and chase your dreams.''
''Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regret, so love the ones who treat you right and forget the ones who don't. Remember everything happens for a reason. If it changes your life, let it. No-one said it would be easy. They just promised it would be worth it to live your life and chase your dreams.''
The Fifa World Cup is under way and there is no doubt as to why the deft footwork, supreme fitness, vision and spatial awareness on display gives association football its nickname as the beautiful game.
What a great week for women's sport.
The ascent of Steven Funaki Adams has been quick and quirky.
She hurtles along a dirt track with a look of sheer determination on his face.
