Sacha Mirzabegian
Sacha Mirzabegian
Sports Journalist
Don't have a favourite team, code or player. Intrigued by US sports. An observer, not an expert.
Ryan Garcia claims erratic behaviour before Devin Haney upset was pre-planned 'months ago'
Erratic boxing star Ryan Garcia says his bizarre actions before defeating Devin Haney were part of an elaborate publicity stunt.
Wally Lewis calls for ban on tackling during training as Immortal delivers dire warning
Wally Lewis says the NRL will cease to exist in the future if the game's leaders don't install broader safeguards against concussion.
'He was a kilo over': Nikita Tszyu makes limit after weight cut struggle
The star of the show was absent as drama struck Nikita Tszyu's weigh-in ahead of his super welterweight fight with Italian Danilo Creati.
Tim Tszyu world title rematch suffers blow after WBO ruling
A ruling from the WBO means Tim Tszyu will have to wait longer than expected for a chance to regain his world title.
'I didn't act right': MMA fighter hit with life ban after kicking ring girl
An Iranian MMA fighter has been banned for life for kicking a ring girl moments before a bout was to take place in Russia.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan says Zac Lomax 'needs to be discussed' for State of Origin spot
Just weeks after giving Lomax permission to leave the club, Shane Flanagan could not help but endorse Lomax for Origin selection.
'This is not serious': Oscar De La Hoya critical of Jake Paul decision to fight Mike Tyson
Jake Paul's decision to fight Mike Tyson has been slammed with legitimate concern also expressed for the boxing legend's wellbeing.
'It sort of just spiralled': Meg Lanning reveals personal struggles led to early retirement from cricket
Meg Lanning has candidly revealed the personal struggle that ultimately led to her retirement from the game at age 32.
'Raw and naked': Mike Tyson gives up smoking cannabis in the lead up to Jake Paul fight
Mike Tyson's camp confirmed the boxing legend will undergo a massive transformation for his Netflix fight with Jake Paul.
'It comes with a great pay cheque': Former Gold Coast Suns player Patrick Murtagh signs NFL deal with Jacksonville Jaguars
Former Gold Coast Suns player Patrick Murtagh has confirmed his switch to yet another NFL team.
'Disrespect': Fundora promoter rules out Tszyu rematch in Australia
Sebastian Fundora's camp has made a startling claim about "an individual with a clear Australian accent", casting a shadow over a rematch.
'It's going to be violent': Fighters go wild as Dana White announces $458,000 performance bonuses at UFC 300
A decision by UFC boss Dana White guaranteed his fighters will bleed a little more at UFC 300, with a whopping cash bonus at stake.
Jake Paul makes request to boxing authorities ahead of controversial Mike Tyson fight
Amid a mountain of criticism online about his exhibition fight with Mike Tyson, YouTube star turned pugilist Jake Paul has requested a change.
'Serious injury' to Storm Hunter cruels Aussie Billie Jean King Cup charge
A practice session injury forced Australia into a line up change for its Billie Jean King Cup clash against Mexico.
EXCLUSIVE: Bennett's Bunnies reunion 'a zillion to one' according to Phil Gould
South Sydney's form slump has led to reports of a coaching change and a possible reunion with the 74-year-old premiership winner.
'Awesome match' from Aussie rising star leads to huge boilover as world No.6 toppled
Alexei Popyrin has scored one of the best wins of his career, toppling the world No.6 in Monte Carlo to set up an all Aussie clash with Alex de Minaur.
'Daniil, please don't shout at him': Umpire leaves chair twice to intervene in Medvedev's Monte Carlo meltdown
Daniil Medvedev had one of the more memorable dummy-spits seen in recent time forcing the umpire to leave his chair twice.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson denies Michael Jennings' NRL return was 'disrespectful to women'
Michael Jennings' controversial return to the Roosters is 'not disrespectful to women', according to Tricolours coach Trent Robinson.
'I had no problems': Ex Souths captain Adam Reynolds reacts to club's messy saga
Adam Reynolds once captained Latrell Mitchell in a successful Rabbitohs side. He's given his thought's on his old club's current problems.
Arina Rodionova downplays Tennis Australia criticism after Billie Jean King Cup selection
Arina Rodionova was critical of Tennis Australia after a wildcard snub at the Aussie Open but now all is forgiven.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Zerafa rejects retirement talk, wants fight with Tim not Nikita Tszyu
Michael Zerafa insists his best days are ahead of him and is open to fighting Tim Tszyu while rejecting talk of fighting Tszyu's brother.
'Might be getting paid somewhere else': Lomax Parra pay cut opens up 'Pandora's Box', says Phil Gould
Zac Lomax's impending move to the Eels could have a wider impact on player deals in the NRL, says Bulldogs GM Phil Gould.
Stephen Crichton, Daniel Tupou charged by match review committee after Origin opener
NSW players Stephen Crichton and Daniel Tupou were charged by the match review committee after the Origin opener.
