Ben Simmons was booed by his own fans. A fellow Aussie NBA star has leaped to his defence. It leads our selection of the best athlete-generated content from around the world.

Sydney Swans' Colin O’Riordan and his four brothers received license to pursue diverse dreams. Not everyone in rural Tipperary had such support.

Daniel Lloyd was 17 when he passed up an almost certain career in the AFL. Six years later, through a remarkable string of events, the Giants forward was given a second chance.

Less than three years ago Chloe Dalton won a gold medal at the Rio Olympics playing rugby sevens. On Sunday, she will take the field for Carlton in the AFLW grand final.