Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch, The Age's expert on soccer, has had extensive experience of high level journalism in the UK and Australia. Michael has covered the Socceroos through Asia, Europe and South America in their past three World Cup campaigns. He has also reported on Grands Prix and top class motor sport from Asia and Europe. He has won several national media awards for both sports and industry journalism.
Soccer
Heart, Victory divided on draw
Michael Lynch It was a tale of two cities as the 2013-14 A-League season draw was released, with Heart happy with its lot and Victory far from impressed by the scheduling.
Horse Racing
Black and Bent jumps into history
Michael Lynch Top jumper Black and Bent sets a new Australian record for consecutive wins over hurdles.
Soccer
Veteran coach may help Phoenix rise again
Michael Lynch As Phoenix coach, Ernie Merrick faces a fascinating challenge.
Black and Bent made to wait for record tilt
Michael Lynch Star hurdler Black and Bent will have to wait until Wednesday to try to set an Australian record of 10 wins in a row over jumps after Sunday's Mornington card was abandoned due to overnight rain.
Horse Racing
Star hurdler's bid for record delayed
Michael Lynch Black And Bent will have to wait until Wednesday to try to set an Australian record.
Horse Racing
RV calls for help on cheats
Michael Lynch Damaging claims about drug use, race fixing and criminal involvement in the industry.
Soccer
Fergie broke the mould
Michael Lynch Much has been said and written about Alex Ferguson since he announced his retirement.
Horse Racing
Shamexpress steroid-free: trainer
Michael Lynch If Shamexpress can score at the royal meeting, rivals have no grounds for suspicion.
Horse Racing
Sun a shining light for Kavanagh's son
Michael Lynch When a young trainer is setting up in business, he needs a headline horse to make his name.
Horse Racing
Cumani ace wins in England
Michael Lynch Mount Athos shows he has lost none of his enthusiasm as a result of his globetrotting.
Soccer
Asian Cup seeks to grab interest
Michael Lynch Asian Cup chief Michael Brown plans to ramp up interest in the competition.
Horse Racing
Sport and drugs should never mix: end of story
Michael Lynch For all sport, drugs are a problem. For racing, they could become an existential one.
Horse Racing
Payne, hail or shine, Prince looks north
Michael Lynch Prince of Penzance made plenty of trouble for himself during Saturday's run.
Racing
Caviar on top of the world
Michael Lynch There's nothing like going out undefeated at the top to preserve your legend and status as an immortal, and Black Caviar has certainly done that after official world thoroughbred rankings released...
Horse Racing
Black Caviar bows out on top - officially
Michael Lynch There's nothing like going out undefeated to preserve your legend and status as an immortal.
Horse Racing
Strawberry a Singo ace
Michael Lynch Strawberry Boy looks to have a big future, in Brisbane, Melbourne, or both.
Hvasstan trainers hope for turn for better
Michael Lynch Classy three-year-old heads a formidable Victorian contingent heading to Adelaide.
Horse Racing
Tassie crew cashes in on Banca Mo
Michael Lynch It's a long way from Warrnambool in May to a group 1 race in the Melbourne spring, but progressive stayer Banca Mo is likely to be set for a tilt at the Caulfield Cup after his impressive victory in...
Life's grand for Banna Strand
Michael Lynch Banna Strand, the horse that made international headlines two years ago when he leapt a fence and jumped into the Warrnambool crowd after losing his rider in the Grand Annual, is making headlines of...
Horse Racing
From the crowd to crown
Michael Lynch Banna Strand, the horse that jumped into the crowd at Warrnambool two years ago, wins Australia's most iconic steeplechase, the 5,500 metre Grand Annual, in a thrilling finish.
