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.
Horse Racing
Fatal fall mars the return of jumps
Michael Lynch The jumps racing season endured its first fatality at Sandown on Wednesday when seven-year-old gelding Scenic Buzz was euthanased after he came down at the last fence in the 3300-metre steeplechase.
Soccer
Rojas makes FFA awards history
Michael Lynch Young winger dubbed the ''Kiwi Messi'' by his more ardent fans has had a breakout campaign.
Soccer
Mariners have just one hurdle to go
Michael Lynch Central Coast Mariners will face Western Sydney Wanderers in A-League grand final.
Soccer
Grand final nightmare to spur Mariners on
Michael Lynch Graham Arnold says his team is ready to claim its first championship.
A-League
Mariners seize the chance to overcome grand final hoodoo
Michael Lynch Central Coast Mariners will once more have the chance to get the championship monkey off their back when they face A-League new boys Western Sydney Wanderers in the grand final next Sunday at Allianz...
Randwick rises to salute a wonderful mare
Michael Lynch When Makybe Diva won her third Melbourne Cup, Flemington racecaller Greg Miles declared as she crossed the line: ''A champion becomes a legend.''
Soccer
Can Mariners do victory jig?
Michael Lynch Mariners go into Sunday's sudden-death semi-final again as favourite.
Black Caviar conquers Sydney and doubters
Michael Lynch She came, she saw and she conquered Sydney - for the second time in her career.
Waller in two minds with Royal Oaks hope
Michael Lynch It's hard to resist the temptation of a $330,000 first prize, and the Chris Waller stable will take the next few days to decide whether to go for a jackpot in the $550,000 Australian Oaks with...
Racing
Queen rules Royal Randwick
Michael Lynch She came, she saw and she conquered Sydney - for the second time in her career.
Walter plans Queensland campaign for Toydini
Michael Lynch Guy Walter's progressive gelding Toydini stamped himself as a serious Queensland carnival prospect with an easy win in the group 3 Carbine Club Stakes (1600 metres) under a confident Blake Shinn ride.
Guelph overwhelms Overreach
Michael Lynch Gai Waterhouse's brilliant Golden Slipper winner Overreach looked unbeatable as she went for the second leg of the two-year-olds' triple crown in the group 1 Sires' Produce Stakes, and punters who...
Horse Racing
Black Caviar notches win number 25
Michael Lynch Black Caviar, put a top quality field of opponents to the sword, winning the $1 million TJ Smith Stakes comfortably from the Darley three year old Epaulette, with the Victorian trained galloper Bel...
Horse Racing
Been there, Dun that: It's A Dundeel crushes Derby rivals
Michael Lynch Hot favourite Its A Dundeel outclassed his rivals in the $1.5 million ATC Derby, scoring by a wide margin from the Victorian trained Phillippi, with long shot Kingdoms third in the 2400 metre Group...
Soccer
More than just luck for Victory
Michael Lynch People describe the A-League's most successful coach, Ange Postecoglou, as a lucky manager.
A-League
Wanderers' fairytale just keeps on getting better
Michael Lynch Western Sydney stands on the cusp of a monumental sporting achievement.
Soccer
Defence is key to Victory
Michael Lynch Thanks mainly to Marco Rojas and his partner in crime Archie Thompson, Melbourne Victory is one of the most potent teams in the A-League.
Horse Racing
Caviar hogs the limelight
Michael Lynch and Mike Hedge Anything Black Caviar does takes pride of place where news of the sport is concerned.
Horse racing
RV strengthens integrity in bid to protect image
Michael Lynch LIcensed jockeys cannot involve themselves in punting anywhere in the world.
Horseracing
Get ready for a serve of the best Caviar
Michael Lynch, Mike Hedge Such is her dominance of the Australian racing scene that anything Black Caviar does – or is merely connected with – takes pride of place where news of the sport is concerned, her every move or the...
