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Enhanced Games scraps $1 billion lawsuit

Enhanced Games scraps $1 billion lawsuit

Enhanced Games organisers have opted not to fight a court ruling that rejected a $1 billion lawsuit against global sporting organisations.

'A moving violation': Moffatt given irreverent tribute

'A moving violation': Moffatt given irreverent tribute

'A moving violation': Moffatt given irreverent tribute

'A moving violation': Moffatt given irreverent tribute

Motorsport icon Allan Moffat has been honoured with a state memorial service in Melbourne, with one speaker delighting in giving him 'a good shafting'.

Wizard's magic runs dry at Ally Pally darts worlds

Wizard's magic runs dry at Ally Pally darts worlds

Wizard's magic runs dry at Ally Pally darts worlds

Wizard's magic runs dry at Ally Pally darts worlds

Aussie darts cult hero Simon Whitlock has fallen at the first hurdle at the darts world championship in London, going down 3-2 to Englishman Connor Scutt.

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Warner out for Hurricanes-Thunder BBL final rematch

Warner out for Hurricanes-Thunder BBL final rematch

The Hurricanes and Thunder are gearing up to start their BBL campaigns with a rematch of the final, but Sydney will be without veteran opener David Warner.

Aussie darts showman doesn't need the Ashes 'Heat'

Aussie darts showman doesn't need the Ashes 'Heat'

Australian Damon Heta has made a fine start to his world darts title bid but has decided against winding up the home crowds with his old cricketing theatrics.

Game changer: AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding

Game changer: AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding

Sporting mums and retiring athletes are key targets of a $50 million Australian Olympic Committee funding package lauded by cycling great Anna Meares.

FIFA gives Trump a peace prize

FIFA gives Trump a peace prize

President Donald Trump has described being given the new FIFA peace prize as "one of the great honours of my life".

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Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status

A champion Paralympian has hailed the inclusive approach of the 2032 Games, while anxieties persist about the home city's infrastructure needs.

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.

Aussie sports staples back in Commonwealth Games frame

Aussie sports staples back in Commonwealth Games frame

Aussie sports staples back in Commonwealth Games frame

Aussie sports staples back in Commonwealth Games frame

Many staple Australian sports could return to the Commonwealth Games when the Indian city of Ahmedabad hosts in 2030.

Latvian pair and Swedish champs strike gold at worlds

Latvian pair and Swedish champs strike gold at worlds

Latvian pair and Swedish champs strike gold at worlds

Latvian pair and Swedish champs strike gold at worlds

A Swedish men's beach volleyball duo have joined a Latvian women's pairing in winning gold medals at the world titles in Adelaide.

Star responds to the AFL's racism duty of care denial

Star responds to the AFL's racism duty of care denial

Star responds to the AFL's racism duty of care denial

Star responds to the AFL's racism duty of care denial

An Indigenous AFL star, part of a class action against the code over claims he suffered injuries from repeated racist abuse, says the league's defence "hurts".

Racism allegations: Aussie coach hails Fowler's courage

Racism allegations: Aussie coach hails Fowler's courage

Racism allegations: Aussie coach hails Fowler's courage

Racism allegations: Aussie coach hails Fowler's courage

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has praised Mary Fowler for going public with alleged discriminatory treatment she received playing for French club Montpellier.

'Well played, son': tears as teen cricketer farewelled

'Well played, son': tears as teen cricketer farewelled

'Well played, son': tears as teen cricketer farewelled

'Well played, son': tears as teen cricketer farewelled

A talented young athlete who died after a freak cricket training accident has been remembered by his devastated loved ones as a source of endless joy and love.

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US court's big call on doping-friendly Games' $1b claim

A US court has dismissed a multi-million dollar lawsuit brought by the drug-friendly Enhanced Games against World Aquatics.

Cost pressures sideline children from organised sports

Children are missing out on participating in summer sporting competitions as families struggle to afford expensive registration fees and sports equipment.

'So easy': Della Maddalena crushed in UFC title defence

Islam Makhachev has become just the 11th fighter in UFC history to become a two-division champion after crushing Australian Jack Della Maddalena in New York.

Body-shaming and bullying top abuse in Aussie sport

A landmark study has detailed how body-shaming and bullying, often from fellow athletes, are among the top concerns in Australian sport.

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Silence falls on stadium as thousands mourn teen's life

Silence fell on tens of thousands of cricket fans in the MCG in a tribute to teenager Ben Austin after he was killed in a training accident.

'Rest easy Benny': heartbreak as teen cricketer dies

Tributes are flowing for a teen, who is being remembered as a "a truly great young person" before his death from injuries during a cricket pre-match warm-up.

'Frank chat': anti-stadium MPs meet AFL executives

The AFL have hosted a meeting with four anti-stadium politicians ahead of a crucial vote that will determine the future of the Tasmanian Devils.

NRL powerhouse pips AFL goliath as most valuable club

A four-straight NRL champion has eclipsed the AFL's marquee team in brand value, with high-flying football clubs surging in value according to a survey.

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

The independent MPs who will decide the fate of the Hobart waterfront stadium say they are aware of the "generationally" significant call they will soon make.

Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

A collection of MPs and mayors are making a last-ditch appeal to the AFL to abandon its demands for a Hobart waterfront stadium.

Ex-Wallabies star kicked out of social sports club

A former Wallabies captain and now senator has been banned from a parliamentary social sports club after raising concerns about a gambling lobby's sponsorship.

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