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The Koori Knockout: more than just a weekend of footy

The Koori Knockout: more than just a weekend of footy

The annual NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout is being held in Tuggerah over the long weekend. Former NRL legends Cliff Lyons and Dean Widders love it.

Spring turns up the heat for footy finals fever

Spring turns up the heat for footy finals fever

Spring turns up the heat for footy finals fever

Spring turns up the heat for footy finals fever

The mercury is expected to soar in multiple cities as special provisions are put in place for a scorching NRL grand final.

Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ

Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ

Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ

Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ

Concussion is a focus at a new research hub at Collingwood headquarters, opened by the prime minister on the eve of their AFL Grand Final clash with the Lions.

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Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.

Stadium deploys facial recognition after pitch invasion

Stadium deploys facial recognition after pitch invasion

A disastrous pitch invasion has prompted AAMI Park to install facial recognition technology and tennis arenas including Rod Laver could be next to use it.

Sunny days forecast to warm up footy finals weekend

Sunny days forecast to warm up footy finals weekend

Temperatures are expected to remain in the high 20s for the start of the NRL grand final, with warm and sunny conditions also forecast for the AFL decider.

Matildas' momentum puts AFL back on the attack

Matildas' momentum puts AFL back on the attack

After the Matildas' Women's World Cup run captivated Australia, incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is determined to attract top female athletes to AFLW.

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Brownlow red carpet draped in colour ahead of count

Brownlow red carpet draped in colour ahead of count

Brownlow red carpet draped in colour ahead of count

Brownlow red carpet draped in colour ahead of count

The partners of some of the AFL's biggest names have draped the Brownlow Medal red carpet in colour ahead of the count in Melbourne.

'Sorry doesn't cut it' AFL players launch class action

'Sorry doesn't cut it' AFL players launch class action

'Sorry doesn't cut it' AFL players launch class action

'Sorry doesn't cut it' AFL players launch class action

Seven former players have launched a class action lawsuit against the AFL, alleging years of racism tolerated within the sport left them with severe trauma.

Cathy Freeman stand unveiled at site of famous victory

Cathy Freeman stand unveiled at site of famous victory

Cathy Freeman stand unveiled at site of famous victory

Cathy Freeman stand unveiled at site of famous victory

The stadium at Sydney Olympic Park will get a renamed Cathy Freeman Stand in honour of the Indigenous athlete, whose gold medal race there stopped the nation.

Ritual and predatory abuse: racing's dark side revealed

Ritual and predatory abuse: racing's dark side revealed

Ritual and predatory abuse: racing's dark side revealed

Ritual and predatory abuse: racing's dark side revealed

A review into Victorian racing has revealed a dark side of the $4.7 billion industry, fraught with abuse and harassment including violence against children.

Bob Skilton bestowed Legend status in Hall of Fame

Bob Skilton bestowed Legend status in Hall of Fame

Bob Skilton bestowed Legend status in Hall of Fame

Bob Skilton bestowed Legend status in Hall of Fame

Australian Rules icon Bob Skilton says he's humbled and proud to be the 47th Legend in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

Soccer star coaches women who never got chance to play

Soccer star coaches women who never got chance to play

Soccer star coaches women who never got chance to play

Soccer star coaches women who never got chance to play

After being evacuated from Afghanistan when the Taliban returned to power, soccer player Manozh Noori is helping to grow the women's game in Australia.

Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host

Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host

Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host

Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host

Commonwealth Games organisers are considering delaying the event into 2027 to help a potential Australian host prepare, an inquiry has been told.

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Premier backs UFC event despite 'obnoxious' comments

A major UFC event sponsored by the NSW government will go ahead despite a series of "obnoxious" and "objectionable" comments by the headline fighter.

'Lack of consultation' before Tas stadium announcement

A parliamentary committee has found the Tasmanian government did not consult with key stakeholders before announcing the site for a proposed stadium.

Sports concussion report looks to tackle issue head on

An inquiry into sports concussions has called for better data collection as a matter of urgency following evidence from multiple athletes and their families.

Young and multicultural: shift in sports participation

More people are turning to informal sports participation and away from formal club settings with multicultural communities leading the shift.

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Almost half of elite athletes 'earn below poverty line'

Australia risks an exodus of top athletes ahead of the Olympics as many buckle under financial pressures and consider quitting, survey results show.

Scepticism around price of Games before cancellation

A major city's Commonwealth Games infrastructure wish-list was overlooked and there were doubts about costs even before the event was suddenly cancelled.

Second man charged over alleged attack on AFL retiree

North Melbourne star Jack Ziebell was celebrating his retirement when he was allegedly kicked and punched by a group of men.

Olympics boss 'confident' in Brisbane games organisers

Australian Olympic officials and Brisbane 2032 games organisers have been quizzed about their preparations for the world's biggest sporting event.

Victoria to pay $380m to Comm Games for cancelled event

Victoria will pay $380 million in compensation to Commonwealth Games bodies after cancelling the 2026 event over concerns of billion-dollar cost blow-outs.

Former Olympic swimming champion Devitt dies

Australia's four-time Olympic swimming medallist and long-time sports administrator John Devitt has died, aged 86.

Matildas score viewing records as flare 'idiots' fined

The Women's World Cup semi between the Matildas and Lionesses smashed television viewing records but concerns have been raised about the actions of some fans.

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