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F1 chartering flights to Australian GP amid conflict

F1 chartering flights to Australian GP amid conflict

Australia's GP appears safe but there are doubts over F1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia while other events in the Middle East are being called off.

'Very close': Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax

'Very close': Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax

'Very close': Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax

'Very close': Eels, Storm near deal to free Zac Lomax

Zac Lomax's move to Melbourne appears close as his lawyers desperately push for an out-of-court settlement before a week-long hearing starts.

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's football federation president says "we can't be expected to look forward to the World Cup" in the US after the eruption of conflict in the Middle East.

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Lomax's Storm switch delayed further as boss eyes Vegas

Lomax's Storm switch delayed further as boss eyes Vegas

Zac Lomax's NRL return will be delayed again as Melbourne Storm's boss prepares to jet off to Las Vegas right before the winger's fate is hashed out in court.

Ex-footy player on trial over dodgy pool promise claims

Ex-footy player on trial over dodgy pool promise claims

A former footballer has been accused of taking money to install pools but instead leaving giant holes in the backyards of several families.

Asian Cup to kick off match-fixing crackdown

Asian Cup to kick off match-fixing crackdown

Australia is susceptible to match fixing set up by offshore criminal networks due to popular illegal betting markets being unperturbed by ad hoc enforcement.

Former A-League star spared jail over betting scandal

Former A-League star spared jail over betting scandal

Once rated the A-League's best player, Ulises Davila has dodged a jail sentence for co-ordinating a shady betting scheme with a mysterious overseas figure.

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Vamos! Socceroos to face Mexico in World Cup warm-up

Vamos! Socceroos to face Mexico in World Cup warm-up

Vamos! Socceroos to face Mexico in World Cup warm-up

Vamos! Socceroos to face Mexico in World Cup warm-up

The Socceroos' World Cup preparations will kick into overdrive with a friendly against co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Rose Bowl stadium in Los Angeles.

'Taylor Swift effect': Super Bowl fever hits Down Under

'Taylor Swift effect': Super Bowl fever hits Down Under

'Taylor Swift effect': Super Bowl fever hits Down Under

'Taylor Swift effect': Super Bowl fever hits Down Under

Punters and publicans are settling in for a spectacle as the Seattle Seahawks seek revenge at a star-studded Super Bowl LX.

Donald Trump slams US skier Hunter Hess as 'real loser'

Donald Trump slams US skier Hunter Hess as 'real loser'

Donald Trump slams US skier Hunter Hess as 'real loser'

Donald Trump slams US skier Hunter Hess as 'real loser'

Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on Olympian Hunter Hess after the US skier said he felt "mixed emotions" about representing his country.

Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Melbourne Storm might find their wooing of rugby league star Zac Lomax from the Parramatta Eels to be costlier than first thought if their rival wins in court.

Eels flag Storm might be dragged into Lomax court fight

Eels flag Storm might be dragged into Lomax court fight

Eels flag Storm might be dragged into Lomax court fight

Eels flag Storm might be dragged into Lomax court fight

Embattled rugby league star Zac Lomax could be left in legal limbo for the start of the 2026 season as his court case with Parramatta threatens to expand.

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

New headgear to be tested in world-first study

A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.

Fresh stoush in Lomax courtroom battle with Eels

Fresh stoush in Lomax courtroom battle with Eels

Fresh stoush in Lomax courtroom battle with Eels

Fresh stoush in Lomax courtroom battle with Eels

Documents have been provided to four-time NRL premiers Parramatta as part of their bid to stop Origin star Zac Lomax jumping ship to rivals Melbourne Storm.

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Showdown locked in for Eels, Lomax NRL courtroom biff

Parramatta Eels will get a swift answer in court as to whether their former winger Zac Lomax can exit the club early and defect to the Melbourne Storm.

AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn

Two veteran AFL players have asked police to withdraw criminal charges against them, claiming they were not present during a fight at a coastal town.

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

Political leaders have been accused of "sitting on their hands" when it comes to addressing anti-Semitism in Australia.

Tributes and tight security at Ashes Test after Bondi

Police will carry long-arm rifles at the final Ashes Test, which will also feature heartfelt tributes and a guard of honour following a recent terror attack.

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Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean knighted in UK honours

Actor Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and the English women's football and rugby teams lead the New Year Honours list.

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

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

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.

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'

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

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

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