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The Aussie coach who changed his tune on Enhanced Games

The Aussie coach who changed his tune on Enhanced Games

Australian swim coach Brett Hawke has joined Enhanced Games and the dual Olympian has instantly overseen the fastest 50m freestyle in history.

No regrets about drug-taking: Aussie swimmer Magnussen

No regrets about drug-taking: Aussie swimmer Magnussen

No regrets about drug-taking: Aussie swimmer Magnussen

No regrets about drug-taking: Aussie swimmer Magnussen

Australian swimmer James Magnussen says he has no regrets at signing up for Enhanced Games after completing his first course of performance enhancing drugs.

Man becomes fastest runner to cross Australia on foot

Man becomes fastest runner to cross Australia on foot

Man becomes fastest runner to cross Australia on foot

Man becomes fastest runner to cross Australia on foot

British endurance athlete William Goodge is celebrating victory after ending a 35-day marathon journey across Australia on foot, smashing the world record.

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Broncos spurred on to rebrand and retire Buck the horse

Broncos spurred on to rebrand and retire Buck the horse

Animal activist group PETA has called for NRL club the Brisbane Broncos to rebrand as the Boomerangs and retire their famous mascot, Buck the horse.

Brisbane's Olympic transport costs fuel funding request

Brisbane's Olympic transport costs fuel funding request

Transport infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will cost "billions", prompting an urgent funding plea to Canberra.

Security scare as teenager brings weapons to AFL match

Security scare as teenager brings weapons to AFL match

A teenager armed with a knife and fake gun has been busted trying to enter an AFL match, just weeks after two men were allegedly caught with genuine firearms.

Sarah earns Aussie top Billings in Diamond League

Sarah earns Aussie top Billings in Diamond League

Sarah Billings has finished runner-up in the 800 metres, just missing the Australian record, in the Diamond League meeting in Shanghai-Keqiao.

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Elite sport volunteers? Physios probe 'systemic' issue

Elite sport volunteers? Physios probe 'systemic' issue

Elite sport volunteers? Physios probe 'systemic' issue

Elite sport volunteers? Physios probe 'systemic' issue

Cronulla have been forced to amend a job posting initially advertised as a volunteer physio for their NRLW team, sparking widespread concerns from a union.

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

The NRL's Melbourne Storm are accused of cancelling the Welcome to Country at short notice, hours after hecklers disrupted the city's Anzac Day dawn service.

Planning processes punted to fast-track stadium build

Planning processes punted to fast-track stadium build

Planning processes punted to fast-track stadium build

Planning processes punted to fast-track stadium build

A contentious stadium, needed for a state to be granted its own AFL team, will be fast-tracked after long delays have undermined confidence in the project.

Volkanovski eyes next chapter in fabled UFC story

Volkanovski eyes next chapter in fabled UFC story

Volkanovski eyes next chapter in fabled UFC story

Volkanovski eyes next chapter in fabled UFC story

Alexander Volkanovski is seeking the Ultimate Fighting Championship summit once again and believes the "biggest part" of his documented story beckons in Miami.

Fresh details surrounding Shane Warne’s death revealed

Fresh details surrounding Shane Warne’s death revealed

Fresh details surrounding Shane Warne’s death revealed

Fresh details surrounding Shane Warne’s death revealed

A newly unearthed medical report says two types of Viagra were found in the bedroom of Shane Warne's suite at the Thailand hotel where he died in 2022.

Sport anti-corruption chief forecasts evolving threats

Sport anti-corruption chief forecasts evolving threats

Sport anti-corruption chief forecasts evolving threats

Sport anti-corruption chief forecasts evolving threats

Sport Integrity Australia's new chief executive says the nature of threats to fair play will evolve leading into the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review

Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review

Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review

Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review

Cricket's national body is unsure whether the sport can be played at a planned new stadium because of shadows caused by the design of its roof.

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'Not a good look': Brisbane 2032 sports program delayed

An Olympic committee has delayed a decision on which sports will feature at Brisbane 2032, a call described as "not a good look" by a former Olympian.

Ex-Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom jailed for two years

Former Australia rugby captain Rocky Elsom, whose whereabouts is unknown, was jailed for two years by a French court for misusing assets as a club president.

Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia is confident of retaining its superpower status at next year's Commonwealth Games, while ruling out a bid to host the 2030 edition.

Dropped DV case opens door to smiling NRL star's return

Ex-Penrith Panthers player Taylan May's domestic violence charges have been dropped after his wife did not come to court, costing taxpayers $20,000.

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Cyclone forces AFL to postpone, NRL move to Sydney

The NRL has moved the Dolphins clash with South Sydney out of Brisbane, after the AFL postponed games in Queensland amid cyclone warnings.

AFL looks to kick off season as cyclone watch continues

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says that, for now, the season opener at the Gabba between Brisbane and Geelong is going ahead as scheduled.

'Trailblazer' Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case

Anti-racism "trailblazer" Nicky Winmar has asked class action lawyers if he can become co-lead plaintiff in their class action against the AFL.

Volkanovski to make long-awaited return in title fight

Australian MMA superstar Alexander Volkanovski will fight for the first time in 14 months in a featherweight title bout at UFC 314 in Miami.

Fair Work takes former union boss John Setka to court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal proceedings against former union boss John Setka and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union.

Australia a fruitful realm for Enhanced Games athletes

Enhanced Games' president says Australia is a "fruitful realm" for athletes potentially joining James Magnussen in competing at the event with no drug testing.

Du Plessis breaks Strickland's nose in UFC beat-down

South African Dricus Du Plessis has retained his middleweight belt with a unanimous points win over a battered, bloodied Sean Strickland at UFC 312 in Sydney.

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