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Sharpe steps down as chief of Sport Integrity Australia

Sharpe steps down as chief of Sport Integrity Australia

David Sharpe is stepping down as chief executive of Sport Integrity Australia, saying the organisation has achieved much in the four years since inception.

Palestine soccer boss visa decision not my call: PM

Palestine soccer boss visa decision not my call: PM

Palestine soccer boss visa decision not my call: PM

Palestine soccer boss visa decision not my call: PM

A decision to deny the head of Palestine's football association entry to Australia was made by the Immigration Department, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

Accidental activist among King's Birthday sport honours

An amateur Australian Rules player who became a self-described accidental activist is among sporting recipients in the King's Birthday Honours List.

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Palestine football boss denied entry into Aust: reports

Palestine football boss denied entry into Aust: reports

Australia has reportedly denied entry to the president of Palestine's football association, as FIFA says granting entry rests with national authorities.

Volkanovski getting hungry to return to UFC action

Volkanovski getting hungry to return to UFC action

Alex Volkanovski will look to regain his UFC featherweight crown but is considering another dip into the lightweight division with Dustin Poirier in the mix.

Doctor stands by decision not to give boxer brain scan

Doctor stands by decision not to give boxer brain scan

An emergency doctor has stood by a decision not to order a CT scan for an 18-year-old who presented with vomiting and headaches 10 days after a head knock.

Boxing concussion months before death probed by coroner

Boxing concussion months before death probed by coroner

A coroner is investigating the link between a young boxer's head injury and his death four months later after collapsing in a sparring session at a gym.

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Olympic selection battle affected all the marathoners

Olympic selection battle affected all the marathoners

Olympic selection battle affected all the marathoners

Olympic selection battle affected all the marathoners

The three Australian women chosen to run the marathon in Paris were all on tenterhooks while an appeal by Lisa Weightman played out.

A-League bet-fix scandal grows with more players named

A-League bet-fix scandal grows with more players named

A-League bet-fix scandal grows with more players named

A-League bet-fix scandal grows with more players named

Macarthur FC players Matthew Millar and Jed Drew have both been accused of participating in a criminal group behind an alleged bet-fixing scheme.

Scheffler's PGA Championship arrest charges are dropped

Scheffler's PGA Championship arrest charges are dropped

Scheffler's PGA Championship arrest charges are dropped

Scheffler's PGA Championship arrest charges are dropped

I just want to put all this behind me and move on, says World No.1 Scottie Scheffler after Louisville court dismisses all criminal charges against him.

Ex-AFL player Tarryn Thomas charged over phone calls

Ex-AFL player Tarryn Thomas charged over phone calls

Ex-AFL player Tarryn Thomas charged over phone calls

Ex-AFL player Tarryn Thomas charged over phone calls

Former North Melbourne AFL footballer Tarryn Thomas has been charged over a series of allegedly harassing phone calls.

Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club

Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club

Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club

Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club

Ex-Manly coach Des Hasler will have to wait another six months for a hearing in his bitter court case over his sacking from the club.

Young LGBTQI people face more discrimination in sport

Young LGBTQI people face more discrimination in sport

Young LGBTQI people face more discrimination in sport

Young LGBTQI people face more discrimination in sport

Young people from the LGBTQI community are more likely to experience discrimination while playing social sport, a study has found.

Roller derby clashes and raining applause at art show

Roller derby clashes and raining applause at art show

Roller derby clashes and raining applause at art show

Roller derby clashes and raining applause at art show

Visitors to a contemporary art exhibition can stand alone in the dark and listen to applause, or find themselves surrounded by the violence of roller derby.

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'Desperate' Giants bent on first Super Netball win

Desperate to avoid their fifth consecutive loss, the Giants are gunning to take down Sunshine Coast Lightning to finally open their Super Netball account.

Tasmania's AFL team, stadium dream jumps big hurdle

The Labor opposition has backflipped and will now support a new Hobart stadium, paving the way for the project to be voted through parliament.

WA's Erceg suffers heartbreaking loss in UFC title bout

Australian Steve Erceg was left to rue two crucial mistakes in the deciding fifth round during his UFC flyweight title loss to champion Alexandre Pantoja.

Walton back as Phoenix rise to NBL rebuilding challenge

US-born star point guard Derrick Walton Jr has signed a one-year deal with the South East Melbourne Phoenix after helping Sydney win the NBL title in 2023.

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'Trash the brand': Comm Games chief takes on ex-premier

Australia's Commonwealth Games chief has taken a swipe at former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews over his move to stop the state hosting the 2026 event.

Perry hails former Australia captain Lanning's bravery

Australian cricket superstar Ellyse Perry has described Meg Lanning's decision to detail the reasons behind her shock retirement as "incredibly brave".

City see off Jets to reach A-League Women decider

Melbourne City are into the A-League Women grand final and will face Sydney FC for a record fifth championship after beating Newcastle 3-0 and 6-0 on aggregate.

City young gun Galic chasing ALW double, Matildas dream

Melbourne City starlet Daniela Galic has a future with the Matildas and overseas in her sights but is focused on completing the A-League Women double.

Answers needed over China's swim drug tests: Australia

Sports Integrity Australia chief David Sharpe wants an independent review into the handling of the positive drug tests of 23 Chinese swimmers.

'Fear and embarrassment': 'King' Lewis' battle with CTE

Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis has opened up on his battle with brain injury CTE, in a call for funding and more research into the disease.

Badawiya has Matildas on her mind, Gaza in her heart

Rola Badawiya no longer sees herself an adopted Australian and wants to take her footballing journey to the top.

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