The Western Bulldogs have posted a $1.8 million profit but the AFL club’s president is warning of possible financial setbacks because of COVID-19. Bulldogs president Peter Gordon says the club’s 2020 financial result is the fifth consecutive year of profits of more than $1m. Gordon described the 2020 result as “significantly better than we first...
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Australia v India: Steve Smith scores another century as hosts win series
Steve Smith scored his second century in as many games as Australia beat India by 51 runs in the second one-day international to win the series. The hosts posted a huge total of 389-4 off 50 overs, as Smith backed up his 105 in the first match with 104 off 64 balls in Sydney. India...
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Wallabies hold on for 15-15 draw against Argentina in Tri-Nations
Australia has blown a golden opportunity to win the Tri-Nations title after coughing up a lead against Argentina to draw the match 15-15 in Newcastle. The Wallabies led 15-6 after an hour of play, but the Pumas finished with three penalty goals late in the game to move into pole position to claim the trophy....
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New Broncos coach breaks ice with barbershop joke on day one
Kevin Walters has opened his Brisbane coaching career with a promise to unleash the full potential of wayward forward Tevita Pangai Jnr and repair the fractures at the NRL club. The former Broncos halfback took to the grass at Red Hill as head coach for the first time on Monday as players were pushed to...
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Tokyo Olympic ‘participants’ encouraged to get vaccine
Olympic “participants” and fans arriving for next year’s postponed Tokyo Games will be encouraged to be vaccinated to protect the Japanese public, IOC President Thomas Bach said Monday. Bach said it won’t be mandatory, but he left no doubt it will be strongly pushed. Bach campaigned across Tokyo on Monday, his first visit to Japan...
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AFL takes step towards implementing major rule change
The AFL is considering major rule changes to ease up congestion in the 2021 season, according to Fox Sports. The moves are an attempt to see more free-flowing attacking footy after complaints of overly defensive games in 2020. The league is considering dropping the interchange cap down to 75 per game, a drop of 15...
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Australian Open under major cloud as quarantine rules wreak havoc
D-Day looms as Australian Open officials try to lock in the biggest and richest event on the country’s annual sporting calendar. It’s less than a month until the traditional start to the annual summer of tennis with the Open wildcard playoff, yet the billion-dollar Melbourne Park major remains in doubt. Needing special approval for a...
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Nine launches Stan Sport, agrees to ‘landmark deal’ with Rugby Australia
Nine has announced the launch of Stan Sport, a live and on-demand streaming service, after reaching an in-principle agreement to sign a long-term deal with Rugby Australia. The three-year deal, with an option for a further two years, includes free-to-air and ad-free subscription coverage of rugby union, covering all Bledisloe Cup matches, the Rugby Championship,...
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Melbourne Cup 2020 won by Twilight Payment for owner Lloyd Williams
Twilight Payment has won the 2020 Melbourne Cup and taken home $4.4 million in prize money for owner Lloyd Williams, who has now won seven of the great races. The Irish horse took the early lead, heading favourite Tiger Moth at the first time past the post, before putting lengths behind all but Finche as...
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Dockers, GWS agree to Jesse Hogan deal
The Fremantle Dockers have agreed to trade forward Jesse Hogan to the GWS Giants. Hogan, 25, looks to be the quick replacement for Jeremy Cameron who’s set to join the Cats this trade period as both clubs begin discussions on a deal. Along with Cameron, the Giants have also lost Zac Williams, Aidan Corr, Jye...