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NBA’s biggest names have been swept up in a federal probe uncovering a mafia-linked gambling network.

The Washington Post

Inside the NBA Mafia betting scandal that has rocked the USA

A title-winning NBA Hall of Fame coach has been charged for allegedly rigging poker games, while Lebron James has been dragged into the mess days after the season started.

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Gout Gout won’t compete in the individual sprint events at his final high school athletics carnival.

Digital Staff

Gout Gout makes perfect gesture to mates at final school event

‘He’s such an incredible sport.’

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Australia has a new running world champ who ran 764km to be crowned 'King of the Backyard'. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Ian Chadband

King of his backyard: Aussie runner's 764km world title

West Australian endurance runner Phil Gore was the last man standing after slogging for 764km over nearly five days to become a world champion.

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Kenyan marathon runner Ruth Chepngetich has been banned for three years after admitting to anti-doping rule violations

Digital Staff

Controversial call made after marathon great cops massive ban

The case has been resolved but investigators say they are still looking at ‘suspicious material’.

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Raso during her recovery from her broken back. Supplied.

Marco Monteverde

‘Very special’: Matilda reflects on 100-game journey

Hayley Raso stands on the brink of joining the Matildas’ elite 100-cap club, a feat that seemed impossible during her darkest days of injury recovery.

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Garry Rogers has died aged 80.

Glenn Valencich

Tributes flow for much-loved ‘titan’ of Australian sport

‘We lost a legend today. We will all miss you, mate.’

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Australian great Kyle Chalmers has his sights set on another landmark at the world championships. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Harrison Reid

Swimming Australia furious in second statement over ‘fake news’

Kyle Chalmers is the latest Aussie swimmer to be caught up in the damaging scandal.

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Michael Jordan says he never plays basketball any more.

Tim Reynolds

Michael Jordan makes sad reveal in rare TV appearance

‘I wish I could take a magic pill.’

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Sean Dyche will replace Australia's Ange Postecoglou as manager of Nottingham Forest. (AP PHOTO)

Staff Writers

Forest hire Sean Dyche to replace Postecoglou

Nottingham Forest have appointed Sean Dyche to replace Australia's Ange Postecoglou as their manager.

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Ariarne Titmus is finally free after lodging her retirement with anti-doping officials.

Glenn Valencich

Ariarne Titmus celebrates first life milestone in retirement

‘This news feels unreal!!!’

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Ariarne Titmus with her former coach Dean Boxall.

Titmus reveals her next career move

The four-time Olympic gold-medallist has revealed what she plans to do next during an emotional press conference this morning.

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Australia's Ariarne Titmus celebrates with her gold medal after winning the Women's 400m Freestyle Final at the Paris La Defense Arena on the first day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. Picture date: Saturday July 27, 2024.. Photo credit should read: John Walton/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

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Olympic champ Ariarne Titmus’ shock retirement at 25

The four-time Olympic gold medallist will no longer represent Australia.

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Nick Mangold is seeking a kidney donor.

Wayne Sterling

Beloved sporting great pleads with own fans to ‘donate a kidney to me’

The popular champion says he ‘always knew this day would come’ after battling in secret for years.

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Matt Payne battled terrible weather to claim a stunning victory at Mount Panorama. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Joanna Guelas

Payne, Tander triumph in instant Bathurst 1000 classic

Matt Payne has claimed his first Bathurst 1000 win, combining with Supercars legend Garth Tander to triumph at a wet and wild Mount Panorama.

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The legendary cycling commentator was killed during a bull run.

Legendary sport commentator killed at running of bulls

One of the most popular sporting commentators in the world has been tragically killed at a bull running festival in France.

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