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The current, not the crocodiles in the Fitzroy River is of more concern to Rowing Australia.

What worries rowers about Olympic river isn’t the crocs

Racing in a river rife with man-eaters is not what has Rowing Australia up in arms about the choice of venue for the sport at the 2032 Games.

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Callum Ah Chee, Ariarne Titmus, Gout Gout and Marnus Labuschagne. AFL, cricket and swimming are big winners, while athletics say it is a loser of the Brisbane 2032 blueprint.

Winners and losers of Olympics blueprint not who you’d expect

Several sports believe they're set up for long-term success after the release of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics venues plan, but others are furious they have been short-changed.

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Ex-jockey Danny Nikolic (right) and Patrick Lennon have faced court on theft and burglary charges.

Champion jockey and lawyer accused of $177k bungled burglary

Former Caulfield Cup winning jockey Danny Nikolic and ex-lawyer Patrick Lennon have faced court over attempts to allegedly steal $177,000 worth of jewellery and belongings.

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Jim Zullo was fired for pulling the ponytail of his star player.

High school basketball coach fired for ‘disturbing’ act

Immediate action has been taken after footage of the incident went viral.

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My advice to Gout Gout as he rises to the top.

My advice to Gout Gout as he eyes off becoming one of Australia’s greatest ever athletes

I recall how quickly running shifted from a fun passion into something far more complicated, Matt Shirvington writes.

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George Foreman has died aged 76.

American boxing legend George Foreman dead at 76

Foreman successfully defended his title twice before suffering his first defeat to Muhammad Ali in the iconic Rumble in the Jungle in 1974.

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Gout Gout's schoolmate Tyson Walker has watched every step of the sprinter's rise to superstardom.

Gout’s sand shoe sprint that blew national champ away

Gout Gout had his heart set on playing soccer until an impromptu schoolyard sprint race, wearing joggers, changed everything.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent Kirsty Coventry his congratulations on her appointment as International Olympic Committee president.

Putin makes first move to woo new IOC boss over Olympic ban

Vladimir Putin has sent a message to Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry on her appointment as International Olympic Committee president as Russia seeks to have it’s Olympic ban lifted.

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Kirsty Coventry speaks with Outgoing IOC President, Thomas Bach, after being elected as the new IOC President.

New female IOC president Coventry wants sit-down with Trump

New IOC president Kirsty Coventry wants to have a meeting with US president Donald Trump, the 2028 LA Olympics being the top priority.

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Bruce McAvaney says there is no other Australian quite like Gout Gout.

Bruce McAvaney drops four-word stunner about Gout Gout

The legendary caller was asked a simple question about the Aussie sprint sensation. He then had to apologise to Shirvo.

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Ravioli is on Scottie Scheffler's Masters dinner menu - even though the dish has given him grief.

Dreaded ravioli on menu for Scheffler's Masters dinner

Ravioli, the dish that caused a major injury for Scottie Scheffler this year, is on the menu again at the famed champion's Masters dinner.

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The Fever’s Olivia Wilkinson, The Thunderbirds Kayla Graham and the Firebirds Mary Cholhok.

The player to watch in every Super Netball team this season

CAITLIN BASSETT: The pre-season tournament provided some telling insights into who would stand out in 2025.

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Rory McIlroy will return for a playoff with JJ Spaun  at The Players Championship.

McIlroy’s putting woes come back to haunt him

Rory McIlroy and JJ Spaun both missed chances to secure a massive $7 million pay day and will now compete in a playoff at The Players Championship.

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Newcastle United lift aloft the League Cup, their first major domestic trophy for 70 years.

Newcastle end 70-year drought with major win over Liverpool

Newcastle United have won their first major domestic trophy in 70 years beating hot favourites Liverpool at Wembley Stadium.

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