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Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev worked with the organisers to test the concept.

The sports tournament where drugs are allowed

THE ECONOMIST: Derided as the ‘doping Olympics’, the Enhanced Games have drawn intense criticism from sporting bodies.

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Khawaja did himself a disservice by insinuating that commentary about his injury battles and recent poor run of form was somehow racially motivated.

Uzzie’s parting shot an unedifying end to innings

EDITORIAL: Khawaja did himself a disservice by insinuating that commentary about his injury battles and recent poor run of form was somehow racially motivated.

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Lachie Neale has confirmed the breakdown of his marriage to wife Jules.

‘We’ll work that out’: Neale’s football future in question

After confirming the breakdown of his marriage to his Perth-raised wife Jules, Lachie Neale says he has not “really considered” his football future beyond the expiry of his Brisbane contract in 2026.

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Lachie Neale’s family drama could de-rail the Lions.

How Neale drama could destroy Lions’ three-peat dream

CRAIG O’DONOGHUE: Brisbane will be crossing their fingers that Lachie Neale’s extremely public marriage problems don’t ruin their premiership dreams.

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A general view as SCG grounds staff work on the pitch, ahead of the Fifth Ashes Test, at the SCG.

SCG curator downplays pitch fears after two-day test plea

With administrators still on edge after last week’s two-day debacle in Melbourne, an extremely green SCG square raised eyebrows in Sydney on Thursday.

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Venus Williams will become the oldest woman to compete in the main draw of the Australian Open.

Tennis great to contest Australian Open at age 45

Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams has received the last women's wildcard on offer for the Australian Open, with a call on Nick Kyrgios yet to be made.

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Lachie Neale has stood down as Brisbane captain after his off-field turmoil.

Neale apologises for his actions amid marriage breakdown

Brisbane star Lachie Neale has broken his silence and confirmed reports of his marriage breaking down as he stood down as co-captain of the reigning premiers. Here’s what he had to say.

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Usman Khawaja used his retirement press conference to launch a stinging attack on his critics.

Criticism over injury was racially motivated: Khawaja

Usman Khawaja has used his retirement press conference to launch a stinging attack on his critics, claiming there was a double standard among former players and the media over his back injury in Perth.

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Japanese pitching ace Tatsuya Imai is set for a massive payday with the Houston Astros.

Imai becomes Major League Baseball’s $80 million man

The Japanese ace is headed for a massive payday as he joins the Houston Astros.

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"Sport's enjoyment": Alen Stajcic is working to steer Western Sydney out of a rough ALM patch.

Struggling A-league side cites war hero’s words for guidance

Western Sydney are languishing near the foot of the table, and under-fire coach Alen Stajcic believes bad luck is playing a big part in their struggles.

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LachieNeale has stepped down as co-captain of the Brisbane Lions.

Lions star Neale to address media after major Brisbane move

Neale, who is set to front a press conference at the Lions’ headquarters on Friday morning, has been at the centre of tabloid speculation about his marriage breaking down in recent weeks.

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Erling Haaland of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City at Stadium of Light on January 01, 2026.

Arsenal now 4 points clear of Man City in EPL four-draw day

There were four draws in the Premier League on Thursday, including Manchester City’s goalless draw with Sunderland that opened up a four-point gap at the top.

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Lachie Neale has stepped down as Brisbane Lions co-captain after leading the team to back-to-back premierships with Harris Andrews.

Lachie Neale makes major move amid marriage breakdown

The Lions star will step down from his position just months after winning back-to-back premierships.

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Last Test? Usman Khawaja will address media in Sydney amid retirement speculation. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Usman Khawaja announces emotional decision on Test future

The Australian veteran has gone public two days before the Sydney Test.

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Usman Khawaja was all smiles as has confirmed the SCG Test will be his last. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

'Go out on my terms': Khawaja to retire after SCG Test

Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Ashes Test will be his 88th and final one, with one of the country's most successful batters confirming his retirement.

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