sports
Sportsbet fined $313k for 'systemic failure' to thousands of customers
Australia’s largest online bookmaker has been fined $313,000 for breaching its licence conditions, in what one gambling researcher described as a “slap on the wrist”. Source link
ICC hands down punishment for 'unsatisfactory' MCG pitch
The ICC has handed down their verdict on the controversial MCG pitch which led to this year’s Boxing Day Test wrapping up after just two days. Source link
Sydney Test a golden opportunity for Green to belatedly shine in Australia
He has already proven his quality away from home, but heading into the final Test of the Ashes summer, Cameron Green remains in search of his breakthrough moment in Australia. Source link
England lose another quick for final Ashes Test
England’s pace bowling stocks will be stretched to their absolute limit for the final Ashes Test with Gus Atkinson ruled out with a hamstring injury. Source link
Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that
Usman Khawaja will play in the Ashes finale at the SCG, but Australian coach Andrew McDonald remains in the dark about the 39-year-old’s future beyond that. Source link
'Quiet confidence': Aussie rowers who shocked the world
After claiming Australia’s first world championship medal in rowing coastal beach sprints, these athletes are turning their attention towards the LA Olympics. Source link
Queer boxing class combatting loneliness, one punch at a time
One in three adults experience social isolation in what experts say is a “dangerous” issue in society. One suburban boxing group is working to tackle the issue, focused on the LGBTQIA+ community more at risk of loneliness. Source link
Australia's Travis Head not fazed on opening role in future
Australia star Travis Head says he is not precious about continuing to open the batting beyond this Ashes and will bat wherever the coaches tell him to. Source link
'Beat them by a minute': Nervous wait for overall Sydney to Hobart winner
The yacht race has entered the fourth day, after Master Lock Comanche claimed line honours late on Sunday. Source link
Comanche gets 'redemption' for last year after winning race line honours
Master Lock Comanche claims line honours in the 80th edition of the gruelling Sydney to Hobart yacht race, with a stunning daylight hours finish, making up for retiring early in last year’s race. Source link