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Australia are among the countries with the most ticket requests for next year’s World Cup, which is bound to please Socceroos coach Tony Popovic and his team. Source link

Ice hockey players from the NHL are due to compete in the Winter Olympics tournament for the first time in 12 years at Milan-Cortina. But the league is holding its breath over a rink that has is smaller than expected — and isn’t even complete yet. Source link

The stage is set for Tim Tszyu’s make-or-break showdown against Anthony Velazquez, with the Australian superstar’s team accused of sabotage. Source link

Swimming stepped out of its tried and trusted format in a novelty, multi-event competition in Brisbane on Friday night. And judging by the response, it was an enormous success. Source link

Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop will require surgery on a serious hamstring injury, all but ending her hopes of playing at the Women’s Asian Cup. Source link

A 23-minute video portrait of the Matildas 2023 World Cup squad is unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery, in what the institution describes as its most ambitious commission ever. Source link

The young woman raped by Tom Silvagni, whose father is AFL great Stephen Silvagni, has described the horror of the night it happened and the lasting impact it has had on her life. Source link

America’s consensus greatest ever player takes issue with the Socceroos coach’s reaction to drawing USA, tipping Australia to finish last in its World Cup group. Source link

A fans organisation lashes out at “extortionate” prices for tickets at next year’s FIFA World Cup despite claims from the footballing body that the tournament would be affordable. Source link

South Australia’s top cop has taken on an extra role, joining the Adelaide Football Club’s board of directors. Source link