sports
Backlash against Queensland's richest race club over former chair's income
Members of Queensland’s richest horse racing club are demanding answers after they discovered its former chairman struck a lucrative deal with the developer of its luxury residential precinct while he had oversight of the $850 million project. Source link
O'Farrell set to return in latest Tigers twist
The boardroom dramas at Wests Tigers take another turn with Barry O’Farrell and multiple other ousted independent directors expected to return to the club at the NRL’s demand. Source link
AOC offers cash incentives to keep Olympian mums in sport
The Australian Olympic Committee hopes to keep more athletes in sport by offering cash incentives for women who return after having children, and tens of thousands of dollars for retiring Olympians. Source link
Tom Silvagni named as man from high-profile family convicted of rape
Tom Silvagni, the son of Carlton Football Club great Stephen Silvagni, can now be identified as the man last week found guilty of raping a woman in 2024, after a court lifted a restriction on publishing his name. Source link
Dylan Brown denied rugby league Golden Boot in shock upset
New Zealand’s Dylan Brown seemed a certainty to claim the Golden Boot as rugby league’s best international player for 2025 but the Kiwi five-eighth has missed out in a stunning twist. Source link
Navy officers breaking ground, seeking Winter Paralympic Games selection
It has been 20 years since Australia sent a biathlete to the Winter Paralympics, but two serving Navy personnel are hoping to change this. Source link
Collingwood staffer quits after alcohol-fuelled training camp incident
A Collingwood employee hands in his resignation following an incident on an interstate trip that required an investigation by the club. Source link
Phillip Island's MotoGP contract expires next year and locals are campaigning to keep on track
The MotoGP has been held on Victoria’s Phillip Island for almost 30 years, but the community fears it could be lost when its contract expires next year. Source link
'The gays are here': How these WNBA stars are revolutionising sports media
The WNBA’s ‘StudBudz’ are using live streaming to build a brand and community, while providing lessons in marketing women’s sports. Source link
Sabalenka declares polarising Kyrgios clash 'a win-win situation'
Aryna Sabalenka is adamant her upcoming clash against Nick Kyrgios will not prove to be a gimmick that damages women’s tennis. Source link