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Player's umpire abuse verdict raises questions about AFL's 'conflict of interest'
The reporting of Port Adelaide player Zak Butters for umpire abuse sparks debate about whether officials should be involved with betting and if better audio recordings should be available from games. Source link
Prince Harry tries his hand at AFL as Melbourne visit continues
The Duke of Sussex is joined by Western Bulldogs players at a Movember event in Melbourne’s west. Source link
Collard hearing leaves no winners as queer community further bruised
Lance Collard is handed a monster suspension after being found guilty of using a homophobic slur in the first AFL disciplinary hearing. Source link
Usyk calls kickboxer Verhoeven a dangerous opponent ahead of unlikely title fight
World heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk says it is time to do what he wants ahead of his title bout against a kickboxer who has only had one boxing fight. Source link
NFL reporter resigns days after photos with Patriots coach are published
The Athletic’s NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns despite denying anything untoward in photos with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Source link
Cameron Green suffers IPL nightmare with bat and ball
Cameron Green has suffered another challenging outing in the Indian Premier League as he struggles to live up to his tag as the most expensive overseas player. Source link
Collard handed monster ban over 'entirely unacceptable' homophobic slur
St Kilda forward Lance Collard is suspended after a marathon AFL Tribunal hearing with a deliberation of over 90 minutes. Source link
Aussie duo picked in WNBA draft as Fudd goes first overall
Saffron Shiels and Manuela Puoch continue the influx of Australians at the WNBA draft as Dallas pairs Azzi Fudd with her college teammate Paige Bueckers. Source link
Tornado forces Wallaroos to take refuge inside US hotel
The Wallaroos’ preparations for the Pacific Four Series are dealt an unexpected blow as a warning alarm sounds inside the team hotel in Kansas City. Source link
How the AFL's gamble with conflict of interest concerns didn't pay off
The AFL gambled that concerns over a conflict of interest with one of its umpires wouldn’t be an issue, but that call has come back to bite them — and it’s not the umpire’s fault. Source link