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Female athletes work smarter, to thrive in sport and professional careers
The sport-work-life balance is a struggle faced by many female athletes, but many are finding meaningful ways to diversify their income to secure their future. Source link
Injury casts doubt over Aussie star's Winter Olympics
Australian freestyle skier Laura Peel hurt her knee in a training camp ahead of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, raising doubts about her participation in a fourth Games. Source link
Meet Deni Avdija, the NBA All-Star with IDF ties congratulated by Netanyahu
Deni Avdija’s breakout season with the Portland Trail Blazers earns him an NBA All-Star nod as well as a message from Israel’s president. Source link
'Scary is good': Why Fifita will lean on Bennett to rebuild NRL career
After a season lost to injury, newly minted South Sydney backrower David Fifita will lean on Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett in an effort to reclaim his status as one of the NRL’s most dangerous players. Source link
Wallabies Rugby World Cup draw revealed ahead of home tournament
Australia’s home Rugby World Cup campaign will kick off against debutants Hong Kong China rather than bitter rivals New Zealand, who also feature in the same pool. Source link
Sam Kerr is back for the Asian Cup after winning it as a teenager
Matildas captain Sam Kerr was just 16 when she helped the team win the Women’s Asian Cup — their first, and to date only major trophy. Now she’s leading the side at home, ready for another shot at glory. Source link
Spanish figure skater says Minions music barred due to copyright issue
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate says he will not be allowed to use the music from the Minions film franchise that he has skated to throughout the season at the Milano Cortina Games due to a copyright clearance issue. Source link
Aussie Cam Myers makes history with victory in Wanamaker Mile
Australia’s Cam Myers becomes the youngest ever winner of the prestigious Wanamaker Mile, with the 19-year-old powering to victory in New York. Source link
Josh Giddey misses out on NBA All-Star selection
Chicago’s Josh Giddey has fallen short in his quest to become just the second Australian to play in the NBA All-Star match after he was overlooked by selectors despite his excellent form. Source link
An old man and animals in the zoo — the best quotes from the Australian Open
From tennis stars pushing for more privacy, to Djokovic saying he feels like an old man and a Kyrgios F-bomb, there have been some funny and weird quotes at this year’s Australian Open. Source link