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Sport August 13, 2022
Eddie Betts and the shameful legacy of the Crows’ camp
Legendary AFL player Eddie Betts has revealed harrowing experiences at the Adelaide Crows, after a boot camp where players were mock-kidnapped, abused and traumatised.
Sport August 6, 2022
Manly pride jersey debate goes beyond the binary
The furore surrounding seven Manly NRL players’ refusal to wear the club’s rainbow pride jersey provides easy fodder for columnists but fails to interrogate what true inclusivity means.
Sport July 30, 2022
Skating through fear with Poppy Olsen
From the age of eight, Poppy Olsen knew exactly what she wanted to do. And by following her dream, she placed fifth in park skateboarding at the Tokyo Olympics and secured her spot among the world’s best on four small wheels.
Sport July 23, 2022
The Australian stuffing his face for world fame
How a chance visit to a country New South Wales pub started James Webb on a path to hot dog-fuelled success on the world stage.
Sport July 16, 2022
Nick Kyrgios and a lesson in public outrage
When it comes to dividing the public, Nick Kyrgios is second to none among sports stars. But while he happily trades on his renowned recalcitrance, it is both his friend and his enemy in equal measure.
Sport July 9, 2022
The story of the Australian Sports Museum
As well as providing a location for the most revered sporting paraphernalia, the Australian Sports Museum – one of the few success stories of its kind in the world – also serves as an important lens into the national psyche.
Sport July 2, 2022
Adam Sandler’s basketball Hustle
Adam Sandler’s turn as an NBA scout elevates Hustle to sit among the great sports films.
Sport June 25, 2022
The debate over FINA’s decision on transgender athletes
The decision to restrict the participation of transgender swimmers at an elite level has heightened debate over fairness and inclusion, and sparked conflict between athletes and researchers alike.
Sport June 18, 2022
Socceroos head to the World Cup
Just when it looked as though the Socceroos would be watching the 2022 FIFA World Cup at home on their tellies, a penalty shootout pulled victory from the jaws of defeat.
Sport June 11, 2022
The slow rise of the Fremantle Dockers
For the Fremantle Dockers, the slow road to success has been paved with good intentions, some ugly footy and flashes of wizardry. Finally, the club’s devoted fans have hit a gratifying purple patch.
Sport June 4, 2022
The case for handing golf courses back to the public
The pandemic’s transformation of a Melbourne golf course into a public oasis has become part of a broader movement to open up these spaces for community use.