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This teen just had the biggest win of her career. Next up, the world No.1
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (742+ words) A year ago teenage sensation Iva Jovic dreamed of taking on world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka. Now " after a giant-killing third round win followed by a crushing fourth round demolition " the 18-year-old American has more than earned her dream match-up in…...
Gymnastics Australia slammed for ‘sloppy’ bullying investigation of Olympic coach
3+ week, 5+ day ago (890+ words) An Australian Olympic gymnastics coach has been cleared of seven allegations of bullying by the National Sports Tribunal in a judgment which found Gymnastics Australia's investigation to be "flawed, sloppy and unfair. Gymnastics Australia, the national federation for the sport,…...
Paralympic cyclist Paige Greco dies aged 28
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (17+ words) The triple-medallist passed away at her Adelaide home following a medical episode. The Sydney Morning Herald...
Sydney tennis coach barred over child grooming allegations
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (837+ words) A Sydney tennis coach who allegedly groomed and sexually harassed a child and committed sexual misconduct against a staff member was able to continue coaching for two years after the complaints were made to Tennis Australia. Brenton Dumbrell, who owns…...
‘Snow hurts, that’s for sure’: How fear keeps Jakara Anthony on top of her game
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (686+ words) Embracing fear has become part and parcel of Jakara Anthony's life, so it is little surprise the thought of going from the hunter to the hunted come the Winter Olympics in 100 days' time is no concern. It's a "privilege. Surprisingly,…...
Mary Fowler’s dream was to go to the Olympics. Now, she’s focused on a personal goal
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1528+ words) Fresh from a Paris runway debut and on the road back from injury, the Matildas star talks fashion, football and the future. The Matildas" Mary Fowler: "I have confidence knowing that there is a version of me outside of football…...
Indonesia’s Olympics bid on the line after blocking Israeli gymnasts
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (629+ words) Singapore/Jakarta: Indonesia appears to have wrecked its chances of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games and may lose other sporting events after another decision to deny visas to Israeli athletes. Olympic Gold medallist and reigning world champion Artem Dolgopyat is among…...
Ariarne Titmus announces her swimming retirement
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (17+ words) Olympic great Ariarne Titmus has announced her retirement from competitive swimming, effective immediately. The Sydney Morning Herald...
Titmus announces her retirement
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (12+ words) Ariarne Titmus announces her retirement from competitive swimming. The Sydney Morning Herald...
Scoring feud, intimidation claim engulfs Olympics’ most expensive sport
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1567+ words) Australia's most expensive Olympic sport is at the centre of claims the "rightful" winner of one of its most prestigious titles was robbed by a change to the scoring system and allegedly faced intimidation by an integrity officer. The taxpayer-backed…...