Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer is once again competing in endurance sports after being diagnosed – and then declared free of – incurable brain cancer. Professor Scolyer, who shared the national honour with his Melanoma Institute Australia colleague Georgina Long, has represented his country almost a dozen times in contests across the globe. Weeks...
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Subway Australian U-23 squad named for PacificAus Sports Football Series
Subway Australian U-23s Head Coach, Tony Vidmar has named a 23-man squad for the PacificAus Sports Football Series to play against New Caledonia and Vanuatu senior men’s national teams during the September FIFA International Window. The Subway Australian U-23s will be based out of Port Vila, Vanuatu, playing fixtures at Freshwater Stadium on Thursday, 5 September against...
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Australian Paralympics team, squad, athletes: Who is making the trip to Paris in 2024? | Sporting News Australia
Australia has started to name their team for Paris Paralympics 2024 – starting with the swimming squad. The Paralympics will be held through August 28-September 8, commencing a little over two weeks after the Paris 2024 Olympics end. Australia finished seventh in the medal tally at the Tokyo Paralympics 2024 with 21 gold among their...
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How to watch the Paralympics in Australia: TV channel, free-to-air guide and live stream for Paris 2024 | Sporting News Australia
The Paralympic Games are almost upon us as Paris finalises preparations for over 11 days of events. Australia picked up an impressive 80 medals at the previous edition in Tokyo and will be aiming for continued success in 2024. The Sporting News takes you through the broadcast details. MORE: Full Australian Paralympics team Are the Paralympics...
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NT hosts the Australian School Sports Championships
25 August 2024 | Tennis NT Yesterday wrapped the 12 years and under School Sport Australia Tennis Championship 2024. 112 kids representing every state and territory of Australia competed for the historic Bruce Cup trophy for the last 7 days, across both the Darwin International Tennis Centre in Marrara and Gardens Tennis Club at Mindil Beach. The...
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How to watch Liverpool vs. Brentford in Australia: Live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups for Premier League match | Sporting News Australia
Liverpool will be taking on Brentford at their home turf this weekend in the second round of 2024/25 Premier League. The Reds opened their Premier League campaign away from home against Ipswich Town, coming away with a 2-0 victory after a second-half resurgence. Brentford, meanwhile, emerged 2-1 victors over Crystal Palace but will know they...
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Australian rugby sevens captain and 3-time Olympian Nick Malouf retires from the sport – myMotherLode.com
Australian rugby sevens captain and 3-time Olympian Nick Malouf retires from the sport – myMotherLode.com
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Australian rugby sevens captain and 3-time Olympian Nick Malouf retires from the sport – Sports
The Canadian Press – Aug 23, 2024 / 4:36 pm | Story: 502856 Photo: The Canadian Press SYDNEY (AP) — Australia men’s rugby sevens captain and three-time Olympian Nick Malouf has announced his retirement following the Paris Games. The 31-year-old Malouf, who played in 61 world series tournaments and scored 82 tries for 410 points,...
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Jack Doohan: Australian driver to replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine for 2025 F1 season
Jack Doohan will make his Formula 1 debut in 2025 as he replaces Esteban Ocon at Alpine from the start of next year. Doohan has been Alpine’s reserve driver since 2023 and finished third in last year’s Formula 2 Championship. The 21-year-old Australian, who has agreed a one-year deal, will team up with Pierre Gasly,...
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Fittler junior considering career in rugby after Waratahs, RA offer
With the weight of such a famous surname, the chance to strike out on his own, and in a different code, is part of the decision for the young Fittler. The Waratahs, Rugby Australia and Fittler’s manager were contacted for comment. “Zach Fittler definitely fits rugby union.” NSW Rugby talent identification boss Andrew Cleverly Slightly...
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NRL star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck turns back on New Zealand to play for Samoa
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has pledged his allegiance to Samoa, opting to prioritise the Pacific nation ahead of New Zealand in one of the biggest international swaps of this decade. The Warriors star had been in talks with Samoa ever since his decision to return to rugby league late last year, following a stint in Super Rugby...
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Inside Tszyu’s Las Vegas prep for Aussie blockbuster… including sessions with world champ’s son
Nikita Tszyu has spent the past five weeks in the United States training with one of Terence Crawford’s sparring partners – plus the son of two-time world heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman – as he readies for his latest Australian Pay-Per-View headliner next Wednesday night. The revelation comes as the younger Tszyu sibling is also tipping...