Poor output since Brisbane move raises questions

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There is a strong argument to say no graduates since the national academy system moved to Brisbane would make a 21st century Test team.

ASC's CEO Hollingsworth resigns

The ASC's chief executive, Simon Hollingsworth, has resigned after five years in charge of the federal government's sports funding and policy arm.

Olympic shake-up proposes federal takeover of states

A suggestion to fold state institutes of sport into the AIS is guaranteed to further inflame the already volatile debate over the nation's sporting future and will be strongly resisted.

The proposal for a new home for elite women's sport

John Fahey, the new Sydney Olympic Park chairman, could oversee the redevelopment of the Tennis Centre into a de facto home for women's sport in Sydney within 12 months.

Baird buys back ANZ Stadium

The Baird government will pay up to $220 million to buy back ANZ Stadium.

When Ali walked into a 1970s Sydney pub ...

Muhammad Ali slid into a Sydney bar in the 1970s and eyed off a big front-rower with his back to the crowd, who was waiting to buy a drink but got much more than he bargained for.

Netball deal shows future of broadcasting, one that could snub pay TV

Overlooked in Netball Australia's boast that it has achieved "the biggest TV deal for womens' sport in the world" is their pointer to a future where top games will be shown live anywhere, any time on any device.

New comp elevates women's sport to rightful place

Womens' sport has finally found its deserved footprint in the Australian recreation and television landscape.

Delivering with colour and pride

Sydney, sport and the Herald have been inextricably linked over 185 years by what could be termed an edgy pragmatism.