Believe the hype – Augusta National is unbelievable

The English writer and philosopher William Hazlitt contemplated, that no man is truly great who is great only in his lifetime; the test of greatness is the page of history. When you think about it, this is a mighty difficult barometer. So how then, do you define greatness?

Toppling Coates is risky business for the Australian Olympic movement

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The fact Danielle Roche has resolved to challenge for the presidency of the AOC ensures its annual general meeting, starting six weeks from now, will be toxic.

FFA's action against Red and Black Bloc is pathetic

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It's the height of naivety to think the Wanderers and the FFA have now solved the problem. What the FFA should've done is apply the blowtorch to this "supporters group" that's got much more in common with a disorganised crime gang on a rampage, in terms of violence, intimidation and disrespect for societal norms.

Why Sharapova can play, but marathoner is heading to jail

Though sympathy alone can't alter facts; it can help to make them more bearable.

You have to admire Ecclestone – even if he is a man of monstrous imperfections

There's a lot to dislike about Bernie Ecclestone the man. But, as a sports administrator, he might just be the best there has ever been.

Nick, a profanity-laden T-shirt explains zilch about what you think

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Pardon me for just one second, so I can get this all straight in my head. Nick Kyrgios is a rusted-on Democrat. Even with the benefit of 20/20 binoculars that, my friends, was harder to pick than a broken nose. Or, maybe The Donald appointing his son-in-law as a senior White House advisor was simply the straw that broke the camel's proverbial for Nick. Who could know.

The 2016 list of grievances: Hayne, Nine's commentators and bro hugs

Thank god "the year of the fairytale" has almost ended.

Russian drug cheating must result in Olympic ban

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The Olympic Movement has to demand that Russia pay restitution, both financial and sporting, for its state-sponsored doping sins.

Why gambling with online bookmakers can be a mug's game

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"GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY". If there's one ubiquitous message, cutting through all professional sports, and the wall-to-wall media coverage of them - Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival is the exemplar - it's that betting on sport is integral to the spectacle. Provided your wagering is practised with sufficient restraint and responsibility, of course.