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Megan Rapinoe (right) lead the charge for equal pay in USA.

Why Matildas won’t follow USA with equal prizemoney split

The US has announced all prizemoney won by its national teams will be shared equally between the men and women - but Australia’s female players won’t be pursuing a similar deal.

  • by Dominic Bossi

NRL

Chris, Ben and Shane Walker celebrate the Jets’ victory in the 2015 state championship final.
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Why Walker brothers are left-field answer for Bulldogs

Footy clubs run best when players are having fun. Ben and Shane Walker are just what the battling Bulldogs need.

  • by Andrew Johns
Jack de Belin arrives at Downing Centre court in May last year.

Detective involved in Jack de Belin rape case under internal investigation

The Wollongong detective was strongly criticised for his conduct in the investigation but the District Court judge Andrew Haesler ultimately allowed the case to proceed.

  • by Roy Masters
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Norman opened our eyes to Saudi plans. Now all sports need to make a stand

We are living at a time when the awareness of the power of sport and the responsibility of sport, to make the world a better place, is higher than ever. And it needs to be exercised.

Peter FitzSimons
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Why Paul Vaughan is the type of footballer the Bulldogs don’t need

The Bulldogs prop needs to take some responsibility for his on-field performance.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Phil Mickelson’s self-inflicted collapse keeps getting sadder

As someone who has known Phil Mickelson for almost 30 years, one word comes to mind after all the recent debacles: sad.

John Feinstein

Cricket

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Megan Rapinoe (right) lead the charge for equal pay in USA.

Why Matildas won’t follow USA with equal prizemoney split

The US has announced all prizemoney won by its national teams will be shared equally between the men and women - but Australia’s female players won’t be pursuing a similar deal.

  • by Dominic Bossi
Ajdin Hrustic celebrates his successful penalty during the shootout win over Rangers.

‘I broke into tears’: Socceroo Hrustic helps Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League crown

An emotional Ajdin Hrustic has revealed what went through his mind as he stared down an army of Rangers fans to convert a crucial penalty in the shootout that won UEFA Europa League glory for Eintracht Frankfurt.

  • by Vince Rugari

AFL

Basketball

Josh Giddey has missed out on being named in the NBA All-Rookie first team.

Giddey snubbed again in NBA awards, Exum into final four, NBL free agency begins

Josh Giddey has missed out on being named in the All-Rookie first team, while NBL free agency has begun and the league is also looking at an aggressive expansion into Canberra.

  • by Roy Ward
Sydney Kings get their hands on the holy grail of Australian basketball again.

‘Sydney is in love with the Kings’: Large crowd celebrates drought-breakers

A large crowd in Circular Quay celebrated the Kings first title in 17 years as star Jaylen Adams remains coy on his future.

  • by Dominic Bossi

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Corked: History-making Girmay out of Giro after champagne problem

The Eritrean became the first Black African to win a stage at a grand tour but was taken to a local hospital after popping a prosecco cork into his eye on the podium.

Cody Simpson catches his breath after finishing third in the men’s 100-metre butterfly final during day one of the 2022 Australian Swimming Championships

Pop star Simpson qualifies for World Championships, Commonwealth Games

The former chart-topper has completed his audacious comeback after swimming his way onto the Dolphins roster for the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.

  • by Tom Decent and Phil Lutton

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