New research shows racism among sports fans in Australia is still rife. White footy fans need to report racism – otherwise they’re giving a free kick to bigots.
- Head Of Department in Department of Sport & Event Management, Bournemouth University
The dangers of high-impact sport aren’t contentious. Medical professionals agree that sport-induced brain trauma leads to degenerative brain disease – so why are we still allowing children to play?
The merchandise and clothing available to fans of women’s teams is often limited, undesirable or just not available.
Many children play compulsory rugby at school – but the risk of injury is too high.
World Cup 2022: the risk of playing on with concussion and why the rules in football need to change.
Researchers spoke to families of athletes who had suffered from traumatic brain injuries during their sporting careers.
Record attendance of professional women’s matches show support is higher than at any time in history.
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, an expert looks at the how more sportswomen are going professional, and what obstacles they face.
Australia’s decision to revoke Novak Djokovic’s visa is likely to have implications for worldwide sports teams.
Women’s sport has made leaps and bounds but there is still a lot of work to be done.
The sporting world is finally opening up for all athletes.
Clubs should not ignore the human side of buying and selling players.
Competing in the Olympics is a career high. Excelling at these Games however will preclude much opportunity for friendship and connection and demand more than sporting excellence
Why tackling in kids rugby must be banned to curb dementia risks.
Brain trauma in sport is a public health crisis. A heading ban should be extended to all children.
The Black Lives Matter movement reminds us that using national anthems at sporting events is often insensitive and whitewashes the prevalence of racism in sport.
Could the pandemic be the end of the women’s game? Action must be taken to safeguard it.
Why elite athletes may struggle more during self-isolation.
Rising Australian cricket star Will Pucovski is one of a recent trio of professional cricketers to take a break from playing to boost their mental well-being.
Men are still expected to prioritise sport over their families.
Ben Stokes has gone from villain to national hero. His story provides hope for us all.
Several Indigenous rugby league players have vowed not to sing the national anthem during this week’s State of Origin match. Will the protest spark a conversation, or fizzle out?
NRL’s culture was once one of hyper-masculinity, but it has failed to change wth societal mores – it now finds itself out of step and in need of reform.
The main sporting venues in Australian capitals have had an upgrade in recent times, with the notable exception of Sydney, where leaders seem mired in indecision and political bickering.
As the contentious Sydney Football Stadium redevelopment shows, Australians want their sports grounds to be of benefit to the whole community, not just sports fans and the elite.
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