At his peak in the early 1890s, Peter Jackson was easily the most famous living Australian in the world. But he was more than boxer.
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During Nepal’s unrest, sport became a precious outlet for some amid the protests and police crackdowns.
Emily Scarratt’s neck surgery. Abi Burton’s coma. Rosie Galligan’s fight back from meningitis. England’s heroes aren’t just winning – they’re redefining resilience.
Animal behaviour experts give the low down on which animals would making a winning team.
Professional boxers’ most dangerous opponent is often invisible: depression, brain injury, loneliness.
Decisions made by policymakers in the coming months and years could change sport in Canada. But entrenched rules, traditions, and organizations make change difficult.
Olympic medal-winning swimmer Ben Proud wants a shot at the prize money – but competing in Las Vegas could tarnish his legacy.
Not all of us can find time for a long gym workout or a run. But do small bursts of activity have the same effect?
You may feel sore or stiff if you haven’t exercised for a while, or you’re trying something new or more intense.
Running may offer an organizing lifestyle structure that supports a non-linear recovery process for people living with addiction.
Victorian women were supposed to be demure, uncompetitive creatures – but that didn’t stop many from playing and enjoying sport.
Girls’ and women’s rugby is booming, but to keep players safe, it needs systems, research and support tailored to the female game.
Novak Djokovic, 38, Jess Fishlock, 38, Ronaldo, 39. Elite athletes are staying at the top longer than ever. Here’s how science is redefining peak performance.
Sports face a sustainability challenge: They’re under pressure to grow, but more travel means more emissions that add to rising global temperatures. The NCAA is also weighing expanding March Madness.
Research suggests new headgear could reduce the overall collision ‘burden’ on players over a season or career, with potential benefits for long-term brain health.
Organisers have replaced all 300 line judges with electronic line-calling.
Research confirms that regular exercise can prevent or treat depression and anxiety in teens.
What happens when amateurs take on the Tour de France route? Fatigue, triumph and lessons in endurance.
It’s a beneficial nutrient - but taking it in supplement form can come with long-term health risks.
Great coaching involves more than tactical ability and shouting from the sidelines.
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Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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Professor of AfroEurasian Sport, EM Lyon Business School
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Head Of Department in Department of Sport & Event Management, Bournemouth University
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Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Technology Sydney
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Associate Professor in Accounting and Sport Finance, University of Portsmouth
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Professor of International Sport Business, Head of Sport Business Insights Group, Victoria University
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Honorary Fellow, Deakin University
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Professor of Sport Management, University of Michigan
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Senior Lecturer of Pedagogy and Sports Studies, University of Sydney
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Associate professor, First Year College, Victoria University
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Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling
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Professor of Sports Law, Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer, Modern European History and Sports History, Macquarie University
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Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, The Open University
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