Australian batters aren’t scoring runs like they used to. There are a few reasons why, but the answer isn’t obvious.
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Three new clubs are about to join Australia’s two major winter codes. Research shows they face astronomical challenges – and opportunities.
After investing so much emotional energy in supporting a club, many fans struggle to manage public shame in overheated environments.
The Knights’ new coach took his squad 100 metres underground into a coal mine to help his players better understand the region’s working-class history.
Motor neurone disease is rare, but there is growing evidence playing contact sports may increase your risk.
Manchester City could be facing enormous sanctions for cheating – and the fallout may spread to its 13 teams around the world, from New York to Melbourne.
The old cliché about the Grand Final being the toughest test was true – for a while.
The mythology of the bullet-proof athlete often obscures the reality of elite sport’s mental toll.
Most decision-makers in sport think girls and women would benefit from learning about sports bra design, fit and support. Less than 1% offer this education.
The NFL has played games around the world, and there are good reasons why Australia was chosen for the first time.
Over time, inappropriate behaviour at junior sports can become normalised. Leagues and clubs need to ensure this doesn’t happen.
Getting a robot to run 100m faster than Usain Bolt is impressive. But how about a humanoid that can make you a cup of tea in your own kitchen?
Several Socceroos have earned huge new deals at European clubs. These moves can both boost and harm Australian soccer as a whole.
The AFL’s new wildcard round kicks off the finals series, and the narratives about its introduction have fluctuated through the season.
The new legislation tinkers around the edges rather than making bigger changes to really tackle gambling harm.
What are betting inducements, which are a key sticking point in the government’s gambling reform bill?
Many sporting leagues are trying to reduce concussion risk, but their policies mainly fail to mention a growing threat.
Girls who are 15 now will be about 21 when Brisbane 2032 rolls around. But many will have walked away from sports by then.
The best modern coaches combine high support with high expectations. But they also speak openly about vulnerability and empathy – and it works.
An AFL player with concussion history signed a secret waiver to protect his club from future court action. It’s a sign something has to change.
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