Sharapova says she has failed a drug test at the Australian Open. Photo: AP
Sharapova says she has failed a drug test at the Australian Open. Photo: AP Sportswear giant Nike on Tuesday suspended its sponsorship of Maria Sharapova, after the tennis star admitted to testing positive to banned drug Meldonium.The company's leaders drew criticism when they refused to drop Tiger Woods when the world found out the golfer had cheated on his wife Elin Nordegren with a number of different women.But it took swift action against Filipino boxer M..>> view originalJeff Kennett squashes Eddie McGuire's plan for $1 billion stadium next to MCG
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Video will begin in 5 seconds. Plays of the Week From last gasp heroics to Rio dreaming, these are the most exciting, silly and downright crazy plays in the sport world this week. PT2M4S 620 349 The Parramatta Eels are at the centre of allegations that senior management signed off on deals that rewarded third-party sponsors with game-day hospitality, contravening NRL rules.The Eels will also face questions about an alleged $39,000 payment to former star and now NFL player Jarr..>> view originalCollingwood chief Gary Pert insists the 'volcanic' drug use of AFL players remains the biggest issue in the game
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ANGE Postecoglou’s relentless pursuit to create a formidable Socceroos unit continued with his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A number of regular contributors have been overlooked, while he’s shown his hand in the areas he feels needs boosting on the road to the next World Cup.Postecoglou has always been one to reward players in form, and playing regularly, regardless where they are across the globe.That policy has seen Terry Antonis earn a recall after finally reaching full fitnes..>> view originalTrainer Bede Murray dies aged 80
Trainer Bede Murray (Image: Bradley Photos) Veteran horseman Bede Murray has died overnight on Tuesday aged 80, after a battle with cancer. Kembla Grange trainer Murray was best known via his 21st-century stars Universal Prince - a one-time Melbourne Cup favourite - and Victory Vein, the pair winning four and two Group 1s respectively. Despite being the favourite for ‘the race that stops a nation’ in 2001, Universal Prince never actually won a race in Melbourne - but Murray trained him to ..>> view originalKade Snowden dropped from the Newcastle Knights starting team
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Andrew Hore named CEO of Waratahs and NSW Rugby Union Roar Guru 2 Have your say Former Ospreys boss Andrew Hore has been named as the new CEO of the Waratahs and NSW Rugby Union. Kiwi-born Hore, not to be confused with the former All Blacks’ hooker, spent the last eight years with the Welsh Pro 12 side Ospreys, four as chief operating officer and four as CEO. Hore will take over Greg Harris in April, and may have to persuade Kurtley Beale to stay with the Waratahs after reports su..>> view originalWaratahs Kurtley Beale set for London Wasps move
Waratahs Kurtley Beale set for London Wasps move Wasps bound: Kurtley Beale. Photo: Rob Jefferies/Getty Images Kurtley Beale is reportedly set to sign a record two-year deal worth $2.7 million with the London Wasps.Such a deal, reported in the Daily Mail, is unlikely to be matched by the Australian Rugby Union even if Beale enters into a flexible deal which allows him to play in Japan.It would make the Waratahs and Wallabies inside centre the highest paid p..>> view original
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