This Month
Sports stars Sam Kerr, Pat Cummins, Dylan Alcott back tech VC fund
A venture capital firm backed by 100 of Australia’s biggest sports stars has closed its first fund after raising $25 million in three months.
February
This number explains CBA’s market power; ‘Australia killing US aluminium’; Sam Kerr wins but loses
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Justified or double standard? Sam Kerr loses the culture war
A jury unanimously decided Kerr was not guilty of a racial offence. But the court of public opinion remains divided: is it racist to use “white” as an insult?
Sam Kerr found not guilty of racist slur
The jury was unanimous, but the judge said the soccer star’s behaviour “contributed significantly to the bringing of this allegation”.
Trump flags tariff exemption; Victoria in recession: Ryan Stokes; Breville eyes China’s kitchens
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Jury mulls Sam Kerr’s fate as her lawyer calls police ‘indefensible’
The defence argued to jurors that the Matildas captain’s “f---ing stupid and white” comment was a poor attempt to express a justified frustration.
Are Sam Kerr’s days as Matildas captain numbered?
There’s no denying some advertisers regard female sport as ‘brand safe’. Is it with Kerr leading a national team? Perhaps not.
The world’s hottest tech stock; Billionaire buys into $1b cosmetics empire; What makes RecipeTin Eats’ founder tick
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Sam Kerr ‘spoke her truth’ to white police officer, fiancee says
US soccer star Kristie Mewis tried to explain Sam Kerr’s behaviour towards the officer, as more body cam footage of the Australian on that night is released.
ASX nears record; New mortgage war brewing; White House defends Gaza plan
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Schoolyard racism and serial killings: Sam Kerr defends her outburst
The Perth-born soccer star, defending a charge that she racially harassed a London policeman, told the court why she had been “triggered” by him and a taxi driver.
‘US will take over Gaza’: Trump; Lessons from Future Fund’s 3 big moves; Portsea home sells for $19m
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‘Humiliated’ police officer denies engineering Kerr racial charge
The cop says he did not ignore the soccer star’s fears about her taxi driver and add to his own statement to get the accusation to stick.
Trade war paused; The price of Trump’s ‘deals’; Why you don’t need that much super
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‘F---ing stupid and white’: Sam Kerr in the dock
Bodycam footage of an emotional Matildas captain, shown in court, has captured the moment she allegedly racially harassed a police officer.
January
Matildas captain Sam Kerr back in London court
A jury trial awaits Australia’s biggest soccer star in early February, on a charge of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.
November 2024
This VC for elite athletes is launching its first fund
Street Talk understands Athletic Ventures has already received commitments exceeding $20 million from more than 50 athletes including Matildas star Sam Kerr.
April 2024
This former tennis champ is chasing unicorns and dancing pantless
Dylan Alcott has a dizzying list of achievements from 15 tennis Grand Slams to being Australian of the Year. Now, he’s chasing start-ups and performing with Jason Donovan.
March 2024
Kerr backed by Matildas star and Chelsea coach as ‘race slur’ revealed
The Matildas captain has the “full support” of the national squad and English team after new details emerged over her alleged clash with a police officer.
Football Australia, Matildas coach blindsided by Kerr criminal charge
Sam Kerr is to face trial accused of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. She was charged six weeks ago, but Football Australia was left in the dark.