Today
Kyrgios-backed basketball team joins NBL legal fight
The South East Melbourne Phoenix has joined a case against billionaire NBL owner Larry Kestelman over transparency concerns.
This Month
‘No atmosphere’: Rabbitohs up the ante on move to Roosters’ home turf
In a letter sent to Premier Chris Minns, the NRL’s South Sydney Rabbitohs claimed it could make more money playing matches at Allianz.
Mike Baird and Todd Greenberg could turn cricket into a money machine
Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird and his new CEO Todd Greenberg have a big decision to make about the BBL. What they do could reshape cricket forever.
Former AFL boss launches Melbourne’s newest private club
Andrew Demetriou has had a vision for this members’ club since leaving the AFL in 2014. For $4500 a year you can experience it too.
‘Like Sydney without an Opera House’: Why people whinge about stadiums
People love to complain about new stadiums. The cost, the noise, the politics. Until kick-off, when all is forgiven.
Mal Meninga named inaugural coach of the Perth Bears
The rugby league great will leave his role as head coach of the Kangaroos to lead the new West Australian club in the 2027 season
How to sponsor an Olympic athlete (and get a tax break)
A new scheme encourages wealthy people to give money directly to athletes in lesser-known sports such as skeleton (it’s a bobsled) by offering tax deductions.
World No.1 Carlsen slams fist after loss, questions classical chess
Magnus Carlsen has turned his focus to Freestyle Chess, where the pieces on the back rank are reshuffled, after relinquishing his world title.
Global soccer boot makers bow to pressure and dump kangaroo leather
Japanese sportswear groups Asics and Mizuno are now planning to use alternative materials following decades of activist pressure.
How Cricket Australia uses AI to connect with sports fans
Cricket is a sport that generates millions of data points. Cricket Australia is trying to use them to engage fans.
May
Premier League turns into Optus’ biggest headache
The telecoms giant has broadcast the English Premier League for nearly a decade. That could all change in a matter of months, but it all depends on price.
Celtics deal a slam dunk as investors cheer Catapult result
Catapult Sports shares hit record highs on Wednesday as its CEO said increased investment in professional sports team would drive demand for its products.
There’s no controlling AFL’s spin machine
Proactive succession planning has never been Richard Goyder’s strong suit.
James Warburton returns to Supercars as CEO
The former Seven West Media boss is back pursuing his passion: motorsports.
Stokes wishes right-hand man well after surprise jump to NRL
Channel Seven news boss Anthony De Ceglie has been named as chief executive of rugby league’s newest club in the AFL state of Western Australia.
Nine locks in World Cup deal to ‘own rugby’
The agreement also includes the World Rugby Sevens championship and a host of other live rugby events.
Perth’s biggest site in a decade could be $1b base for A-League team
Perth Glory club owner Ross Pelligra is talking to a city council about using the site for a planned $1 billion training facility and commercial development.
Sydney Roosters penile property play, backed by flash clients
The NRL club has you covered for all your aesthetic needs, as well as physical wellbeing.
Bears fans back NRL club’s move to Perth – mostly
The North Sydney Bears will become the Perth Bears and ascend to the NRL from 2027 under a long-awaited deal. Die-hard fans say it’s better than nothing.
Basketball Australia asked to investigate claims in owners’ spat
The international body has asked Basketball Australia to investigate the concerns of Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly regarding potential conflicts of interest.