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Paralympian Col Pearse, the rising teenage swim star who is training in his family’s dairy farm dam during isolation.Picture: Supplied

‘It’s terrifying’: Family dam keeps swim star on track

Aussie teenager Col Pearse has transformed the family’s dairy farm dam into an makeshift Olympic training pool to keep in shape during isolation. WATCH HIM TRAIN

UFC

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, UFC President Dana White speaks at a news conference in New York. UFC 249 has been canceled after ESPN and parent company Disney stopped White's plan to keep fighting amid the coronavirus pandemic. After defiantly vowing for weeks to maintain a regular schedule of fights, White announced the decision to cease competition Thursday, April 9, on ESPN, the UFC's broadcast partner. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

White forced to admit defeat as UFC 249 cancelled

After defiantly vowing for weeks to maintain a regular schedule of fights, UFC president Dana White has bowed to broadcast pressure ‘from the highest level’ and pulled the plug on their upcoming card.

NRL

The NRL is coming back... and sooner than you thought!

May Day: NRL confirms shock new relaunch date

In a stunning development ahead of Thursday’s crucial meeting of the NRL’s Project Apollo team, there is an increasing chance that rugby league will be back on our TV screens well before June 1.

ExclusiveRugby

Rob Simmons and Waratahs players look on following a Rebels try during the Round 3 Super Rugby match between the Melbourne Rebels and NSW Waratahs at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Friday, February 14, 2020. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Revealed: Castle’s ruthless pay-cut demands

Every Super Rugby player could be clubless by the end of Easter after embattled CEO Raelene Castle revealed Rugby Australia’s brutal pay-cut terms.

ExclusiveBulldogs

Jayden Okunbor . NRL; North Queensland Cowboys Vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at 1300 Smiles Stadium. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Bulldogs shocked by banned pair’s NRL appeal

UPDATE: Jayden Okunbor and Corey Harawira-Naera will appeal against the decision to have their contracts torn up by the NRL for serious misconduct in Port Macquarie.

Tennis

Serena Williams of the United States (left) is seen alongside her coach Patrick Mouratoglou as she practices for the Australian Open on Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Saturday, January 12, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING

‘Revolting’ truth casts grim shadow over tennis

The coach of one of the greatest players to ever hold a racquet has demanded the sport address its most concerning issue as the game continues to grapple with coronavirus.

PollNRL

‘Could be anything’: Who will be NRL’s best player in 2025?

With one of the most talented crop of youngsters ever seen in rugby league, the experts at Fox League pick the player they believe will be the NRL’s best in 2025. VOTE HERE

ExclusiveBulldogs

Disgraced Bulldogs to fight NRL bans

UPDATE: Jayden Okunbor and Corey Harawira-Naera will appeal against the decision to have their contracts torn up by the NRL for serious misconduct in Port Macquarie.

NRL

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 29: Jayden Brailey of the Knights passes the ball during the NRL trial match between the Sydney Roosters and the Newcastle Knights at Central Coast Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

Does his sacrifice mean nothing to the NRL?

Adam O’Brien has revealed a story of remarkable courage about his hooker Jayden Brailey in the round two victory over the Wests Tigers – and it’s why the NRL must not dock teams of points.

NRL

Canberra players celebrate a try by Canberra's Jack Wighton during the 2019 NRL Grand Final between the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders at ANZ Stadium, Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

Kent: Why society needs footy amid COVID-19

As the COVID-19 follow-on effects continue to spread through wider society, NRL resumption is a necessary distraction. And there is good reason it should writes PAUL KENT.

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