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(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 3, 2020, Australia's wicketkeeper and captain Tim Paine looks on during the first day of the third cricket Test match between Australia and New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. - Tim Paine has accused South Africa of blatant ball-tampering just days after Australian cricket was rocked by the sandpaper-gate scandal in 2018, alleging it was covered up by the match broadcaster. The former Australian skipper made the cheating claims in his new autobiography released on October 25, 2022 and widely reported by Australian media. (Photo by JEREMY NG / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Unmasked: Former PM staffer CA hired to fix Paine saga

The consultant Tim Paine accused Cricket Australia of using as its personal pawn to force him to step down as captain can be revealed.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Pat Cummins of Australia walks from the field before the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Perth Stadium on October 25, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘Not funny’: Legend’s serious call to axe Cummins

While Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Finch stole the headlines for different reasons, Australia faces another massive headache ahead of its England clash.

NRL

Shane Flanagan is joining the Manly Sea Eagles.

Contract clause revealed as Flanno’s Manly move confirmed

Shane Flanagan has emerged from the coaching wilderness, joining the embattled Sea Eagles as an assistant. But his deal comes with a twist.

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Anthony Mundine has launched a passionate salvo at mining magnate Gina Rinehart over the Australian netball fiasco.

Mundine: Rinehart’s money can’t buy our silence

Anthony Mundine has backed Donnell Wallam’s refusal to wear a Hancock Mining logo and called out the subconscious racism and white values of a minority of Australians.

Netball

$25m disaster: Netball cash crisis could get much worse

The $15 million sponsorship withdrawal by Hancock Prospecting could be the tip of the iceberg for Netball Australia, with fears other firms could follow suit.

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Culture crisis: Dragons great calls for chairman to stand down

Former Dragons star Matt Cooper has watched on as his club has fallen apart since the departure of Wayne Bennett, and he says change has to start from the top.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 12: Ruby Bakewell-Doran of the Australian Diamonds (C) sings the anthem during the Constellation Cup netball match between New Zealand and Australia at Spark Arena on October 12, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Buzz: The real losers in Netball’s PR disaster

Diamonds players clearly don’t understand how tough it is out there in corporate Australia, after losing out on $15m in sponsorship money. See Phil Rothfield’s highlights and lowlights.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Shane Edwards of the Tigers is chaired from the field after his final match by teammates Trent Cotchin (left) and Jack Riewoldt (right) during the 2022 AFL Second Elimination Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Richmond Tigers at The Gabba on September 1, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Adelaide Crows land triple flag-winning Tiger

Adelaide has bolstered its football department after signing a three-time premiership winning star.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 23: Liz Watson of Australia holds up the Constellation Cup as the Australians celebrate victory after the Constellation Cup match between the Australia Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 23, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

No regrets: Diamonds captain addresses sponsorship drama

After Diamonds players were pilloried in some quarters for their stance, captain Liz Watson has spoken out after the shock $15 million sponsorship withdrawal.

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Ready to go. Broncos prop Tom Flegler makes his return this week. NRL Imagery

Market Watch: Manly’s shock $4m play for Broncos star

The Broncos face a massive challenge to retain star forward Thomas Flegler when he hits the open market on November 1, with Manly preparing a monster deal to poach the prop.

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