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Scott GullanScore Columnist – AFL/Athletics writer

Scott Gullan has more than 25 years experience in sports journalism. He is News Corp’s chief athletics writer and award-winning AFL correspondent. He’s covered numerous Olympic Games, world championships and Commonwealth Games. He’s also the man behind the Herald Sun’s popular Score column.

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Athletics

STAWELL, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Athletes compete in the Stawell Athletic Club Bill McManus BackmarkersÃ¢â¬â¢ Handicap during the 2023 Stawell Gift at Central Park on April 10, 2023 in Stawell, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

100 years of history dumped as bookies banned from Stawell Gift

Bookies have been banned from one of Australia’s most iconic races — the Stawell Gift — in a controversial move which has killed off more than a century worth of history.

AFL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Harley Reid of the Eagles in action during an AFL practice match between West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers at Mineral Resources Park on February 24, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

Legend quits newspaper after being barred from Reid criticism

A WA footy legend has quit his regular newspaper gig and hit out at the state’s obsession with Harley Reid after being stopped from publishing a column criticising the No.1 draft pick.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Tarryn Thomas of the Kangaroos warms up before the round 22 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium, on August 12, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Sacked Thomas under police investigation for threats

After being sacked by the Roos following an 18-match suspension from the league, Tarryn Thomas is now under investigation by Victoria Police.

Olympics

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 07: Bruce McAvaney commentates for the Seven Network during Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick Racecourse on November 07, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Channel 9’s bold move to lure SEN star after failed Bruce bid

Channel 9 hopes to lure one of Australia’s most-experienced broadcasters to be part of its Olympic commentary team after missing out on Bruce McAvaney.

Athletics

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Claudia Hollingsworth wins the women's 800 metre final during the 2024 Maurie Plant Meet at Lakeside Stadium on February 15, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Who is that?’: Day Mottram unearthed our next aths star

Middle-distance legend Craig Mottram has revealed the day he first spotted Claudia Hollingsworth, the teenager who put the Paris Olympics on notice with a stunning 800m win in Melbourne.

AFL

Gerard Whateley and Mark Robinson, hosts of AFL 360 on Fox Footy.

Media Street: Fox Footy’s big call raises stakes in TV game

A new show and new time slots for TV show favourites, Fox Footy is breaking tradition in 2024. Plus, another blow for the AFL and the latest on Craig Hutchison’s SEN.

Olympics

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - AUGUST 21: Matthew Denny of Team Australia competes in the Men's Discus Throw Final during day three of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 21, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Secret weapon in Commonwealth champ’s Olympic plans

Discus champion Matt Denny has revealed a secret weapon he picked up from golf star Cameron Smith to help his gold medal quest at the Paris Olympics.

Olympics

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA.February 7 , 2024. Campbell Harrison, who will climb for Australia in the Paris Olympic Games . Pic: Michael Klein

Newest Olympian’s quest to inspire queer inclusion in sport

Breaking barriers is something sport climber Campbell Harrison knows plenty about, as he heads to the Paris Olympics not only representing Australia, but the LGBTIQA+ community too.

AFL News

*** EMBARGO DO NOT USE CONTACT HS PIC DESK*** Herald Sun: Trent cotchin with his wife Brooke at Byron Bay, Wednesday 18th October 2023. Photo Danielle Smith

Media Street: Retired stars to lead iconic show’s return

After copping criticism for its lack of football analysis shows, Channel 7 will resurrect a TV favourite in 2024 – and it will join The Front Bar in a bumper mid-week double-header.

Tennis

Jannik Sinner celebrates his maiden Australian Open title.

Mental demons resurface as ‘Next Novak’ snatches historic comeback

Dannil Medvedev blasted Jannik Sinner off the court for two sets in the Australian Open final. Then it started to unravel – and the hottest young player in tennis announced himself to the world.

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