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One of the stars of the AFL, Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury, has launched legal action in the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Liquidators move on company run by AFL star Pendlebury’s ex-manager

Investors poured $75 million into Jason Sourasis’ dream to build a sporting hub in the west, but a total collapse is looming.

  • Sarah Danckert and Kieran Rooney

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One of the stars of the AFL, Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury has launched legal action in the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Pendlebury’s former manager hits back at pilfering claim

Jason Sourasis has produced WhatsApp messages as he fights Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury’s allegation he misappropriated more than $2 million in 70 transactions.

  • Sarah Danckert
Jason Sourasis will soon step aside from his role within Western United.

Pendlebury manager to step aside as dreams of soccer stadium go up in smoke

Embattled sporting entrepreneur Jason Sourasis has been shut out of any involvement in the A-League soccer team Western United and its stadium development project.

  • Kieran Rooney and Sarah Danckert
One of the stars of the AFL, Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury has launched legal action in the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Star Magpie Scott Pendlebury launches $3m lawsuit against former manager

Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury claims friend and soccer club entrepreneur Jason Sourasis misappropriated funds after a business deal between them went sour.

  • Sarah Danckert and Kieran Rooney
Joseph Suaalii takes his Louis Vuitton bags to his parked Defender in Surry Hills.

The money and magic of Suaalii Inc

The self-described “kid from Western Sydney” is drawing in luxury international brands that want to be associated with him.

  • Frances Howe
Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot celebrates after winning the EPL title.

Nine goes all in on sports with EPL coup to bulk up Stan

Having just sold Domain, the media group is tapping into its new cash pile to spend about $60 million a year on the top-tier football competition.

  • Elizabeth Knight
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Jason Sourasis

AFL agent turned soccer boss’ legal and tax troubles threaten Western United rescue deal

Jason Sourasis used to manage the AFL’s top players, but his time as an A-League boss has seen on-field success marred by financial issues, with his club late paying player wages again.

  • Sarah Danckert
Oscar Piastri celebrates on the podium after his win in Azerbaijan, he is currently No. 4 in driver standings for this year’s F1 season.

He’s already Australia’s biggest sports earner, now Oscar Piastri is climbing another list

Piastri drives fast and is rocketing up the list of marketable Australian sports stars with comparable speed.

  • Brittany Busch
Jacinta Austin addresses the crowd at Tuesday’s launch.

It’s the world’s fastest-growing sport. A new series will bring MMA into lounge rooms across Australia

Professional Fighters League Pacific, to be screened on Stan Sports and the Nine network, will create a vital pathway for would-be pro mixed martial artists.

  • Robert Dillon
Czech tennis player Barbora Krejcikova cools down during a break in her quarter-final at the 2022 Australian Open.

The family of an athlete who died from heat stroke sued organisers for millions. Lawsuits in Australia are ‘almost inevitable’

Sports that don’t protect their players from extreme heat could be sued for failing in their duty of care, in cases Australian sports lawyers are expecting to see in the near future.

  • Marnie Vinall

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