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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

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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
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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Pocock backs Climate Council’s call to end fossil fuel sport sponsorships

A new voluntary code is asking sports and arts institutions to pledge they will not enter into new contracts or accept funding from coal, oil and gas companies.

  • Emma Kemp
McElhenney (left) and Reynolds, who arranges his week around Wrexham’s playing schedule.

Why Ryan Reynolds and his mate bought one of Britain’s unluckiest soccer clubs

When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought a failing soccer team in Wales, local fans were suspicious about their motivations. Gradually, affection built.

  • Stephen Armstrong
Netball Australia stand by their 95-years of promoting women’s sport.

Sport’s Big Brass Mug goes to ... Netball Australia’s plain-speaking CEO

The forum of Australian sports chiefs involved a few barbs and plenty of posturing.

Chelsea and Roman Abramovich. 

Fall of the Roman empire: Abramovich changed the game but the cost, in every sense, is immense

The Russian billionaire set the transfer market on fire when he bought Chelsea in 2003. He leaves as his country’s missiles fall on the Ukraine.

  • Phil Lutton

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