Business of sport
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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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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- A-League Men
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.
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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