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Andrew Webster is one of the nation’s finest and most unflinching sports writers. A 30-year veteran journalist and author of nine books, his most recent with four-time NRL premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary, Webster has a wide brief across football codes and the Olympic disciplines, from playing field to boardroom.

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Federal Minister for Sport Anika Wells pictured at the past two AFL Grand Finals - Picture Instagram

A shameless fan girl who annoys athletes for selfies

The minister for sport likes taking pictures with sportspeople but doesn’t seem particularly keen on helping them – and there is one athlete who has every reason to feel aggrieved.

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Wests Tigers chief Shane Richardson, centre, could walk away from the club unless the ARL Commission intervenes.

Wests Tigers CEO threatens to quit as he waits on V’landys’ call

The NRL faces a crisis as Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson delivers an ultimatum that could trigger player departures and administrative intervention at the embattled joint venture.

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Michael Slater, left, and Gary Ablett Snr, right. Pictures: News Corp/Supplied

Is it right to strip stars of their honours for off-field sins?

Why is Cricket NSW being questioned for its decision to remove the former Test opener from its hall of fame and revoke his life membership when it was absolutely the right thing to do?

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Senator David Pocock, left, Senator Penny Wong, right, and action from the recent Men's Australia PMs XIII vs PNG PM's XIII league match. Pictures: News Corp/Supplied

Wong tackled by Pocock over $600m NRL code confusion

The Labor senator appeared to make a code violation of her own when confirming that almost $300m for an NRL franchise in Papua New Guinea would go towards poaching rugby union talent.

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Travis Head knicks it out of the park against England in the first Test in Perth. Pictures:

How Australia has been playing ‘Bazball’ for decades

Travis Head has positioned himself for an opener role ahead of the Gabba Test while critics slam the ‘Bazball’ label for traditional aggressive batting Australia mastered decades ago.

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Titanic lack of transparency in NRL’s failure to probe recruiter’s Perth ties

The NRL has terminated its investigation into former Titans recruitment manager Ezra Howe without interviewing him, despite allegations he was targeting players for the Perth Bears.

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Am I the only one who hates two-day TikTok Test cricket?

Travis Head’s heroics have masked serious unease about rushed Test cricket and questionable preparation from senior players.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH - 1.1.25 Australian cricket side meet at the SCG for Pink Day press conference before the 5th and final test match against India. Glenn McGrath holds a press conference for Pink Day. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Real reason why McGrath and Aunty have agreed to disagree

It’s ridiculous cricket legend Glenn McGrath won’t be calling the Ashes on the ABC because of his betting sponsorship deal. It’s time for the broadcaster to loosen up the policy that caused the contract impasse.

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Rising for the Ashes, the resurrection of Steve Smith

Rising for the Ashes, the resurrection of Steve Smith

Taking the fall as captain during Sandpapergate, Steve Smith was all but written off. The harshest criticism also served as his greatest motivation, and as stand-in skipper he will lead Australia into the much-anticipated home Ashes series.

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Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Kinchens (26) celebrates an interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Like it or not, Rams are on touchdown drive for the ’G

The full excess and brashness of the NFL was on show at SoFi Stadium on Monday as the Rams beat the Seahawks – and it’s all coming to the MCG next year.

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