Hockey
Anti-Muslim post shadows Nova Peris’ election to Olympic sport board
The gold medallist became a Hockey Australia director weeks after sharing a comment that called Muslims “Satan worshipping cockroaches that need to be eradicated”.
- Chris Barrett
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Former Australian women’s indoor hockey coach admits to kissing teenage girl
Lauren Austin, 39, appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday where she pleaded guilty to kissing a girl who was in her care.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
Olympic sports make 11th-hour bid for 2032 legacy
Olympic sports have made last-ditch appeals ahead of the Queensland government’s response to the independent 100-day infrastructure review being signed off by state cabinet on Monday.
- Cameron Atfield
Olympic sports push back on venue plan that would leave them with nothing
Hockey has made a pitch to ditch Ballymore for the Gold Coast, while swimming has called for a new aquatic centre at Victoria Park.
- Cameron Atfield
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- WA Parliament
Deal finally done to build home of Australian hockey in Perth
The new deal comes after protracted negotiations that spilled out into a public row between the state government and Curtin University.
- Hamish Hastie
An injury crisis could have ended his career. It put him in the Hall of Fame
Mark Knowles broke his ankle – twice – at 19, but went on to become one of the greats. He now wants the Brisbane 2032 plan changed to provide a legacy for his sport.
- Nick Wright
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- Paris 2024
‘I’ve embarrassed you all’: Hockey star released as photo emerges of cocaine arrest
Tom Craig, 28, was taken into custody after French police alleged an Australian was attempting to obtain the drug in a trendy Paris neighbourhood.
- Michael Chammas and Marta Pascual Juanola
Paris Olympics 2024 as it happened: Day 8 – Ledecky powers past Titmus; Shock for McKeown in DQ drama; US star stunned in 100m
Katie Ledecky’s 800m record remained flawless after she powered away from Ariarne Titmus, who had to battle for silver. And Kaylee McKeown was stunned to win bronze.
- Melissa Coulter Ryan, Marnie Vinall, Roy Ward, Billie Eder and Dan Walsh
The Australian athlete who sacrificed a slice of his finger for his Olympic dream
The hockey player suffered a gruesome injury just weeks before the Olympics. He made a surprising decision.
- Jordan Baker
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- Sport
Fight night on ice: All 10 players in mass brawl from opening face-off in NHL
The puck had barely touched the ice to start Wednesday night’s New York Rangers v New Jersey Devils clash when the players squared off and began trading punches in a wild, all-in fight.
- Allan Kreda
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