Sport
When should sporting violence be considered a criminal offence?
UK Rugby League player Ben Flowers is facing the prospect of criminal charges after his brutal attack on an opposition......
Let’s combat depression with boxing
The statistics are alarming: 6 Australians die on their hand due to mental health related problems and depression. With the......
Knights challenging football’s new rules of identity
The governing body of football in Australia will have to explain a new policy on club identity and ethnic symbols......
Riots peak after Brazil’s World Cup defeat
Brazil’s devastating loss to Germany has brought the riots in the nation to a new climax. It highlighted the real......
Young athletes turn to drugs to achieve sporting success
Elite young sportspeople are not immune to the temptation of performance enhancing drugs. With the increasing perception that elite athletes......
Qatar drops the ball
Qatar may no longer host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, after allegations of corruption by Quatari football officials surfaced. Britain’s......
AFL pledges support to constitutional recognition campaign amidst criticism
Almost 5 million Australians will watch an AFL game this weekend, and they should notice some new logos. As part......
Grass roots footy has AFL beaming with pride
Two years ago it was impossible to get the AFL to come to the table to discuss homophobia in sport.......
Spinal injuries in sport are rare but not to be ignored, say experts
After a freak tackling accident Newcastle Knights rugby league player Alex McKinnon, has a long road ahead of him. But......
Paralympics leave behind infrastructure, but grassroots sport left out
In Sochi the Paralympics are under way, and it’s hoped that the games will leave behind useful and accessible facilities......