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IAAF hopes to clear doping cases backlog
Organisers of the August World Athletics Championships in London can currently only plan for one ceremony to reallocate medals to athletes cheated by dopers.
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Boxer's death 'preventable': NSW coroner
A NSW coroner has found the death of professional boxer Davey Browne was "preventable" and the fight should have been stopped before he received the fatal blow.
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AMA pleased with Browne inquest findings
A leading neurosurgeon who gave evidence at the inquest into the death of a Sydney boxer says he'll never understand the dangerous sport.
NewsAustralian Associated PressRenewables vital to stop blackouts: Labor
Opposition leader Luke Foley has focused on NSW's environmental credentials in his budget reply speech with a pledge to invest in renewable and solar energy.
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First F1 female boss part ways with Sauber
Sauber and Monisha Kaltenborn, the first female Formula One boss, have gone their different ways.
NewsAustralian Associated PressVilla chasing John Terry in Championship
Aston Villa want to bring former England and Chelsea skipper John Terry to Villa Park.
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NSW opposition to critique state budget
Opposition leader Luke Foley is set to deliver his response to the Berejiklian government's booming budget.
NewsAustralian Associated PressBio passports next step for golf: Norman
Two-time major winner Greg Norman believes golf should be subject to the World Anti-Doping Agency's biological passport program.
NewsAustralian Associated PressKnights say McManus consented to NRL risk
The Newcastle Knights have been accused of ignoring the risk of ex-winger James McManus suffering permanent brain damage after he suffered multiple concussions.
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Cricket struggling in code war for talent
The carrot dangling in front of potential AFL players has been supersized in the recent pay deal, while Cricket Australia's salary saga continues to drag on.
NewsAustralian Associated PressShaw takes mickey out of his AFL milestone
Greater Western Sydney veteran Heath Shaw has taken a light-hearted look at his AFL career, which has spanned 249 games and countless headlines.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNSW govt hits schools for budget pitch
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has begun her post-budget sales pitch, saying she's proud the state's healthy finances allow for more investment in schools.
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How to keep teenagers amused in Mauritius
A week of digital detox and sporting fun with a teenager in Mauritius turns out to be easier than expected.
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PGA Tour to start blood testing golfers
Blood testing for performance enhancing drugs will take place on the PGA Tour from next season.
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A booming budget but NSW props up nation
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet says the state's diminishing share of the GST pie is "completely unfair".
NewsAustralian Associated PressParents, homebuyers win in NSW budget
Parents of school-aged kids and first homebuyers are the winners after NSW posted a $4.5 billion budget surplus described as the "envy of the Western world".
NewsAustralian Associated PressPulver survives; Super Rugby saga goes on
Australian Rugby Union boss Bill Pulver hasn't been challenged at an emergency general meeting at ARU headquarters in Sydney.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNetball targets more matches in big venues
Netball Australia is looking for ways to improve Super Netball after a successful first season for the eight-team competition.
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NSW budget a 'missed opportunity' for some
The NSW budget fails to address cost of living pressures, according to the opposition, while the Greens have questioned the absence of money for climate change.
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Aust's next wave of talent seek NBA glory
Just like Ben Simmons, Dante Exum and Kyrie Irving before him, Jonah Bolden is the son of a US NBL import pursuing an NBA career.
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Australian to face 'Cyborg' for UFC title
Australian Megan Anderson will fight Cris Justino for the UFC women's featherweight title.
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Education spending in the NSW budget
The NSW government says the "soul" of its budget is a $100 rebate per student for recreational sport fees.
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Hospitals win big in NSW budget
The NSW government's 2017/18 budget splashes big amount of cash for health services across the state.
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Cash splash as NSW posts $4.5b surplus
NSW is set for record spending on health and education infrastructure as the state government rides high on asset leasing wins and a booming property market.
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Extra teachers, classrooms in NSW budget
The NSW government says record spending on education in Tuesday's budget will help address a once-in-a-generation spike in student enrolments.
