Sports Corruption
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Politics & Society
When sports chatter becomes social commentary
From sandpapered cricket balls and football punches, to domestic violence, 2018 reminded us how sport can be a prism to confront uncomfortable social issues
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Politics & Society
Indonesian football: A matter of life and death
The brutal death of an Indonesian football supporter at the hands of a rival club’s fans has attracted international attention, but is anything being done to prevent further violence?
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Politics & Society
Why ‘winning without counting the costs’ must end
The ‘withering’ findings in the review of Cricket Australia’s culture and governance have implications for all Australian sports
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Politics & Society
Why international sports regulation needs reform
The bodies that oversee international sports, like FIFA and the IOC, need an overhaul to create an even and fair playing field
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Politics & Society
Banning cricket cheats: How long is long enough?
Banning Steve Smith and David Warner for 12 months is a serious statement from Cricket Australia
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Arts & Culture
A corrupt contest - how sport is fighting the fixers
A cocktail of organised crime and corruption is continuing to infiltrate sport at the highest levels