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It's time to move beyond tokenism in sport and build a truly inclusive environment

Sports are increasingly driving efforts to promote diversity and inclusion through themed rounds, merchandise, and storytelling — but is it tokenism or does it actually make a difference?

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Former gymnasts asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement during reconciliation meeting following abuse claims

A group of former elite female gymnasts say being asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement in a reconciliation meeting is another attempt to silence alleged victims of abuse.

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As an adult, parkour helped Amy Han rediscover the joy of play and her surroundings

Parkour is about using your body to creatively explore and play in your environment. Amy Han says it taught her to "unlearn" gender norms and she wants to see more girls and women take it up.

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Chelsea Hodges's bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham is the sweetest success after a difficult 12 months

While much of the fanfare around the Australian swim team has centred on the gold rush, for some swimmers, just making it to the pool is the greatest reward.

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Pride House Birmingham creating safe spaces at Commonwealth Games for LGBTQI+ community, as member nations are pressured to reform

The majority of Commonwealth members still criminalise homosexuality. Pride House Birmingham organisers want that to change.

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Welcome to Commonwealth Games host city Birmingham … home of heavy metal, Cadbury, canals and King Kong

The "eighth wonder of the world" makes an unlikely appearance in Birmingham, to help locals and tourists get in the festive Commonwealth Games spirit.

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Hockeyroos and Kookaburras using Commonwealth Games to get back on top — led by Katrina Powell and Eddie Ockenden

The Kookaburras move on from their Tokyo heartbreak while the Hockeyroos are on the rise, as they both eye off gold medals in Birmingham.

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The mystery surrounding Brisbane City on its return to national stage in the Australia Cup

Brisbane City returns to football's national stage for the first time since their NSL days, when they meet Cockburn City in the Australia Cup round of 32. But a 45-year mystery remains over the club's first national cup triumph.

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The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will have the biggest para-sport program in history

Birmingham 2022 will have the biggest program for athletes with a disability ever. Here's our guide to all the sports, and the key Australians to watch.

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Paedophile schoolteacher David Harkess the third sex offender identified among WACA elite junior cricket coaches of the 1970s

Paedophile schoolteacher David Harkess is the third sex offender to be identified in an ABC Sport investigation of WACA elite junior cricket squads of the 1970s and 1980s.

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WACA removed elite junior cricket coach Jim Watkins's name from trophy after abuse allegation

The Western Australian Cricket Association confirms it removed a former elite junior coach's name from a commemorative shield after abuse allegations from a former player.

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Australia's Rohan Browning is on a mission to break the magical 10-second barrier — and then some — in the men's 100 metres

Australia's 100-metre sprinter Rohan Browning is determined to become the fastest man in Australian history, and prove he has what it takes to mix it with the world's best.

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Aged just 11 years, Beau Cosgrove is defying the odds as a bull rider and wheelchair rugby coach

Beau Cosgrove, 11, lives with a rare, life-threatening condition but that has not stopped him from living life to the fullest: as a bull riding, rodeo-rocking, wheelchair rugby coach.

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Will Api Koroisau's shock State of Origin start be the spark New South Wales need to save the series?

Damien Cook had started every Origin match Brad Fittler had ever coached - until now. Will Api Koroisau's shock elevation to the starting side be the spark the Blues need to save the series?

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From nuns to mums, weekend warriors to world champions, fitness fanatics to fanatical fans — women in sport want wider coverage

Women want to see themselves reflected in sports media and advertising, and that means celebrating differences.

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Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario and para-snowboarder Ben Tudhope named Paralympians of the Year

Athletics powerhouse Madison de Rozario, and snowboard star Ben Tudhope have been rewarded for outstanding Paralympic campaigns, named Australia's Paralympians of the Year for 2020 and 2022.

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Notorious paedophile John Coogan infiltrated Footscray Football Club in the 1970s

Two men tell the ABC that John Coogan took them on trips to Western Oval in the 1970s when they were 12 years old as a part of his grooming process. Warning: This story contains details that may be distressing to some readers.

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Former Australian under-19 cricketer Jamie Mitchell sues Cricket Australia over sexual abuse allegations

Jamie Mitchell is taking the sport's governing body to court over allegations he was abused by a member of the team's staff during a 1985 under-19 tour of India and Sri Lanka.

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Survivor of sexual abuse by paedophile coach Ian King sues Cricket Australia and Cricket ACT

A survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of former junior cricket coach Ian King sues Cricket Australia and Cricket ACT over the ongoing fallout of the ordeal.

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Daniel Ricciardo to break Australian F1 record at Spanish Grand Prix

By entering his 216th race, Daniel Ricciardo will set a new Australian record for the number of races in F1, with eight wins and 32 podium finishes over 11 years.

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Athletes with a disability like Ainslee Hooper are finding their place in strength sports

Gyms can be intimidating, but these athletes with a disability are finding their place among the weights, pulling and lifting their way in a space that's demanding more inclusive competitions.

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Which locations have provided the AFL with the most talent and the best players?

From Warrnambool to Wangaratta, Dartmoor to Darwin, and Glenelg to Glenorchy, AFL players learn their trade in all corners of the country — but which region has provided the league with the best players? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson investigate.

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A-League Men finals record on the line as Melbourne City players set sights on championship

On the eve of the A-League Men finals, Melbourne City captain Scott Jamieson believes his side can become the first team to record an historic feat — winning the Premier's Plate-championship double back-to-back.

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Former Softball Australia employee says allegations of assault were ignored by the sport

A former employee of Softball Australia has accused the organisation of a systemic failure for failing to take seriously her allegation of sexual harassment and assault by a senior administrator in the sport.

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Child sexual abuse survivor Adam Kneale sues AFL club Western Bulldogs for damages

Following revelations of child sexual abuse at the Western Bulldogs, Adam Kneale has become the first known person to sue an AFL club for damages.

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