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What's going on with Netball Australia and Gina Rinehart's mining company Hancock Prospecting? Here's what you need to know

Netball Australia has been making headlines for its sponsorship saga with Gina Rinehart's mining company, Hancock Prospecting. How did we get here?

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Diamonds skipper reflects on sponsor saga

Diamonds captain Liz Watson has no regrets about backing her Indigenous teammate Donnell Wallam despite the loss of a key Netball Australia sponsorship.

AAP

Exhausted Diamonds win Constellation Cup trophy back with epic championship quarter in final series game

With all the sponsorship drama going on around the team, missing their star shooter and trailing 2-0 to start the series, Australia's remarkable Constellation Cup win came down to one epic quarter.

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Wallam in safe place, 'itching' to debut

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has paved the way for goaler Donnell Wallam's Test debut after a tumultuous week for the governing body.

AAP

Diamonds surge for emotional series win

Australia overcame an early six-goal deficit, exploding in the third quarter to beat New Zealand 57-53 and claim the Constellation Cup after a turbulent week.

AAP

Netball Australia faces funding crisis after Hancock Prospecting withdrawal as other sports warn of damage from saga

The decision of Hancock Prospecting to withdraw sponsorship presents a financial crisis for Netball Australia, as the sport's authorities take criticism for their handling of the issue and failure to listen to players' concerns, writes Tracey Holmes.

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Diamonds 'disappointed' to learn of Hancock Prospecting's decision to withdraw $15 million sponsorship from netball

Australian Diamonds players have clarified their version of the story about discussions between Hancock Prospecting and Netball Australia, in light of the company's decision to withdraw its $15 million dollar support.

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Hancock Prospecting withdraws from $15m funding deal with Netball Australia after players revolt

Gina Rinehart’s mining company instead offers short-term funding until the organisation finds a new sponsor

The Guardian - AU

Hancock Prospecting quits netball backing

Hancock Prospecting has withdrawn its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia in a major financial blow to the cash-strapped body.

AAP

Diamonds expect Silver Ferns to fire up

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich is expecting the Silver Ferns to return to their best as they look to keep the Constellation Cup in New Zealand.

AAP

Sponsors should be put through rigour, just like athletes, to 'earn their place' on a jersey, says former Diamonds player

What started as a request by Australian netballer Donnell Wallam to remove the name "Hancock" from her dress has erupted into a national conversation about sportswashing that some athletes and fans say is overdue.

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Aussie Diamonds pull off best Constellation Cup performance in two years, amid sponsorship controversy

After conceding the first two matches of the Constellation Cup, the Australian netball team beat New Zealand by 15 goals to send the series to a decider.

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Diamonds shine amidst sponsor drama

The Diamonds have delivered a dominant showing amidst the sponsorship drama involving Netball Australia, crushing Constellation Cup foes New Zealand 62-47.

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Athletes and fans urge clubs to ditch sponsorships from fossil fuels

Fremantle Dockers fans push back against fossil fuel in the sport, calling on the team to ditch ties with Woodside.

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In sport, it's all about the money — but accepting it is not always so easy

In the messy world of sport sponsorships, players are often stuck between their personal beliefs and the greater good of their code. It takes a courageous athlete to bite the hand that feeds, writes David Mark.

The Guardian - AU

Reckoning beckons as athlete voices grow louder over sportswashing sponsors

It may prove to be a blip from business as usual but recent resistance in Australian sport has been encouraging

AAP

Diamonds thrash NZ in netball Cup

The Diamonds have thrashed New Zealand 62-47 in Melbourne to keep alive the Constellation Cup series with the final Test on the Gold Coast on Sunday.

Daily Record

Tributes paid to beloved Lanarkshire football first aider after losing battle with cancer

John Quinn helped at Airdrieonians Community Club and was just 47 when he died

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How do former Indigenous Diamonds feel about the Hancock Prospecting partnership?

Former Indigenous Diamond and Donnell Wallam's mentor, Sharon Finnan-White weighs in on Netball Australia's controversial new deal with Hancock Prospecting.

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Diamonds captain Liz Watson hoping Netball Australia's deal with Hancock resolved soon

Liz Watson says "we're great supporters of Hancock" as Netball Australia partnership with Gina Rinehart's mining company continues to cause controversy.

The Guardian - AU

Netball Australia stands by Hancock Prospecting sponsorship despite player backlash

Cash-strapped body says it is addressing Diamonds player’s concerns over Gina Rinehart’s mining company’s record on Indigenous issues

AAP

Netball Australia commit to mining sponsor

Netball Australia insists it is committed to its new sponsor, the mining giant Hancock Prospecting, despite opposition from within the Diamonds camp.

ABC News

Pressure building for Diamonds, Netball Australia and mining magnate Gina Rinehart

Having a team of athletes ask questions about the money before accepting it is likely a new experience for Gina Rinehart, writes Tracey Holmes, with Netball Australia now in crisis mode.

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Five things we've learned from the Con Cup

Halfway through netball's annual highlight, the Constellation Cup, the Silver Ferns are in the hot seat. Merryn Anderson looks at the intel we've gleaned so far.

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Marina Go steps down as Netball Australia chair during sponsorship stoush

Marina Go says her departure from the role was always planned, but comes after revelations that Diamonds players were blindsided by a sponsorship deal with mining giant Hancock Prospecting.

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