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Some football bets are 50 times more harmful than others.
Tottenham’s Kieran Trippier has been struggling with a persistent groin problem.
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Elite football teams that do not have a winter break lose on average 303 more player-days per season to injuries than those teams that do.
Cameroonian legend Roger Milla (C) in action against England in the 1990 World Cup.
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Cameroon being stripped off hosting the Africa Cup of Nations affects its international reputation and is likely to impact the economy.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is known to Melburnians simply as the ‘G and is host to a range of sports including Australian Football League and soccer, as well as other events.
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The main sporting venues in Australian capitals have had an upgrade in recent times, with the notable exception of Sydney, where leaders seem mired in indecision and political bickering.
Susanna Dinnage’s Premier League priority is to reconnect with fans.
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Research shows sport is commonly a bastion for male dominance and privilege.
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Commentators always like to imagine what players could have done better – we’re using AI to prove it.
Uncertainty hangs in the air for Jose Mourinho.
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It can be tough at the top for football managers.
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So far, Manchester United’s poor performance on the pitch has not hurt its bottom line. But it’s only a matter of time.
What ethical issues should you consider when watching football?
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Football plays an important role in American culture. Experts point out some ethical questions you might consider asking this season.
Sports terms are no longer restricted to the playing field – many have become a part of our everyday parlance.
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Ever wonder where the words ‘sport’, ‘umpire’ and ‘drubbing’ come from? Here’s a short primer of sporting lingo ahead of the AFL and NRL Grand Finals.
While watching this weekend’s AFL Grand Final between West Coast and Collingwood, listen out for ‘action’ and ‘digression’ in the commentary.
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Like epic poets, AFL commentators improvise in short phrases, not sentences, because it creates vivid images of fast action.
In a different liga?
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Holding fixtures abroad may be a money spinner – but it’s not fair game.
The revelry that comes with college football comes with a serious social cost.
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Reports of sexual assault increase by as much as 41 percent when the local college football team plays, according to researchers who say the increase is related to the drinking culture on campus.
FC Barcelona’s Jordi Alba celebrates with his teammates after scoring in the La Liga match against SD Huesca in September, 2018.
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It’s not all about tiki-taka football. Our new research revealed how a unique philosophy, excellent coaching and cutting edge sports science help FC Barcelona get the best from its players.
Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy has been told to use social media less by coach Pep Guardialoa.
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Social media is key when it comes to connecting clubs with fans and building a brand identity. But with great power, comes great responsibility.
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Games such as chess should be a welcome addition to the activities available for prisoners.
A Green Bay Packers fan wears a cheese hat reading ‘NFL Owner’ – a nod to the fans’ public ownership of the franchise.
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Many Americans seem to like seeing communist ideas in action, but have a visceral reaction to the word ‘communism.’ Might it be time to refresh an old ideology with a new set of terms?
Costs are rising across all sports in Australia, putting participation out of reach for some.
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More government funding is needed to offset rising costs for registration, equipment and lessons and keep children involved in sport.
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Sports science suggests not.
New Chelsea signing Kepa Arrizabalaga unveiled at Stamford Bridge in London.
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Meet the concept of ‘individual value’.