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Saturday, December 14

Heat on A-League to explain hot United game decision

It baffles many that Adelaide United’s Sunday game against Newcastle didn’t kick off at a later time to avoid the heat. It’s hard not to think TV schedules won the argument, argues Spiro Karanikos-Mimis.

Stuart O’Grady and the TDU: an astonishing lack of scrutiny

For the Tour Down Under and Stuart O’Grady, the “good bloke” defence just shouldn’t cut it.

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Tour Down Under courts controversy with Stuart O'Grady appointment

David Washington Tuesday, December 03
Soccer
Rethinking Pim, the beloved but underrated Socceroos coach

Paul Marcuccitti Friday, November 29
Tennis
Venus Williams for Adelaide International?

David Eccles Thursday, November 28
Manton St Tales
So far, so very good for Adelaide United's new era

Spiro Karanikos-Mimis Wednesday, November 27
Cricket
Smashing records and ceilings at Karen Rolton Oval

Jessica Bassano Friday, November 15
Manton St Tales
VAR cry: Don't blame it on the video ref

Spiro Karanikos-Mimis Friday, November 15

Sam Kerr during a Matildas training session at Hindmarsh Stadium yesterday. Photo: Kelly Barnes / AAP

Marshall backflips on Women's World Cup bid

The State Government will revive its involvement in Australia’s bid to secure the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, despite Premier Steven Marshall having dismissed the prospect earlier this year.

"Something greater than sport": What is Port Adelaide really doing in China?

SPECIAL FEATURE | While AFL clubs around the country focus on honing their playing lists and coaching panels, Port Adelaide this morning made a key back-room appointment that could turn out to be the biggest signing of its off-season. Could a Chinese-born diplomat who has never set foot at Alberton hold the key to the club’s financial future? Tom Richardson finds out.

Matildas win same pay as Socceroos

Football Federation Australia and Professional Footballers Australia have detailed a landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement that closes the pay gap between Australia’s national teams, the Socceroos and Matildas.

Norwood player handed four-year doping ban

Former Redlegs player Joshua Glenn has been banned from all football competitions for four years after testing positive to prohibited anabolic steroids after a SANFL game between Norwood and Glenelg.

Port's wily move on delisted Cat

Port Adelaide has snapped up discarded Geelong cult figure Wylie Buzza in a decisive start to the AFL’s delisted free agency period.

Crows get ready for Eddie, Power set to break out the bars

Eddie Betts is set to make a dramatic return to Adelaide Oval when the Crows host Carlton next season for just the second time in ten years, while Port Adelaide will break out its ‘prison bars’ motif in its first home game as the Power hosts the Crows in an early-season blockbuster.

Racing board row: SAJC up in arms; Minister warned about "concerns"

Racing Minister Corey Wingard was warned before endorsing a candidate for the Thoroughbred Racing SA board that there were concerns about the appointment, with one racing identity alleging the minister suggested the racing body’s constitution could be changed to resolve the issue.

Changing perceptions: Adelaide United's W-League ambitions

The W-League season is only a fortnight away and Adelaide United will be looking for its first finals appearance. Manton Street Tales caught up with head coach Ivan Karlović about the upcoming season.

South Adelaide's failed Kiwi football recruit wins first pro golf tournament

A Kiwi Australian rules footballer who came to South Adelaide to chase his AFL dream has taken out his first major professional golf tournament.

Soccer
Dashing forward sparks Adelaide's Melb City FFA Cup demolition

Audacious attacker Al Hassan Toure has inspired Adelaide United to a 4-0 rout of Melbourne City to win the FFA Cup.

Steve Larkin Thursday, October 24
Manton St Tales
United's chance to atone for early mistakes

Adelaide United’s early season decisions have included a few head-scratchers, but tonight’s FFA Cup final is the perfect chance for a backs-to-the-wall act of redemption, writes Spiro Karanikos-Mimis.

Spiro Karanikos-Mimis Wednesday, October 23
Touch of the Fumbles
Touch Of The Fumbles: Goodbye to romance

A final Fumbles farewell for a year that promised fun and flags, but delivered yet more folly, failure and fetid fallout. Some of the Crows’ biggest names have gone, and a new era awaits – under a former Port mentor, no less. So, an uneventful few weeks then…

Tom Richardson Monday, October 21
Football
Crows confirm new coach - in the nick of time

UPDATED | The Crows have confirmed football’s worst-kept secret a day before the AFL’s trade window closes, with former Port Adelaide assistant Matthew Nicks formally unveiled as the man to lead a list that will look dramatically different to the team that contested a Grand Final just two seasons ago.

Tom Richardson Tuesday, October 15

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Marshall backflips on Women's World Cup bid

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