On the eve of a high-level visit from the Asian Football Confederation, Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold wants the A-League to introduce a quota for Asian players, while Football Federation Australia has thrown tentative support behind what could be the most significant rule change in the competition’s history.
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Rio Paralympics 2016: Canberra runner Michael Roeger in pursuit of gold
Michael Roeger’s journey to be Paralympic favourite and 1500m world record holder has been slow and progressive.
Fresh from derby success, Manchester City court Asian fans
As they try to woo fans across Asia, Manchester City have taken a focused and systematic approach, opening up a commercial office in Shanghai earlier this year, in addition to regional bases in Singapore, Tokyo, Melbourne and Abu Dhabi. But some things are impossible to plan for, like when striker Sergio Aguero posed for a selfie with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Bernard Tomic plans to cut back tennis playing schedule in 2017
Bernard Tomic plans on cutting back his 2017 playing schedule as he fights a head cold on the eve of Australia’s Davis Cup World Group playoff with Slovakia.
Rio Paralympics 2016: Dylan Alcott claims gold for second time in 24 hours
Dylan Alcott has won a second gold in wheelchair tennis in Rio, backing up from his doubles win to secure the title he had set his heart on.
Cricket: England's Graeme Hick to be Australian batting coach
Former England batsman Graeme Hick will be Australia’s specialist batting coach until 2020.
Brenton Avdulla looks to keep building towards grand final days
As the footy finals move into their second weeks thoughts turn towards the big one, and Brenton Avdulla will experience a similar feeling as he goes to Randwick on Saturday, knowing the grand finals for his chargers are a couple of weeks away.
Rollers miss medals at 2016 Rio Paralympics
Australia’s men’s wheelchair basketball team has missed a Paralympics medal for the first time since 2000 after losing in the quarter-final against Great Britain.
Gai Waterhouse opts for French flair on Dee I Cee in Newcastle Cup
French jockey Johan Victoire has been entrusted by Gai Waterhouse with her Metropolitan hope Dee I Cee in Friday’s Newcastle Cup.
Champion sire Galileo attracts cream of broodmares
The world’s best stallion, Galileo, has had his 2016 book released by Weatherbys. It consisted of 158 mares, of which 73 were group winners.