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Brisbane Times

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The Supreme Court has reminded Racing NSW where its authority begins and ends

The Supreme Court has reminded Racing NSW where its authority begins and ends

A judgment on Wednesday found Racing NSW was acting outside its powers when it appointed an administrator to run the Australian Turf Club, citing...

14.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

The Supreme Court has reminded Racing NSW where its authority begins and ends

The Supreme Court has reminded Racing NSW where its authority begins and ends

A judgment on Wednesday found Racing NSW was acting outside its powers when it appointed an administrator to run the Australian Turf Club, citing...

14.03.2026 10

The Age

Darren Kane

The Supreme Court has reminded Racing NSW where its authority begins and ends

The Supreme Court has reminded Racing NSW where its authority begins and ends

A judgment on Wednesday found Racing NSW was acting outside its powers when it appointed an administrator to run the Australian Turf Club, citing...

14.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

The Supreme Court has reminded Racing NSW where its authority begins and ends

The Supreme Court has reminded Racing NSW where its authority begins and ends

A judgment on Wednesday found Racing NSW was acting outside its powers when it appointed an administrator to run the Australian Turf Club, citing...

14.03.2026 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

In today’s AI world, a photo doesn’t prove anything. But it can still wreck a career

It’s never been easier to manipulate images and weaponise them against professional athletes. Sports administrators must proceed with extreme caution.

28.02.2026 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

In today’s AI world, a photo doesn’t prove anything. But it can still wreck a career

It’s never been easier to manipulate images and weaponise them against professional athletes. Sports administrators must proceed with extreme caution.

28.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

In today’s AI world, a photo doesn’t prove anything. But it can still wreck a career

It’s never been easier to manipulate images and weaponise them against professional athletes. Sports administrators must proceed with extreme caution.

28.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

In today’s AI world, a photo doesn’t prove anything. But it can still wreck a career

It’s never been easier to manipulate images and weaponise them against professional athletes. Sports administrators must proceed with extreme caution.

28.02.2026 10

The Age

Darren Kane

Acid test: Why ski jumpers’ penis injections don’t constitute doping

If ski jumpers really are injecting hyaluronic acid into their crotches to gain an advantage, it appears they aren’t doing anything illegal.

13.02.2026 5

WA Today

Darren Kane

Acid test: Why ski jumpers’ penis injections don’t constitute doping

If ski jumpers really are injecting hyaluronic acid into their crotches to gain an advantage, it appears they aren’t doing anything illegal.

13.02.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Acid test: Why ski jumpers’ penis injections don’t constitute doping

If ski jumpers really are injecting hyaluronic acid into their crotches to gain an advantage, it appears they aren’t doing anything illegal.

13.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Acid test: Why ski jumpers’ penis injections don’t constitute doping

If ski jumpers really are injecting hyaluronic acid into their crotches to gain an advantage, it appears they aren’t doing anything illegal.

13.02.2026 7

The Age

Darren Kane

Zac Lomax and Parramatta are heading to the Supreme Court. Here’s what could happen

Sure, the NSW winger signed off on the terms of his release. But is it reasonable for the Eels to maintain a stranglehold over his career until 2029?

30.01.2026 8

WA Today

Darren Kane

Zac Lomax and Parramatta are heading to the Supreme Court. Here’s what could happen

Sure, the NSW winger signed off on the terms of his release. But is it reasonable for the Eels to maintain a stranglehold over his career until 2029?

30.01.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Zac Lomax and Parramatta are heading to the Supreme Court. Here’s what could happen

Sure, the NSW winger signed off on the terms of his release. But is it reasonable for the Eels to maintain a stranglehold over his career until 2029?

30.01.2026 10

The Age

Darren Kane

Zac Lomax and Parramatta are heading to the Supreme Court. Here’s what could happen

Sure, the NSW winger signed off on the terms of his release. But is it reasonable for the Eels to maintain a stranglehold over his career until 2029?

30.01.2026 8

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

NRL’s new kick-off plan could backfire like basketball’s infamous slam dunk ban

Changing rules of a sport to prevent one team dominating can backfire dramatically. Just look at college basketball’s 10-year ban of the slam dunk.

17.01.2026 20

WA Today

Darren Kane

NRL’s new kick-off plan could backfire like basketball’s infamous slam dunk ban

Changing rules of a sport to prevent one team dominating can backfire dramatically. Just look at college basketball’s 10-year ban of the slam dunk.

17.01.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

NRL’s new kick-off plan could backfire like basketball’s infamous slam dunk ban

Changing rules of a sport to prevent one team dominating can backfire dramatically. Just look at college basketball’s 10-year ban of the slam dunk.

17.01.2026 10

The Age

Darren Kane

NRL’s new kick-off plan could backfire like basketball’s infamous slam dunk ban

Changing rules of a sport to prevent one team dominating can backfire dramatically. Just look at college basketball’s 10-year ban of the slam dunk.

17.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Test cricket doesn’t need five-day pitches to survive

The game wasn’t conceived to satisfy broadcast schedules or justify hotel bookings. It was invented to ask a single question: can you survive this?

03.01.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Test cricket doesn’t need five-day pitches to survive

The game wasn’t conceived to satisfy broadcast schedules or justify hotel bookings. It was invented to ask a single question: can you survive this?

03.01.2026 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

Test cricket doesn’t need five-day pitches to survive

The game wasn’t conceived to satisfy broadcast schedules or justify hotel bookings. It was invented to ask a single question: can you survive this?

03.01.2026 10

The Age

Darren Kane

Test cricket doesn’t need five-day pitches to survive

The game wasn’t conceived to satisfy broadcast schedules or justify hotel bookings. It was invented to ask a single question: can you survive this?

03.01.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Who will guard the guards? Why Australia needs to consider a sports regulator

A national sports regulator couldn’t fix every problem. Egos, ambition and conflict can’t be avoided. But it would resolve many issues and protect...

19.12.2025 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

Who will guard the guards? Why Australia needs to consider a sports regulator

A national sports regulator couldn’t fix every problem. Egos, ambition and conflict can’t be avoided. But it would resolve many issues and protect...

19.12.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Who will guard the guards? Why Australia needs to consider a sports regulator

A national sports regulator couldn’t fix every problem. Egos, ambition and conflict can’t be avoided. But it would resolve many issues and protect...

19.12.2025 10

The Age

Darren Kane

Who will guard the guards? Why Australia needs to consider a sports regulator

A national sports regulator couldn’t fix every problem. Egos, ambition and conflict can’t be avoided. But it would resolve many issues and protect...

19.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Gender is a spectrum; sport is binary. Why an IOC decision is anything but straightforward

An International Olympic Committee blanket ban on transgender women will face serious legal obstacles, and they will be required to prove why a...

22.11.2025 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

Gender is a spectrum; sport is binary. Why an IOC decision is anything but straightforward

An International Olympic Committee blanket ban on transgender women will face serious legal obstacles, and they will be required to prove why a...

22.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Gender is a spectrum; sport is binary. Why an IOC decision is anything but straightforward

An International Olympic Committee blanket ban on transgender women will face serious legal obstacles, and they will be required to prove why a...

22.11.2025 10

The Age

Darren Kane

Gender is a spectrum; sport is binary. Why an IOC decision is anything but straightforward

An International Olympic Committee blanket ban on transgender women will face serious legal obstacles, and they will be required to prove why a...

22.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Where sports have a duty of care, it must override the desire for personal autonomy

There aren’t many sports that don’t carry an element of danger. Recent examples highlight the need for safety precautions to be mandated rather...

07.11.2025 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

Where sports have a duty of care, it must override the desire for personal autonomy

There aren’t many sports that don’t carry an element of danger. Recent examples highlight the need for safety precautions to be mandated rather...

07.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Where sports have a duty of care, it must override the desire for personal autonomy

There aren’t many sports that don’t carry an element of danger. Recent examples highlight the need for safety precautions to be mandated rather...

07.11.2025 10

The Age

Darren Kane

Where sports have a duty of care, it must override the desire for personal autonomy

There aren’t many sports that don’t carry an element of danger. Recent examples highlight the need for safety precautions to be mandated rather...

07.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

I disapprove of James Graham’s attack on Ashley Klein. But I’ll defend his right to spray it

The former Canterbury prop’s heat-of-the moment criticism of the referee in last week’s semi-final was ugly and uncalled-for, but freedom of...

27.09.2025 10

The Age

Darren Kane

I disapprove of James Graham’s attack on Ashley Klein. But I’ll defend his right to spray it

The former Canterbury prop’s heat-of-the moment criticism of the referee in last week’s semi-final was ugly and uncalled-for, but freedom of...

27.09.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

I disapprove of James Graham’s attack on Ashley Klein. But I’ll defend his right to spray it

The former Canterbury prop’s heat-of-the moment criticism of the referee in last week’s semi-final was ugly and uncalled-for, but freedom of...

27.09.2025 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

I disapprove of James Graham’s attack on Ashley Klein. But I’ll defend his right to spray it

The former Canterbury prop’s heat-of-the moment criticism of the referee in last week’s semi-final was ugly and uncalled-for, but freedom of...

27.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

The AFL is its own beast. That’ll make finding Goyder’s replacement fascinating

The Australian Football League is a beast of a business. For the reporting period ending October 31, 2024, the AFL’s gross revenue was $1.04...

14.09.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

The AFL is its own beast. That’ll make finding Goyder’s replacement fascinating

The process of choosing a new AFL Commission chairman is as complex as the plot of the Oscar-nominated movie, Conclave.

13.09.2025 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

The AFL is its own beast. That’ll make finding Goyder’s replacement fascinating

The process of choosing a new AFL Commission chairman is as complex as the plot of the Oscar-nominated movie, Conclave.

13.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

The AFL is its own beast. That’ll make finding Goyder’s replacement fascinating

The process of choosing a new AFL Commission chairman is as complex as the plot of the Oscar-nominated movie, Conclave.

13.09.2025 10

The Age

Darren Kane

World Boxing must keep its fighters safe, but its gene test was discredited 30 years ago

After the lamentable scenes in Paris last year, New body World Boxing has the responsibility for running the sport at the LA Olympics in 2028. It...

29.08.2025 8

WA Today

Darren Kane

World Boxing must keep its fighters safe, but its gene test was discredited 30 years ago

After the lamentable scenes in Paris last year, New body World Boxing has the responsibility for running the sport at the LA Olympics in 2028. It...

29.08.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

World Boxing must keep its fighters safe, but its gene test was discredited 30 years ago

After the lamentable scenes in Paris last year, New body World Boxing has the responsibility for running the sport at the LA Olympics in 2028. It...

29.08.2025 9

The Age

Darren Kane

World Boxing must keep its fighters safe, but its gene test was discredited 30 years ago

After the lamentable scenes in Paris last year, New body World Boxing has the responsibility for running the sport at the LA Olympics in 2028. It...

29.08.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Trump’s latest Olympic edict effectively closes US border to transgender athletes

US President has already made clear his views on transgender participation in sport, but his latest executive order takes things to a dystopian new...

15.08.2025 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

Trump’s latest Olympic edict effectively closes US border to transgender athletes

US President has already made clear his views on transgender participation in sport, but his latest executive order takes things to a dystopian new...

15.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane