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Darren Kane

Brisbane Times

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find out what it means, Benny

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find out what it means, Benny

Ben Stokes’ actions during the fourth Test against India certainly did not respect the spirit of the game.

01.08.2025 6

WA Today

Darren Kane

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find out what it means, Benny

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find out what it means, Benny

Ben Stokes’ actions during the fourth Test against India certainly did not respect the spirit of the game.

01.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find out what it means, Benny

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find out what it means, Benny

Ben Stokes’ actions during the fourth Test against India certainly did not respect the spirit of the game.

01.08.2025 5

The Age

Darren Kane

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find out what it means, Benny

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find out what it means, Benny

Ben Stokes’ actions during the fourth Test against India certainly did not respect the spirit of the game.

01.08.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Greg Norman was right, the World Golf Rankings mean nothing

Golf’s major tournaments will have their importance eroded if the Official World Golf Rankings don’t start including LIV golf events.

18.07.2025 3

WA Today

Darren Kane

Greg Norman was right, the World Golf Rankings mean nothing

Golf’s major tournaments will have their importance eroded if the Official World Golf Rankings don’t start including LIV golf events.

18.07.2025 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Greg Norman was right, the World Golf Rankings mean nothing

Golf’s major tournaments will have their importance eroded if the Official World Golf Rankings don’t start including LIV golf events.

18.07.2025 4

The Age

Darren Kane

Greg Norman was right, the World Golf Rankings mean nothing

Golf’s major tournaments will have their importance eroded if the Official World Golf Rankings don’t start including LIV golf events.

18.07.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Lance Armstrong is back, but he should be banned from any association with cycling

After being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, Lance Armstrong shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near professional cycling.

04.07.2025 3

WA Today

Darren Kane

Lance Armstrong is back, but he should be banned from any association with cycling

After being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, Lance Armstrong shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near professional cycling.

04.07.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Lance Armstrong is back, but he should be banned from any association with cycling

After being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, Lance Armstrong shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near professional cycling.

04.07.2025 3

The Age

Darren Kane

Lance Armstrong is back, but he should be banned from any association with cycling

After being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, Lance Armstrong shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near professional cycling.

04.07.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Watching the watchdog: Why new ARLC powers hurt the match review committee

There are good reasons why the NRL’s match review committee has been an independent body, filled with experts. The ARLC being able to charge players...

21.06.2025 7

WA Today

Darren Kane

Watching the watchdog: Why new ARLC powers hurt the match review committee

There are good reasons why the NRL’s match review committee has been an independent body, filled with experts. The ARLC being able to charge players...

21.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Watching the watchdog: Why new ARLC powers hurt the match review committee

There are good reasons why the NRL’s match review committee has been an independent body, filled with experts. The ARLC being able to charge players...

21.06.2025 9

The Age

Darren Kane

Watching the watchdog: Why new ARLC powers hurt the match review committee

There are good reasons why the NRL’s match review committee has been an independent body, filled with experts. The ARLC being able to charge players...

21.06.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Run It Straight is anarchy in the guise of sport

The law of the jungle rules in the collision competition.

06.06.2025 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

Run It Straight is anarchy in the guise of sport

The law of the jungle rules in the collision competition.

06.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Run It Straight is anarchy in the guise of sport

The law of the jungle rules in the collision competition.

06.06.2025 8

The Age

Darren Kane

Run It Straight is anarchy in the guise of sport

The law of the jungle rules in the collision competition.

06.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Why clean athletes will never be allowed to compete in the doping games

There is a reason doping is banned in organised sport. These Enhanced Games won’t end well.

23.05.2025 3

WA Today

Darren Kane

Why clean athletes will never be allowed to compete in the doping games

There is a reason doping is banned in organised sport. These Enhanced Games won’t end well.

23.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Why clean athletes will never be allowed to compete in the doping games

There is a reason doping is banned in organised sport. These Enhanced Games won’t end well.

23.05.2025 5

The Age

Darren Kane

Why clean athletes will never be allowed to compete in the doping games

There is a reason doping is banned in organised sport. These Enhanced Games won’t end well.

23.05.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

We’ve been taught the opposite, but not all doping transgressions are equal

Confusion and anger followed the secretive one-month ban served by Kagiso Rabada. But it is a good example of the sort of pragmatism the global...

10.05.2025 4

WA Today

Darren Kane

We’ve been taught the opposite, but not all doping transgressions are equal

Confusion and anger followed the secretive one-month ban served by Kagiso Rabada. But it is a good example of the sort of pragmatism the global...

10.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

We’ve been taught the opposite, but not all doping transgressions are equal

Confusion and anger followed the secretive one-month ban served by Kagiso Rabada. But it is a good example of the sort of pragmatism the global...

10.05.2025 4

The Age

Darren Kane

We’ve been taught the opposite, but not all doping transgressions are equal

Confusion and anger followed the secretive one-month ban served by Kagiso Rabada. But it is a good example of the sort of pragmatism the global...

10.05.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Agents juggling players and coaches are afforded plenty of leeway

Some should count themselves fortunate that they don’t represent clowns and acrobats.

26.04.2025 4

WA Today

Darren Kane

Agents juggling players and coaches are afforded plenty of leeway

Some should count themselves fortunate that they don’t represent clowns and acrobats.

26.04.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Agents juggling players and coaches are afforded plenty of leeway

Some should count themselves fortunate that they don’t represent clowns and acrobats.

26.04.2025 6

The Age

Darren Kane

Agents juggling players and coaches are afforded plenty of leeway

Some should count themselves fortunate that they don’t represent clowns and acrobats.

26.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Pucovski may face an uneven playing pitch when it comes to compensation

If Will Pucovski attempts to claim workers’ compensation after retiring due to the impacts of concussions he could find it tough to receive any...

12.04.2025 8

WA Today

Darren Kane

Pucovski may face an uneven playing pitch when it comes to compensation

If Will Pucovski attempts to claim workers’ compensation after retiring due to the impacts of concussions he could find it tough to receive any...

12.04.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Pucovski may face an uneven playing pitch when it comes to compensation

If Will Pucovski attempts to claim workers’ compensation after retiring due to the impacts of concussions he could find it tough to receive any...

12.04.2025 8

The Age

Darren Kane

Pucovski may face an uneven playing pitch when it comes to compensation

If Will Pucovski attempts to claim workers’ compensation after retiring due to the impacts of concussions he could find it tough to receive any...

12.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

From Palaszczuk to Crisafulli: Clock is ticking for Brisbane 2032

The last week’s events in Queensland won’t have assuaged any fears over planning for the biggest show on earth.

29.03.2025 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

From Palaszczuk to Crisafulli: Clock is ticking for Brisbane 2032

The last week’s events in Queensland won’t have assuaged any fears over planning for the biggest show on earth.

29.03.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

From Palaszczuk to Crisafulli: Clock is ticking for Brisbane 2032

The last week’s events in Queensland won’t have assuaged any fears over planning for the biggest show on earth.

29.03.2025 4

The Age

Darren Kane

From Palaszczuk to Crisafulli: Clock is ticking for Brisbane 2032

The last week’s events in Queensland won’t have assuaged any fears over planning for the biggest show on earth.

29.03.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

De Belin and May cases highlight a tricky balancing act

The presumption of innocence in criminal matters and the wish of sporting bodies to protect themselves continue to collide.

14.03.2025 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

De Belin and May cases highlight a tricky balancing act

The presumption of innocence in criminal matters and the wish of sporting bodies to protect themselves continue to collide.

14.03.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

De Belin and May cases highlight a tricky balancing act

The presumption of innocence in criminal matters and the wish of sporting bodies to protect themselves continue to collide.

14.03.2025 7

The Age

Darren Kane

De Belin and May cases highlight a tricky balancing act

The presumption of innocence in criminal matters and the wish of sporting bodies to protect themselves continue to collide.

14.03.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Why Jannik Sinner’s three-month doping ban is the deal of the century

There’s nothing remarkable about the fact WADA and Sinner did a deal. But three months? That’s got a stench.

01.03.2025 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

Why Jannik Sinner’s three-month doping ban is the deal of the century

There’s nothing remarkable about the fact WADA and Sinner did a deal. But three months? That’s got a stench.

01.03.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane

Why Jannik Sinner’s three-month doping ban is the deal of the century

There’s nothing remarkable about the fact WADA and Sinner did a deal. But three months? That’s got a stench.

01.03.2025 4

The Age

Darren Kane

Why Jannik Sinner’s three-month doping ban is the deal of the century

There’s nothing remarkable about the fact WADA and Sinner did a deal. But three months? That’s got a stench.

01.03.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Darren Kane

Why Trump’s transgender edict spells chaos for 2028 Olympics

The US president would have us believe the vexed issue of transgender participation in sport has been solved with one pen stroke. But the IOC and LA...

15.02.2025 10

WA Today

Darren Kane

Why Trump’s transgender edict spells chaos for 2028 Olympics

The US president would have us believe the vexed issue of transgender participation in sport has been solved with one pen stroke. But the IOC and LA...

15.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Darren Kane