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Legendary footy broadcaster never went out of fashion

Legendary caller Dennis Cometti gave an enduring gift to Australian Rules football, leaving a permanent legacy, long-time colleague Bruce McAvaney says

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Dennis Cometti was erudite, funny and engaging. His witticisms could fill a library

Look back at football’s defining moments and Cometti did them all justice – he didn’t miss a beat and always had the perfect one-liner ready to reel off

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Tributes flow after final call for king of one-liners

A renowned broadcaster, famous for having a one-liner ready to go, and whose voice became an integral part of the Australian sporting lexicon, has died aged 76.

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Aussie high jumper soars to rare World Athletics award

Nicola Olyslagers is the World Athletics female field event athlete of the year, while Aussie broadcast legend Bruce McAvaney has also been honoured in Monaco.

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Millions tune in to athletics broadcasts as Gout Gout attracts huge viewing numbers

The teenager’s debut at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo was Australia’s most popular television program on Wednesday night

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Gout Gout frenzy drives huge Australian interest in World Athletics Championships

The emergence of Gout Gout has supercharged Australian interest in the world athletics championships which get under way this week in Tokyo

The Guardian - AU

Gout Gout’s winds of change whip Australian athletics into frenzy

Tailwinds are robbing the teenage sprint sensation of astonishing times but his rise is part of a wider shift

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News Corp comparing ABC to Netflix subscription ‘unbalanced and agenda-driven’, broadcaster chair says

In strongly worded statement, Kim Williams says allegations in Murdoch-owned tabloids ‘do not stand up to scrutiny’

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Nine CEO urges staff to ‘get into the Olympic spirit’ – but doesn’t mention he will keep the flame burning in Paris

Mike Sneesby will run in the torch relay on top of hosting advertisers. Plus: Joe Hockey turns Trump expert for Sky News

The Guardian - AU

Cathy Freeman’s 2000 gold was a landmark in every measure of Australia’s history

In the 400m final at the Sydney Olympics she floated, stalked, and then pounced – and her victory reverberated around the nation

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Olli Hoare wins Bruce McAvaney Award for performance of year

Olli Hoare's 1500m win at the Commonwealth Games has earned him the Bruce McAvaney Award for best track and field performance of the year.

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AFL Gather Round: Inside the proud history of South Australian footy and the stars who avoided the VFL

From Barrie Robran to John Halbert, South Australia is a hotbed of footy talent that went largely unnoticed in the east. As the AFL heads to Adelaide for Gather Round, we look back at the best of the bunch.

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Australian rules footballer Neil Kerley's car crash death prompts emotional tributes

Australian rules football legend Neil Kerley was fearless and fearsome on the field — but even rivals who felt that toughness first hand, like Port Adelaide's John Cahill, remember him with respect and affection.

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Voters crown Hamish Blake as most popular personality with Gold Logie

Lego Masters host Hamish Blake has crowned an emotional evening by being awarded the Gold Logie as Australia’s most popular TV personality.

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AFL commentators strike right note for first time in a long time

Channel Seven’s dire offering had become a caricature of itself. But after watering down the red cordial, new talent has raised the standard

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