Local sport feeling the heat as temperatures rise Hot, humid conditions are not only risky for professional athletes but amateurs as well, with differing fitness levels requiring tailored cooling strategies. AAP · Feb 1, 2025
How Sydney’s endless rain is ruining football seasons and breaking young hearts As Saturday after Saturday gets wiped out by bad weather, clubs are drowning in a sea of unplayed fixtures The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2024
Former Socceroo Stephen Laybutt found dead on NSW north coast after extensive search Police recovered the body of the 46-year-old in bushland near Cabarita Beach two days after he was last seen The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2024
Soccer referees in south Sydney to wear body cameras after alleged assault at match Referee Khodr Yaghi suffered a broken jaw after being assaulted while officiating a match in Sydney's south last week. ABC News · May 4, 2023
Support overwhelms referee as alleged attacker jailed A severely injured soccer referee has been overwhelmed with support as his alleged jaw-breaking attacker stares at his life-changing moment. The New Daily · May 1, 2023
Man in court for ‘shocking’ attack on soccer referee The man accused of a vicious attack on a Sydney soccer referee will appear in court as the victim faces reconstructive surgery on his jaw. The New Daily · May 1, 2023
Man, 25, charged over attack on Sydney soccer referee A man has been charged after a NSW football referee was repeatedly punched and kicked in a post-match attack. The New Daily · Apr 30, 2023
Football Australia to launch Women's Australia Cup in 2024 as part of Women's World Cup legacy The nationwide knockout competition will be the first of its kind for Australian women, and will run parallel to the men's edition starting from next year. ABC News · Mar 10, 2023