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The Olyroos did not score a goal in their three Asian Cup matches, against Jordan (0-0), Qatar (0-0), and Indonesia (0-1).

Here’s some good news from around the world, as a reminder of the brightness that exists among the darkness of the past week’s news cycle.

Jontay Porter first came under suspicion of gambling activity following a game against the Sacramento Kings last month.

Following expert advice from the AFL’s medical concussion panel, Murphy has announced he’ll retire from professional football.

In a world first, Olympians who win gold in categories like sprinting, hurdles, and pole vault will receive $US50,000 ($AU77,000) at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Two NSW netball teams will shun gambling sponsorships for the next two years, under a new deal announced this week.

Luis Rubiales was accused of non-consensually kissing a player at last year’s Women’s World Cup in Sydney. He was handed multiple suspensions and bans over the incident.

UK runner Jasmin Paris has become the first woman to win the Barkley marathon, known as one of the world’s toughest runs.

The 4x100m relay team were led by Australia’s fastest woman, 19-year-old Torrie Lewis.

Roosters player Spencer Leniu has been accused of using a racial slur against First Nations Broncos player Ezra Mama during the season opener in Las Vegas.

Kerr has pleaded not guilty in court, but has not released a public statement.

The NRL is investigating alleged racism directed at Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam during the competition’s first round in Las Vegas

The Matildas are through to the Olympics after beating Uzbekistan 10-0 in Melbourne.

BetStop uptake has risen to over 18,000 users in the six months since the gambling self-exclusion register was launched.

Suspended AFL Melbourne Demons player Joel Smith is being investigated over cocaine trafficking allegations.

The San Francisco 49ers will face defending champions the Kansas City Chiefs. The teams met at the 2020 Super Bowl, when the Chiefs defeated the 49ers 31-20.

Concussion rules in Australia have been strengthened under a new guideline tailored to junior and community sport.

A Spanish judge has called for Luis Rubiales, the country’s former soccer boss, to face a criminal trial, following an incident at the Women’s World Cup last year.

A snap review of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics will begin today, following concerns of a cost blowout ahead of the event.

Eddie Jones and Japan have inked a long-term contract, less than two months after te Australian walked away from the Wallabies.

The netball pay dispute between the players and organisers has come to an end, following the signing of a new collective agreement.

Who is Shane Tuck? The former Richmond player who died in 2020 was the subject of a coronial investigation.

A credit card ban for online gambling will soon be in effect across Australia, following the passing of new laws this week.

U.S. police have launched an investigation into Australian NBA player Josh Giddey over allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

Australian netball players boycotted the sport’s major awards night on Saturday over an ongoing pay dispute with the governing body.