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Ford To Retire Falcon, V8 Supercars Future Uncertain After Melbourne Plant Closes In '1605 / 24 / 13Falcon's presence on the V8 Supercars grid "appear to be numbered following the carmaker's decision to end local manufacturing" in '16, according to Peter Kogoy of THE AUSTRALIAN. The company "stunned the sport" Thursday when it confirmed it would close down its Broadmeadows assembly ... Tags: Franchises, Australia |
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Del Piero Wants To Stay In Australia
Australian A-League club Sydney FC is expected to move Monday to ensure ALESSANDRO DEL PIERO "will be back at the club next season with an announcement expected some time this week," according to Ray Gatt of THE AUSTRALIAN. The Sky Blues' board will meet later on Monday afternoon "to discuss activ ...
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NRL CBA Sent To Teams For Approval
Four National Rugby League players "stepped out of the headquarters of the NRL to state that they believed they had a deal," in a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, according to Glenn Jackson of the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD. A salary cap of about A$5.8M ($6.1M) next year, changes to the marquee playe ...
ARLC: Knights Future Not In Jeopardy
The National Rugby League said that the future of the Newcastle Knights is "not in jeopardy despite the Australian Tax Office applying for a liquidator to be appointed to the club," according to Brent Read of THE AUSTRALIAN. Documents filed in Sydney's Federal Court show that the Deputy Commissioner ...
ARLC Officials, Players Close To Deal
Far "from being poles apart on the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Australian Rugby League Commission officials and the players are now closing in on a new deal -- and may even have it signed off by the new year," according to Glenn Jackson of the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD. Officials from both sides "e ...
Cricket Australia Concerned Over Betting
Cricket Australia has "ordered a major betting crackdown" in a leaked legal letter that "reveals ongoing worries about the game's integrity," according to Ben Dorries of the COURIER-MAIL. CA has demanded Australian sports bookmakers cease betting on a stream of options that CA believes "have the pot ...
Telstra, ARLC Establish Media Venture
Telecom company Telstra and the Australian Rugby League Commission "have established a media joint venture to report on the National Rugby League," as part of a sponsorship and digital rights partnership worth more than A$100M ($105.7M), according to Mitchell Bingemann of THE AUSTRALIAN. In a move " ...
Aussie PGA To Find New Home
The Australian PGA Championship "will have to find a new home next year after negotiations with billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer broke down this week," according to Wayne Heming of the AAP. PGA CEO Brian Thorburn confirmed on Tuesday that the tournament, which has been played at the Palmer Co ...
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Del Piero In Secod Season Waiting Game
It was Australian football's "marriage made in heaven," but the ALESSANDRO DEL PIERO -Sydney FC union "may not see another season despite the Italian legend indicating he would like to activate the second year of a A$4M ($4.2M) contract," according to Ray Gatt of THE AUSTRALIAN. Del Piero said that ...
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Telstra Signs $105M NRL Deal
Telstra is "set to sign a sponsorship and digital rights agreement worth more than A$100M ($105.2M) with the Australian Rugby League Commission as early as Wednesday -- the latest deal in its push for more sports rights," according to Stensholt & McDuling of the AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW. The ...
ALRC Chair Talks Tough On Salary Cap
Australian Rugby League Commission Chair John Grant has "given players an ultimatum over the salary cap dispute -- come to the party or we'll determine your pay," according to Josh Massoud of the Sydney DAILY TELEGRAPH. Grant revealed that the commission was "ready to independently set next year's s ...
