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Daryl Adair

Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Technology Sydney

Dr Daryl Adair is Associate Professor of Sport Management. He has taught at The Flinders University of South Australia (Adelaide), De Montfort University (Leicester), The University of Queensland (Brisbane), and the University of Canberra (ACT) before joining the University of Technology, Sydney in July 2007. Daryl is on the editorial board of the academic journals Sporting Traditions, Sport in Society, Performance Enhancement and Health, the Journal of Sport History, and the Journal of Sport for Development.

Spectator racism is still rife in Australia’s major football codes

May 27, 2024 06:33 am UTC| Insights & Views Sports

The annual Indigenous rounds in the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. These events highlight the contributions of Indigenous...

Protection racket or fair medical model? Why the AFL’s illicit drugs policy is a necessary duty of care

Mar 28, 2024 12:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Earlier this week, independent MP Andrew Wilkie accused the AFL of conducting off the books illicit drug testing to identify players using substances of abuse, then inappropriately withdrawing them from matches under false...

FIFA's mirage of unity: why the World Cup is a vessel for political protest

Dec 08, 2022 10:54 am UTC| Insights & Views

Before the Qatar World Cup began, FIFA launched a social campaign called Football Unites the World. FIFA acknowledged the world is divided […] with conflicts and global crises, but promised the World Cup will bring...

The Olympics strive for political neutrality. So, how will they deal with surging athlete activism?

Sep 20, 2020 05:57 am UTC| Politics Sports

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has long tried to insulate itself from politics in society, but wider issues have always been a part of sport - including the Olympics. Sometimes political statements have been...

Economy

Asian Stocks Steady, Dollar Flat as Markets Eye Potential Larger Fed Rate Cut

Asian stocks opened cautiously on Monday, with investors closely watching the Federal Reserves upcoming decision on interest rates. Market sentiment shifted toward the possibility of a larger rate cut, with futures...

Bank of Canada Governor Hints at Accelerated Rate Cuts Amid Economic Slowdown Concerns

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem suggested that interest rate cuts could accelerate due to concerns over the economy and labor market. After maintaining high rates for a year, the bank has reduced rates by 75 basis...

China Faces Economic Slowdown as Experts Call for Urgent Stimulus to Meet Growth Target

Chinas economy showed significant signs of slowing in August, with factory output, consumption, and investment all falling short of expectations. Experts warn that without an aggressive stimulus, the governments 2024...

China’s Industrial Output Growth Hits Five-Month Low, Raising Concerns Over 5% GDP Target

Chinas industrial production expanded at 4.5% in August, marking its slowest growth in five months. The data, released by the National Bureau of Statistics, has placed the countrys annual economic growth target of around...

Japan Leadership Candidates Back Wage Growth, Differ on Strategies for Household Support

As Japans leadership candidates vie for the prime minister position, all contenders agree on continuing wage growth but differ on how to best support households amid rising prices. Some advocate for cash handouts, while...

Politics

Is a 2024 Victory in Sight for Donald Trump? New Electoral College Model Gives Trump 312 Votes, Kamala Harris 226

A new electoral college projection, reportedly based on a model developed by Nate Silver, has sparked significant discussion by predicting a decisive victory for Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The...

'Survivor' Donald Trump Reflects on Assassination Attempts: 'Maybe It's God's Will for Me to Save America'

Donald Trump has addressed the incidents with his trademark mix of bravado and defiance. The former president, who is campaigning for a return to the White House in 2024, hinted that the repeated attempts on his life might...

'Under Dog' Donald Trump Narrows Polling Gap as 2024 Election Tightens, Economic Issues Could Tip the Scale

As the 2024 U.S. presidential race heats up, recent polling data shows that former President Donald Trump is closing the gap against Vice President Kamala Harris. According to FiveThirtyEight, Harris currently holds a...

XRP Healthcare Backs Trump for 2024, Shuns Ripple CEO's Support for Harris

XRP Healthcare, a blockchain-based healthcare firm, has endorsed Donald Trump for president, highlighting a growing trend of crypto leaders voicing political support as the 2024 U.S. election approaches. XRP Healthcare...

Donald Trump Shock: How QAnon Continues to Shape Views on Ex-POTUS’ Fight Against a 'Global Elite'?

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, one of the most bizarre and persistent conspiracy theories continues to cling to Donald Trumps political image. The QAnon movement, a theory that has been widely debunked...

Science

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

스페이스X, FAA 지연 속 스타십 시험 비행 11월 목표 발표

스페이스X는 미 연방항공청(FAA)의 승인 절차 지연으로 인해 5번째 스타십 시험 비행 목표를 11월로 재설정했다. 이 항공우주 기업은 환경 평가와 규제 문제를 주요 요인으로 꼽으며, 이번 야심 찬 임무가 지연된 이유를...

SpaceX Reveals November Target for Delayed Starship Test Flight Amid FAA Hold-ups

SpaceX has set a new November target for the fifth Starship test flight after significant delays caused by the FAAs licensing process. The aerospace company addressed these delays, citing environmental reviews and...

Technology

Weaker iPhone 16 Demand Hits Apple Stock; Shorter Ship Times Raise Concerns

Apple shares declined by 3% on Monday after analysts reported lower-than-expected demand for the new iPhone 16 Pro models. The shorter global shipping times compared to last years models suggest weaker pre-orders and...

SEC's 'Politicized Approach' to Crypto Sparks Debate: Ex-Officials Speak Out

In a pivotal hearing on September 18, former SEC commissioner Dan Gallagher and Michael Liftik will address Congress about the SECs politicized approach to crypto regulation, criticizing Chair Gary Genslers enforcement...

Tesla’s Cybertruck Set to Make Its Debut in New Regions as October Deliveries Begin

Teslas much-anticipated Cybertruck is gearing up for its debut in new regions this October. As deliveries expand beyond the U.S., Tesla is preparing to bring its electric pickup to more markets, setting the stage for a...

Ethereum Investor Turns $87K into $38M, Sells 350 ETH for Nearly $1M in 8 Years

An Ethereum investor who purchased 16,636 ETH in 2016 for $87,006 sold 350 tokens for $819,000, achieving a nearly tenfold return. The remaining Ethereum holdings are valued at more than $38 million, highlighting the...

TRON Poised to Join Bitcoin and Ethereum's Ranks Within 2 Years, Justin Sun Predicts

Justin Sun, TRONs founder, expressed confidence that TRX will rival Bitcoin and Ethereum within two years. Citing TRXs 7,000% growth and USDT integration, Sun believes TRON is on track for top-tier status in the crypto...