New Speed of Ball statistic explained
First Crack: Champion Data's Daniel Hoyne joins David King and Leigh Montagna to explain the new Speed of Ball statistic and where every club sits.
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Spain upholds fine against Rubiales for Hermoso forced kiss
A Spanish court on Wednesday confirmed the 10,800-euro fine disgraced former football federation chief Luis Rubiales received for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso, a sentence feminist groups condemned as too lenient. The Audiencia Nacional said in a statement that it rejected the appeals of Rubiales's defence team and prosecutors who had sought a prison term over the kiss at the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia. After a keenly awaited trial that gripped Spain, the court in February found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for the kiss but cleared him of a separate accusation of coercion for allegedly forcing Hermoso to downplay the incident. Rubiales maintained the kiss was a consensual "peck" between friends celebrating during the medal ceremony after star forward Hermoso had just helped Spain beat England in the final in Sydney, denying any coercion. Prosecutors had sought two-and-a-half years in jail for Rubiales, one year for sexual assault and 18 months for the alleged coercion. The court also confirmed on Wednesday that Rubiales, former women's national team manager Jorge Vilda and two former senior federation officials, Albert Luque and Ruben Rivera, were cleared of the coercion charge. A separate request by the prosecutors to rerun the trial, notably due to doubts over the judge's impartiality, was dismissed. The court also maintained a ban on Rubiales from going within a 200-metre radius of Hermoso and from communicating with her for one year. The kiss sparked a global uproar that forced Rubiales to relinquish his post, saw him banned from all football-related activity for three years and plunged the federation into a prolonged period of turmoil. The affair also made Hermoso, the all-time top scorer for the national women's team, an icon of the fight against sexism and macho culture in sport.
Courier-Mail
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AFL great Ben Cousins ‘in denial' before emergency hernia operation, West Coast Eagles
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Brownlow medallist Ben Cousins has detailed a painful recent incident that led to a rushed trip to hospital and an operation. The 46-year-old Cousins was a star with the West Coast Eagles before his life spiralled out of control, resulting in a highly publicised drug addiction, domestic violence issues, a number of arrests and a stint in jail in 2017. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. The 2006 premiership winner has gradually turned his life around in recent years, now filling a number of media roles in Perth. Cousins was a guest on Triple M's Rush Hour with JB & Billy this week, when he discussed his interest in footy these days and his thoughts on Geelong's Bailey Smith. But he began by saying he was fresh out of hospital, having ignored a hernia concern for some months. Chris and Rebecca Judd with Ben Cousins at the 2024 Brownlow Medal. Picture: Instagram 'I'm a little tender actually,' he said. 'I went in for a hernia op on Friday, not much fun. 'I've had a little bubble or lump pop up where it probably shouldn't a couple of months ago, and I've been in denial, if you like. 'I hadn't gone in and had the ultrasound and I thought I'd put it off until the end of the footy season, I'd hang on for 12 more games — you'd swear I was still playing.' After attending last week's Queensland victory over NSW in the second State of Origin game in Perth, excruciating pain meant the 270-game midfielder couldn't put off seeking treatment any longer. Cousins has a radio gig with Mix 94.5's breakfast show. Cousins and Chris Judd after West Coast's 2006 premiership victory. (Photo by) 'I went to the State of Origin on Wednesday night, it was a great game, got home and then I went in to put my daughter to sleep and I sat on her bed and then out of nowhere, this pain came,' he recalled. 'I may have been in as much pain (before in my life), but I have never been in more. I was ready to pass out, all this sort of stuff, couldn't talk. 'I did go down (like) Autumn leaves. 'So, the next day I did my best to try and get seen as quickly as possible, so I went in (to hospital) the next day. 'That's my sad story.' Cousins leaving Perth Magistrates Court in 2012 after he was arrested on drugs charges. (Photo by) After he was sacked by the Eagles in 2007 following an arrest for drug possession, Cousins returned for two seasons with Richmond before retiring in 2010. In the years that followed, he was in and out of rehabilitation clinics and had a number of issues with the law. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison in 2017 over drug, stalking and domestic violence issues. Cousins was able to get his life back under control, taking on TV and radio roles in Perth and appearing on Dancing with the Stars in 2024. X SUBSCRIBER ONLY He was asked if he follows footy much these days. 'I'm enjoying following the game and by this time of the year, fully invested in it,' he said. 'I think it looks like it'll be another really exciting finals series. 'I'll go out of my way to watch it at times, particularly the local sides. I've enjoyed being close to the action and getting swept up in it.' Cousins was also asked about Geelong star Smith, who is enjoying a superb season on the field but has also had his own problems away from footy. 'I crossed paths with him a few times in the finals last year,' Cousins said. 'I haven't had a lot to do with him but I've just been rapt with the way he's gone. Cousins is a fan of Geelong star Bailey Smith. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images) 'I do like seeing guys stand up in adversity. It hasn't necessarily been an easy time for him, particularly changing clubs, coming back from a knee reconstruction. 'I've never had one of those but I know enough to know that in itself is no easy feat. 'He's just provided Geelong with exactly what they've needed.' Cousins was asked about Smith's unusual approach at times and he said: 'People have to be themselves. 'I don't think you'd want to take that out of him completely because that's who he is and embrace some of that stuff. 'Even when I did cross paths with him I was taken back by his presence and how tall he is, he's well put together. 'You wouldn't like to play on him.' Originally published as AFL great Ben Cousins 'in denial' before emergency operation
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3 hours ago
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Australia confirms XI for first Test against West Indies as Cameron Green backed long term
Australia's revamped batting order will be put to the test from the first ball after Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat. Sam Konstas will partner Usman Khawaja in a new look opening tandem, while Josh Inglis will be out to improve on his showing in Sri Lanka after being picked to replace Marnus Labuschagne at No.4. Follow the score and every stat in our match centre above. Originally published as Australia confirms XI for first Test against West Indies as Cameron Green backed long term
