Next IOC president Kirsty Coventry hands over the baton in planning for Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski replaced Coventry as head of the IOC's coordination commission for the 2032 Summer Games after the Olympic swimming champion from Zimbabwe was elected to take over from Thomas Bach in the sporting organization's top job.
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Panthers hero tipped to land at Titans as Fifita poised for move to Sydney NRL club
Scott Sattler is reportedly being 'targeted' for a role in the Gold Coast Titans' front-office, in a move that could help turn around the NRL cellar-dwellers. And it could actually pave the way for Titans forward David Fifita to move to South Sydney this off-season. The Titans seem destined to get the wooden spoon in 2025, with Des Hasler's side sitting last with three rounds remaining. Titans officials have declared Hasler will remain coach in 2026, but there's increasing speculation he won't. On Friday, leading journalist David Riccio revealed the struggling club is eyeing Panthers premiership hero Sattler for a managerial role. As well as playing 118 games for the Panthers and captaining them to the 2003 premiership, Sattler also played 54 games for Gold Coast and debuted for the club when they were known as the Seagulls in 1992. He also played for the South Queensland Crushers and Gold Coast Chargers, and has a strong affiliation with the area. In 2006 he was appointed as the Titans' football manager and held the role until 2008. Riccio revealed on SEN radio on Friday: "I think we all believe there's going to be movement at the Titans around their head coach Des Hasler, but it's my understanding they're going to target Scott Sattler. Scott was the inaugural football manager when the Titans first came into the comp and was part of the only finals campaign of the Gold Coast Chargers (as a player). "There's a deep affinity with Gold Coast rugby league in the Sattler family. It's my understanding that Scott will be targeted to be the Titans' new GM of football, or a very senior football management role, to be part of what I believe will be a massive overhaul. I firmly believe this will develop into the next two to three weeks." Scott Sattler would be big get for Gold Coast Titans The news about Sattler comes amid reports Hasler has asked the Queensland Rugby League for assistance in staving off poaching rivals of junior Gold Coast talent from rival clubs. Sattler would no doubt be able to play a role in recruiting and retaining youngsters. If Sattler does join the Titans in coming weeks, one of his first decisions might be whether the club keeps Fifita or lets him walk. The former State of Origin star has only played eight games in 2025, and has undergone season-ending ankle surgery. The 25-year-old is under contract until the end of 2026, but is reportedly eyeing an early exit to join the Rabbitohs next year. Earlier this week, Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett admitted he's definitely interested in signing Fifita if he's released from the Titans early. Scott Sattler believes change could be good for David Fifita And tellingly, it was Sattler on SEN radio this week who declared Bennett might be the perfect coach to get Fifita's career back on track. "I've always believed that the age of 26 is when most players just start to get it," he said. "The mind and body start to connect better and most people start playing their best footy consistently. "I've said openly that I think a change for David Fifita would be a good one. To go to Wayne Bennett at the age of 25 - turning 26 in February - it's all about timing. After this third ankle surgery, it could be the right timing for South Sydney and the Titans. The ball is in David Fifita's court because he's still under contract." Is Wayne Bennett the coach to revive David Fifita's career?!#CHW #NRL — SEN League (@SENLeague) August 21, 2025 RELATED: Michael Ennis calls out truth about Latrell that 'cannot be ignored' Mal Meninga lashes out as Panthers hero linked with Perth Bears move On Friday morning, journalist Michael Carayannis said the Titans would probably have to pay some of Fifita's $1 million salary in 2026 if they want him gone. 'Souths' salary cap is super tight. They don't have the scope to accommodate David Fifita at full freight," he said. 'So, whether or not the Titans would be willing to chip in, and what is David Fifita worth on the open market now? We know Wayne loves to take a chance on players. I don't know whether he is the player they need at South Sydney. 'But if you've got Keaon (Koloamatangi) back to the middle and Fifita on an edge, it would make them stronger. But they need to get him at a super cut-price.'
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Madison Keys Says Smart Routines Helped Her Win Her First Grand Slam
Just three weeks before her 30th birthday, American tennis star Madison Keys nabbed the 2025 Australian Open singles title, and her first Grand Slam win. On January 26, 2025, Keys won her first Australian Open by knocking off world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final in three sets, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5. However, her route to the top of the tournament was no easy task. To get to the final, Keys also had to defeat world No. 2 player Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals, plus No. 6 Elena Rybakina in the Round of 16, and also No. 10 Danielle Collins. 'I know it would have been daunting had I seen the way I would get to the final,' Keys said about having to tackle Collins, Rybakina, and Iga, en route to her big win. 'For whatever reason, I was able to just play each round and each player as they came.' In besting the world No. 1 and winning at Melbourne, Keys won over $2.2 million in prize money along with 2000 WTA ranking points, while also pulling off her second singles title, amidst climbing up the WTA rankings. Keys is currently ranked as a WTA singles player at No. 6, as she awaits her first round of play at the 2025 US Open. While Keys feels that she has begun to hit her stride, she knows that her first Grand Slam was a long time coming. She explained during our interview on Monday that she made important adjustments both to her game and practice regimens last December. 'I had two weeks off at the end of the year (in 2024), and that gave me more time on the court.' Keys said that in order to prepare for 2025, she focused on fine-tuning her game ahead of the Australian Open. 'I had the time to truly practice and work on things. Most times, you have a short window of five or six days between tournaments, and you're not really able to get the repetition you need in practice.' Nearly two months after her Aussie Open win, Keys again faced Sabalenka in the final at Indian Wells, March 16, during the BNP Paribas Open. In that contest, Keys took lost to Sabalenka. 'Aryna (Sabalenka) is someone who hits hard, and that's just one dimension (of her play.) But it's interesting to watch how many variables she is able to throw into her game, with the drop shots and getting to the net more.' Logging a second-place finish against WTA's No. 1-ranked player at Indian Wells also bolstered Keys' ascent up the rankings. But Keys said that facing other accomplished world-class players like Sabalenka and Swiatek, while difficult, can help improve one's game. 'Serena Williams was by far the most difficult match I've ever played,' Keys admits. She says she last played Williams in 2016. "It was so difficult because I knew I was playing very good tennis, yet she always had a response that was next-level. With Serena, I was always trying to play catch-up.' Keys has seen a resurgence in her tennis career over the past few years, highlighted by significant victories and deep runs in major tournaments. After a few challenging seasons, 2022 marked a first turning point with her first title in over two years at Adelaide and a semifinal appearance at the Australian Open, her best Grand Slam showing since 2018. In 2023, she continued her upward trajectory by winning the Eastbourne title and making a run to the US Open semifinals. Her 2023 momentum carried into last year with a title in Strasbourg, and solid quarterfinal and semifinal appearances at other WTA events. Keys' career certainly hit its high point this past year, with her big win at the Australian Open. But she's excited for this month's US Open, and the opportunities the tournament presents. 'As an American, it's hard for the US Open not to be your favorite. There's so much fan support there,' Keys said. 'The fans are so loud at Ashe Stadium that sometimes you can't hear the ball.' Yet, Keys said that the Australian Open is special, too. 'I really love the Australian Open, even before this year. I had my first semi-final run there, many years ago. So both tournaments are my favorite.' Keys has several endorsements and partnerships, including one with Brilliant Earth, a sustainable jewelry brand, where she is their first athlete ambassador. She also has long-standing relationships with sportswear megabrand Nike, as well as Evian, Acuvue, and Orangetheory Fitness. Keys also recently switched her racket to the Yonex Ezone98, claiming she 'fell in love pretty quickly' with her new racket's design, touting its impact during her recent Grand Slam win. Just the same, Keys doesn't deny the fact that in addition to fine-tuning her game, she's made small adjustments to her health routines, from everything to what she eats to rest and sleep hygiene. Related story: Genie Bouchard calls it a career at age 31 And as the tennis world turns its attention to the U.S. Open this month, Keys picked up a new partnership with Breathe Right nasal strips, with the brand announcing its partnership on Instagram Tuesday. During our Zoom interview, Keys talked about her nightly routines and the importance of sleep for professional athletes like herself. 'I always think sleep is so important for everyone; you notice when you've missed a few hours of sleep the next day,' Keys said. 'My decision-making feels a little slower, and everything feels a little fuzzy.' Keys explained that being a pro tennis player involves making quick decisions that can be the difference between winning and losing a match. She said that the partnership with Breathe Right came as a result of her stumbling across a solution for seasonal allergies and lost sleep about four years ago. 'I was suffering from allergies during a tournament, and for the life of me, just could not breathe." Keys added: "I ended up going to the store and getting Breathe Right strips, and started wearing them, and noticed I started breathing so much better.' "Even after I was feeling better, I thought, why would I not want to breathe better? So, it just came down to doing all of the things I can do that I can control that give me the best opportunity." Keys turned pro at age 14 in February 2009, and player her first WTA event at Ponte Vedra in April of that same year. Now that Keys has hit 30, she said that her routines, both personal and practice-related, are different from they were during earlier years. She said that now fitness and strength are so much more important in tennis. 'When I was first starting on the tour, I think there were big hitters and players who would serve up more variety in their play,' Keys said. 'Now, everyone can hit hard.' As a result, Keys maintains a fitness routine off the court to strengthen her overall prowess as an athlete. Keys also thinks that the increase in prize money has helped grow and evolve the women's game. 'Prize money has grown very significantly. So, now a lot more players can afford teams of coaches, trainers, and biomechanical specialists. Even younger players have better resources to afford whoever can help them get stronger and faster in their game.' Read Frye's interviews with Venus Williams and Billie Jean King. ##
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De Koning's dagger to Carlton as Clarkson makes call on luring key figure from rival
Tom De Koning has given the strongest indication yet that he's played his last game for Carlton during eye-opening post-match scenes on Thursday night. While North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson admits the Kangaroos could be interested in trying to lure a key figure from the Demons in 2026. De Koning's Blues signed off on a disappointing AFL season at the MCG on Thursday night, with a 13.12 (90) to 8.8 (56) win over Essendon. The match marked the 100th and most likely final game for De Koning at Carlton, with the influential ruckman widely tipped to join St Kilda on a $1.7 million per season deal next season. The 26-year-old didn't give too much away in his post-match interview with Fox Footy, other than to acknowledge he has a big decision to make in coming days. 'Yeah, obviously this week will be huge,' he said after the game. 'There's obviously a big decision and umm, yeah looking forward to getting to Bali and getting a surf in. And clearing the head after a big year.' "Obviously this week will be huge, obviously a big decision."Tom De Koning on his playing future and reaching 100 games for Carlton.#AFLDonsBlues — AFL (@AFL) August 21, 2025 Tom De Koning spotted in telling post-match scenes But telling scenes in the Carlton sheds afterwards indicated that De Koning had already made his decision to leave, in what comes as a dagger blow to Blues coach Michael Voss and fans. Carlton president Robert Priestley acknowledged De Koning's 100-game milestone in the MCG sheds after the game, with the Blues star making what looked very much like a farewell address to his team. 'Can't thank the boys enough for getting the win tonight, it's huge and one I'm definitely going to remember," he told Blues teammates. 'Thanks for all the good times over the past eight years or so. Obviously a disappointing year, but keep going and do good things, team. So all the best.' TDK gets his name on the No.12 locker after 100 games. The whole De Koning clan is here (and sledging him). A surreal moment after playing what is now expected to be his last game for the Blues. Brad Lloyd also given a send off by Jacob Weitering @FOXFOOTY — Jon Ralph (@RalphyHeraldSun) August 21, 2025 Voss also seemed resigned to losing De Koning, but hoped the Blues star would give the club a decision sooner rather than later. "When you wait this long, we're not expecting the best of news," the Carlton coach said. "But we're holding on to that hope that it's going to be here (his future). "It's effectively his midfield, and he's led that really well. So if he does leave, it'll be disappointing, but it'll be next man up and we'll keep moving on as a football club." Departing Demons figure on Alastair Clarkson's radar at Roos Meantime, Kangaroos coach Clarkson admitted he could be interested in luring Melbourne's head of development Mark 'Choco' Williams to the club next season. Williams is a highly regarded figure in the footy world and previously coached Port Adelaide from 1999 to 2010, where he helped the club claim the 2004 premiership. RELATED: Crows make call on appealing Izank Rankine ban amid ugly claims West Coast star delivers worrying update to fans about future at club Collingwood premiership star 'up for the taking' if rival club swoops But after the sacking of coach Simon Goodwin, the Demons have also decided to part ways with 66-year-old Williams, in a move set to alert several rival clubs. Clarkson admits North Melbourne don't currently have a spot for the experienced figure in their footy department, but suggested an increase in the AFL's soft cap could provide an opportunity to pounce. Clarkson previously worked with Williams at Port Adelaide and indicated he'd be someone the club would be interested in talking to about potentially joining North Melbourne's footy department. "Yeah well 'Choco' has been in the game for a long, long period of time. Been in a lot of clubs and been a part of success too, Clarkson said about Williams. "He knows what footy's all about, and I know him very, very well, and he's just around the corner, so we've just got to see. I mean all clubs, probably since August 1st are trying to work out what these structures are going to look like. "There's probably a little bit more opportunity to appoint people now and resource your coaching staff, a little bit more because of the lift in the soft cap. So we'll work that out. But right at the present time, we don't have a spot." with AAP
