Business of sport
Zac Lomax and Parramatta Eels court hearing set for Friday the 13th
Zac Lomax’s future will be discussed in court on the same day the Storm, the club he would like to join, begin their 2026 campaign.
- Frances Howe
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The Australian Open is offering $10 million for one lucky fan. But there’s almost no way to win
Tennis Australia and its cryptocurrency partner are trumpeting the largest prize in tennis. But fans have a one in 170 undecillion chance of winning.
- Frances Howe
$40,000 for a loss in round one of qualifying. Welcome to the $111m Australian Open
Tennis Australia’s record-breaking prizemoney makes it the second-largest pool of the four grand slams.
- Frances Howe
So you’ve got $20,000 and want to meet Roger Federer? There’s still a problem
The eye-watering price tag for a chat and handshake with the Swiss tennis legend before the Australian Open hasn’t deterred customers.
- Frances Howe and Billie Eder
Liquidators move on company run by AFL star Pendlebury’s ex-manager
Investors poured $75 million into Jason Sourasis’ dream to build a sporting hub in the west, but a total collapse is looming.
- Sarah Danckert and Kieran Rooney
Pendlebury’s former manager hits back at pilfering claim
Jason Sourasis has produced WhatsApp messages as he fights Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury’s allegation he misappropriated more than $2 million in 70 transactions.
- Sarah Danckert
Pendlebury manager to step aside as dreams of soccer stadium go up in smoke
Embattled sporting entrepreneur Jason Sourasis has been shut out of any involvement in the A-League soccer team Western United and its stadium development project.
- Kieran Rooney and Sarah Danckert
Star Magpie Scott Pendlebury launches $3m lawsuit against former manager
Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury claims friend and soccer club entrepreneur Jason Sourasis misappropriated funds after a business deal between them went sour.
- Sarah Danckert and Kieran Rooney
The money and magic of Suaalii Inc
The self-described “kid from Western Sydney” is drawing in luxury international brands that want to be associated with him.
- Frances Howe
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- Premier League
Nine goes all in on sports with EPL coup to bulk up Stan
Having just sold Domain, the media group is tapping into its new cash pile to spend about $60 million a year on the top-tier football competition.
- Elizabeth Knight