Author: Max Smith

Being a sports administrator comes with many perks, so it's no surprise that many people want to stay in the job for as long as possible. A recent trend among sports leaders calling for the extension or elimination of term limits (rules that limit the length of time an athlete can be active) has raised serious questions about standards of governance. Several major sports organizations are participating. The Asian Football Confederation last week voted to remove term limits for presidents and councilors. This follows reports that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering amendments that would allow Thomas Bach to…

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If you're on social media and you're in the financial industry and have a trust fund and…[foot]The song suggests that dating someone in that industry means you have less financial pressure, more fun, and perhaps enjoy more disposable income.But the Australian woman has given people a message about what it's really like to be with someone in the financial industry. Christina's husband works in the industry, and she said she can forget about her dreams of retiring in her 20s or 30s and spending all her partner's hard-earned money. .She said the rewards usually come later in life.Christina said dating…

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Monday's newspaper top news and transfer rumors…daily mirror Alexis Mac Allister has had an impressive first season in Liverpool's midfield, but that doesn't stop reports from his native Argentina that Real Madrid are preparing a move to next year's World Cup winners. There wasn't.Jadon Sancho will be forced to take a significant pay cut if he wants to return permanently to Borussia Dortmund this summer, as Manchester United have made demands. Jose Mourinho has been given the chance to return as manager by Turkish side Besiktas. Carlos Tevez has resigned as manager of Argentine giants Independiente – six months after…

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In some ways, Stuart Kells is the Antipodean version of American journalist and historian Michael Lewis. Mr Kells chronicles the strange behavior of corporate actors such as publisher Penguin Random House, diamond miner Argyle and financial market traders in the waters of the Murray-Darling Basin. The new book is published by Melbourne University Press, for which he also wrote a history. In Alice: The Greatest Untold Story in the History of Money, he focuses on financial innovators. But Mr. Kells differs in his choice of protagonist from Mr. Lewis, whose latest book tells the story of famous crypto priest Sam…

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The No. 7 Missouri State softball team advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time since 2021 with two wins at the Columbia Regional on Sunday. This is the team's third regional final appearance under head coach Larissa Anderson.Missouri State opened the season with a 5-1 win over Omaha on Sunday at Mizzou Softball Stadium, then beat Omaha again 1-0 in Game 7. The first win of the day gave the Tigers their 1,500th program win, making them one of only 15 teams in NCAA history to reach that mark.Lauryn Krings got the start in Game 1 of…

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Welcome to This Week In Games Australia. Take a look at everything you'll be playing over the next 7 days. This week's biggest releases are: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 For Xbox Series X|S and PC.If you didn't know that hellblade 2 You may not be the only one released this week. Xbox appears to have pulled out of marketing this title quite late. And it's mostly limited to launch graphics on social media. A direct sequel to the 2017 blockbuster movie Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice And the game that Xbox made a fuss about.Acquired studio Ninja Theory with original strength hell…

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Will the Timberwolves' atmosphere advance them to the next round? Or will the Nuggets' experience be the deciding factor in Game 7? (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/Denver Post)Game 7 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets could be the greatest game of all time. Not only is this the defining game in a hotly contested series between two incredibly talented teams, but the story surrounding this matchup makes it even more compelling.The Nuggets are a machine. They have made the playoffs six years in a row and are the defending champions. The duo of Jamal Murray and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic…

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𝐔𝐒𝐀, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲- The global Industrial Cybersecurity Market is expected to record a CAGR of XX.X% from 2024 to 2031 In 2024, the market size is projected to reach a valuation of USD XX.X Billion. By 2031 the valuation is anticipated to reach USD XX.X Billion.The Industrial Cybersecurity Market Size and Forecast refer to the analysis and prediction of the size, trends, and future outlook of the cybersecurity market specifically tailored for industrial sectors. This includes manufacturing, energy, utilities, transportation, and other critical infrastructure industries. The definition encompasses the evaluation of various factors such as market dynamics, technological advancements, regulatory…

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Australian cybersecurity consultancy Sekuro has announced the appointment of Scott Waters to the newly created role of Security Advisor to the Federal Government. Waters has more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity leadership, security operations management, consulting, and auditing across a variety of federal agencies and programs. The appointment is part of Sekulo's strategic drive to address the growing cyber threat to the public sector, with a particular focus on Australia's critical infrastructure. In previous roles, Waters served as chief security officer (CSO) for two significant federal outsourced ICT programs managed by Ledios and Hewlett-Packard. His role at Ledios,…

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