Eurosport’s Bob Ballard apologizes for sexist remark after being pulled from Olympics
"I am a massive advocate of women’s sport."
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Eurosport commentator Bob Ballard removed from Olympics following sexist remark
"You know what women are like… hanging around, doing their make-up."
Kenny Smith named head of NBL ‘Next Stars’ program, will also invest in an expansion team
Smith will focus on finding young U.S. players for the NBL.
U.S. and Australia feeds of Christine Sinclair sendoff match crashed, replaced by Skip Bayless funeral ad on FS2
Both the U.S. and Australian feeds of this match hit issues, with FS2 not returning to the match for 20-plus minutes.
Australia’s FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinal loss to England drew a record audience Down Under
Australia is the latest country to fall in love with its women's national team.
Australian announcer blasted over remark on Matildas’ player and motherhood: ‘Take this ******* dinosaur of a commentator off the air.’
"The smile says it all from Katrina Gorry. Certainly motherhood has not blunted her competitive instincts, that’s for sure."
Flying camera hit South African cricketer mid-match
A Fox Cricket camera collided with South African bowler Anrich Nortje during Monday's match.
The PFL has signed a multi-year deal with Australian streaming service Stan Sport
This adds to the many deals the PFL has recently struck around the world.
Australian cricket broadcast captured and laughed at miked-up cricketer Liam Livingstone’s “Oh, no!” after second shot to his groin
"I hate to say, there's been two massive blows in this over, and I think he preferred that one."
The A’s ran a “Rooted In Oakland” ad in an Australian newspaper, where that translates as “Fucked In Oakland”
"Root: A Kiwi/Australian slang that is used in place of the more commonly used term 'fuck.'"
Australian Olympics commentator Jacqui Cooper criticized for “very Chinese, they all look the same” comments, says she meant style
Cooper defended her remarks on Twitter, and her employer Channel Seven issued a statement in support of her as well.
CNN adds dramatic music to video of 12 people hit with burning fuel at Australian race
The music was an odd choice here.
