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Eagle-eyed punters recently noticed two horses with X-rated names. Source: Getty.

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Dry Aussie humour or total filth? Racing boss takes action over obscene horse names

Many punters are wondering how the names made it through the system.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

News

Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona dies age just 60

Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona dies age just 60

The sports world is mourning the troubled genius.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Diego Maradona has died of a heart attack. Source: Getty.

Celebrity

‘He fights’: Michael Schumacher’s former Ferrari boss shares rare health update

‘He fights’: Michael Schumacher’s former Ferrari boss shares rare health update

"I see Michael very often — once or twice a month."

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Michael Schumacher suffered a near-fatal brain injury in 2013 after a serious ski accident. Source: Getty.

Celebrity

‘I was told not to muck around’: Paul Vautin reveals shock cancer diagnosis

‘I was told not to muck around’: Paul Vautin reveals shock cancer diagnosis

"I had to act straight away."

Written byPenelope Pelecas

NRL great Paul 'Fatty' Vautin is opening up about his shock cancer diagnosis. Source: Getty.

Health issues

‘I’ve never felt bulletproof’: Andrew Slack opens up on prostate cancer diagnosis

‘I’ve never felt bulletproof’: Andrew Slack opens up on prostate cancer diagnosis

"I urge all blokes to be vigilant about regular check-ups," the former Wallabies captain told Starts at 60.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Former Wallabies captain Andrew Slack has opened up about his prostate cancer diagnosis. Source: Supplied.

Health issues

‘Get your skin checked’: Cricket great Peter Taylor’s warning to Aussies

‘Get your skin checked’: Cricket great Peter Taylor’s warning to Aussies

"Get checked by an expert and do it regularly."

Written byPenelope Pelecas

The former cricketer turned farmer played for Australia in the late 1980s to the early 90s. Source: Supplied.

Celebrity

Fatal heart attack: Australian cricket legend Dean Jones dies aged 59

Fatal heart attack: Australian cricket legend Dean Jones dies aged 59

According to reports, Jones' Star Sports colleague Brett Lee performed CPR in an attempt to save his life.

Written byJessica Galley

Jones suffered a fatal heart attack whilst working in Mumbai. Source: Getty.

Celebrity

Djokovic disqualified: Novak ‘sad and empty’ after hitting line judge with ball

Djokovic disqualified: Novak ‘sad and empty’ after hitting line judge with ball

The world number one was kicked out of the US Open on Sunday.

Written byJessica Galley

The world number one was disqualified from the US Open on Sunday. Source: Getty.

Celebrity

Olympic hero Charles ‘Chilla’ Porter, 84, dies after cancer battle

Olympic hero Charles ‘Chilla’ Porter, 84, dies after cancer battle

His son Attorney-General Christian Porter revealed the news in a social media post on Sunday.

Written byJessica Galley

Chilla passed away on August 15, following a battle with cancer. Source: Facebook/Athletics Australia.

Celebrity

Novak Djokovic tests positive for Covid-19 after hosting tournament

Novak Djokovic tests positive for Covid-19 after hosting tournament

Novak Djokovic is the fourth player to test positive for the virus after competing in the exhibition tournament, which kicked off on June 12.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Novak Djokovic previously said he was against taking a vaccine for the virus. Source: Getty.

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