Racing’s big gambling problem, and why it’s hurting punters

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 11, 2026

For the umpteenth time across the weekend, punters who laid a winning bet with the TAB tote were sold short. The culprit? The much-touted World Pool.

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North Melbourne are on top of the ladder and Carlton are lurking just outside the top four after the two teams posted strong AFLW wins on Sunday.

Rival's error gifts Kostecki Bathurst 1000 win

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Brodie Kostecki and teammate Todd Hazelwood are crowned champions at the Bathurst 1000.

Race leader runs out of petrol in heartbreaking finish

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Cotton, Davis clash in heated NBL grand final rematch

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Cotton, Davis clash in heated NBL grand final rematch

Adelaide have inflicted Sydney's first loss of the season in a grand final rematch highlighted by another heated clash between Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis.

Tasmania frustrate NSW as Shield clash ends in draw

Oct 11, 2026

Tasmania frustrate NSW as Shield clash ends in draw

A double century from NSW opener Oliver Davies set up the Blues for a crack at a Shield victory, but Tasmania slammed the door shut on Sunday.

Brutal winds take a toll as Kenyan Dominic Ngeno wins Perth Running Festival Marathon

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Brutal winds take a toll as Kenyan Dominic Ngeno wins Perth Running Festival Marathon

Pre-race favourite Dominic Ngeno fell agonisingly short of setting a course record in winning Sunday’s Perth Running Festival Marathon.

Box clever: Wallabies say accuracy and urgency keys to combatting All Blacks’ aerial dominance

Oct 11, 2026

Box clever: Wallabies say accuracy and urgency keys to combatting All Blacks’ aerial dominance

Like them or loathe them, contestable kicks are now a major factor in winning Test matches. And New Zealand convincingly won the battle in the skies at Eden Park.

Kostecki loses lead after horror slow stop

Oct 11, 2026

Kostecki loses lead after horror slow stop

Brodie Kostecki loses the race lead of the Bathurst 1000 after a slow stop for the Shell V Power squad, Zach Bates assuming the top spot.

Bazzana's Guardians cap mighty comeback to advance

Oct 11, 2026

Bazzana's Guardians cap mighty comeback to advance

Australia's Travis Bazzana had a quiet night but Jose Ramirez got the job done with the bat as Cleveland triumphed over Chicago White Sox in the MLB playoffs.

Blues duo discharged after hospital treatment

Oct 11, 2026

Blues duo discharged after hospital treatment

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