both super league and the sport's governing body the rfl said it wasn't to their liking. reports. there is no argument about the ability of israel folau. still, it's his ability to provoke arguments that has come to define his career. last year, he was sacked by australia in the build—up to the rugby union world cup pro social media closed that claimed hell awaits gay people. israel folau had been warned about such views perform. that prompted legal action. he sued rugby australia arguing it was religious discrimination. his case was eventually settled before much debate around freedom of speech. the argument reignited with the news that folau is on his way to france. just days before the start of the super league season, folau have said goodbye. the rugby football league says it deplores his comments but they don't believe that under the current regulatory framework they can prevent his participation in the sport. while the super league chairman pointed to a strong feeling that the decision to sign him that's down many people connected to the sport. for israel folau, thi

it shows none of the bravery, cameraderie or integrity the rfl expects from its players, staff and fansalia says that martina navratilova and john mcenroe have breached tournament protocols after they staged a protest calling for the margaret court arena to be renamed. the 77—year—old australian, who holds the record for the most grand slam singles titles, has been criticized for her homophobic views i just felt that the conversation had stopped. i thought we got it going a couple of years ago and i thought tennis australia would do something. the government of victoria are the ones who make the decision, but nothing has happened and margaret keeps doubling down. roger federer says he believes in miracles after saving seven match points against the unseeded american tennys sandgren before winning their quarterfinal at the australian open. john watson is in melbourne for us. an incredible comeback from roger federer, whojust an incredible comeback from roger federer, who just underlined why he is arguably the greatest male tennis player of all—time. he would have predicted the outcome th