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Keith Parry, The Conversation

Playing national anthems is traditional in sport, but is it time for a change?

Nationalistic songs – especially national anthems, which venerate a particular tradition – can both embrace and marginalise.

Keith Parry, The Conversation
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Daryl Adair, The Conversation
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Jamie Cleland, The Conversation
· Jul 11, 2020 · 08:00 pm
It’s happened before: Smith and Co likely to be forgiven if they make triumphant return

In many sports, athletes’ chequered pasts are ignored in favour of their on-field ability.

Keith Parry, The Conversation
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Emma Kavanagh, The Conversation
· Mar 29, 2018 · 09:00 pm
Australia's Boxing Day Tests are about so much more than just cricket

The December 26 match is one of the country's festive traditions.

Keith Parry, The Conversation
· Dec 26, 2014 · 10:46 am