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Australian Rules umpire suspended after dressing up as Osama bin Laden at party

Australian Rules umpire Leigh Haussen has been suspended after dressing up as Osama bin Laden at a party, the Australian Football League (AFL) said in a statement sent to CNN.

The Mirror · 2d

Referee slapped with ban after dressing up as Osama Bin Laden for party

Despite the huge presence of social media and his position as an official for a top sports division, one referee thought it was a good idea to dress as Osama Bin Laden

Barron's · 2d

Australian Rules Umpire Suspended For Osama Bin Laden Costume

An Australian Rules umpire has been suspended for dressing up as Osama bin Laden at an end-of-season function, the sport's governing body said Monday.

Reuters · 2d

Australian Rules-Dressing up as bin Laden earns umpire a one-week ban

Australian Rules umpire Leigh Haussen has been banned from officiating in the opening round of next season because he wore an Osama bin Laden costume at a function, the Australian Football League said on Monday.

ESPN · 2d

AFL umpire suspended for dressing as Osama Bin Laden

An AFL umpire has been handed a suspension after admitting to dressing up as notorious terrorist Osama Bin Laden at a grand final week function.

9News.com.au on MSN · 2d

AFL umpire banned over dress-up controversy

An AFL umpire has been stood down for a game of the 2025 season for dressing up as Osama Bin Laden at an end-of-season party.

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Australian Rules-AFL women get prime-time Grand Final

The title-deciding "Grand Final" for the women's top flight of Australian Rules football will have a prime-time slot for the first time in a landmark for the women's game, the league confirmed on ...

Final run home as the 2024 NAB AFLW Premiership Cup Tour begins

The AFL is pleased to welcome the return of the NAB AFLW Premiership Cup Tour which will hit the road this month in ...

Woman charged with assaulting Australian senator who shouted at the king

A woman has appeared in an Australian court charged with assaulting the Indigenous senator who shouted at King Charles III ...

The Information4d

A Better Brain Chip Than Elon Musk’s?

Shortly after 2 a.m. on a Saturday in a midtown Manhattan sports bar packed with Aussies, Dr. Tom Oxley was feeling stunned.

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The historic Westvale Olympic celebrated its 50th anniversary

Despite what some may claim, football in Australia is far from being a lesser sport. Sure, it may not have the same level of ...

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