### [2026-08-19](/feed/2026/08/19/index.md)

##### 2026 Sydney Swans player investigation
#  In Australian football, the Sydney Swans suspend five of their players for the remainder of the season who are under police investigation over allegations of sexual assault against multiple women. 




### Sources:

1. [ABC News Australia](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/afl-sydney-swans-ban-five-players-amid-police-investigation/107053398)

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