‘Crazy’: Opals pull off Olympic miracle
Australia was gone from the Olympics with just seconds to spare before a “miraculous” twist of fate saw them stun the world.
Olympics 2016
Bogut: The superstar Boomers need firing to deliver glory
Australia will live and die with Patty Mills’ shooting. But for the Boomers to break their medal drought, they need more … they need Utah Jazz Joe, says Andrew Bogut.
Stingers veteran chasing medal in last Olympic campaign
THERE is no secret that this will be the final Olympic Games of Australia’s Bronwen Knox’s water polo career, and the veteran has put everything into this chance to finish her career on the ultimate of highs.
‘Never about a medal’: Devastated ‘Roos win respect of nation
After 12 months of hell, the Hockeyroos have completed their Olympic goal despite a heartbreaking quarter-final loss.
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‘Insane’ opening to Rio athletics
THIS Ethiopian runner was immediately called out by a rival after destroying one of the “dirtiest records in track history”.
Serbian ambush questions Dream Team status
AMERICA’S NBA stars couldn’t be further from the Dream Team status of past Olympic campaigns after dodging a bullet against Serbia in Rio to claim a 94-91 victory.
‘Hard as hell’: Boomers warning to rivals
AFTER disposing of China, the Australian Boomers had a message for rivals who want join Team USA in whingeing about their physicality at the Rio Olympics.
Why Hayne could never live this dream
YOU can’t tell Fiji’s story without touching on the player who became its biggest star for a few short weeks before the Games.
Boomers’ insane stats v USA
AUSTRALIA was not meant to get close. Instead, the Boomers pushed USA to the brink. Here are some of the amazing stats from the game.
Boomers desperate for another crack at USA
THE most glorious night Australian basketball can remember is not a “what-if?’ moment, but a delicious entree to historic Olympic achievement.
‘Hopefully it will put basketball on the map’
VETERAN David Anderson believes the Boomers’ fighting loss to the US can put basketball on the map in Australia.
US coach says ‘dirty’ Boomers can win gold
AUSTRALIA’S hopes of the most improbable upset in Boomers’ Olympic history were alive until the final seconds on a night when the national team bravely punched above its weight.
Australia’s bid for 2028 Games stumbles
AUSTRALIA’S bid to once again host an Olympic Games could stretch to 32-years between drinks because we cannot find anyone to pay for it, reports David Riccio.
Smyth says Boomers have golden chance
FANS were glued to TV sets across the nation as the Boomers fell tantalisingly short of the USA today in Rio, but there’s an upside says Phil Smyth.
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