What happens in Vegas: Opals on Cambage drama
The Opals have had an ‘unconventional’ lead up to the Olympics after superstar Liz Cambage pulled out – a move one teammate described as ‘surprising’.
Olympics 2016
Up s*** creek? Tropical storm causes Games chaos
All eyes are on the weather in Tokyo as a tropical storm moves dangerously close. These are the sports which will be impacted the most.
World laughs at worst Olympics name ever
An event was going under the radar at the Tokyo Olympics before the world noticed the writing on this cursed athlete’s back.
Classy moment overlooked in Aussie gold
Australia’s all-conquering 4x100m freestyle relay golden girls produced a moment of sheer class during the medal presentation ceremony.
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Why Hayne excites Fiji coach
FIJI coach Ben Ryan admits selecting Jarryd Hayne is a huge gamble but the Englishman says the cross-code star has all the ingredients to succeed at sevens.
In defence of Fiji overlooking Hayne for Rio
WHEN debating if Jarryd Hayne can make Fiji’s Olympics sevens side, it is tempting to submit his YouTube exhibits and rest your case. But that’s only half the answer.
Hayne: Tell him he’s dreaming!
WHAT’S next Jarryd, Wimbledon? Tour de France? How about swimming the English Channel? Hayne’s Rio Olympics “dream” is simply a smokescreen and a way to save face after failing to make it in the NFL, writes Mike Colman.
Women who could be surprise hit in Rio
AUSTRALIAN Greg McFadden firmly believes his water polo women could be the surprise hit of the Rio Olympics.
Matildas star De Vanna admits Zika concerns
MATILDAS star Lisa de Vanna conceded she was worried about exposure to the Zika virus at the Rio Olympics.
‘Tennis brats at Rio an injustice to past heroes’
THE thought of Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios marching in the opening parade of an Olympic Games makes me feel bilious, writes Jon Anderson.
Is Tallent the unluckiest athlete in the world?
AFTER coming second to another convicted drug cheat at the IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships, Jared Tallent has been handed an unfortunate epithet.
‘The world No.1 has his bags half-packed’
AUSTRALIAN Olympic golf captain Ian Baker-Finch has fired back at critics who believe the game lacks credibility as an Olympic sport.
Dream over! Quade overlooked for Rio
AUSTRALIAN sevens coach Andy Friend will not pick Quade Cooper in his Rio squad, saying the star playmaker has not spent enough time in the Aussie program.
De Vanna may retire after Olympics
THERE’S a chance the Rio Olympics could be Lisa De Vanna’s swansong, with the Matildas co-captain unsure if she will play on or retire.
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