OlympicsMatildas coach Tony Gustavsson says all focus is on the opening Olympics match against Germany – but if his squad want a medal far tougher competition stand in their way.
BasketballBoomers four-time Olympian Shane Heal has doubts if former No. 1 draft pick Ben Simmons possesses the “passion” and “work ethic” to revive a career that looked destined for greatness.
FootballMary Fowler is adamant a lack of game time for Manchester City won’t affect her preparations for the Olympics, in which her form could determine whether Australia wins a maiden football medal.
BasketballLauren Jackson’s international retirement may not be final.But it was another WNBL star who put her best foot forward after being overlooked for the Opals.
FootballThe Australian men’s Olympic qualification bid has been dealt a blow with several young stars unavailable for a key lead-in tournament.
FootballThe Matildas did not concede a single goal in Olympic qualifying, but Alanna Kennedy says the defence can improve further.
FootballA new Matildas hero says she will back herself to make a difference in Paris as a huge selection headache emerges for the coach.
FootballThe Matildas are in the box seat to qualify for the Olympic but the ever-attacking coach won’t be parking the defensive bus in Melbourne.
ExclusiveBasketballLook up resilience in the dictionary and you’ll find a picture of Kristy Wallace. After back-to-back ACL’s, the Opal almost quit the sport. So a meniscus injury’s a walk in the park, right?
OlympicsAfter the shock of a poor showing at the Tokyo Olympics the Opals have shown once again they will be a medal threat in Paris.