Mullet mania hits Tokyo as Aussie snips ground off leaders
While Aussie golfer Cameron Smith’s flowing locks and shaved-in patriotism captured plenty of attention, it was his blemish-free display in round three in Tokyo that got tongues wagging.
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How Olympic champ Fox changed women’s sport forever
Jess Fox, and her now-famous family from Penrith, took on 40-years of sexism, discrimination and gender inequality to achieve Olympic glory. David Riccio tells their story.
The genius behind the ‘crazy’: Qld parents expose Boxall’s brilliance
To millions around the world, he is the man behind the celebration that will go down in Olympic folklore, but to the swimmers and parents impacted by the “crazy” and “infectious” Dean Boxall, there is a real genius behind the madness.
Australia’s fastest man ready to explode
As Australia prepares to unleash Rohan Browning on the rest of the world, former Aussie sprint king Matt Shirvington has made a bold call.
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Why Kyrgios is making a huge mistake
A FORMER Olympian and three-time French Open winner has warned Nick Kyrgios of exactly what he will be missing if he doesn’t go to Rio.
Hey, Nick, listen to this Olympic legend
A SIX-TIME Olympian says he’d be happy to sit with Nick Kyrgios and share insights into why representing Australia at a Games means much more than just winning.
‘I was devastated to miss London Games’
FOUR years after her world was rocked by controversial Olympic omission, WNBA star Erin Phillips has emerged as the Opals giant-killing weapon.
Archer crushed after hitting Rio target
HOW would you feel if you won a spot for your country in Rio then had to watch someone else fill it? This is predicament confronting archer Semra Ferguson.
Outrage after Aussie sailors overlooked
FOUR of Australia’s most promising female sailors have had their bid to compete in Rio rejected, with the sport’s governing body instead choosing to send no one.
Hockeyroos poster girl’s DUI cover-up
BLOWING three times the legal limit, the poster girl for the Hockeyroos will have her lawyer to thank if she makes it to Rio.
Cash slams ‘ridiculous’ Kyrgios debate
WHILE Nick Kyrgios’ inclusion in the Aussie Olympic squad is still up in the air, Pat Cash has made a definitive call on his fate.
Hockeyroos star’s DUI cover-up
ANNA Flanagan’s excuse she accepted a lawyer’s advice not to tell Hockey Australia about a drink-drive charge could save her Olympic campaign.
Laurie Lawrence to miss fun and Games
FOR the first time in more than three decades Australia will head to the Olympics without the rousing tones of Laurie Lawrence spurring them on.
Hockeyroos building medal mentality
COACH Adam Commens says it is time for the Hockeyroos to emulate the men’s team and live up to their lofty expectations at the Olympics.
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