Goorj floats changing of guard amid surprise Paris call ups
The NBL’s tallest player, a late-blooming NCAA forward and a pair of Tasmanian grand final heroes will be among those given the chance to make the Boomers Paris Olympic team.
Olympics 2016
Analysis: Scoreboard masks worrying Matildas woes
The Matildas pulled off a 2-0 win over Mexico but can Matildas’ coach Tony Gustavsson find the right balance and mix of players in time for the Paris Olympics.
‘Can bring a lot more’: Fowler’s warning
Matildas star Mary Fowler says there’s a key reason she’s a more mature and impactful player than at the last Olympic Games.
Former Wallabies captain Hooper gets Olympic dream boost
He’s a late starter to international Sevens rugby but former Wallabes captain Michael Hooper, unwanted by Eddie Jones for the 15-a-side World Cup, is all-in for a shot at the Paris Olympics.
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Young, fearless Aussie water polo guns told to ‘have a crack’
It’s a new-look Australian women’s water polo side of “fearless’’ players and “risk takers’’ out to create big waves at a major event – and the Paris Olympics. So what’s different?
Hockey One icing on cake for Kookaburra’s golden year
He won Olympic silver and then claimed gold at the Comm Games and now Kookaburra Josh Simmonds’ gears have shifted to the relaunched national hockey competition.
‘Long way off’: Hammer blow to netball Olympic bid
Netball has a big problem ahead of 2032 Brisbane Olympics — with former IOC powerbroker John Coates identifying two key areas which must be addressed to warrant inclusion.
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Culture King Goorj’s vision for Aussie basketball
Brian Goorjian says he would not have taken his new Hong Kong coaching gig, were it not for the Boomers, and he wants to pave the way for an Aussie team in Asia’s answer to the Euro League.
Vidmar gets Olyroos gig
A former Socceroo and Olympian has been named as new coach of the Olyroos.
‘Motivation’: Millions for Olympics medals
Six months after their glorious deeds in Tokyo, Australia’s Olympic athletes will collect a huge financial bonus.
From rivals to Olympic dream team – goal for surf odd couple
A week ago they were rivals in the surf. Now these two surf life savers and paddlers are teaming up to achieve a 2024 Paris Olympic dream.
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