Striker’s big Olympics call after goal-fest
A new Matildas hero says she will back herself to make a difference in Paris as a huge selection headache emerges for the coach.
Olympics 2016
Bold Matildas plans to help Olympic hopeful
The 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.
‘Wanted to quit’: Opals star finally back on path to Paris
Look 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?
Aussies make big Olympic statement
After the shock of a poor showing at the Tokyo Olympics the Opals have shown once again they will be a medal threat in Paris.
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Bogut: The culture club behind brilliant Boomers
Bronze has set a high bar for the Boomers future. Come Paris 2024, expectations will be for silver or gold. But with such a special culture, anything is possible, says Andrew Bogut.
Aussie’s tear-jerking backstage breakdown
A behind-the-scenes moment involving Matthew Dellavedova on Saturday showed just how much the Boomers’ historic medal meant to Australia.
Team USA star puts critics on blast
It felt like Kevin Durant barely missed a shot during a historic run to a third gold medal – and he certainly didn’t miss his critics post-game.
How Mills, Boomers shut down an NBA superstar
Patty Mills produced an all-time performance, but the Boomers’ job on an NBA superstar also proved to be pivotal. Plus, a touching message to an injured teammate.
Kidnaps, drugs and booze: Olympic controversy
It wouldn’t be an Olympics without controversy and Tokyo provided plenty. Here are the biggest moments.
Rock legend loses it over daughter’s medal
A music icon’s daughter has come from nowhere to snatch a medal at the Tokyo Olympics and it’s caused chaos.
Aussie hockey set for huge shift as clean-out continues
Fresh from a relatively successful Olympic campaign, Hockey Australia is set to undergo more major change with the organisation’s president deciding to stand down.
The unsung heroes behind the Tokyo Games
We’ve had loads of heroes on our screens, but spare a moment for the true unsung heroes of the Tokyo Olympics, as they keep the Games alive.
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