Coach’s ominous Paris warning as Kookaburras squad unveiled
As they try to go one better from their Tokyo silver, the Kookaburras have named a 27-player squad — with an ominous Paris warning from their hard-nosed coach. SEE THE SQUAD
Olympics 2016
NSW hockey prodigy set to lead Australia’s next great era
A NSW teenager who is yet to finish his HSC studies has been chosen in Australia’s under-23 World Cup squad in a sign he has been earmarked as a future international star of the sport.
NBA Power Rankings: Boomer’s $10.7m bench-warming gig
There are nine Australians in the NBA – but who is providing the best return on investment in the world’s best basketball league? Our power rankings reveal all – and raise a big Boomers problem.
Inside Matildas’ plan to turn World Cup pain into Olympic glory
If the Matildas are to take the next step towards Olympic qualification, coach Tony Gustavsson must address their World Cup shortcomings, writes ELIZA REILLY.
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Mills’ ‘nightmare’ as Boomers flattened
Australia made a dream start to its semi-final clash against the United States but Patty Mills never got going and it eventually caught up.
Art of defence: Boomer Matisse’s plan to stop Durant
If the Boomers are going to upset the Dream Team, they’ll need to quell Kevin Durant. Andrew Bogut breaks down how the US superstar can be stopped.
Women’s football set for explosion thanks to Matildas success
With a home World Cup on the horizon, women’s football in Australia is set to explode after the Matildas’ Tokyo success. Here’s how the sport can capitalise.
Why US stars won’t intimidate our Boomers
They’re arguably the most intimidating sight in the Olympics but as the Boomers get ready to tackle Team USA today, the Aussies want to make one thing clear – we don’t fear you.
Cambage saga condemned Opals to Tokyo failure
In reality, the Opals’ Tokyo campaign was over before it had really begun with Liz Cambage’s messy pre-Games exit “draining” the team tipped to medal.
The gold medal legends behind Aussie dream pair
Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy are two wins from a beach volleyball gold medal and the pair says two of the sport’s pioneers are their biggest cheerleaders.
Massive NBA move for Aussie star
Making an impression in front of Team USA and San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has worked out super well for one Australian Olympic star.
Cycling rocked by cover-up accusation
The result of cycling’s biggest controversy is still uncertain after reports of a new protest surrounding accusations of a team cover-up.
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