Gender pay gap closes as cash boost reunites Hockeyroos
The cultural issues and Tokyo failure that left Australia’s women’s hockey program lagging behind the men are in the rearview as the Hockeyroos’ Paris Olympic hopes get a big boost.
Olympics 2016
IOC puts spanner in works of Brisbane 2032 T20 cricket hopes
A historic decision on whether to include cricket as an official sport at the next Olympic and Paralympic Games has been postponed by organisers, leaving Brisbane Games organisers hanging.
Editor’s view: Olympic cricket a win for Brisbane
The inclusion of cricket in the Olympics would change the game for Brisbane, in a way that is far bigger than the inclusion of a popular sport we are good at, writes the editor.
Hockeyroos, Kookaburras fluff chance to seal Olympic berth
The equation was easy — win, and the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras would be on the plane to Paris. New Zealand had other ideas. Can the Aussies bounce back?
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‘Crazy’: Opals pull off Olympic miracle
Australia was gone from the Olympics with just seconds to spare before a “miraculous” twist of fate saw them stun the world.
Bogut: The superstar Boomers need firing to deliver glory
Australia will live and die with Patty Mills’ shooting. But for the Boomers to break their medal drought, they need more … they need Utah Jazz Joe, says Andrew Bogut.
Stingers veteran chasing medal in last Olympic campaign
THERE is no secret that this will be the final Olympic Games of Australia’s Bronwen Knox’s water polo career, and the veteran has put everything into this chance to finish her career on the ultimate of highs.
‘Never about a medal’: Devastated ‘Roos win respect of nation
After 12 months of hell, the Hockeyroos have completed their Olympic goal despite a heartbreaking quarter-final loss.
London pain to drive Kookas push for gold
The Kookaburras will be driven by Olympic pain when they face nemesis Germany and have a secret weapon they hope will propel them to the gold medal match.
Why Australia’s insane medal haul won’t stop
Australia has enjoyed a fruitful return in the medals at the Tokyo Olympics so far, and there’s one sport that will no doubt continue that trend.
Who do the Boomers play next?
Australia completed the pool stage undefeated after a dominant win over Germany left it in prime position for a historic medal.
Kookaburras singing sweet revenge as veteran keeper saves Australia in dramatic QF shootout
REVENGE at last. Knocked out in Rio by the Netherlands at the quarter-finals and again in the World Cup, Andrew Charter saw the Kookaburras into the semi-finals after an incredible shootout.
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