No Cambage, no worries as Opals beat USA
Just hours after Liz Cambage quit, citing her fear of being in a “bubble”, the Opals enjoyed a memorable win over Team USA.
Olympics 2016
Teammates at odds with Cambage before Opals withdrawal
Several teammates discussed Liz Cambage’s Opals future with team management before she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics. This is the inside story of the drama.
Bombshell as Aussie star quits Olympics
Australian women’s basketball star Liz Cambage has pulled out of the Olympic team in a shock move after a series of incidents in Las Vegas.
Cancelled: Boomers clash with Team USA off
Saturday’s Boomers versus Team USA clash has been cancelled after two American players were placed into Covid-19 protocol immediately.
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‘Blue sky’ thinking spurs Kookas redemption
GOLD has eluded the Kookaburras at the past two Olympics and now the team with one of world sport’s most imposing recent records wants to make up for that disappointment.
Mending Bogut ready to make mark
ANDREW Bogut’s “miracle” recovery from an injury that jeopardised his Rio campaign seems complete, and Team USA is looking forward to facing off against the Boomers big man.
USA superstar’s cheeky dig at angry Bogut
RIO BANTS: Team USA star rips Aussie Andrew Bogut, NBA baller’s complaint about luxury cruise ship accom, Draymond Green’s new Snapchat antics and Olympic Village hits Airbnb.
Hockeyroos primed to pour on goals
HOCKEYROOS coach Adam Commens says a fighting loss to world leader Holland this week is validation his squad is perfectly primed for Rio’s unique challenges.
Matildas’ Olympic-record disaster
THE Matildas suffered Olympic stage fright in their first match in Rio, including a disaster never seen before at the Olympics.
Kookaburras seeking redemption in Rio
FOR a team seeking Rio redemption after years of brutal soul-searching there was only one place to start the journey – Christ the Redeemer.
Drama in Rio as sail ramp collapses
THE main ramp of Marina da Gloria, the sailing venue of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, partially collapsed on Saturday.
USA beat Aussie Opals in final Rio warm-up
THE USA reminded Australia’s female basketballers just how tough it will be to win an Olympic gold medal in their last hurrah before the Rio Games.
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