Peris can match cousin in Tokyo, but on one condition
Her cousin became the first Aboriginal to win an Olympic gold medal. Now Brooke Peris follows in her footsteps, but to do so, there’s one thing she has to remember in Tokyo.
Olympics 2016
How Olympian plans to wipe his hands of superstition
Superstition is never far away in sport. Indigenous Sevens rugby Olympian Maurice Longbottom explains why getting his hands dirty when living out his dream isn’t a problem.
Simmons leaves Boomers door ajar
Ben Simmons’ withdrawal from Australia’s Olympic campaign is a big blow, but the Boomers remain focused on winning a maiden medal.
Simmons out as ‘anxious’ Boomers gather
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has some difficult decisions to select a final 12-man team for Tokyo following Ben Simmons’ withdrawal.
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Perkins: Don’t pick Kyrgios for Rio
OLYMPIC legend Kieren Perkins has joined the push for tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios to be snubbed from Australia’s team for Rio.
Rio or family? Ingles twins dilemma
BOOMERS coach Andrej Lemanis says NBA star Joe Ingles might be forced to miss the birth of his twins to chase Olympic gold in Rio.
Why Hayne excites Fiji coach
FIJI coach Ben Ryan admits selecting Jarryd Hayne is a huge gamble but the Englishman says the cross-code star has all the ingredients to succeed at sevens.
In defence of Fiji overlooking Hayne for Rio
WHEN debating if Jarryd Hayne can make Fiji’s Olympics sevens side, it is tempting to submit his YouTube exhibits and rest your case. But that’s only half the answer.
Hayne: Tell him he’s dreaming!
WHAT’S next Jarryd, Wimbledon? Tour de France? How about swimming the English Channel? Hayne’s Rio Olympics “dream” is simply a smokescreen and a way to save face after failing to make it in the NFL, writes Mike Colman.
Women who could be surprise hit in Rio
AUSTRALIAN Greg McFadden firmly believes his water polo women could be the surprise hit of the Rio Olympics.
Matildas star De Vanna admits Zika concerns
MATILDAS star Lisa de Vanna conceded she was worried about exposure to the Zika virus at the Rio Olympics.
‘Tennis brats at Rio an injustice to past heroes’
THE thought of Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios marching in the opening parade of an Olympic Games makes me feel bilious, writes Jon Anderson.
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