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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Bizarre pic gifts Aussies shot at gold
This photo might make you think Germany got things horribly wrong in its semi-final against Australia, but there’s a logical explanation.
Stunning twist in cycling loophole scandal
A storm has erupted in Tokyo after a team was spotted using a questionable accessory during an Olympic record performance.
Olympic comedown: Bizarre activities to keep Aussies sane
Australia’s record-breaking Olympians are now contending with the reality of quarantine in the Top End, where some odd activities have been planned in a bid to stave off boredom.
Knocked out by a nation that shouldn’t be at Games
Australia has been cruelly knocked out of the women’s water polo by a nation that shouldn’t even be allowed to compete at the Olympic Games.
Boomers ‘haven’t done s**t’: Patty Mills
They beat Team USA in a pre-Olympic game and demolished Argentina, but Patty Mills says the Boomers ‘ain’t done s**t’ as a rematch with their arch enemy looms.
‘Do it the hard way’: Kookaburras primed for Rio redemption
The Kookaburras have booked their place in the gold medal match with a brilliant victory over Germany. Now, only Belgium stands in the way of destiny.
‘Farcical’: Matildas robbed of gold
Sam Kerr and the Matildas were denied a chance to play for a gold medal at the Olympics after an outrageous call by the referee.
Canada breaks 20-year losing streak
The Canadian women’s soccer team has defeated its biggest rivals for the first time in 20 years, securing a spot in the gold medal match.
‘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.
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