Opals make it official: Lauren Jackson’s Paris dream alive
Lauren Jackson is officially in the frame for a fifth Olympic Games — at age 42 — after she was named in the Opals squad charged with punching its ticket for Paris. SQUAD REVEAL
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Olympic dreams: 20 sporting stars who could fill quarterback role
Flag football is on the radar after an Olympics berth and the hunt is on for two quarterbacks to lead the way. We look at 20 men and women who could switch codes and lead the charge in 2028.
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
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.
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Boomers star in hospital, Olympics over
Aussie star Aron Baynes Olympics campaign is over after a freak incident away from the basketball court inside the dressing room.
Olympic team dumps uniform in bin
A team of Mexican softball players have been slammed after their Olympic uniforms were found dumped in an Olympic Village bin.
Aussie women stumble on quest to defend Sevens gold
Australia’s bid to defend the women’s Rugby Sevens Olympic gold medal has hit a hurdle after a narrow defeat at the hands of USA. The loss ends Australia’s perfect start in Tokyo.
Is Hamish commentating the rowing?
A strikingly familiar voice has left viewers of the Olympic rowing events very sceptical, with many certain the commentator is Hamish Blake.
Olympic icon’s unexpected hobby
British gold medal winner Tom Daley has showcased his talent in a hobby that couldn’t be more different to his diving mastery.
On-air gaffe leaves swimmers red faced
This Olympian was lost for words after a reporter’s awkward interview gaffe following his gold medal swim.
‘Locked down for five months’: Why Fiji’s gold medal is the moment of the Olympics
Forced to abandon their families because of Covid, Fiji’s gold medal was one of the moments of the Olympics thus far. In a colourless Games, their victory was what the Olympics needed.
Photo shows what Olympic gold means
A nation gripped with a devastating Covid outbreak has enjoyed a moment of respite in a golden Olympic moment.
So you think Simone Biles is soft? You are wrong
Simone Biles has copped disgusting abuse since announcing she would not compete in a second event. She deserves gold for the change she is pushing for.
Aussie female rowers embrace piece of golden history
Back on the programme after being retired for almost 30 years the Australian women’s coxless four produced something special on a historic day in Tokyo.
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