Belgium get last laugh over the Kookaburras
The Kookaburras disappointing run in the FIH Pro League has continued with the Aussies falling 3-1 to Olympic champions Belgium.
Olympics 2016
Kookas’ big Paris conundrum as coach swings nine changes
Respected Kookaburras mentor Colin Batch has rung the changes on the Aussie squad headed to Europe for the FIH Pro League as he searches for the mix that can win gold in Paris.
Cultural overhaul on full display in Hockeyroos’ Indian torching
Despite a brutal government funding cut, the Hockeyroos are showing no signs of decline, with the inexperienced members of the squad stepping to the challenge in the lead up to Paris.
Athlete’s ‘big step’ towards Olympics
World-class athletes have been challenged by a gruelling course at one of Australia’s biggest sporting events.
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‘Atrocious’ decision mars Aussie triumph
The Olyroos pulled off an upset for the ages against Argentina but they were lucky to be on the good side of a controversial call.
Kookaburras wary of host nation banana peel
They might be gold medal favourites, but the Kookaburras won’t be laughing when they take on hosts and 15th ranked team Japan.
‘This is our moment’: Legend’s Olympic push
It’s a longstanding part of the Commonwealth Games, and now the Olympics are coming back to Australia, this Aussie legend wants her sport to be included.
Mills puts millions aside in desperate Boomers bid
Patty Mills has put his individual interests on the backburner as the Australian Boomers look to end their agonising hunt for a medal at the Olympics.
‘Shocking’ scenes as US ‘embarrassed’
The US women’s football team has conquered nearly everything but the start to the Tokyo Games couldn’t have gone much worse.
Schedule for Preliminary Day 2 of Tokyo Olympics
The full schedule for Preliminary Day 2 of the Tokyo Olympics includes the Olyroos in action for the first time before Friday’s opening ceremony.
Bear invades Olympic venue, Tokyo on ‘alert’
There was a strange atmosphere as Olympic action got underway between Australia and Japan, while the arena had an unusual intruder.
Medal predictor: Why Ash won’t win gold
While Wimbledon champ Ash Barty will start a warm favourite for the Olympic tennis title in Tokyo, experience shows Games form doesn’t always follow world ranking trends.
‘Kick in the guts’ call driving hunt for elusive gold
A dream will come true for Jade Wall when she runs on to the diamond as an Aussie Olympian – something she doubted would happen only a few years ago.
Fresh twist in Cambage saga
Basketball star Liz Cambage is officially under investigation after quitting the Tokyo Games amid serious allegations.
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