Age not a factor for Goorj as selection battle heats up
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says his decision making for Paris is an ‘open book’, declaring he’ll put age aside and pick the country’s strongest squad, as the race for spots heats up.
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Star’s painful journey from outsider to Indigenous crusader
When Maurice Longbottom steps foot on the field at the Paris Olympics, his boots will tell the story of his journey from feeling shame about his heritage, to proudly displaying it to the world.
The Matildas and Arsenal weapon tasked with filling Kerr-sized hole
She’s played alongside the world’s best and has seen the highest of success, now Caitlin Foord has her sights set on Olympic gold, and the Matildas star could be the key to victory.
‘Embrace individuality’: Stingers’ mantra to end 24-year drought
The Australian women’s water polo team has continued to come close without securing an elusive gold medal in 24-years, however a golden opportunity may present in Paris under new coach Bec Rippon.
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Spectre of Goorjian hovers over under-pressure NBL coaches
It’s only a matter of time before Brian Goorjian is back coaching in the NBL — a reality which has almost every coach on notice. Where would the Boomers head honcho fit best?
Olympic gold: Young Aussie cricketers eyeing Brisbane 2032
With Olympic gold now a realistic dream for Australian cricketers, we reveal a list of junior stars that may well find themselves padding up at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
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
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.
NBA Power Rankings: Boomer’s $10.7m bench-warming gig
There are nine Australians in the NBA – but who is providing the best return on investment in the world’s best basketball league? Our power rankings reveal all – and raise a big Boomers problem.
Inside Matildas’ plan to turn World Cup pain into Olympic glory
If the Matildas are to take the next step towards Olympic qualification, coach Tony Gustavsson must address their World Cup shortcomings, writes ELIZA REILLY.
AFL, NRL and netball stars targeted for bold LA Olympics bid
The lure of Olympic gold will be dangled in front of leading Australian athletes ahead of flag football‘s LA debut, writes SHANNON GILL.
Hockey One: Likes and dislikes from Round 1
While Brisbane looked unstoppable against Adelaide, Canberra and Melbourne struggled to finish in their season openers. See all the likes and dislikes from Round 1 of Hockey One.
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