‘Aussies left medal in the pool’
AUSSIE swimming officials have been slammed for a controversial last-minute call that may have cost us an Olympic medal.
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What US really thinks of Boomers
TEAM USA’s players and coaches were respectful ahead of their clash with Australia. The US media? Not so much.
‘Great’ Britain? Stuttering Poms go quiet in Rio
RUBBING the nose of a famous old rival in the dirt is normally considered extremely poor sportsmanship. But when it comes to the struggling Poms, normal doesn’t apply …
Kookaburras’ medal hopes take another hit
THE GOLDEN glow of Australia’s men’s hockey side is fast losing its sheen. After their second straight loss, their medal hopes aren’t looking as high as they once did.
Disaster strikes as Holland’s campaign ends
AUSTRALIA’S chances of adding a men’s gold medal to the women’s took a major blow overnight with star playmaker Lewis Holland ruled out of the Olympics with a hamstring tear.
Embarrassing gaffe Boomers must avoid
THE Boomers will throw an all-NBA starting five at the Team USA’s superstars. Andrew Bogut says the Aussies have come a long way – from one embarrassing act in particular.
Dream Team won’t intimidate us – Bogut
TEAM USA looks just about unbeatable on the basketball court in Rio but, if any of their Olympic foes can do it, it’s the in-form Boomers. Here’s how.
Gold hopes disappear over a fence
AUSTRALIA’s equestrian team completed one mission but fell short in another when gold turned to bronze in a minute of pure pain today.
Sevens heaven, hopes sunk in pool
A round up of what went down on day 3 in Rio: our women’s rugby sevens team win their gold medal match with the Kiwis, but medal hopes fall short in the pool …
‘I think people exaggerate a bit’
A GOLD medal in the regatta is the ultimate goal but, for now, Australia’s Olympic sailors are just happy not to see a floating fridge, a dead animal or even a body part the water.
From three broken arms to Olympic gold
FROM backyard brawls with her brothers to the world stage in Rio, Chloe Dalton overcame three separate arm breaks on her way to Olympic Rugby Sevens gold.
‘I really feel like we’re one team’: Fox
JESS Fox has declared her gold medal pursuit is on target while revealing she is being driven to glory by the support and “one team” dream of her fellow Australian Olympians.
Genius plan behind gold medal
THE best female rugby sevens players in the world weren’t even playing the sport until a few years ago, when the plan behind Australia’s success was hatched.
Incredible Delly leads Boomers to historic win
THE Boomers have enhanced their Rio medal hopes after a phenomenal game by Matthew Dellavedova set up a thrilling win over Serbia – earning a piece of history.
Mack’s very own bite of history
WHEN Mack Horton fought back to win the 400m freestyle final on day one of the Rio Olympics he broke one of the longest droughts in Australian sporting history — and no-one seemed to notice.
Triple-threat Mack poised to cash in
VICTORIA’S first-ever male individual Olympic swimming gold medallist Mack Horton hit the jackpot in Rio on day one — and he’s likely to cash in when he returns home.
Aussies can’t hit opening night highs
AFTER a double gold medal haul on the opening night, the Aussies might have walked away from the pool slightly deflated after finding the going tougher on day two.
Kookaburras suffer shock loss to Spain
GOLD medal favourites Australia have been on the receiving end of the biggest upset of the men’s hockey tournament, falling to Spain 1-0.
Diamond ‘hungrier than ever now’
MICHAEL Diamond never made it to Rio but his lawyer, himself competing in shooting at these Games, says the Aussie will return to become a seven-time Olympian.
Skinner’s gold boosts development program
YOUNG shooting star Catherine Skinner says Australia’s first shooting gold medal since 2004 is the emphatic retort to withering criticism of the sport’s development program.
Aussie Opals sloppy but still edge Turkey
LIZ Cambage top-scored with 22 points as Australia downed Turkey 61-56 in a scrappy women’s basketball match at the Rio Olympics.
Golden moment for shooter Skinner
VICTORIA’S Catherine Skinner banishes the demons of a barren 2012 Olympics for our shotgun shooters with glorious trap gold in Rio.
‘Don’t apologise’: Why Mack was right to slam cheat
STICK to your guns Mack. That’s the message from Geoff Huegill, who is staunchly supporting Australia’s Rio swim sensation Mack Horton in the face of fire from irate Chinese fans.
Trouble strikes as sailors finish preparations
IT’S not quite true to say Australia is hoping to sail the house down at the stunning Olympic course on Tuesday because the house is down already.
Aussie Kim Brennan is “the full package”
AUSSIE rowing legend Drew Ginn has described gold medal favourite Kim Brennan as “the full package” who will show the world the true champion she really is.
Aussie swimmers hoping for Rio redemption
RELAXED and far from cocky, Australia’s 4x100m freestyle relay team will head into today’s Olympic final seeking to ride a wave of momentum towards ultimate Rio redemption.
Serena Williams rooting for Aussie sisters
IF there’s an athlete who knows about competing with her sibling, it’s Serena Williams, and she’s just come out in support for Australia’s newest gold medal winning sisters.
Cyclist Clarke the last man standing
SIMON Clarke was the last man into the Australian road cycling team and remarkably ended up being the only team member who finished yesterday’s Olympic road race.
Who sits down at a party anyway?
AUSSIE pair Taliqua Clancy and Louise Bawden have won their Olympic beach volleyball opener on day one as Rio locals turn the event into a huge beach party.
‘Not many 17-year-olds get to go to the Olympics’
INSPIRED by his world champion grandfather young gun Mitchell Iles is out to make up for lost time after winning his battle for Olympic shooting selection.
Chaotic day leaves rowers furious at officials
OUTRAGED rowers have accused Rio Olympic organisers of putting television interests ahead of fair competition at a rowing course branded “wilder than a subbies Mad Monday.’’
Campbell sisters lead Australia to glory
AUSTRALIA’S Campbell sisters have realised a lifelong dream, winning Olympic gold together in the 4x100m freestyle relay. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS.
Hockeyroos upbeat despite shock opening loss
DON’T judge a book by its cover. That’s how the Hockeyroos are dealing with their surprise loss to arch rivals Great Britain in their opening game of the competition.
Opening day provides sevens heaven
AWARE that rugby’s place in the Olympics will live or die on the success of Rio, World Rugby boss Brett Gosper declared “We only have one chance to make a first impression”.
Horton takes down drug cheat to win gold
EMERGING young swim star Mack Horton has conquered a “drug cheat” and claimed Olympic gold as Australia made an emphatic start to their Rio Games campaign in the pool.
Aussie archers claim our first Rio medal
THE secret behind Australia’s first medal of the Rio Olympics was Brisbane archer Taylor Worth telling his mum to ‘zip it’ when she was in the stands.
Why Boomers might be the real deal
AUSTRALIA’S team of NBA champions looked like a champion team. The expected grit was evident and their chemistry was sublime. But they know there’s still a long way to go.
Bogut shines as Boomers win Rio opener
AUSTRALIA’S quest for a first ever Olympic men’s basketball medal is off to the perfect start with fit-again superstar Andrew Bogut inspiring an upset opening win over France.
Boomers player ratings vs France in Rio
THE Boomers were dominant in their Rio opener as they earned a big win over France. Here are our player ratings from Australia’s big win, including one player with a perfect 10.
Silver Fox ready to become our golden girl
ON the day she plans to show why she’s Australia’s golden girl, Jess Fox has told of how Olympic cycling champion Anna Meares has helped shape her career.
Flying start for top ranked Aussies
AUSTRALIA’S top ranked beach volleyballers Taliqua Clancy and Louise Bawden have secured a first-up win over Costa Rica at party central, on Copacabana Beach.
The Olympians worth more than the Dream Team
IF you are looking for a collection of most valuable competitors at the Rio Olympics, skip past the Dream Team’s cruise liner and hit the stables.
Friend relishes Aussie underdog tag
THEY are the forgotten team of the Olympic sevens tournament – and that suits Australian coach Andy Friend just fine as his team look to cause a stir in Rio.
Mind games prepared team for Rio chaos
THE plan to prepare Australia’s women’s seven team for the chaos of Rio was going well until they thought their campaign was screwed. Here’s how Tim Walsh prepared his squad.
‘The Edge’ – Australia’s social haven in Rio
WIVES and girlfriends are banned from the Athletes’ Village, but now there’s an incredible new rendezvous spot. We take you inside ‘The Edge’, Kitty Chiller’s brainchild.
Aussies get the party started at Ipanema beach
AUSTRALIAN athletes rocked the streets of Rio on Friday night for their very own alternate opening ceremony that saw the locals join the impromptu party.
Coates can’t guarantee Russia are clean
EXCLUSIVE: John Coates has declared he has no interest in supporting a satellite Olympic model which would see underdeveloped cities like Rio be eliminated from ever hosting the Games.
Athlete’s family face rough reception in Rio
AUSSIE hockey star Fergus Kavanagh’s family are attending their third Olympics, but they haven’t been welcomed to Rio with open arms.
How does Rio compare to past Opening Ceremonies?
Mike Colman has attended seven Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies in his lifetime. So where does Rio’s spectacular show of colour and dance rank among his best?
Meares rates flag-bearing over gold medals
ANNA Meares has won two gold medals and 11 world championships, but leading the Australian team in the Opening Ceremony ‘stands alone’ among the 32-year-old’s career achievements.
Legend hopes to ‘raise a glass’ to Larkin
IT’S 60 years since Australia produced its first and only backstroke gold medallist and the man who sealed the deal is chilling a bottle of champagne.
Patterson bans media ahead of Olympic debut
THE intrigue around Eleanor Patterson continues to grow with the high-jumper becoming the only team member to enforce a media ban in the lead-up to her Olympic debut.
Tallent competing in ‘cleanest’ race of career
OLYMPIC champion Jared Tallent believes he will be competing in the “cleanest” race of his career when he defends his 50km title in Rio.
Medal blow as Tallent withdraws from 20km
AUSTRALIA’S medal hopes have taken an early hit with Jared Tallent forced out of the 20km walk due to a niggling hamstring injury.
Generation next demand respect in Rio
A NEW era for the Australian Olympic team officially begins in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, where its quest for gold medals is matched only by its search for respect.
Rio snapper robbed of kit worth $40k
NEWS Corp photographer Brett Costello has been robbed in broad daylight of almost $40,000 worth of equipment in a cafe close to Ipanema Beach in Rio.
The key to the Boomers’ success at Rio
THE spotlight is on Andrew Bogut, Patty Mills, and Matthew Dellavedova, but the success of the Boomers at Rio will depend on the play on one of the team’s other big-men.
‘Blue sky’ thinking spurs Kookas redemption
GOLD has eluded the Kookaburras at the past two Olympics and now the team with one of world sport’s most imposing recent records wants to make up for that disappointment.
Mending Bogut ready to make mark
ANDREW Bogut’s “miracle” recovery from an injury that jeopardised his Rio campaign seems complete, and Team USA is looking forward to facing off against the Boomers big man.
NBA legend praises Boomers ahead of Rio
ALLEN Iverson calls him ‘the best coach in the world’, and this Hall of Famer has come out with high praise for the Boomers and the future of Australian basketball.
Delly backs unknown roomie for stardom
RYAN Broekhoff is so damned good that Matthew Dellavedova wants to keep the 25-year-old star all to himself.
Hockeyroos primed to pour on goals
HOCKEYROOS coach Adam Commens says a fighting loss to world leader Holland this week is validation his squad is perfectly primed for Rio’s unique challenges.
Dani is happy and ready to peak
DANI Samuels was 21 when she scaled the highest mountain in discus. Seven years on the 11-time national champion feels she’s finally ready to start climbing again.
Inspiring Meares brings the tears
AUSTRALIAN team captain Anna Meares admitted she couldn’t hold back tears as she told her teammates they would not be failures representing their country in Rio.
Boomers 2020: Aussies’ best ever line-up
THE Australian Boomers team for Rio is arguably the best we’ve seen but the line-up for 2020 has the potential to be even better -— by far.
Knowles grateful for shot at Olympic redemption
KOOKABURRAS captain Mark Knowles has spoken of the fear his Rio campaign was over after suffering a foot stress fracture just months from his third Games.
Boomers 2020: Australia’s best ever line-up
THE Australian Boomers team for this Olympics is arguably the best we’ve seen but the line-up for 2020 has the potential to be even better – by far. Here’s our 12-man squad.
‘Awful stench filled the taxi’
WE’VE heard about the dramas ahead of the Olympics. Now our man on the ground reveals what it’s really like in Rio.
‘Sarah’s memory is still very fresh’
KIM Brennan, Australia’s shortest-priced favourite to bring home individual gold, is being powered by the spirit of dear friend and former teammate, the late Sarah Tait.
SBW: Why Hayne didn’t make Olympics
SONNY Bill Williams has provided a simple assessment on why Aussie Jarryd Hayne’s rugby sevens career was doomed.
Elvin believes GB cyclist is clean
AUSTRALIAN cyclist Gracie Elvin believes current world champion Lizzie Armitstead is clean and deserves to race in Rio after successfully appealing a two-year ban.
Matildas’ Olympic-record disaster
THE Matildas suffered Olympic stage fright in their first match in Rio, including a disaster never seen before at the Olympics.
Flanagan’s bizarre Olympics double life
ANNA Flanagan is both a star and a shadow of the Hockeyroos, the highest profile female player in the country but nothing more than a non-playing reserve at the Olympics.
Aussies get the gold for whingeing
AUSTRALIA has won their first gold medal of the Olympic Games and the opening ceremony is still three days away. We are the Olympic champions for whingeing.
Hockeyroo opens up on Olympic mistake
HOCKEYROOS poster girl Anna Flanagan has spoken of the heartbreak of missing Olympic selection through her controversial conviction.
Mills prefers cuddle over USA’s luxury liner
ANDREW Bogut and Patty Mills proved one man’s shoebox is another man’s castle.
AOC boss shocked by Rio village problems
JOHN Coates says Australia’s accommodation problems were “extraordinary” and he expects other operational issues to follow.
Dancing Jenneke the face of Rio
SHE’S never made it past a semi final of a major championships but Michelle Jenneke is unmissable in the Olympic city of Rio.
What every rookie must know about the Olympics
THE $2 gadget that could make or break an Olympic campaign is just one of the pieces of useful advice in this guide for Olympic Games rookies.
Mystery bug quarantines Aussie Olympians
A MYSTERY virus has struck down the Australian women’s water polo team with four members placed in quarantine.
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