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.
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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.
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