Ben Simmons ‘cuts off all communication’
The Boomers suffered a heartbreaking loss to Team USA in Tokyo but if Ben Simmons was watching, he may well have been feeling a little left-out.
Australian Team
Aussies suffer penalty shootout heartbreak
There was pure devastation for the Kookaburras after they lost the men’s hockey final in the most dramatic, cruel fashion imaginable.
Star’s blunt message for Boomers after loss
Australia’s highest-profile Boomers were too shattered to speak after losing to America, but they don’t have time to dwell on their devastation.
Aussies stun with incredible win
Australia has booked a spot in the women’s beach volleyball gold medal match with our girls putting on a masterclass in Tokyo today.
‘Insane’: Aussie’s mindblowing golden win
An Aussie teenager has just won a gold medal with an unbelievable score in the Men’s Park final in Tokyo.
Mills’ ‘nightmare’ as Boomers flattened
Australia made a dream start to its semi-final clash against the United States but Patty Mills never got going and it eventually caught up.
Opals reveal full extent of Cambage trauma
After the Opals sunk to a 21-year-low in a demoralising end to their campaign in Tokyo, one Liz Cambage question was on everyone’s lips.
From near amputation to our first karate Olympian
It’s remarkable Tsuneari Yahiro is making his Olympic debut at 33. What is more incredible is he is doing it scarred by an injury so severe doctors nearly had to amputate his leg.
Airline’s demand after wild Olympic flight
Japan Airlines has issued new rules for Aussie Olympians after alcohol-fuelled “undesirable behaviour” by our rugby and football teams.
Bizarre pic gifts Aussies shot at gold
This photo might make you think Germany got things horribly wrong in its semi-final against Australia, but there’s a logical explanation.
Complaint after Aussies’ wild flight home
Members of the Australian Olympic team have been accused of alcohol-fuelled ‘unacceptable behaviour’ — this time on their flight home.
Plastic bag destroys Aussie sailors’ medal dream
An unbiodegradable rudder snag has ended the medal dream of two Aussie sailors in one of the most bizarre stories of the Olympics.
‘Do it the hard way’: Kookaburras primed for Rio redemption
The Kookaburras have booked their place in the gold medal match with a brilliant victory over Germany. Now, only Belgium stands in the way of destiny.
‘Crazy’: Opals pull off Olympic miracle
Australia was gone from the Olympics with just seconds to spare before a “miraculous” twist of fate saw them stun the world.
Who is this guy? Unassuming Aussie at centre of all the fuss
Aussie middle-distance newcomer Peter Bol is taking Tokyo by storm. It’s certainly a change from the relative anonymity he enjoyed when he made his Olympic debut five years ago.
Tearful Aussies booted from Tokyo early
Devastated Australian players couldn’t hide their emotions after being knocked out of the Olympics because of a huge boilover.
Ash Barty’s one-word farewell to Tokyo
Ash Barty was absolutely chuffed with her bronze medal and she waved goodbye to Tokyo with one word that summed up everything.
What time do the Matildas play semi-final?
After a week of historic results for Australian sport, the Matildas have an opportunity to make an instantly iconic moment at the Tokyo Olympics.
Australia’s big remaining gold medal hopes
We are entering the pointy end of the Olympics in Japan after an incredible opening week for Australia. Here’s how we can beat our medal record.
Why Australia’s insane medal haul won’t stop
Australia has enjoyed a fruitful return in the medals at the Tokyo Olympics so far, and there’s one sport that will no doubt continue that trend.
Barty’s revealing answer to Novak question
Ash Barty has provided a revealing insight into the mentality of top-level players after being asked about Novak Djokovic’s Tokyo tantrum.
How Australia’s first sports climber made it to the Olympics
From his Brisbane backyard mango tree to the Blue Mountains – here is what it took for our first male sports climber to scale to the Olympics.
Aussie shattered after Olympic-sized mess
Liz Clay was shattered to just miss out on an Olympic final after her semi was marred by a series of messy missteps nobody could understand.
Shirvo reacts as hotshot goes past him
Matt Shirvington remembers the moment he knew Rohan Browning was destined for stardom and says he’s got a major advantage in Tokyo.
Who do the Boomers play next?
Australia completed the pool stage undefeated after a dominant win over Germany left it in prime position for a historic medal.
What time is the men’s 100m final?
The blue-riband event of the track and field program will take place without Australian sprinting sensation Rohan Browning.
Aussie superstar is officially the GOAT
Australia has a new GOAT. Emma McKeon is officially our greatest ever Olympian after a stunning end to the swimming in Tokyo.
America’s fastest man’s Tokyo slip-up
Athletics fans could barely believe their eyes as America’s fastest man slipped up in his heats of the 100m, leading to a very nervous wait.
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Wonderboy’s message to anti-vax Aussies
New golden boy Rohan Browning followed up his record-breaking run with a classic message for Australia on a stunning night in Tokyo.
‘Dangerous prospect’: Have Boomers found secret weapon?
No Aron Baynes, no worries! As their NBA big man sat on the sidelines, the Boomers wrapped up an unbeaten three games of pool action on the back of ‘Plan B’.
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