Ponting closing in on Olympic history
With the news breakdancing won’t be making an appearance in 2028, Australian cricket icon Ricky Ponting is eyeing a new opportunity.
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Star’s wife in tense standoff with French police
Steph Curry’s wife appeared to tear up following a tense encounter with French police at an undisclosed location in Paris while attempting to return to their car.
How tiny nation could dominate medal tally
In this new metric, Olympic superpowers are nowhere to be seen and some tiny nations took a great leap, including our near neighbours.
‘Pointless’: Senator pounces on Olympian
Liberal Senator Gerard Rennick has pounced on a popular Australian Olympian over their Paris performance.
Two sports set to be axed for next Olympics
Breaking is out, boxing is likely gone too but that’s just the start of what will be a dramatically looking Olympics in LA in four years time.
Major twist after gymnastics medal stripped
The gymnastics medal scandal that rocked the final days of the Paris Olympics has taken a dramatic turn with new footage emerging.
‘Never stop insulting us’: Nation furious
One country was left fuming after being brutally snubbed in the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, prompting jokes around the world.
USA blows Paris away with awesome stunt
The world couldn’t believe their eyes as Los Angeles turned on the star power, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come in 2028.
Internet loses it over closing ceremony act
Paris Olympics viewers couldn’t quite believe their eyes when they spotted a bizarre moment unfolding during the closing ceremony.
Paris’ legacy is a death sentence for Brisbane
Future hosts of the Olympics have been warned to learn a lesson from the biggest star of the Paris Olympics. But it’s impossible for Brisbane.
‘Belief’: Emotional Sally’s ‘perfect day’
After missing her second Olympics by the barest of margins, Sally Fitzgibbons used the motivation to secure a massive win at a significant location.
‘Bradbury’ moment hands Aussie Paris glory
An Aussie speed demon has been spotted mouthing something to himself after “chaos” unfolded on the final day of the Olympics.
Adele stops concert to talk about Aussie
The fame of Australia’s newest sporting sensation knows no bounds. Global megastar Adele has stopped her concert to talk about the “funniest thing ever”.
Sad end to Olympics with both teams booed
The final gold medal of the Paris Olympics has been decided in ugly scenes with fans furious towards both teams involved.
Judge breaks silence on Raygun’s score
A breaking judge at the Paris Olympics has revealed what was behind Aussie B-girl Raygun’s dismal score.
‘Embarrass Aus on world stage’: Sally hits out
As Paris 2024 draws to a close, it’s clear Australia has a huge amount of work to do to avoid embarrassment on the world stage, writes Sally Pearson.
‘Be special’: Ponting reveals Olympics desire
Cricket is one of four new sports being added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and an Australian legend wants to be involved.
Surprise twist in Raygun controversy
A popular dancer has spoken out about the Aussie Olympian’s dance routine, revealing to The Project an incredible way he’s supporting her.
Your guide to the Olympics closing ceremony
The Paris Olympic Games are heading to a close, and they’ve certainly been one to celebrate for Australia. The closing ceremony on Monday morning AEST will be our chance.
Snoop’s video highlights Aussie damage
Snoop Dogg has shared a video that sums up why brutal new accusations are being made against Aussie breaker “Raygun”.
Officials defend ‘devastated’ marathon runner
The drama surrounding Australia’s female marathon squad took a fresh turn after a runner suddenly quit one kilometre into the race.
Aussies want boxers and breaking banned
Paris had no shortage of highlights, heroes and headscratching moments – and Australians have made their feelings known on them all.
Clueless Yanks ridiculed over baffling tweet
For a nation that literally invented basketball, the United States still seem to have no clue how the international game works.
‘Absolute disaster’: Olympics’ boxing KO
Boxing’s Olympic future was already wobbly before it started copping haymaker after haymaker during a controversial fortnight in Paris.
Albo’s huge call on Aussie breakdancer
Aussie breakdancer Raygun may not have scored a single point at the Olympics, but the Prime Minister has backed her in for “having a crack”.
‘Made a mockery’: Legend drops truth bomb
As the world lined up to take shots at Australia’s breaking athlete, one thing was overlooked by every person critisicing her performance.
‘That’s a shame’: Wrong flag drama erupts
A US commentator has been called out after claiming a French star was wearing a Palestinian flag after the men’s basketball gold medal match.
Boxing officials express gold medal ‘regret’
An email has been leaked that shows officials have a big regret surrounding boxer Imane Khelif’s gold medal triumph.
Sad reason athletes in for ‘shock of the world’
They’ve become the nation’s heroes, but there’s a myth that needs to be busted about Olympic athletes.
‘Locked in a room crying’: Team boss hits out
Raygun’s performance set the internet ablaze with her unique moves, how Australia’s team boss has revealed the toll of the fallout.
Star stripped of medal as scandal explodes
One of the star’s of this year’s Games has been stripped of her podium spot after a shock call from the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Debate erupts after Olympian refuses gold
An American athlete has left his country divided after he turned down an offer to capture a gold medal inside Paris’ Stade de France.
Olympic WAG reality we need to accept
The real heroes of the Olympics are not the athletes themselves but their partners standing next to them, writes James Weir.
‘Amazing’: Aussie shatters Olympic records
Jess Hull has broken through to give Australia something we’ve always wanted. Even her biggest competitors were delighted for the Aussie.
Khelif drops bombshell after winning gold
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is taking legal action over the online harassment she has endured while competing at the Paris Olympics.
Breaking star’s vulgar act on Aussie teen
An Australian breaker is back in the spotlight. This time it’s because of a rival’s vulgar taunts at the Paris Olympics.
American booed while receiving gold medal
American basketball star Joel Embiid has been targeted by irate French fans throughout the Games, it went next level on Sunday.
Aussies in action: Opals, Stenson, cyclists lead final charge
Can Australia add to its medal tally on the final shortened day of competition? Check out all the Aussies in action at the Paris Olympics!
‘Watch this space’: Defiant Stingers ready to add to historic silver
As the Australian anthem started pre-match, emotions were already kicking in for the Stingers. Regardless of the result, this match was already an achievement in itself. And like they have all Olympics, they never gave up until the very end.
Beloved couple’s sad Olympic village split
A much-loved, colourful Olympics couple have announced their separation just days after one of them won a gold medal.
Ride like every race is my last: Glaetzer goes for glory
After 14 days of medals, there’s one more podium on the line for the Australian cyclist that cancer couldn’t stop.
Calamity as legend turns back on finish line
The sight of a previously unbreakable Olympic legend standing with his back turned to the finish line in the middle of the marathon has rocked Paris.
Stop defending the breaking, it’s a joke
Nobody enjoys leading a pile-on of an Australian athlete doing their best on the world stage, but some things are indefensible.
How Paris’ breaking ‘travesty’ happened
A look back at breaking’s murky entry into the Olympics – and Australia’s qualification process – explains how Paris ended up in this mess.
Smurfs and unwanted appendages: Games’ biggest viral moments
Every country loves their gold medal moments but at every Olympics there are occasions that unite global audiences in laughter or confusion. These are Paris’ most viral moments.
What everyone is forgetting in gender row
It’s the topic which has been the most talked about of this year’s games – and it all started with one Australian city.
Everyone says the same thing about ‘Raygun’
The Olympics debuted a new sport today and Australia’s entrant became the laughing stock of the world after a brutal debut.
Diver takes drastic action against his bulge
The male divers have been ogled and objectified all Olympics and it appears one athlete has decided to put a stop to it once and for all.
Fans spot glaring issue with proposal
A Brazilian athlete became the fifth person at the Paris Olympics to pop the question, but viewers couldn’t help but notice one thing.
Humble champ has high praise for her Aussie rivals
Several gold medallists, including high jump champ Yaroslava Mahuchikh and French hero Marie-Jose Perec, have stepped out at Omega House in Paris to celebrate a fortnight of incredible competition.
Sheet raised to hide sickening injury on TV
Paris organisers were forced to cover up after a French weightlifter suffered a horror injury in the middle of a lift attempt.
‘They hate me’: Sad message to the world
Controversial boxer Imane Khelif has spoken out after winning gold, shedding light on what it’s been like being pitted “against the world”.
Aussie breakdancer fires back in telling post
Aussie B-girl Raygun, real name Rachael Gunn, has been mocked on social media after representing Australia during breaking’s debut.
Viral Olympics shooter in frightening collapse
The shooter who became a viral sensation for her cool demeanour during the Olympics has fainted in a scary press conference moment.
One Aussie state dominating the Olympics
With the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony just days away, one Australian state has taken a decisive lead in the domestic competition for the most gold medals.
Gold means cash in the bank for stars who play by rules of sponsorship game
As athletes make hay of their Olympics success while the phone is ringing hot with big name sponsors wanting a piece of the action, there is a cautionary tale they must heed.
Aussies in action: Stingers, Hull, Little, Green, Rousseau go for gold
There are plenty of athletes vying for a spot on the podium on the penultimate day of action in Paris — check out the Aussies in action!
World erupts over wild beach volleyball fight
Wild beach volleyball scenes have broken out at the Olympics, with tensions exploding before an incredible act that sent the world wild.
Olympix: Best snaps from Day 14 in Paris
The Games of the 33rd Olympiad are almost done. The fun and frivolity took a step up, and the medals kept flowing for Australia, on day 14 in Paris.
‘Blow up the system’: Farcical scenes rock US
You can pinpoint the exact moment America’s sprint curse struck again as the best sprinters on Earth choked spectacularly.
German athlete’s blunt answer to furore
Controversy erupted between three German athletes in Paris with one delivering a blunt response to the ongoing drama between them.
Boxing officials boldly declare: ‘They’re male’
“The medical result, blood result, looks – and the laboratory – says that these boxers are male,” the IBA said, at a chaotic press conference in Paris.
He’s ‘Made in Allora’ but Denny gets a kick out of Paris
He’s been to three Olympics, but for bronze medallist Matt Denny, none has matched the spirit of Paris.
What’s up with women’s water polo cossies?
Observers of the women’s water polo costumes will have noted some uncomfortable features that have now been explained.
‘Unfathomable’: Usain Bolt has been shamed
Jamaican legend Usain Bolt would be shaking his head watching the Paris Olympics as the foundations he built crumble before our eyes.
‘Scandalous’: Aussies in $600 million robbery
Ariarne Titmus, Jess Fox, Nina Kennedy and the rest of this golden generation of Aussie athletes are victims of a $600 million robbery.
Drugs, drones, abuse: Biggest scandals to rock Paris Games
Whenever an Olympic Games is on scandal isn’t too far away and Paris has been no exception. These are the biggest scandals to engulf the 2024 Olympic Games.
Who will be flag bearer? Our experts make their picks
Australia’s record Olympic performance has given chef de mission Anna Meares a major selection head ache for closing ceremony flag bearer. Here our experts make their choice, plus HAVE YOUR SAY.
Travis Scott arrested after Games appearance
The father of Kylie Jenner’s two children, Travis Scott, has been arrested after an alleged brawl following his appearance at an Olympics basketball match.
Australia’s team shoe that is turning heads in Paris
The most sustainable and fashionable running shoe is being worn by the Australian Olympic team.
Top three where we want to stay: Coates
Olympic boss John Coates has called on the Australian team to aim for a top-three finish in Brisbane 2032.
One question Paris athletes refuse to answer
As Olympic athletes bask in their achievements in Paris, there is one key question they can’t stand to hear from journalists.
Aussies in action: Opals, Keeney, Clancy and Artacho del Solar
As the Paris Olympic Games nears completion, there are still plenty of Aussie athletes in action, many vying for medals. See who will feature on Day 14.
‘Cruel, heartbreaking’ photos rock Olympics
The athlete has since been hospitalised after the worrying photos emerged on social media after her shock disqualification.
Gender debate erupts over Olympic love act
A sweet and romantic moment at the Paris Olympics has launched a wild gender debate online.
World stunned as Aussie chases 64-year first
History is awaiting Australian Jess Hull, who has the chance to do something no other Aussie has achieved in 64-years.
Olympic medallists touch down on home soil
Two star athletes have arrived home after claiming three medals between them at their first Olympic Games.
Shocking condition of medal one week later
An American skateboarder has revealed the bronze medal he won just a week ago has already deteriorated to a shocking condition.
Olympix: Best snaps from Day 13 in Paris
The days are counting down on the Paris Olympic Games but the great pictures are not. See the best pics from day 13.
OnlyFans Olympian hits back at critics
Canadian bronze medal winner vaulter Alysha Newman is paying no mind to critics after coming under fire for her OnlyFans endeavours.
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