US star labelled ‘creep’ in fast-food storm
US women’s football star Megan Rapinoe has bizarrely found herself in the firing line of an advertising storm for a global fast food chain.
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TikTok exposes US’ little Olympic secret
The US has finished on top of the Olympic medal table again in Tokyo but a former athlete has exposed where the nation falls short.
If Tokyo was tough, this is terrifying
Within six months of Sunday night’s closing ceremony, the next Olympics are scheduled to begin. And Covid’s not the only problem this time.
Where are the next Olympics?
As the Tokyo Olympics draw to a close, fans are already turning their heads to the next edition of the Games as a famous city prepares to host.
The sport the Olympics has to axe
Some athletes didn’t need to win a medal to steal the spotlight in Tokyo. Take our poll and tell us your highlight — and lowlights — from the Games.
Image sparks Sam Kerr romance rumours
Sam Kerr has reportedly separated from her long-term girlfriend, and internet sleuths believe she has already found a new partner.
Historic night for two mums in Tokyo
A pair of amazing women broke two impossible Olympic records on Friday night in a victory for mums everywhere.
Transgender athlete’s historic gold medal
Canada’s Quinn, who goes by a single name and the pronouns “they” and “their”, is the first openly transgender gold medallist.
13-year-old worth eye-watering sum
A remarkable 13-year-old skateboarder who became Britain’s youngest ever Olympic medallist is now worth millions.
Legend enters ridiculous Olympics debate
One of the all-time greats Michael Johnson has laid a smackdown on Piers Morgan in a feisty debate about the value of Olympic medals.
McKeon wasn’t always a golden girl
Almost everyone knows Emma McKeon’s name after a historic medal haul in Tokyo, but it wasn’t just medals she was making headlines with in Rio.
Fans baffled by beach volleyball mystery
Fans watching the beach volleyball in Tokyo this week were scratching their heads over an unusual abnormality with the athletes.
‘Go to hell’: China angered by Olympic win
China is at the top of the medal table but wins from two countries have left the media livid and Chinese social media alive with insults.
Tokyo Olympics’ $30 billion disaster
Economists believe the Tokyo Olympics will cost around 400 per cent over its original budget, with most of it unable to be recouped.
Olympian sadly left in the stands
The German athlete that has been attracting attention in Tokyo was left sitting in the grandstand on Saturday night.
Model says she ‘should’ve been Olympian’
Aussie model Simone Holtznagel says she could’ve been an Olympian if it weren’t for one very painful injury that’s left fans in shock.
Schedule for Day 6 of the Tokyo Olympics
Australia had a flood of medals on day 5 but day 6 of the Tokyo Olympics could just be our greatest day in Games history.
Djokovic’s explosive Biles comments
Novak Djokovic said “pressure is a privilege” after being asked about mental health and Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the Olympics.
Why Japanese teen refused to cry after win
Despite becoming the youngest men’s all-round Olympic gymnastics champion, this Japanese teen had a strict rule about letting himself cry.
Dark issue lurking behind Games glitz
Away from the bright lights of Olympics glory lies an unspoken and uncomfortable reality endangering athletes that can no longer be ignored.
Olympic coach slaps athlete on live TV
Viewers were left in shock when this German athlete was shaken and slapped in the face by her coach before an Olympic event.
World wants apology for Tokyo claim
A document is haunting the Tokyo Olympics with the world now turning a blowtorch on a false claim exposed by absolute athlete carnage.
Secrets of crazed Olympic Village sex
The “anti-sex” push at the Tokyo Olympics is being openly laughed at with one athlete spilling the beans on what is really going on.
Olympics star hits out in breastfeeding storm
A two-time Olympic medallist has vented her fury at Olympic officials after being forced to leave her breastfeeding son behind in Spain.
Treadmill girl becomes instant meme
The Opening Ceremony in an empty Olympic Stadium may have been far from the ideal start but the world has fallen in love with a new star.
‘Go to hell’: Opening ceremony ambushed
Tokyo’s opening ceremony copped a visit from some surprise guests who were desperate to be heard inside the stadium, if not seen.
Breastfeeding Olympian separated from her son
Tokyo Olympic organisers have been slammed by a Spanish athlete forced to leave her baby behind so she could compete in artistic swimming.
Public proposal goes horribly wrong
This embarrassing video appears to show the “horrifying” moment a marriage proposal at a baseball game goes terribly wrong.
Missing Olympic weightlifter found
Julius Ssekitoleko has been found by police more than 160km from the hotel room he was living in before not making the official Ugandan Olympic team.
Macca’s photo sparks AFP investigation
An Aussie reporter heading to Tokyo on his first flight since the pandemic hit was terrified after being mistaken for a sex offender at Sydney airport.
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